One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 



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 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. 



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

 damp weather, and may be planted out of doors or under glass 

 The outer leaves are yellowish-green, tinged with brown, while 

 inside is rich golden yellow. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts .; £ lb. 

 60 cts. 



Dreer's Improved Hanson. One of the best summer heat- 

 resisting sorts. Heads grow to good size, are sweet, tender 

 and crisp. For outdoor culture it is unequalled. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



Early White Cabbage ( White Butter Lettuce). Good for 

 fall sowing, as it is nearly hardy, and requires but little protec- 

 tion. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



Mammoth Salamander. A rich, buttery Cabbage-heading 

 variety. Color light green; an excellent intermediate variety. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



Sensation. Remarkable for forming close, hard heads, even in 

 an early stage of growth. Color yellowish-green; quality very 

 fine. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; £ lb., 60 cts. 



Improved Deacon. A good summer cabbage sort; very crisp, 

 large and light in color. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz. , 20 cts. ; \ lb., 60 

 cts. 



Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves slightly curled; 

 edges tinted brown. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



California Cream Butter. Produces a large white head; 

 stands heat. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



Cos Lettuce ; or, Romaine Salad 



Trianon Self=foIding Cos. (See Specialties, page 8. ) Pkt., 



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

 Kingsholm Cos. Forms long, upright heads of narrow leaves. 

 which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding the summer heat, 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts. 

 Paris White Cos. Type of Kingsholm; light color; very 

 tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



Dreer's "All-Heart." (See Specialties 

 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 



Wonderful. (See Specialties, page 7.) 

 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



Grand Rapids Forcing. (See cut.) 

 Matures quickly, large size, handsome 

 appearance; crisp and tender. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



Big. Boston. (See cut.) Resembles 

 Boston Market, but nearly twice as 

 large; desirable for forcing and spring 

 and fall outdoor planting. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts. 



Boston Market ( White Seed). Hardy 

 and crisp; a suitable forcing variety. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An 

 improvement on the Boston Market, 

 large in size, crisp and tender. Pkt., 10 

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



Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Fine 

 large heads of excellent quality. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



Early Curled Simpson (Silesia). 

 This does not head, but forms a close, 

 compact mass of leaves; very early; 

 excellent for forcing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.; J tb., 60 cts. 



Black=seeded Tennisball. Forms a 

 close, hard head, with few outer leaves. 

 lb., 60 cts. 



, page 7.) 

 Pkt., 10 cts. 



Pkt., 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 Black=seeded Simpson. 



compact mass of leaves. 



oz., 20 cts.; $ 11).. 60 cts. 

 Golden Queen. Very 



Produces a 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; 



early, 



small 

 yellow heads. Used for forcing. Pkt., 

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



