28 R. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman"—Established 1870 
LETTUCE. Shumway’s Superior Varieties of Proven Merit 
Vp oz. of seed to 100 feet in drill—3 Ibs. per acre. For choicest solid heads transplant from seedling beds. 
485 Shumway’s All Season or Everbearing | 3 of The Best 
Unquestionably the Very Finest Loose-Leaf Lettuce Lettuces 
45 days. A popular general purpose loose-leaf ‘kn eee 
lettuce, early and of fine ‘quality. The plant is large Giant Crystal Head 
and handsome: the leaves, broad, light green, and | Grand Rapids 
very crinkled, the inner ones forming a semi-com- 472Special Offer 
pact mass. They are tender, crisp, remain in | _¢ pigs one of 
fresh table condition a long time, and have an ap- nein vareeny 
petizing flavor. Suitable for hotbed or cold frame (value 45 cts.) 
culture but at its best as an outdoor lettuce. A only 35 cts att 
favorite with the home gardener because it is so easily grown. ; 
When leaves are cut, others will grow, yielding a continuous 494 — One oz. of 
supply from where it gets the name Everbearing. Very heat- each (value $1.15), 
resistant and reliable. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 14 Ib., 95 ets.; only 85 cts. 
'% Ib., $1.65; Ib., $3.00; 2 Ibs., $5.50, postpaid. 
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Shumway’ s Giant 
Crystal 
Head 
474 Slobolt 
43 days. A _ lettuce 
that is capable of de- 
veloping well in hot 
weather without quick- 
ly shooting to seed or 
bolting.—Hence its 
name. Slobolt has light 
green leaves that are 
well frilled and- sa- 
voyed. They are excep- 
tionally tender and fla- 
vorsome. If only the 
basal leaves are used as 
they reach a desirable 
size, lettuce may be 
harvested from the 
plants over a period of 
several weeks. Pkt., 20 
cts.; 144 02., 35 cts.; 0Z., 
60 cts.; %4 Ilhb., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
Will Head 
475 Giant Crystal Head 
it Heads Where Others Fail—a Big Money Maker 
80 days. An excellent crisp-heading variety. The 
leaves are wavy with fringed edges, and they 
tightly overlap each other, forming a large, com- 
pact, crumpled head, very white inside. Good 
quality, crisp and firm in texture, very sweet, but 
not buttery in flavor. Stands a long time before 
going to seed. Well suited to either market or 
home garden. An excellent variety. Pkt., 15 cts.; 
Oz 40 cts.; 14 Ib., 95 cts.; 1% lb., $1. ae 10m $3. 00; 
2 lbs., $5.50, postpaid. 
Anywhere 
75 Days 
478 Grand Rapids _- 
I Offer a Pure Bred Strain That is Unsurpasse 
Excellent Galen and Greenhouse Sort 
45 days. A very early, loose-leaved, curla va > bet- 
ter adapted than any other for greenhouse foreing, and — 
widely used for that purpose. The plants are large, upright, 
and beautiful, comprising an enormous cluster of broad, 
light green leaves, delicately curled and crinkled, and much 
frilled at the edges. The leaves are crisp and delicious, and 
retain their freshness for a long time after cutting. Stands — 
shipping well. The outside leaves may be eut first, leaving 
the inner ones for further growth, or all may be cut at onee. 
Though outstanding for forcing, it is equally adapted for 
field culture. Pkt., 15 cts.; 02z., "35 cts.; 4% lb,, 80 cts.; YQ 
Ib., $1.40; Ib., $2.50; 2 Ibs., $4.75, postpaid. | 
479 May King 
Earliest of All Head Lettuce 
55 to 60 days. A fine strain of the butterhead 
class, and the earliest head lettuce grown. The 
plants are very compact and can be planted 
close together. Outdoor sowing may be done 
very early, since the plants resist cold damp 
weather well. The outer leaves are yellowish- 
green edged with reddish-brown. The inner 
ones are a rich creamy,-yellow, and deliciously 
tender, with a sweet buttery flavor. May be 
planted in August for a fall crop. PEt., 15 cts.; 
oz., 35 cts.; %4 lb., 80 cts.; %4 Ib., $1.40; Ib., $2.50; 
2 Ips. + $4.75, postpaid. 
491 Great Lakes—an America Winner 
“A New Variety That Heads in Hot Weather” Hanson L es 
An outstanding all ‘round ecrisphead or Iceberg type lettuce ectuce 
for all. sections and all seasons. Especially valuable as a sum- 
mer lettuce as it stands the heat and sun and is remarkably 
slow to throw seed stalks. Heads are small, flattened and ob- 
long to triangular in shape. The leaves fold completely over the 
heads, which are solid even before they attain full size. Foliage 
is veined and a distinctive dark: green. Pkt., 25 cts.; 4% oz, 
45 cts.; 0z., 75 cts.; % 1b., ‘$2.50, postpaid. 
480 Hanson Head Lettuce 
A fine old standard strain widely used by market garden- 
ers. The plants are extremely hardy, resist summer heat well, 
and are grown all over the United States. A sure header. Keeps 
hetter than most head lettuce varieties. The outside leaves are 
light yellowish green, broad and frilled. They curl tightly 
over the inner leaves, which are compact, crinkled, crisp, sweet, 
tender and well blanched. The heads are good sized, globe- 
shaped and hard. An outdoor type only. May be planted over 
a very long season. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 35 cts.;.Y% Ib., 80 cts.; 
V% Ib., $1.40; Ib., $2.50; 2 lbs., $4.75, postpaid, 
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