. Burpee's farm annual, 1887 : garden, farm, and flower seeds. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S HARD-HEAD LETTUCE, Per pkt. lo cts.; oz. 30 cts. It) ^; per tb $ BURPEE'S TOMHANNOCK LETTUCE. BURPEE'S TOMHANNOCK. First named and intro- duced by us in 1886, the Tomhannock Lettuce has proved entirety distinct from all existing varieties and of superlatively fi7ie quality. It should be in every garden. We have received hundreds of testimonials— all uniting in pronouncing it of extra flavor and remark- able fo
. Burpee's farm annual, 1887 : garden, farm, and flower seeds. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S HARD-HEAD LETTUCE, Per pkt. lo cts.; oz. 30 cts. It) ^; per tb $ BURPEE'S TOMHANNOCK LETTUCE. BURPEE'S TOMHANNOCK. First named and intro- duced by us in 1886, the Tomhannock Lettuce has proved entirety distinct from all existing varieties and of superlatively fi7ie quality. It should be in every garden. We have received hundreds of testimonials— all uniting in pronouncing it of extra flavor and remark- able for retaining its fine quality for an unusual length of time. It forms a beautiful plant; ten to twelve inches high by nine to ten inches across; the leaves grow up- right, the upper part of the outer leaves turning outward very gracefully, and are handsomely wrinkled The edges of the outer leaves are of a glossy, reddish bronze, very ornamental and fresh in appearance; within, the leaves are almost white and wonderfully crisp and ten- der. It grows very quickly, is ready to cut early, and remains for weeks of the finest quality, being slow to run to seed. Per pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; ^ B) 70 cts.; per lb $ Marblehead Mammoth. This new lettuce from Illinois was called " Marblehead Mammoth " because it is the largest head lettuce known. It measures eight inches across solid head,\\\\.\\^ the entire lettuce measures fully 18 inches across. Per pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; ^ ft) 60 cts. ; per ft) $ BOSTON CURLED, Of superior quality and beauty ; highly ornamental in growth, with its elegant frilled leaves. Per pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; ft) 40 cts.; per ft) HUBBARD'S MARKET. A popular New England variety, producing good, solid, light green heads; valu- able for forcing and early growth in the garden; it also heads well in summer. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; ^ ft) 50 Cts.; per ft) $ NEW PERPETUAL. For family use this is one of the best lettuces, forming large b
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