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Salamander Lettuce — A reliable heading variety 



LETTUCE 



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CULTURE — Every home garden shovild hold quantities of this best of all salad plants, and with the proper selection of varieties 

 suitable for different seasons, a steady supply may be maintained from late May until end of October. For the earliest supply sow seed of 

 Loose-leaf and early Butterhead varieties like Dreer's All-Heart, under glass or indoors in boxes about March 1st. Sow thinly and when 

 the young seedlings are three inches tall, transplant 3 to 4 inches apart each way in another seed flat or box. As soon as the ground can 

 be put in good garden condition, these plants should be set out in rows 18 inches apart, the plants 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. For 

 a succession sow seeds of Midseason Butterheads, Crispheads and Cos Lettuces right in the open ground around middle of April. All 

 lettuces to head properly, must be thinned out to stand from 6 to 10 inches apart in the row. As the heads develop, every other one 

 should be cut out to give the rest a chance to expand. During July, sow early Butterhead varieties, again for a fall supply. One ounce 

 will produce about 3000 plants. 



The "Loose Leaf" Varieties 



These do not form heads but large plants of loose leaves which are 

 quite brittle and tender early in the season. 



460 Grand Rapids Forcing. It matures quickly and is of a 

 large size, handsome appearance; crisp and tender. The 

 leaves are_bright green and crimped at the edge. It is certainly 

 the best variety for growing under glass. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



442 Black-seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of 

 leaves, light yellowish green in color. More heat resistant 

 and in our opinion, of better quality than the following. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., 90 cts. 



452 Early Curled Simpson {Silesia). 

 quite familiar in American gardens, 

 mass of light green crumpled leaves; 

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



One of the oldest, and 

 Forms a close, compact 

 excellent forcer. Pkt., 



440 Dreer's "All Heart." (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 



cts.; I oz., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; i lb., $1.25. 



482 Early White Cabbage (White Butter Lettuce). A well 

 known sort, requiring but little protection. Heads are very 

 firm and blanch nicely. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; j lb., 75 cts. 



468 May King. This splendid variety of Lettuce originally 

 came from Europe, where it still 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 under glass, and 

 in either case will produce fine, solid heads much sooner than 

 any other variety. The heads are very attractive, outer 

 leaves being yellowish-green, tinged with brown, while inside 

 it is richest golden-yeUow. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 25 cts.; oz., 

 40 cts.; \ lb., S1.25. 



480 Wayahead. May be grown either in the cold frame, or in 

 open ground early in the spring, and produces hard heads. 

 The outer leaves fold tightly and are a medium dark green in 

 color, while the inner leaves or heart blanch yellow. Pkt., 

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



The Earliest "Butterhead" 

 Varieties 



"Butterhead" 

 salads. 



Lettuce is the basis of all really high quality 



446 Big Boston. More extensively grown than any other 

 variety in this class. It is early and hardy. Color is medium 

 light green, with a slight tinge of brown on margins of outer 

 leaves. Very desirable for forcing and spring and fall outdoor 

 planting. Of good quality, being crisp, tender, and of fine 

 flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. . 



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

 with few outer leaves. It is a true butterhead lettuce, grows 

 to medium size and does well during early spring. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



448 Boston Market {White Seeded Tennisball). Very hardy, 

 producing crisp medium sized light green heads with outer 

 leaves tinged with brown. Good both under glass and out- 

 doors. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



Big Boston Lettuce 



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