LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
539 SLOBOLT. Longest Standing Loose Leaf Type. 
47 days. This splendid 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 full description on page 4. 
Pkt. 15c; 144 Oz. 40c; Oz. 75c; 14 Lb. $2.00; 1% Lb. $3.10. 
537 OAK LEAF. Tender and Delicious. Fine for All Seasons. 
45 days. 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 attractive 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. Early. 45 days. Not a head lettuce but a loose-leaved 
variety of the finest quality. The leaves are heavily tinged an attrac- 
tive 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. 15e; Oz. 30c; 14 Lb. 85c; % Lb. $1.25. 
Slobolt—Produces an abundance of crisp tender leaves. 
517 GRAND RAPIDS, 45 days. 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. 
Pktr 10c3 Oz 30c; Ye Lb: 8d5e;3"46 Lbs $1225. 
518 GRAND RAPIDS U. S. No. 1. 45 days. This is an improved forcing strain with robust plants 
and more finely curled leaves. Preferred by many growers for greenhouse use, and also 
for outdoors, as it will stand longer without bolting. Highly recommended. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 144 Lb. 90c; 4% Lb. $1.35. 
504 BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. For the Home Garden. 
45 days. This has long been one of the most popular loose leaf lettuces for the home garden. 
It is of excellent quality, forming a large bunch of curled, crisp and very tender leaves that 
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, dependable and highly satis- 
factory in every way. Pkt. 15ce; Oz. 30c;-144-Lb. 85c; 4% Lb. $1225. 
507 CHICKEN. 45 days. 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; 14 Lb. 65c; % Lb. $4.10. 
COS OR ROMAINE LETTUCE 
540 TRIANON SELF FOLDING. The Best Cos Lettuce. 72 days. This upright compact lettuce 
is much prized for its fresh crispness and mild flavor. The firm heads are elongated, about 
10 in. high, and the leaves grow closely together, blanching the heart perfectly white. 
The flavor is somewhat “‘sweeter’’ than most lettuce, and it is considered by many people 
the most delicious salad lettuce. Even the outer leaves are tender and palatable. Valuable 
Black Seeded Simpson 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
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 mush- 
rooms are sent with each order of Mushroom Spawn. 
TOBACCO PROCESS SPAWN. Our pure culture spawn is the best and 
easiest to grow. It is prepared by a special process using dried and 
crumbled tobacco stems, and will produce the finest white mushrooms. 
This new spawn is easier to handle, goes farther in planting and helps 
in feeding the mushrooms. It is a real improvement and is the best 
type of spawn for both home and commercial mushroom growers. 
14 Lb. will spawn 35 square feet of bed. 
14 Lb. $1.35; Lb. $2.50; 5 Lbs. or more at $2.30 per lb. postpaid. 
Write for prices on larger quantities. 
A packet of seed will sow 50 feet of row; an 
ounce 300 feet. 
MUSTARD 
595 LONG STANDING. (Southern Curled.) 45 days. Handsome in ap- 
pearance and of mild pleasant flavor, this is the best for greens. The 
large light green leaves are beautifully curled and fringed at the 
edges and are produced in great abundance. This strain is much 
slower to go to seed than others. Pkt. be; Oz. 25c; 44 Luby 65c: 
594 FORDHOOK FANCY. (Long Standing.) 48 days. This deeply curled 
mustard stands well without bolting and is most attractive. For greens 
or salads, the dark green leaves have a mild flavor. Nearly the whole 
leaf-blade is sharply cut and curled. It grows rapidly and is an ex- 
cellent kind for spring or fall crops. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 44 Lb. 55c. 
for both home and market use. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 14 Lb. 80c; % Lb. $1.25. 
Mushrooms—Grown from pure culture spawn. 
0 K R A or Gumbo A packet of seed will sow 15 feet of 
row; an ounce 50 feet. 
Used for thickening and flavoring soup and as a vegetable. The pods 
contain a large amount of gum, which gives the soup a thicker, richer 
consistency. Pick the young pods while they are small and tender. Sow 
in the open ground as soon as the soil is thoroughly warm. Sow in rows 
216 feet apart and thin to 15 inches. 
598 DWARF GREEN LONG POD. 55 days. This fine variety is the best for 
shorter season areas. It has fine quality and abundant yields ripening 
early on compact plants. The pods are deep green, somewhat ribbed, 
ideal for home use, and of the type preferred by quality soup canners. 
PEL lOc. Oze 25c; 24 Lb.-60c. 
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