LETTUCE 
Prices of All Lettuce Ex- 
cept Those Priced: Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 60c. 

Planting Instructions 
Sow in rows about 2 feet apart, 
seeds about two to the inch 
and covered from % to % inch 
In growing head lettuce it is 
important that the heads de 
velop as much as possible dur. 
ing cool weather. One ounce 
will sow a row 150 feet long; 
3 pounds to the acre. 
LOOSE-LEAVED VARIETIES 
Grand Rapids (BLACK SEED). The best leaf let- 
tuce to sow outside for the summer market, and rec- 
ommended for family use. It does not form a head but 
produces beautiful, long, curly and wrinkled leaves. 
Days to maturity, 45. 
Black Seeded Simpson Plant is compact and 
consists of a firm, well blanched, rounded to enlongated 
and V-shaped cluster of leaves, closely drawn together. 
Days to maturity, 40. 
Early Curled or White Seeded Simpson 
Plant spreading and forming a rounded to low V-shaped, 
well balanced, dense cluster of leaves. Days to matur- 
ity, 40. 
HEAD LETTUCE 
Iceberg (WHITE SEED). A curled heading medium 
large, crisp, green variety, edges fringed and tinged 
with brown, a sort having outer leaves of strong ribs 
enclosing an exceedingly crisp, white interior. Days to 
maturity, 60. 1 0z., 20c; 4 Ib., 70c. 
Early Prize Head (WHITE SEED). Forms a large, 
tender, crisp, loose head, bright green crimpled leaves 
tinged with red. Days to maturity, 45. 
May King (WHITE SEED). The best Butterhead let- 
tuce for forming as well as early spring planting in the 
open ground. It is extremely hardy, and therefore can 
be planted very early. Days to maturity, 60, 
New York or Wonderful (WHITE SEED). A 
very crisp variety, strictly cabbage-heading, very large, 
late, extremely slow to seed. Leaves blistered, crum- 
pled and twisted. Days to maturity, 75. 1 oz., 25c; 
Y4 Ib., 90c. 



Grand Rapids 








New York or Wonderful 
New York No. 12 an early improved strain of New 
York for spring and summer. It is a well bred selection 
of this famous lettuce, being lighter in color, more de- 
sirable for general planting. Days to maturity, 73. 
1 0z., 25c; 14 Ib., 90c. 
Great Lakes Lettuce imperial type that really 
stands up and produces heads in hot weather. Heads 
are large, deep green, with thick crisp leaves. Resist- 
ant to tip burn. Can remain in the field longer than 
other varieties before cutting. Days to maturity, 86. 
Pkt., 15¢; '% oz., 25c; 1 oz., 45c; '4 Ib., $1.60. 
Imperial 847 Heads are medium large and solid. 
Does fairly well in hot weather and is resistant to tip 
burn. Black seeded. Days to maturity, 85. 1 oz., 35c; 
V4 Ib., $1.00. 
Imperial 44 Heads medium large, slightly flattened 
peg gm dy Days to maturity, 82. 1 oz., 35c; '%4 Ib., 
Big Boston (WHITE SEED). A splendid shipper, 
sure header, reliable and hardy, and is a good late sum- 
mer or autumn variety. Days to maturity, 70. 
Hanson (WHITE SEED). Plant spreading, but not 
loose in habit and forming a globular, extremely hard, 
well defined, well branched head, with leaves blistered, 
crumpled and twisted. Days to maturity, 65. 
Paris White Cos The Cos or Celery Lettuce is a 
very distinct type, having a tall, elongated head. Large 
size plant with medium green leaves, well blanched and 
compact. Excellent for either home or market. Days 
to maturity, 65. 
PARSLEY 
Packet, 10c; 1 0z., 15¢e; 1% Ib., 45c. 
Planting Instructions Seeds germinate very slow- 
ly, three or four weeks elapse sometimes before it makes 
its appearance. It should be sown early in the spring, 
previously soaking the seed for a few hours in tepid 
water. Sow thickly in rows a foot apart and half an inch 
deep. 
Moss or Triple Curled in this variety divisions of 
leaves are deeply cut, and each small segment is turned 
back on upper side, giving the whole leaf a crisped or 
curled appearance. Extra fine for garnishing and culi- 
nary purposes. Days to maturity, 70. 
Turnip Rooted im this kind of Parsley it is not the 
leaves, but the thick fleshy roots, which form the edible 
part of the plant. They are of a dingy white color, and 
resemble parsnips. Used mostly for flavoring soups. 
Days to maturity, 90. 
PARSNIPS 
Packet, 10c; 1 oz., 15¢; 14 Ib., 40e. 
Planting Instructions Parsnips are grown in the 
same manner as Carrots, only they may be sown earlier. 
Hollow Crowned or Sugar The roots, which are 
creamy white, grow 10 to 12 inches long and are smooth, 
tender, sweet and of excellent flavor. This variety is 
very easily raised and is very productive. Days to ma- 
turity, 95. 
