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LETTUCE 



Lechuga, Sp. 

 Lattich Salat, Ger. 



CULTURE. —Sow the seed in hotbeds or flats during Februarv' or earlj' March, prick the young seedlings out in flats or cold fran-e 

 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 everj- few weeks until the fall. Some varieties do well in a cool 

 forcing house during winter. One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 



Boston Market While Seed). This is a verj' popular old-time 

 variety of Lettuce, but it is still largely grown under glass, as 

 it is verj' hardy, produces nice crisp heads and is an excellent 

 forcing variety. Heads are medium size and leaves duU 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. 



Big Boston. A cabbage-heading variety which resembles 

 Boston Market, but nearly twice as large in size and is now 

 more extensively grown than any other variety of its class. 

 The color is of a medium light green, with a slight tinge of brown 

 on margins of the outer leaves. It is very desirable for forcing 

 and spring and fall outdoor planting. Pkt., 10 cts.; 07., 30 cts.; 

 \ lb., 85 cts. 



Early Curled Simpson (Silesia). This does not head, but 

 forms a close, compact mass of leaves; verj' early, excellent for 

 forcing. The heads are produced quickly, are large and form a 

 mass of crumpled leaves, which are light green and the center 

 is of splendid quality, with a good flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 30 cts.; i lb., 85 cts. 



Black-seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of leaves, 

 light yellowish green in color, and grows nearly double the size 

 of ordinary Simpson. It is early and texture of leaves is fine 

 and delicate. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; Jib., 85 cts. 



Black-seeded Tennisball. Forms a close, hard head, wifh few 

 outer leaves. It is a true cabbage butter head lettuce, grows to 

 a medium size and does well during almo.^t any kind of weather. 

 Good for planting either in spring or during the summer. Pkt., 

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



Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Fine large heads of excellent 

 quality and butterj- flavor. Leaves are crumpled and spotted in 

 places, and it is one of the best forcing and market sorts. It is 

 a weU-known standard variety and the heads grow to a medium 

 size and are hard, making it an exceUent sort for shipping as 

 well as for home use. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., 85 cts. 



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Dreer's Wonderful. (See Colored plate and page 9.) Pkt. 

 cts.; oz.. 40 cts.; J lb., S1.25. 



Dreer's "All Heart." (See Specialries, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts. 

 I oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; I lb., SI. 25. For plants see page 212 



French Unrivalled. (See Specialries, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts. 

 oz., 40 cts.; ilb., $1.25. 



May King. (See cut.) This splendid variety of 

 Lettuce originally came from Germany, where it 

 is a great favorite. It is very early, and being 

 hardy will stand considerable cold, damp weather. 

 It can be planted out of doors or imder glass, and 

 in either case will produce fine, solid heads much 

 sooner than any other variety. The heads are 

 very attractive, outer leaves being yeUowish- 

 green, tinged with brown, while inside it is richest 

 golden-yeUow. It is somewhat similar in appear- 

 ance to Boston Market, but matures earUer and 

 is lighter green in color, with less of the brownish 

 rint. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,30cts.; i lb., 85 cts. 



Grand Rapids Forcing. (See cut.) For forcing 

 in the greenhouse this variety is thoroughly de- 

 pendable. It matures quickly and is of a 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 greenhouse, and 

 extensively used for that purpose, both by com- 

 mercial growers and for home use. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 30 cts.; Jib., 85 cts. 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An improve- 

 ment 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. 



Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves 

 slightly curled; edges tinted brown. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; Jib., SIOO. 



