KEY To PLATE VIII 



FIG. 38. A flat full of thrifty lettuce plants. 2 by 2 

 inches apart each way. 



FIG. 39. A, Thrifty lettuce plant before pruning the 

 leaves. B, Leaves pruned, the plant is ready to be 

 transplanted to the open. 



FIG. 40. A mature plant of loose leaf lettuce. 



FIG. 41. Both of these heads of lettuce were planted at 

 the same time. A, Boston Head lettuce going to 

 seed. B, Head of Hanson Improved will thrive in 

 hot weather. 



