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CULTURE. Sow about May ist in drills 12 inches apart 
from % toe inch deep. When 6 inches high transplant 
to rows 15 inches apart and 5 inches apart in row, setting 
the plants in the ground up to their center leaves and draw- 
ing this ground up as they grow, causing them to bleach. 
AMERICAN FLAG. 115 DAYS. A strong growing variety, 
producing large thick stems which have a sweet flavor. 
Leek is excellent for stews, soups, or creamed. Leek is 
closely allied to the onion, but milder in flavor. Pkt., 15c; 
oz, 40e; 14 lb., $1.10. 
LETTUCE 
Salad Bowl Lettuce 
CULTURE. Lettuce is the most popular of all salad plants 
and at the same time is one of the easiest to grow due to 
its comparative freedom from disease and insects. Seed may 
be sown in the open from April 20th to August 1st, or 
planted in the house or in frames any time after March 10th. 
Rows should be 1% feet apart, plants four inches apart in 
row after thinning. One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of 
row. 2 to 2% pounds required per acre. 
LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
GRAND RAPIDSx. 43 to 45 DAYS. The most popular 
variety to grow for market. When exposed for sale it 
retains its handsome fresh appearance longer than any 
other variety. Leaf is curly and of light green color and 
crimped at the edge. Disease free. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 2502) 148 iw 
(Oke Abs Wels TAO) 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSONx. 40 DAYS. Recommended 
for spring and early summer planting. Color yellowish 
green, its leaves are thin, tender and sweet. One of the 
finest for home garden and a favorite market lettuce Very 
heat resistant. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % lb., 60c; 1 Ib., $1.60. 
SALAD BOWL. 50 DAYS. A new loose-leaf variety, similar 
in appearance to endive. Leaves are short, closely s+! and 
hold their tenderness over a long period. Recommended for 
home gardens. Pkt., 15c; oz., 70c; % Ib., $2.00. 
BRONZE BEAUTY. 40 DAYS. This new lettuce is one of 
the best for home garden. Leaves are small and long in 
shape, sharply cut, dark green in color, tinged with bronze. 
Ts very tender and of fine butter-like flavor. Grows well in 
hot weather. Pkt., 15c; oz., 45c; %4 Ib. $1.25. 
OAK LEAF. 40 DAYS. Withstands hot weather without 
turning bitter. Its leaves are small, tender and dark green, 
testifying to their richness in vitamins. It has the superior 
butter-type flavor. Pkt., 15c; oz. 35c; 4% Ibe $2.00: 
PRIZEHEAD. 45 DAYS. The name is rather deceiving. 
Prizehead is a crisp and tender, loose leaf sort with a red- 
dish brown tint on edges of outer leaves. Of quick growth 
and sweet flavor. One of the best for the home garden. 
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CHICKEN LETTUCE. (For Poultry Feeding.) So called 
on account of the abundance of greens it furnishes for 
poultry feeding or for rabbits. Will come quickly again 
after cutting. Will send up stalks three to four feet long. 
Of little value for table use. Pkt., 10c;.0z., 30c; % 1b., 75c; 
a Me. 3AM 
ROMAINE OR COS LETTUCE 
PARIS WHITE COS. 60 DAYS. A strong grower and very 
productive, with long, shell shaped, medium green leaves 
of most excellent quality. A self-folder, but when plant is 
over haif grown it is best to tie it up with string so that 
the inner leaves may be blanched perfectly white. Head 8 
to 9 inches high, long loaf shaped. Bsteemed the finest of 
lettuce in flavor. Chefs prefer it for its tenderness, delicious 
flavor. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % Ib., 75c, 
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Culture for Head Lettuce 
If lettuce plants have been started indoors, transplant as 
soon as they begin to crowd. Place them six to twelve 
inches apart in the row in extra rich soil and if the sun 
has become very hot, it will be best to furnish partial shade. 
Keep the soil well cultivated around the plants. When the 
heads start to develop work up the soil around them so 
as to induce close, compact growth. As soon as the outside 
leaves are large enough they should be brought together 
and tied over the top with raffia. Tying makes them deli- 
ciously tender and crisp. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
BIBB. 57 DAYS. The tenderest, most brittle of all lettuce 
leaves are found in the loose, dark green heads of this 
variety which chefs of luxury hotels and high priced food 
shops all over the country feature. In the garden it grows 
fast in the spring and fall, maturing its loose heads, as big 
as a fist, from seed sown in the open ground, with reason- 
able thinning. In hot weather it runs quickly to seed, so 
start it early and sow a fall crop in mid-summer. Pkt., 15¢c; 
0z., 35¢; % 1b., $1.00; 1 lb., $2.75. 
PENNLAKEx. 83 DAYS. A new All-America head lettuce, 
medium to small in size. Outer leaves dark green, slightly 
crumpled, well folded, comparatively free from objectionable 
Sines: Interior crisp and firm. PkKt., 15c; 0z., 70c; % 1b., 
$2.00. 
GREAT LAKESx. 82 DAYS. It stands heat and sun ex- 
tremely well and is slow in throwing its seed head. It is 
also resistant to tip burn. Outstanding for home gardeners 
and used extensively by truck gardeners on muck soils. 
White seed. Pkt., 15c; 0z., T0c; % 1b., $2.00. 
MAY KINGx. 63 DAYS. A very early compact heading 
variety for forcing or early spring planting. The outer 
leaves are of a light green, tinged with reddish brown. The 
heart bleaches to a rich, golden yellow, having a fine, rich 
buttery flavor. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % Ib., 85c; 1 1b., $2.25. 
BIG BOSTONx*. (White Seeded.) 76 DAYS. A heading 
variety forming a good sized solid head which is light 
golden yellow inside, of excellent quality. The outer leaves 
are bright green and edges are tinged with brown. Pkt., 
10c; 02z., 30c; % lb., 75c; 1 1b., $2.00, 
ICEBERG. 80 DAYS. Heads are large and firm and well 
blanched. Color of leaves is light green with faint brown 
tracing on the border. A quick grower, heads always crisp, 
oe ok sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % Ib., T5c; 1 Ib, 
HANSON HEAD... 80 DAYS. Color clear light yellowish 
green. A fine variety for midsummer planting as it stands 
extremes of weather. Much in demand by both the market 
and home gardener. The hard cabbage-like head has a sweet 
and rich flavor, even to the outer leaves. Pkt., 10c; 02., 30c; 
yY% Ib. 75c; 1 Ib., $2.00. 
NEW YORK NO. 12%. 75 DAYS. An early strain which 
withstands heat and is adapted for summer growing. The 
color is medium green, the heart blanching beautifully, 
being crisp, tender and delicious. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 45c; %4 Ib., 
PSH eee aL Weke See, 
Grand Rapids 
SALAMANDER. 72 DAYS. It forms large solid heads of 
thick, smooth, light green leaves and tender white heart 
of fine quality. It withstands hot weather remarkably well. 
Rite loestos. vs 0crete alba ocem inl be 32.00) 
Seeds are postpaid in packets only. In larger amounts add 
postage at the rates given on page 2. 
We are headquarters for cabbage, cauliflower and celery 
plants during May and June. Prices in quantities quoted 
on request, or call if convenient. 
