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Laitue, Fr. 



LETTUCE 



Lechuga, Sp. 

 Lattich, Salat, Ger. 



CULTURE — For the earliest supply sow seed of Loose-leaf and early Butterhead varieties 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. 



" 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. A favorite early Lettuce for 

 northern growing. It matures quickly and is of a large 

 size, handsome appearance; crisp and tender. The leaves 

 are bright green and crimped at the edge. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; Jib., 70 cts. 



442 Black-seeded Simpson. One of the most popular 

 loose-heading sorts and always dependable. Produces a 

 compact mass of broad much crumpled leaves, light yel- 

 lowish-green in color. Extra fine quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 70 cts. 



452 Early Curled Simpson (Silesia). One of the oldest, and 

 quite familiar in American gardens. Forms a close, com- 

 pact mass of light green crumpled leaves; excellent forcer. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 70 cts. 



Unrivaled Lettuce 



468 May King. Very early, and being hardy will stand con- 

 siderable cold, damp weather. It can be planted out of 

 doors or under glass, and in either case will produce fine, 

 solid heads, very attractive, outer leaves being yellowish- 

 green, tinged with brown, while inside it is rich golden- 

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



The Midseason Butterheads 



For a continuous supply of high quality salads any of the 



following sorts should be sown at the same time as the earliest sorts 



and again 2 weeks later. 



450 California Cream Butter. Produces a large solid 

 head and withstands most adverse weather. The leaves 

 are thick, dark green tinged with brown and spotted. 

 The interior of head is rich golden-yellow and quality very 

 fine. Pkt, 10cts.;oz., 25 cts. ;i lb., 70 cts. 



458 Unrivaled. A handsome early Butterhead of extra 

 choice quality. Will perfect closely folded heads, with 

 golden hearts, within sixty days from sowing seeds. An all 

 season variety for cool sections, but best for spring work, 

 in the latitude of Philadelphia. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 25 cts.; 

 oz., 35 cts.; % lb., $1.00. 



Big Boston Lettuce 



Early "Butterhead" Varieties 



"Butterhead" Lettuce is the basis of all high quality salads. 



440 Dreer's "All Heart." (See Specialties, page 3.) Pkt, 

 10 cts.; | oz., 25 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; i lb., $1.00. 



446 Big Boston. More extensively grown than any other 

 variety in this class. It is early and hardy, and color is 

 medium light green, with a slight tinge of brown on mar- 

 gins of outer leaves. Very desirable for forcing and also 

 for spring and fall outdoor planting. Of good quality, 

 being crisp, tender and of fine flavor. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 

 25 cts.; J lb., 70 cts. 



448 Boston Market (White Seeded Tennisball). A well 

 known forcing sort, producing crisp medium sized light 

 green heads with outer leaves tinged with brown. Good 

 both under glass and outdoors. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 

 i lb., 70 cts. 



474 Salamander. One of our most popular and reliable 

 varieties. A medium green, medium sized sort which al- 

 ways heads up well and does well under almost any 

 weather conditions. Leaves crumpled and of fine tender 

 quality. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 70 cts. 



California Cream Butter Lettuce 



Strong Lettuce Plants are offered on page 196 



