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STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 

 LETTUCE. 



About forty varieties have been tested during the year, for forcing- 

 house, hotbed, and out-of-door use. 



Table VI. 



For forcing purposes the Grand Rapids is unequaled. It is one of the 

 first kinds to mature, and on account of its upright habit can be planted closer 

 than most varieties; for the same reason there is much less mildew and 

 rot of the lower leaves. 



Another strong point in its favor is the fact that the edges of the leaves 

 never burn, and we have never seen a variety so free from rot of the inner 

 leaves. The leaf has something the appearance of the Curled Simpson, 

 and is very attractive in the market and on the table. We have sent some 

 of our surplus lettuce to the hotels and stores in Lansing, and found it 

 impossible to sell the Tennis Ball and similar varieties until the Grand 

 Sapids was disposed of. 



The Chicago Forcing from Vaughan is, next to Grand Rapids, our 

 favorite variety for forcing purposes. The qualities commended in the 



