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LETTUCE 



Lechuga, Sp. 

 Lattich Salat, Ger. 



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 12 inches space between the plants in the row. For succession sow 

 seed thinly in open ground, and thin the plants to 5 or more inches apart. Sow for succession every few weeks until the fall. 

 Some varieties do well in a cool forcing house during winter. One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 



Dreer's Wonderful. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; ^ lb., $1.25. 



French Unrivalled. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; i lb., $1.25. 



May King. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 30 cts.; i lb., 85 cts. 



Dreer's " All=Heart." (See cut.) Introduced by us sev- 

 eral years ago and has continually grown in the favor of both 

 private and market gardeners. It is the most reliable hard- 

 heading lettuce, far superior to all other varieties of cabbage- 

 lettuce, and adapted to both spring and summer use, as it 

 withstands intense heat and forms magnificent heads with leaves 

 closely set, extremely solid heart, even before it is half grown. 

 The color is a beautiful yellowish-green, and the flavor is ex- 

 cellent, being rich and buttery. Pkt., 10 cts. ; Joz.,25cts. ; 

 oz., 40 cts.; ^ lb., $1.25. For plants see page 212. 



Grand Rapids Forcing. (See cut.) Matures quickly, large 

 size, handsome appearance; crisp and tender. Forms a loose 

 cluster of leaves which are bright green and crimped at the 

 edge. It is one of the best varieties for growing in the green- 

 house, and extensively used for that purpose. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 30 cts.; J- lb., 85 cts. 



Big Boston. A cabbage-heading variety which resembles 

 Boston Market, but nearly twice as large in size. Desirable 

 for forcing and spring and fall outdoor planting. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., 85 cts. 



Boston Market ( WJiite Seed). Hardy and crisp; a good 

 forcing variety. Heads are medium size and leaves dull green 

 in color. Largely grown by market gardeners located near 

 Boston, Mass., and also used in all sections of the country. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., 85 cts. 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An improvement on the 

 Boston Market, larger in size, crisp, tender and attractive. It 

 is a very dependable variety for growing in the greenhouse. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; ^ lb., $1.00. 



Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Fine laige heads of ex- 

 cellent quality and buttery flavor. Leaves are crumpled and 

 spotted in places, and it is one of the best forcing and market 

 sorts. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 ct=. ; J lb., 85 cts. 



