Key To Plate VIII 



Fig. 38.— a flat full of thrifty lettuce plants. 2 by 2 

 inches apart each way. 



Fio. 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. 



