One ounce'tcill produce aboul 3000 pla nts. 



LETTUCE. 



Lattich, oder Garten Salad, Ger. 

 Laitue, Fr. Lechuga, Sp. 



CULTURE.— Sow the seed in hotbeds or flats during February or early March, prick the young seedlings out in flats or cold 

 frame several inches apart each way, and, as soon as a nice, rich, warm spot can be prepared in open ground in spring, transplant 

 the well hardened plants in rows a foot apart, allowing 8 to ]2 inches space between the plants in the row. For succession sow- 

 seed thinly in open ground, and thin the plants to o or more inches apart. Sow for succession every few weeks until the fall.. 

 Some varieties do well in a cool forcing house during winter. 



Dreer's "All Heart." (See Specialties, page 9.) Pkt., 

 10 cts. ; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



May King. This variety is hardy and will stand much cold, 

 damp weather. Can be planted out of doors or under glass, 

 and in either case will produce fine heads much sooner than 

 any other variety. The outer leaves are yellowish-green, 

 tinged with brown, while inside is rich golden-yellow. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts. 



Big Boston. Resembles Boston Market, but nearly twice as 

 large desirable for forcing and spring and fall outdoor plant- 

 ing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ', lb., 75 cts. 



Boston Market < White Seed, ■ Hardy and crisp; a suitable 

 forcing variety. Pkt , 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; $■ lb., 50 cts. 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An improvement on the 



Boston Market, larger in sizr, crisp and tender quality. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz , 25 cts.; { lb., 75 cts. 



Black-seeded Tennisball. Forms a close, hard head, with 

 few outer leaves. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 1". .is. ; , lb., 45 cts. 



Emperor Forcing. Heads yellow, small size and early, 

 1'kt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; j II.., 75 cts. 



Golden Queen. Very early, small yellow heads. Used for 

 forcing. Pkt., lOcts, ; oz., 25 cts.; ', 11'.. 7-"iii-. 



Grand Rapids Forcing. Matures quickly, large size, hand- 

 some appearance; crisp and tender. Pkt., 5 its.; oz., 211 

 Cts.; i lb. . 60 cts. 



Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Fine large heads of excel. 



lent quality. One of the best forcing and market suits. Pkl., 

 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 50 cts. 



Wonderful. (See cut.) The heads grow to an enormous 

 size, and resemble cabbage in their solidity, measuring from 12 to 

 15 inches across, and frequently weighing 2 and 3 pounds each. 

 The quality is superb, being crisp, rich and tender. It with- 

 stands the heat well, making a fine variety for all seasons. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.. 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts. 



Early White Cabbage | \Xliit< Hotter Lettuce). A good 

 variety for sowing in the fall, as it is nearly hardy, and re- 

 quires but little protection. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 

 45 cts. 



Silver Ball. An excellent variety for early spring and sum- 

 mer use or for winter forcing. Heads silvery white; very firm 

 and compact. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Early Curled Simpson 9»7< sia). This does not head, but 

 forms a close, compact mass of leaves; very early; excellent 

 for forcing. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts. 



Black Seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of 

 leaves, light color, nearly double size of ordinary Simpson. 

 Pkt., Sets.; oz., 15 cts.; 1 lb., 45 cts. 



Sensation. This variety is remarkable for its character of 

 forming cIom-, haul heads, even in an early stage of growth. 

 Color yellowish-green; quaLt7 very fine, being crisp and 

 tender. Pkt., 5cts. ; oz., 20 cts.; ', lb., 50 cts. 



Yellow Seeded Butter. A very distinct sort, making a 

 compact yellow head] excellent flavor, withstands heat well, 

 and remains crisp and tender, Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; j 

 1 H>.. 45 cts. 



Iceberg. A curly Lettuce, large, solid heads. The outer leaves 

 light green in color, and their habit of branching towards 

 the centre of head is a great aid to the blanching of heart. 

 Pkt., ocis.; oz., 2d cts.; ; lb., 50 Us. 



