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LETTUCE 
_ To grow head Lettuce early, sow the seed in February or March in boxes, flats 
or in hotbeds in rows. When an inch high, transplant to coldframes. From there set 
out in the garden as soon as the soil is warm, placing the plants 5 to 7 inches apart in 
rows while the rows should be 12 to 18 inches apart. Where there is no hotbed, sow 
seed outside when ground is warm and transplant. For looseleaf or curly-leaved sorts, 
sow the seed either broadcast or in rows; make sowings every couple of weeks for 
4 By sowing in rows the plants can be cul- 
tivated. Sow seed the last of August and in September to be transplanted to the 
coldframe in October. One ounce will sow 300 feet of row, 4 to 5 lbs. for an acre. 
Lettuce all Summer, and cut as it comes. 
TWO BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS— 
ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS 
PREMIER GREAT LAKES. 7 to 10 days earlier than Standard Great Lakes. 
Bred for reduction in ribbiness and uniformity of heading. Pkt. 15c., oz. 55c., 
14 |b. $1.65, lb. $5.50. A Penn. State Introduction. 
PENNLAKE. Cross between Imperial No. 847 and Great Lakes. It is distinct 
for its uniformity, dark green color and lack of ribbiness. 
the same time as regular Great Lakes. Pkt. 15c., oz. 55c., 14 lb. $1.65, lb. $5.00. 
Great Lakes (New). 
Our Strains of Lettuce Are the Finest Obtainable 
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It matures about 
(83 days.) A heading variety of the Imperial type, developed 
by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and Michigan Experiment Station. Leaves 
large and well-folded; ribs heavy. Considerable resistance to tip-burn and heads 
under adverse conditions. 
14 |b. $2.00, lb. $5.50. 
imperial 456. 
of Agriculture. 
For local markets. 
Pkt. 15c., % oz. 40c., oz. 75c., 
(81 days.) A new Cornell selection from hybrids made by the U. S. Dept. 
Imperial 456 shows more resistance to tip-burn than does Imperial 44 
and makes firmer, fuller heads but the ribs are more prominent. Pkt. 10c., oz. 75c., 14 Ib. 
$2.00, Ib. $5.50. 
imperial No. 847. (84 days.) (BS.) A strain recently developed and found to be adapted 
to New York and New England conditions. 
Resembles the other ‘‘Iceberg’’ types and 
stands heat very well. Pkt. 10c., % oz. 25c., oz. 40c., 14 lb. $1.50, Ib. $5.00. 
New York No. 12. (78 days.) An early variety which does well, and is an even and well-bred 
selection. It is a trifle lighter in color than other strains of New York, but is popular with 
shippers. Pkt. 10c., % oz. 20c., oz. 35c., 14 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
Prices on Lettuce seed unless otherwise 
noted as follows: Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 
{4 tb. 90c., Ib. $3.00. 
Big Boston Improved. (76 days.) Very 
popular for outside as well as for forcing. 
Color, light green, slightly tinged reddish 
brown. 
Crisp as ice or Bronze Head. (76 days.) 
Particularly valuable for home and market 
gardens. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 14 Ib. $1.25, 
Ib. $4.00. 
iceberg (California Simpson). 
A splendid crisp-head sort. 
May King. (66 days.) Large heads with 
hie green outer leaves tinged brown. 
olid. 
White Boston. (76 days.) The best strain 
of the butter head type. 
White Paris Self Folding. (77 days.) 8-9 
in. tall which is whitish-green inside, 
with heavy, white brittle mid-ribs. 
(82 days.) 
LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
Prices on Loose Leaf varieties: 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c., Ib. $2.50. 
Black Seeded Simpson. (45 days.) Early. 
Dependable in all parts of America and 
widely grown in home and market gardens. 
Plant large, attractive, compact; with 
broad, frilled light green leaves that are 
of fine crisp texture and splendid quality. 
Early Curled Simpson. (45 days.) Early. 
Plant large, compact, bright light lustrous 
green; leaves broad, frilled, firm, crisp, 
sweet and of good quality. 
Grand Rapids. (42 days.) Very early. 
Hardy, disease resistant; the most widely 
used and best adapted variety for green- 
house forcing. Plants, large, upright, com- 
pact and handsome; bright solid light 
green; leaves large, broad, margin much 
waved and frilled; very tender and sweet 
when grown under glass. 
Prize Head. (48 days.) Very early, quick 
growing and one of the most popular for 
home gardens. 
KOHL-RABI 
One ounce will sow 300 feet of row 
Prices on Kohi-Rabi: Pkt. 10c., oz. 50c., 
4 Ib. $1.25 
Early Purple Vienna. Similar to Early 
White Vienna, except in color. 
Early White Vienna. Very early and should 
be used before being fully grown. Flesh 
white with greenish white skin. 
LEEK 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill 
The Leek is very hardy and easily culti- 
vated. Sow as early in the Spring as prac- 
ticable, in drills 1 inch deep and 1 foot apart. 
When 6 to 8 inches high, transplant in rows, 
as deep as possible, that the neck, being cov- 
ered, may be blanched. 
Large American Flag. The most desirable 
for market or family use. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
75c., 4 Ib. $2.50. 
Lettuce, Imperial 456 
ENDIVE 
One ounce of seed for 100 feet of drill 
One of our best salad plants. For a first 
crop sow about the middle of April; for suc- 
cession smal] sowings may be made every 
month till August, when the main planting is 
made. Set out the plants 1 foot apart in rows 
and when well grown blanch by folding the 
leaves. 
Broad-leaved Batavian. (90 days.) (Es- 
carolle.) Full hearted. One of the best 
varieties for salads. Leaves broad, bright, 
dark green. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 lb. 65c. 
Deep Heart Fringed. (90 days.) Is an 
All-America Silver Medal winner. En- 
tirely new type of Endive, between Full 
Heart Batavian and Green Curled, but 
more upright in growth than either, and 
leaves broader than Green Curled. Outer 
leaves turn upward, making plants less 
susceptible to bottom rots than most 
Endives. Extra deep, well filled hearts 
blanch to clear creamy yellow. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 25c., 14 lb. 60c. 
Giant Green Curled or Ruffick. (95 days.) 
This is a hardy growing variety, with deep 
green leaves. When tied up these plants 
of red footstalks blanch white very quickly. 
Pkt. 10c:, oz: 25¢c), 44 Ib: 65e: 
KALE, or BORECOLE 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill 
Sow about the middle of April in prepared 
beds, covering thinly and evenly; plant out in 
June following the directions recommended 
for cultivating Cabbage. 
Siberian Dwarf Curled. (65 days.) This 
variety grows a little larger and coarser 
than the preceding. The leaves are not so 
deeply curled and are of a bluish green 
color. Very hardy. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 
Y{ |b. $1.00. 
Green Curled Scotch. (55 days.) A rather 
dwarf variety, growing about 18 in. in 
height, but spreading under good cultiva- 
tion to 3 ft. in diameter. Leaves of a bright 
green, beautifully curled. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
35c., 14 Ib. $1.00. 
