CRISP LETTUCE— HEALTHFUL MUSTARD GREENS 
GARDEN CRISP 
LETTUCE 
(Lechbuga) 
Lettuce can be started early in cold 
frames in February and transplanted 
to open ground as soon as it can- be 
worked. For late crop sow the seed’ in 
open ground as soon as season per- 
mits in rows 15 to 18 inches apart— 
thin heading varieties 1 foot apart in 
the rows. Looseleaf sorts will stand 
closer growing. One ounce will plant 
200-ft. row, or three pounds will plant 
an acre. 
240—NEW YORK MAMMOTH. Requires 77 
days. The finest heading variety we know and 
is grown by leading market gardeners 
throughout the South and Southwest. Leaves 
thick, firm, of the crisp type, forms large 
heads and is the favorite shipping variety. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 1/4 Ib., $1.15; Ib., $3.50, post- 
paid. Please ask for prices in larger lots. 
241—BIG BOSTON. Requires 75 days. A 
favorite among the old standard varieties of 
head lettuce, producing large solid heads al- 
most as large as New York Mammoth, and of 
fine quality. Pkt., 10c? oz., 30c? 1/4 Ib., 90c; Ib., 
$230 postpaid. Please ask for prices in larger 
ots. 
243—ICEBERG. Requires 82 days. A large, 
crisp Lettuce, always tender. Iceberg stands 
hot weather remarkably well and is usually 
sown early in August for fall use. The color 
is light green, lightly tinged with brown. Pkt., 
10c: oz., 35c; 14 lb., 95c; lb., $2.75, postpaid. 
Please ask for prices in larger lots. 
242—HANSON. Requires 80 days. This is a 
fine variety for late summer planting, as it 
stands the hot, dry weather and does not get 
bitter like some summer varieties. Is of fine 
quality and very popular. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 
ly \b., 80c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
245—BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. A bunching 
variety, forming no definite head. it has a 
large mass of fine, brittle leaves of a light 
green. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 1/4 lb., 80c; lb., $2.50, 
postpaid. 
248—-CHICKEN LETTUCE. Very hardy and a 
quick grower. It is light green in color—a non- 
heading type. Produces an abundance of 
leaves over a long period, excellent green 
feed for chickens. Pkt., 10c: oz., 25c7 1/4 Ib., 
65c; Ib., $1.85, postpaid. 
LETTUCE IS EASY TO GROW. MUST- 
ARD GREENS ARE RICH IN VITAMINS 
A AND C 
253—-TENDERGREENS 
PLANT TO SUIT YOUR 
TASTE 
When selecting seeds for your garden, 
study the different varieties of the items 
you like and we will not substitute or 
try to talk you into buying other kinds. 
Please order early. 
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238—BIBB 
237—OAK LEAF. Requires 40 days. A very 
early green leaf lettuce that stands our hot 
summer weather, remaining sweet and tender 
over a long period ot time. An excellent source 
of Vitamin A and a most tasty type for salads. 
Make two sowings. Pkt., 10 c; oz., 40c; l/s lb., 
$1.10; lb., $3.25, postpaid. 
238—BIBB. Requires 55 days. Makes a rather 
small loose head and stands hot weather ex- 
ceptionally well. Retains its delightful butter- 
like flavor and is wanted by those who have 
once enjoyed it. This lettuce is used exten- 
sively by large hotels when it is obtainable. 
We strongly recommend Bibb Lettuce for your 
home garden. Make two sowings. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 40c; 1/, lb., $1.10; lb., $3.25, postpaid. 
247—COS or ROMAINE. This variety is quite 
distinct from the other varieties of lettuce, 
dark green in color; leaves are white with 
the faintest tint of green. Succulent and sweet. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 30c; 14 lb., 90c; lb., $2.50, post- 
paid. 
246—EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. A very pop- 
ular bunching variety; light green in color, 
crisp and tender Pkt., 10c: oz., 30c: 1/ Ib., 
80c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
249—GREAT LAKES. Requires 75 days to ma- 
ture. This 1944 Bronze Medal Winner in 1944 
All-America Selections, is especially adapted 
to hot weather conditions in the South and 
since it is of the Iceberg type, it should soon 
prove to be one of our most popular varieties. 
Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; oz., 55c; 1 Ib., $1.65; 
lb., $5.00, postpaid. 
ounce of seed will plant 200 feet of row 
250—SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED (LONG 
STANDING). A long standing type of this vari- 
ety being first Gold Medal Winner in 1935 All- 
America selection, originated in Holland in 
1927. It is an excellent variety for the South, 
as it is very slow to go to seed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20 os lf, Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.10; 5 Ibs., $5.00, post- 
paid. 
253—MUSTARD-SPINACH or TENDER- 
GREENS. A quick growing vegetable greens 
of Oriental origin. It is practically an all- 
season plant and is ready for market about 
thirty days after planting. Withstands extreme 
summer heat in the South; also resistant to 
cold weather. The beautiful dark green ob- 
long leaves are prepared for the table the 
same as spinach, mustard or turnip greens. 
Sow about 4 pounds of seed to the acre. One 
ounce to 100 feet of row. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
Vy lb., 45c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.75, postpaid. 
251—WHITE LONDON. This variety makes a 
good smooth leaf green and stands a lot of 
cold weather. The seed are also used for 
seasoning. Pkt., 10c: oz., 15c; Iq lb., 25c; lb., 
85c; 5 lbs., $3.75, postpaid. 
254—FLORIDA BROAD LEAF. A very hardy 
broad-leaved variety. Leaves are thick and 
savoyed. Pkt., 10c: oz., 20c; 1/4 lb., 50c; lb., 
$1.50; 5 lbs., $6.75, postpaid. 
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242—HANSON 
237—OAK LEAF 
Nicholson's Mustard (mostaza) 
Used as a condiment, and the green leaves are used as a salad, or cut and 
boiled like spinach. Plant either in spring or fall, in rows 6 inches apart. One 
. Please ask for prices in larger quantities. 
252—LARGE SMOOTH LEAF. This wonderful 
variety has large, light green, smooth leaves; 
this feature gives it a preference over the 
curled sort as it is very easily prepared for 
cooking. The plant is of exceptionally quick 
growth, somewhat upright when young, be- 
comes spreading at maturity. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; 1, lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 Ibs., $6.75, post- 
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250-—-MUSTARD, GIANT CURLED 
DALLAS, TEXAS 
