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CULTURE ~— Every home garden should hold quantities of this best of all salad plant, 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 cf 
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 482 Early White Cabbage (White Butter Lettuce). A well 
known sort, of medium size and color, making firm heads of 
crumpled leaves. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; $ lb., 75 cts. 
468 May King. Very early, and being hardy will stand con- 
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 siderable cold, damp weather. It can be planted out of doors 
large size, handsome appearance; crisp and tender. The or under glass, and in either case will produce fine, solid heads, 
leaves are bright green and crimped at the edge. It is cer- very attractive, outer leaves being yellowish-green, tinged 
tainly the best variety for growing under glass. Pkt., 10 with brown, while inside it is richest golden-yellow. Pkt., 
cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; ¢ Ib., 75 cts. 10 cts.; 3 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; } Ib., $1.25. 
442 Black-seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of 474 Salamander. A medium green, medium sized sort which 
leaves, light yellowish-green in color. More heat resistant always heads up well and does well under almost any weather 
and in our opinion, of better quality than the following. conditions. Leaves crumpled and of fine tender quality. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; £1b., 90 cts. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; t]b., 75 cts. - — 
452 Early Curled Simpson (Silesia). One of the oldest, and 477 Semsation. Forms close, hard heads, even in an early 
-quite familiar in American gardens. Forms a close, compact stage of growth, under any ordinary weather condition. 
mass of light green crumpled leaves; excellent forcer. Pkt., Color is a pale yellowish-green, and the quality very fine. 
10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts. - 
The Early ‘‘Butterhead’’ 
Varieties 
“Butterhead” Lettuce is the basis of all really high quality 
salads. 
440 Dreer’s ‘‘All Heart'’ (See Specialties, page 6). Pkt., 
10 cts.; 3 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; ¢ lb., $1.25. 
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 margins 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.; } lb., 75 cts. 
443 Black-seeded Tennisball. Forms a close, hard head, 
of good quality, with few outer leaves. It is a true butter- 
head lettuce, grows to medium size and does well during 
spring and early summer. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; } lb., 
75 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, of very good quality. a ast 
Gocd both under glass and outdoors. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 : PSS 
cts.; ¢ lb., 75 cts. Bic Boston Letruce 
Strong Lettuce Plants are offered on page 212 
