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men. In the matter of quality, those forming a head like the 

 cabbage have the preference. Varieties that form only a 

 bunch of leaves are largely raised by market gardeners to 

 supply the common demand, since they are more easily 

 grown and are less liable to injury in handling than -the 

 heading varieties. Some of the most desirable kinds are 

 as follows: 



White Tennis Ball, or Boston Market. A very popular 

 market variety adapted for hotbed and early spring use 



Fig. 131. Head lettuce. 



only. It forms a solid head of medium size but quickly 

 goes to seed in warm weather. 



Hanson. Forms large solid heads and is a general 

 favorite; excellent for spring or summer use. 



Black-Seeded Simpson. A popular forcing variety 

 that stands well without going to seed and does not form 

 a head but a mass of curled leaves. 



Grand Rapids. A very desirable lettuce for forcing. 

 It resembles Black-Seeded Simpson, but is a better shipping 

 variety. 



