
LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
537 OAK LEAF. Tender and Delicious. Fine for all Seasons. 
A beautiful green leaf lettuce of distinctive 
form and wonderful quality. The delicate, tender leaves are shaped 
something like oak leaves and grow close together in a compact attrac- 
live plant. The leaves may be cut repeatedly and make an appetizing 
delicious salad. It is easy to grow and will stand without bolting much 
longer than the regular loose-leaf varieties. A real treat in the garden 
for spring, summer and fall. 
Pkt. 15c; 4% Oz. 30c; Oz. 50c; 14 Lb. $1.20; 14 Lb. $1.85. . 
538 PRIZE HEAD. Not a head lettuce but a loose leaved variety of the 
finest quality. The leaves are heavily tinged an attractive reddish 
brown, and are much curled and frilled. Grows rapidly, is ready early 
and is exceptionally crisp and tender. A popular favorite for many 
years. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c¢; 14 Lb. 75c; 14 Lb. $1.20. 




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Oak Leaf—Early, tender, yet it stands heat well. 
539 SLOBOLT. Longest Standing Loose Leaf Type. This new 
leaf lettuce will remain in prime condition without 
going to seed for two or three weeks longer than other kinds, even in 
hot weather. Plants form a thick cluster of large crisp curly leaves like 
Grand Rapids and the same plants may be picked for a long time. 
Ideal for home gardens. See photo and full description on page 4. 
Pkt. 15c; % Oz. 40c; Oz. 75c; 14 Lb. $2.00. 
504 BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. Fer the Home Garden. 
One of the best loose leaf 
varieties for the home garden. It is of excellent quality, forming a large 
bunch of curled crisp and very tender leaves. The leaves can be used 
from the time the plants are small. We recommend it highly and 



thousands of our customers prefer it to any other kind. Quick-growing, a c So 
dependable and highly satisfactory in every way. 7a 5 f . 
Pit 10e! O72) 25e: 1% Ub. 65c; 14 Lh) $1.10. Two Rows of Slobolt Lettuce in our Trials. 
: Note that Slobolt is still in fine condition long after the other kinds have gone to seed. 
517 GRAND RAPIDS. The most popular curled-leaf lettuce for forcing. This variety also 
does well outdoors and is a popular kind for home gardens. The strain is very uniform in 
color and well curled and is used by many of the most exacting growers. 
Pkt. 10c¢; Oz. 25¢; 14 Lb. 70c; 4% Lb. $1.15. 
518 GRAND RAPIDS U. S. No. 1. This is an improving forcing strain with robust plants and 
more finely curled leaves. Preferred by many growers for greenhouse use, and also for oul- 
doors, as it will stand longer without bolting. Highly recommended. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 14 Lb. 80c; 4% Lb. $1.35. 
507 CHICKEN. A very large lettuce that is grown to furnish green food for poultry. This 
variety does not head but grows a stalk about 18 inches high covered with immense leaves. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 144 Lh. 55c; 44 Lb. 85c. 
A New Type of Spawn — Better and Easier to Grow 
Mushrooms can be raised in a cellar or any other place where the temperature can be kept 
between 50 and 60 degrees. The beds are made of horse manure mixed with fine soil. Full 
directions for growing mushrooms are sent with each order of Mushroom Spawn. 
NEW TOBACCO PROCESS SPAWN. Our pure culture spawn is prepared by a new process 
using dried and crumpled tobacco stems, and will produce the finest white mushrooms. This 
new spawn is easier to handle, goes farther in planting and helps in repelling insects. It is a 
: wie real improvement and is the best type of spawn for both home and commercial mushroom 
, growers. 14 lb. will spawn 35 square feet of 
Black Seeded Simpson 4 Lb. $1 36. tt Bee a ee EE eae ney 2 : ae 
% Lb. $1.35; Lb. $2.50; 5 Lbs. $11.50 postpaid. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
The favorite loose leaf lettuce for home gardens. eben Asin 
MUSTARD 
A packet of seed will sow 50 feet of row; an ounce 300 feet. 

594 FORDHOOK FANCY. Long Standing. This beautifully curled 
mustard is handsome in appearance and of very mild, pleasant flavor. 
The leaves are curled and fringed, and this variety has been improved 
so that the plants will stand longer without running to seed than other 
kinds except the new Long Standing. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 144 Lb. 60c. 
595 LONG STANDING. (Southern Curled.) This new mustard is of 
the Southern curled type with large leaves, light green in color and 
well curled at the edges. It will stand three to four weeks longer than 
the old kinds without going to seed. This is a great advantage both for 
the home garden and commercial growers. 
Pkt. 15c; Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 70c. Mushrooms grown from Pure Culture Spawn 
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