SALADS AND GREENS 



ing into the open, eight inches apart each way, 

 get the plants accustomed to the out of doors 

 by decreasing the watering and increasing the 

 ventilation. Also, water the plants heavily so 

 that the soil may adhere to the roots before 

 transplanting (Fig. 38). Water the young 

 plants so that they will have no check in growth 

 and thus prevent the leaves from becoming 

 tough and bitter. 



There are several varieties of head lettuce 

 such as Big Boston, Mammoth Salamander, 

 All Head, and Boston Market. In order to 

 get the best results, sow the seed the early 

 part of March under glass, thin the seedlings 

 by transplanting about April 1, and finally 

 transplant into the garden about April 20. 

 The head varieties require more space than the 

 loose leaf varieties. One foot apart each way 

 is ample room for the average head lettuce to 

 mature. If every other head is cut out as 

 these begin to mature, the plants that are left 

 will grow larger. 



The Hanson lettuce is one of the head varie- 

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