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Lettuce, Elliott's Hothouse 



LETTUCE 



Laitue. Lechuga. ©alert. 

 One ounce' willlsow 300 feet of row; 3 pounds will plant one acre in rows 3 feet apart. 



For early plants, the seed may be sown in September, and transplanted into coldframes for protection during the Winter; or sow 

 in February or March in hotbeds with a moderate bottom heat, cover lightly, and thin sufficiently to prevent crowding; gradually 

 harden by exposure. Transplant in the open ground in a sheltered location in April; set in rows a foot apart, and 6 inches apart in the 

 row. When heads begin to form, thin out by using alternate plants in the rows. For succession sow in prepared beds as soon as the 

 ground can be worked, and at intervals of two weeks during the Summer. To be crisp and tender, its growth should be vigorous 

 and rapid, which requires rich soil, plenty of well-rotted manure and an abundance of moisture. 



If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of 8c. per pound for postage. 



Elliott's Hothouse. The best variety for growing under glass; 



large size; a sure header and not liable to rot at the heart. A 



favorite among private and market gardeners. Pkt. 5c, oz. 



30c, 34 lb. $1.00. 

 Big Boston. Identical in shape and color with Boston Market, 



but double the size; fine for forcing in coldframes or for open 



ground. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, M lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 

 Boston Market (White-Seeded Tennis-Ball). Grown extensively 



by market gardeners, under glass, for Winter use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 



15c, 34 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 

 Grand Rapids Forcing. Beautifully curled, tender and delicious; 



grows freely. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 

 Golden Stone Head. One of the earliest, and best for forcing; 



very solid and of superior quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, 



lb. $1.25. 

 Early Curled Simpson. A leading early sort; very tender; white 



seed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 

 Black-Seeded Simpson. Nearly double the size of the ordinary 



Curled Simpson; a superior varietv; large, and of light color. 



Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 

 Improved Salamander. Fine, compact heads, which resist the 



Summer heat admirably. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 

 Mammoth Butter (Black Seed). A select strain, with large, 



solid, yellow heads. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 

 White Summer Cabbage. Close heads, of good size; fine for 



Summer. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 



Black-Seeded Tennis-Ball. Hardy and crisp; of excellent 

 quality; one of the earliest of the heading varieties. Pkt. 5c, 

 oz. 15c, M lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 



New York Cabbage. Large, solid heads; dark green color. Pkt. 

 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 



Iceberg. Produces solid heads 8 inches in diameter, very crisp 

 and sweet. Is a valuable variety for main crop, as it does not 

 run to seed readily; it is in season for a long time. Pkt. 5c, oz. 

 15c, M lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 



Improved Hanson. An ideal Summer Lettuce; none more re- 

 liable for outdoor cultivation; heads grow to a remarkable size, 

 and are very solid; the outer leaves are a bright green, while the 

 inner present a white appearance, as though blanched. Tender 

 and crisp, and free from any unpleasant bitter taste. Pkt. 5c, 

 oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 



May King. Extra-large, round, solid heads, light green outside, 



with clear yellow heart; very tender; splendid forcer. Pkt. 5c, 



oz. 20c, 34 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 

 Mignonette. Distinct russet-colored; solid and compact. Pkt. 



5c, oz. 20c, 34 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 

 White Cos Romaine. Fine, if sown very early; requires tying up 



to blanch. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, M lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 

 Trianon Self-Closing Cos. The finest of all the Cos sorts, re-- 



sisting warm weather. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c 34 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 

 Express Cos. Very dwarf and compact sort requiring no tying up. 



Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c , lb. $1.25. 



