. "Loose Leaf" Varieties These do not form heads but large plants of loose leaves which are quite brittle and tender early in the season. 460 Grand Rapids Forcing. A favorite early Lettuce for northern growing. It matures quickly and is of a large size, handsome appearance; crisp and tender. The leaves are bright green and crimped at the edge. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; I lb., 70 cts. 442 Black-seeded Simpson. One of the most popular loose- heading sorts and always dependable. Produces a compact mass of broad much crumpled leaves, light yellowish-green in color. Extra fine quality.
. "Loose Leaf" Varieties These do not form heads but large plants of loose leaves which are quite brittle and tender early in the season. 460 Grand Rapids Forcing. A favorite early Lettuce for northern growing. It matures quickly and is of a large size, handsome appearance; crisp and tender. The leaves are bright green and crimped at the edge. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; I lb., 70 cts. 442 Black-seeded Simpson. One of the most popular loose- heading sorts and always dependable. Produces a compact mass of broad much crumpled leaves, light yellowish-green in color. Extra fine quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 70 cts. 452 Early Curled Simpson (Silesia). One of the oldest, and quite familiar in American gardens. Forms a close, compact mass of light green cumpled leaves; excellent forcer. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 70 cts. Early "Butterhead" Varieties "Butterhead" Lettuce is the basis of all high quality salads. 440 Dreer's "All ; (See Specialties, 2nd Cover and page 1.) Pkt, 10 cts.; \ oz., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., $ 446 Big Boston. More extensively grown than any other variety in'this class. It is early and hardy, and color is medium light green, with a slight tinge of brown on margins of outer leaves. Very desirable for forcing and also for spring and fall outdoor planting. Of good quality, being crisp, tender and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; £ lb., 70 cts. 448 Boston Market (White Seeded Tennisball). A well known forcing sort, producing crisp medium sized light green heads with outer leaves tinged with brown. Good both under glass and outdoors. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; jib., 75 cts. 468 May King. Very early, and being hardy will stand con- siderable cold, damp weather. It can be planted out of doors or under glass, and in either case will produce fine, solid heads, very attractive, outer leaves being yellowish-green, tinged with brown, while inside it is rich golden-yell
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