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Laitue, Fr. 



LETTUCE 



Lechuqa, 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. 



Wayahead. This excellent variety of head-lettuce may be 

 grown either in the cold frame, or sown in the open ground 

 early in the spring, and produces good hard heads at an early 

 season. The outer leaves fold tightly and are light green in 

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

 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 



Early Curled Simpson {Silesia). This does not make a 

 head, but forms a close, compact mass of leaves at a very 

 early season; good for forcing outside. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 

 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



BIack=seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of light- 

 green leaves, but does not head. A very good variety of 

 Ifttuce for home use. It is crisp and slow to shoot to seed. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



Iceberg. A curly Lettuce which produces large, solid heads. 

 The outer leaves are light green in color, and their habit of 

 branching towards the centre of head is a great aid to the 

 blanching of heart. It is very firm, crisp and of good flavor. 

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



Sensation. This variety is remarkable for its character of 

 forming close, hard heads, even in an early stage of growth. 

 Color yellowish-green; quality very fine, having a rich buttery 

 flavor and being crisp and tender at all stages of growth. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



Improved Deacon. A good summer cabbage sort; very 

 crisp, large and light in color. Largely used for growing in 

 cold frames during winter and spring, and a good sort to 

 grow for market. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



Dreer's Improved Hanson. This superior Lettuce, which 

 we originally introduced, is the best summer heat-resisting 

 sort. Heads grow to good size, are sweet, tender and crisp. 

 The color is light green and leaves, which are crumpled, 

 tightly overlap each other. For outdoor culture it is un- 

 equalled. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. For 

 plants, see page 196. , 



Mammoth Salamander. A rich, buttery Calibage-heading 

 variety which grows double the size of Salamander. Color 

 light green and quality good; an excellent intermediate variety. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz , 30 cts ; \ 11,., 85 cts. 



Dreer's "AlNHeart." (See Colored Plate and page 8.) 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; h oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. 



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

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



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

 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 



May King. (See cut.) This variety is hardy, and will stand 

 much cold, damp weather. Can be planted out of doors or 

 under glass, and in either case will produce fine heads much 

 sooner than any other variety. The outer leaves are yellowish- 

 green, tinged with brown, while inside is rich golden-yellow. 

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



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.; \ lb., 85 cts. 



Boston Market ( White 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., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ^ lb., 75 cts. ' 



Hittlnger'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., 30 cts.; i lb., $1.00. 



Golden Queen. A forcing variety which makes a small, 

 compact, yellow head, somewhat pointed and blanches up 

 nicely. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; J lb., $1.00. 



BIack°seeded Tennisball. Forms a close, hard head, with 

 few outer leaves. It is of good quality and excellent flavor. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts. 



Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Fine large 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., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; } lb., 75 cts. 



