92 Teuok Geowing in the South. 



LETTUCGE. 



This vegetable is now grown extensively for ITorthem 

 markets, some points in Florida growing several hun- 

 dred carloads annually. The Florida crop is marketed 

 principally in the winter months, and the States farther 

 north have it to come in as the Florida crop is over. The 

 heading varieties are grown principally, although some 

 leaf lettuce is grown. Big Boston, a very large, compactly 

 heading variety is the favorite. California Cream Butter 

 is also planted to some extent, and is very popular in s>nie 

 sections. Both are good, but owing to the fine size. Big 

 Boston is generally preferred. 



This vegetable will survive a temperature of twenty 

 degrees, under normal conditi<)ns, if plants are not headed, 

 but after the heads are formed a temperature of twenty- 

 five degrees will practically ruin it. 



Soil. 



If irrigation is not used, a damp soil must be had. A 

 dark loam well drained, is especially adapted to lettuce 

 growing. The crop is cut in about ninety days from time 

 of planting. It is easily grown but requires high fertil- 

 ization, if the best results are to be obtained. 



Seed Bed. 



Select a piece of ground convenient to water, harrow 

 and rake off clean. Sow seed broadcast, thickly enough 



