LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
541 SALAD BOWL. All-America Gold Medal for 1952. 
48 days. A beauty in the garden and a delight on the table, Salad Bowl 
is the best home garden lettuce we know. Practically all season long, 
it stays in prime condition and it is so easily grown that everyone can 
raise all they need from one or two plantings. 
Each plant makes a decorative rosette of wavy notched leaves, 
closely set on the short center stems. Always tender, sweet and deli- 
cious, Salad Bowl is a distinctive loose-leaf type of the highest quality, 
holding its flavor and fine texture despite summer heat. Developed 
by Dr. Ross Thompson of the U.S.D.A., it is the perfect type for home 
use. See photo on front cover. Pkt. 25c; % Oz. 55c. 
539 SLOBOLT. Long-Standing, Crisp Leaves. 
47 days. This splendid loose-leaf lettuce stands two or three 
weeks longer than the older varieties, and is one of the favorites for 
both home and commercial growers. Instead of running up to seed in 
hot weather, Slobolt remains dwarf and compact, producing a thick 
cluster of leaves in the center. The outer leaves may be picked off as 
they grow large enough, and the plants will continue producing plenty 
of fresh green leaves of delightful crispness and mild flavor. Adapted for 
spring, summer and fall, Slobolt is an excellent long-standing variety. 
Pkt. 15c; 14 Oz. 40c; Oz. 75c; 14 Lb. $2.00; 44 Lb. $3.10. 
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. 15c; Oz. 30c; 14 Lb. 85c; % Lb. $1.25. 
Oak Leaf (foreground), Salad Bowl and Slobolt 
Three fine loose leaf varieties, as grown at 6 in. spacing in our trials. 
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; 44 Oz. 30c; Oz. 50c; 14 Lb. $1.20. 
517 GRAND RAPIDS. 45 days. The most widely grown curled-leaf lettuce for forcing. 
This variety also does well outdoors and is fine for home gardens. The strain is very uni- 
form in color and well curled and is used by many of the most exacting growers. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 14 Lb. 85c; 4% Lb. $1.25. 
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. 15c; 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. 15c; Oz. 30c; 14 Lb. 85c; 4% Lb. $1.25. 
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 
Black Seeded Simpson leaves. 
oO 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 asa 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 
21% 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. 
Pkt l5e2 Oz. 25c;, 14 Lbs 60c! 
A packet of seed will sow 50 feet of row; an 
M U S TA R a ounce 300 feet. i 
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. 15c; Oz. 25c; 144 Lb. 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; 14 Lb. 55c. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 144 Lb. 65c; 144 Lb. $1.10. 
Ask for our Cultivation Pamphiet, which will be sent free with 
your order on request. Even experienced growers have found 
that it contains many useful tips, and beginners get complete 
instructions on how to make the most out of their gardens. 
“Tm certainly glad I switched to your seeds. They are without a doubt 
the finest I’ve ever sown. I have yet to see germination of seeds equal to 
yours.” 
April 4, 1951 John M. Thompson 
Bay Village, Ohio 
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. 
Easy to handle, goes farther in planting, and helps in feeding the 
growing mushrooms. 
46 Lb. will spawn 35 square feet of bed. 
4 Lb. $1.45; Lb. $2.75; 5 Lbs. or more at $2.50 per Ib. postpaid. 
Write for prices on larger quantities. 
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