Smith's Lettuce for Home and Market 



CUCUMBER 

CULTURE—Plant cucumbers in the spring 
as soon as all danger of frost is over. If you 
are located in the light frost areas planting 
may be made two to four weeks earlier and 
receive the full benefits of the early market 
prices. In the Sacramento Valley and simi- 
lar sections plantings are also made in the 
fall, usually August and September. Plant 6 
to 10 seeds 1 inch apart each way. One 
ounce will plant 50 hills, 3 pounds to the 
acre. After all danger of pests are removed 
and you are sure of your plants, thin out, 
leaving three of the strongest plants. Give 
abundance of water and frequent cultiva- 
tion for the best results. Cucumbers enjoy 
a light, sandy, rich soil. 

PRICES ON CUCUMBER SEED, unless otherwise 
noted, are as follows, postpaid: Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 
25c, 2 lb. 85c, 1 Ib. $2.50. 
COLORADO—Fruits 9 to 12 inches long. One 
of its outstanding qualities is that it does not 
taper, but is practically the same size from 
end to end. The color is dark green, making 
it especially attractive for display. The flesh 
is crisp and tender. An exceptionally heavy 
vielder. 
SELECT EARLY FORTUNE — Very productive, 
early and disease resistant; fruits about 8 
inches long, slightly tapering; flesh is white; 
very firm and crisp, with few seeds. It is of a 
rich green color and keeps well. Ready for 
market in about 60 days. 
SPECIAL LONG GREEN—Grows from 12 to 14 
inches long and is of superior quality. Of fine 
dark green color and slender. Flesh very firm. 
KLONDIKE—Another good white spined va- 
riety, medium length, dark color, fine quality. 
NATIONAL PICKLING—Very prolific; largely 
planted for pickles. The fruits are short, 
smooth, bright green and of excellent quality. 
LEMON—A new variety, the color of a lemon 
when reanry for use on7d similar in shape. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 30c, Y% lb. $1.10. 

to the acre. 
/ $3.00. 
\ Ib. $1.00, Ib. $3.00. 
Ib. $3.00. 
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EGG PLANT 








CULTURE—Egg Plant grows exceedingly 
well in California, as it thrives in warm, 
dry weather. Sow in hot beds or boxes and 
transplant when danger of frost is over. 
Plant 2 feet apart in 4-foot rows. To secure 
a rapid and continuous growth, water and 
cult.vate trequently. One ounce of seed 
will produce about 1,000 plants. 
BLACK BEAUTY—The fruits are rich, dark 
purple, large and symmetrical, maturing a 
little earlier than our Improved New York 
Purple but usually not quite as large. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 75c, 4 lb. $2.50, lb. $7.50, postpaid. 
IMPROVED NEW YORK PURPLE—Large oval- 
shaped, deep purple fruits. Pkt. 10c, oz. 75c, 
Y% lb. $2.50, lb. $7.50, postpaid. 
ENDIVE 
CULTURE—Sow seed at any time with the 
exception of the hot summer months. Sow 
thinly in rows 18 inches apart and cover 
lightly. When about 4 inches tall they 
should be thinned out to stand a foot apart 
in the row. This plant grows to perfection 
and makes a very delicious salad for win- 
ter use. After plants are well grown gather 
up leaves and tie at tips into a loose 

bunch to bleach the inner leaves. 

GREEN CURLED—A hardy vigorous variety 
with deep green leaves. This variety is gen- 
erally preferred as it bleaches to a beautiful 
golden yellow. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 4 lb. 50c, 1 ib. 
$1.50, postpaid. 
GARLIC 
CULTURE—Plant in the Sacramento Valley 
and simlar climates during October and 
November. In higher altitudes during the 

spring seaosn. One pound will plant about 
50 feet of row. 

GARLIC SETS—50c per pound, postpaid. Write 
for quantity prices. 
HERB SEEDS for Planting 
Anise, Sweet Basil, Borage, Caraway, Catnip, 
Coriander, Dill, Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, 
Sage, Sorrel, Summer Savory, Saffron, Fennel. 
All Herbs, 10c per packet, postpaid. 
io touch the plants. 
When lettuce is planted early in hot ground plant 2 pounds of seed 
During the winter season, when the soil is cool, 1% 
pounds per acre is plenty. 
.\ IMPERIAL ‘'152’’—Medium sized, solid heads. 
- “heading, also resistant to brown blight. 
IMPERIAL ‘’615’’W—One of the largest heading varieties. 
hrown blight: does not make suckers. Desirable for early spring cutting. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 14 Ib. $1.00, Ib. $3.00. 
GREAT LAKES (83 days)—A heading variety of the Imperial type de- 
Department of Agriculture and Michigan Experiment 
Leaves large and well folded; ribs heavy. Shows consider- 
able resistance to tinburn and ability to head under adverse conditions. 
Pkt. 15c, 1 oz. 50c, 1% lb. $1.50, 1 Ib. $4.50. 
LETTUCE 
CULTURE—Lettuce is best suited to rich, light, loamy soil and should 
never be planted in worn-out soils. At planting time the soil should 
be in the best condition. 
Sow seed in ridges 18 inches apart and 
when plants are large enough thin to 10 to 15 inches apart. Run 
the water in furrows between the ridges and never allow the water 

Head Lettuce 
Ask for prices in larger quantities for commercial planting. 
NEW YORK SPECIAL—Hardy, uniform heads, light green outer leaves 
/with the center bleached pure white. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, Y% lb. $1.00, lb. 
IMPERIAL 847—A splendid variety for market or home use. Large, crisp, 
tight heads and a great favorite wherever grown. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, %4 
Quite hardy, very sure 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 4 Ib. $1.00 
Resistant to 
Leaf Lettuce 
PARIS COS or ROMAINE—Leaves yellowish 
white, very crisp and tender; a self-blanching 
lettuce of superior flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25¢, 
Y% lb. 75c, lb. $2.25. 
EARLY PRIZEHEAD—An early home garden 
variety, with highly frilled and crumpled 
leaves, the outside leaves ringed red, the in- 
terior green. Very tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c, 
1 oz. 30c, 14 lb. $1.00, 1 Ib. $3.00. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON—Crisp and very ten- 
der. Large crumpled or frilled leaves make a 
bunch at the center. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 70c, 
Ib, $2.10. 
KALE or BORECOLE 
CULTURE—Sow in drills during the fall and 
spring months. Transplant to 12 inches 
apart in 3-foot rows. 1/2 ounce required for 
100 feet of drill. 

GREEN CURLED SCOTCH—Grows to a height 
of 2 feet or more; leaves are bright green and 
curled. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1% lb. 90c, 1 Ib. $2.75, 
postpaid. 
JERSEY or THOUSAND HEADED — Called 
Chicken or Cow Kale. Vigorous branching 
plants with enormous cabbage-like leaves. 
Relished by poultry and livestock as winter 
greens. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1% Ib. 65c, 1 Ib. $2.00. 
KOHL RABI 
CULTURE—Kohl Rabi is a cold weather 
plant and should be seeded from early fall 
to early spring, eliminating the hot sum- 
mer months. In colder sections plant in 
early spring. Plant like turnips and thin 
to 6 inches apart. YY ounce of seed will 
produce about 1,000 plants. 


EARLY WHITE VIENNA-—Earliest sort, 
tender, excellent for table use. Pkt. 
35c, V4 lb. $1.25, 1 lb. $3.50, postpaid. 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA—Similar to above, but 
has flesh of purple color. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 
V4 lb. $1.25, 1 Ib. $3.50, postpaid. 
LEEK 
CULTURE—Plant in seed bed or in drills in 
the field; when large enough transplant 
or ihin out about 6,inches apart in 18-inch 
very 
10c, oz. 
rows. One ounce of seed is required to 150 
feet of row. 

LARGE LONDON—Broad leaves of strong and 
vigorous growth; very hardy. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 
65c, 14 lb. $2.15, postpaid. 

F. SMITH & CO., INC., Sacramento, California 
