CABBAGE LETTUCE 



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Improved Spotted Cabbage Lettuce 

 ( natural size). 



with which they are covered. In the full-grown plant the head is 

 exceedingly close, of medium size, round, or slightly flattened on 

 the top, the inner leaves being very much folded and of an ivory- 

 white, very finely and plentifully 

 streaked with carmine. The top 

 of the head is of a deep copper 

 colour. The outer leaves, which are 

 small, numerous, and less crimped 

 as they are nearer to the ground, 

 are covered with a vast number of 

 small red spots, which give the 

 whole plant a bronzy tinge. The 

 plant seldom exceeds from 7 to 9 in. 

 in diameter. This variety, although small, is productive. It is 

 also early and keeps the head well. The very lively colour of 

 the spots forms a pleasing contrast on the leaves when they are 

 blanched, making a nice-looking salad, which is at the same time 

 tender and of excellent quality. 



Early Ohio, or Nonpareil, Lettuce ( White-seeded}. When young 

 the leaves are very light green, undulating, fringed and closely 

 crimped, the inner leaves erect. A very pretty variety, something 

 like the Simpson Lettuce, but with smaller, whiter, finer cut, and 

 more erect leaves, and also heading more readily. The head is rather 

 tall and pointed, something like that of the Hooded or Hardy 

 Green Winter Endive. It is a true summer Lettuce, very tender 

 and crisp, well suited for hot climates, and welcome everywhere. 



Early Ohio, or Nonpareil, Cabbage 

 Lettuce. 



Early Simpson Cabbage Lettuce 

 (\ natural size). 



Early Simpson Cabbage Lettuce ( White-seeded). Young plant 

 pale green, almost yellow ; leaves angular, very much undulated at 

 the margin, curled and rumpled. Head of full-grown plant seldom 

 well formed ; leaves large, light green, with a shining surface, very 

 fresh and pleasing to the sight, very much curled and undulated, 

 finely crimped, very numerous, and tender even when they do not 

 form a head. This is one of the best summer Lettuces, and is very 



