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the Island of Cos, whence they were introduced 

 into Europe) ; the "Butter," especially deli- 

 cate varieties, with small-veined leaves of gen- 

 erally smooth edges, and the "Crisp" which 

 are harder than the "Butter" lettuces, but have 

 fringed leaves. 



It must be borne in mind that in the sorts 

 of lettuces above mentioned there are to be 

 found two classes; those that bunch with up- 

 right leaves and those that head like cabbages. 

 "Cos" varieties (bunching) : Bath, not so 

 coarse as most varieties, Paris White. "But- 

 ter" varieties (heading) : Deacon, easily 

 grown in all localities. A good midsummer 

 variety; Hartford Bronzed Head, reddish 

 color; Big Boston, especially recommended for 

 late use; Tennis-Bail Black Seeded, one of the 

 most reliable all-around "Butter" varieties; 

 Golden Queen, for very early use. "Butter" 

 varieties (bunching) : Lancaster, grows espe- 

 cially well in the South. "Crisp" varieties 

 (heading) : Hanson, best for summer; Black- 

 Seeded Simpson for August; Mignonette, es- 

 pecially tender and good for fall sowing; Ice- 

 berg for late use. "Crisp" varieties (bunch- 

 ing) : Black-Seeded Simpson, easily grown 



