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The variety has black seeds ; and this fact should be par- 

 ticularly attended to in obtaining it from seedsmen, as the 

 White-seeded Gotte Lettuces run much sooner to flower. 



This variety forms no head. The leaves are Endive- 

 finely frilled and curled, and spread regularly 

 from a common centre in the form of a rosette. A well- 

 developed plant resembles Curled Endive. It appears to be 

 nearly identical with the Green Curled Lettuce. 



The seeds are black, and smaller than those of any other 

 variety. 



The Green Curled strongly resembles, if it Green Curled, 

 is not identical with, the Endive - leaved. LEAVED'. BOSTON 



CUftLED* 



When well grown, the plant measures ten 

 inches in diameter, and is one of the most beautiful of all 

 the Lettuces. The exterior leaves 

 are finely frilled and curled, and 

 of a rich, golden-green color ; 

 the central leaves are smaller, 

 but frilled and curled like those 

 of the exterior. When in per- 

 fection, the plants have the form 

 of a rosette, and make an excel- 

 lent garnish. The seeds are Qreen Curled Lettuce - 

 white. 



It is hardy, well adapted for forcing, and is extensively 

 grown in the vicinity of Boston, Mass., for early marketing. 



As respects its value for the table, it cannot be considered 

 equal to many of the Cabbage varieties, as it is deficient in 

 crispness, and tenderness of texture, qualities essential in 

 >all salad plants. Its recommendations are its hardiness, its 

 adaptation to early culture and forcing, and particularly 

 its beautiful appearance. 



Market-gardeners and cultivators make three sub-varieties, 

 which are known as " Single-curled," " Double-curled," 



