LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
541 SALAD BOWL. The Ideal Home Garden Variety. 
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 Bow] 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 page 4. 
Pkt. 20c; 4% Oz. 50c; Oz. 90c; 14 Lb. $2.45; 14 Lb. $3.50. 
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 of 
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; 4% Oz. 40c; Oz. 75c; 144 Lb. $2.00; 14 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. 35c; 14 Lb. 90c; % Lb. $1.35. 
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; 144 Oz. 30c; Oz. 50c; 14 Lb. $1.20. 
Oak Leaf (foreground), Salad Bowl and Slobolt 
Three fine loose leaf varieties, as grown at 6 in. spacing in our trials. 
517 GRAND RAPIDS. 45 days. Widely grown for forcing, this curled-leaf variety also does 
well outdoors and is fine for home gardens. The strain is very uniform in color and well 
curled and is used by many of the most exacting growers. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 14 Lb. 85c; 14 Lb. $1.20. 
518 GRAND RAPIDS U. S. No. 1.45 days. 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 for both home 
and market use. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 35e; 144 Lb. 90c; % 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. 40c; 14 Lb. 90c; 14 Lb. $1.35. 
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. $1.10. 
A packet of seed will sow 50 feet of row; A packet of seed will sow 15 feet of 
M U S TA R DB ounce 300 feet. M ie as © K R A or Gumbo ee. ounce 50 feet. 
595 LONG STANDING. (Southern Curled.) 45 days. Handsome in ap- : ‘ : 
pearance and of mild pleasant flavor, this is the best for greens. The Used for thickening and flavoring soup and as a vegetable. The pods 
3 a 
Black Seeded Simpson 
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; 14 Lb. 65c. 
594 FORDHOOK FANCY. 48 days. The dark green leaves are sharply 
cut, curled and fringed over the entire surface and are very attractive. 
For greens or salads, it has a mild pleasant flavor. It grows rapidly and 
is excellent for spring or fall. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 55c. 
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. 4 Lb. will spawn 35 square feet of bed. 
4 Lb. $1.45; Lb. $2.75; 5 Lbs. or more at $2.50 per lb. postpaid. 
Write for prices on larger quantities. 
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 
214 feet apart and thin to 15 inches. 
597 EMERALD (New). 58 days. An improvement over Dwarf Green 
Long Pod, slightly taller and more vigorous, and highly productive 
even in short seasons. The good sized pods are very dark green and 
smoothly rounded instead of ribbed. Developed by the Campbell Soup 
Company. A variety of excellent quality and by far the best to grow in 
the North. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 60c. 
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