. Cox seed and plant co. catalogue. Seed industry and trade Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Catalogs. LETTUCE H . 6HIVES . NEW ICEBERG -Thelarge curly outside leaves are light green, and with a slight reddish tint at the edges. The leaves have small indents, which are con- stantly filled with dewdrops, thus keeping them al- ways fresh and giving them a crystaline appearance, hence its name. The Iceberg is the hardest heading sort we know. An excellent Lettuce for the home garden and for the market. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %
. Cox seed and plant co. catalogue. Seed industry and trade Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Catalogs. LETTUCE H . 6HIVES . NEW ICEBERG -Thelarge curly outside leaves are light green, and with a slight reddish tint at the edges. The leaves have small indents, which are con- stantly filled with dewdrops, thus keeping them al- ways fresh and giving them a crystaline appearance, hence its name. The Iceberg is the hardest heading sort we know. An excellent Lettuce for the home garden and for the market. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 45c; lb., $ GRAND RAPIDS FORCING—As a forcing var- iety for winter and early spring use, this stands at the head of the list. It is beautiful in appearance, a strong grower, very tender and crisp, and retains its -freshness a long time after being cut. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 35c; lb., $ CHIVES are very hardy members ot the onion family. They are grown exclusively for their tops, which are used wherever the flavor of the onion is wanted. Can be cut throughout the season. They should have a place in every garden. Pkt., 10c. SPINACH BEET (Swiss Chard, Silver or Sea Kale) This variety is grown for its leaves only; the middle of the leaf is cooked and served in the same : way as Asparagus ; the other portions of the leaf are used like Spinach, and are of much finer quality than other Beet greens. Pkt. ,5c; oz.,ioc; # lb., 30c; lb.,75c. ENGLISH FRAME CUCUMBERS WHETHER on a hot-bed or otherwise, Cu- cumber seed should never be sown until a steady, strong and reliable heat is assured. The best time to sow is early in March, but sowings are made from the middle of February. When the plants are up they should be exposed to full light and shaded, if necessary, from too bright sunshine. Cucumber plants should grow without check. There are many varieties of undoubted merit, and from these we select the following three as being the best: Castle A hand
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