. May King'. {See iruL) A new variety from Germany, where it is a great favorite. It is hardy and will stand much cold, damp weather. Can be planted out of doors or under glass and in either case will produce fine heads much sooner than any other variety. The outer leaves are yellowish-green tinged with brown while the inside is rich golden yellow. Oz., 15 cts.; X lb., 5octs.; lb., Dreer's "All ; This new and distinct Cabbage Lettuce is excellent for spring and summer use, as it stands intense heat. It is of a yellowish-green color, and forms a solid heart, even before
. May King'. {See iruL) A new variety from Germany, where it is a great favorite. It is hardy and will stand much cold, damp weather. Can be planted out of doors or under glass and in either case will produce fine heads much sooner than any other variety. The outer leaves are yellowish-green tinged with brown while the inside is rich golden yellow. Oz., 15 cts.; X lb., 5octs.; lb., Dreer's "All ; This new and distinct Cabbage Lettuce is excellent for spring and summer use, as it stands intense heat. It is of a yellowish-green color, and forms a solid heart, even before it is half grown. It is of superior flavor. It is also sometimes used for forcing under glass. Oz., 20 cts.; X lb., 65 cts.; lb., $ Early White Cabbage. (Wkite Butter Lettuce.) A good variety for sowing in the fall, as it is nearly hardy, and requires but little protection. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $ Silver Ball. An excellent variety for early spring and sum- mer use or for winter forcing. Heads silvery white, very firm and compact. Oz., ic cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $ Black Seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of leaves, light color, nearly double size of ordinary Simpson. Oz., 10 cts.; }4 lb., 30 cts.; lb , Sensation. This variety is remarkable for its character ot forming close, hard heads, even in an early stage of growth. Color yellowish green, quality very fine, being crisp and tender. Oz., 15 cts.; X 1^., 45 cts.; lb., $ Wonderful. The large white heads resemble cabbage in their solidity, and frequently weigh 2 and 3 lbs. each. The quality is superb, being crisp, rich and tender. It withstands the heat well. Oz., 15 cts.; X 1^., 45 cts.; lb., Salamander. An excellent spring, summer and fall variety, forming good sized heads. Oz., 10 cts.; %\h., 30 cts.; lb., Unrivaled. Similar to Big Boston and in some respects it is better for forcing. The variety is not as yet absolutely true, and frequently produces heads a little
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