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 LETTUCE. 



German, Lattich-Salat. French, Ltiitue. 

 Spanish, Lcchuga. Swedish, Laktuk. 

 One ounce for 3,000 plants. 

 3 to 4 pounds per acre. 



THERE is no vegetable which is more 

 universally used than this, and yet few 

 people know how invitingand appetiz- 

 ing it is when brought to the table 

 fresh and unwilted, a condition in 

 which it is rarely, if ever, found in 

 our markets, and which can only be 

 secured by growing the plants in on e's 

 own garden. So we earnestly urge all 

 of our readers who can possibly do so, 

 to grow their own lettuce. 



CULTURE — Lettuce should grow rapid- 

 ly, and to attain this end, it should be 

 sown in rich, thoroughly prepared 

 soil. For early crop sow under glass 

 from November to February and thin 

 out to prevent crowding. Keep at a 

 moderate heat, and give all the air 

 and light possible. For early out- 

 door culture start plants in the fall 

 protecting them as needed with 

 cold frames, or start under glass 

 from January till March and harden 

 off before setting in the open ground, 

 which should be done as soon as the 

 ground and weather will permit. For 

 general crop sow out doors as early in 

 the spring as the ground can be work- 

 ed, in drills 18 inches apart and thin 

 the young plants to 4 inches apart in 

 the row. As the plants begin to crowd 

 thin out and use as required. In this 

 way a much longer succession of cut- 

 tings may be had from the same 

 ground. Sow at intervals of from 

 two to three weeks throughout the 

 summer for a continuous crop. In 

 this as in every other garden crop 

 thorough cultivation is essential. 



BUCKBEE'S SUPERB— Finest of all early 

 varieties and unusually good sized and 

 solid, has little tendency to run to 

 seed. Wonderfully crisp, exception- 

 ally tender, and above all delicious in 

 flavor. As a forcing variety it has no 

 superior Excels as a family or mar- 

 ket sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, V lb. 30c, 

 M lb. 55c, lb. SI. 



IMPROVED HANSON-Certainly one of 

 the best head or cabbage varieties, 

 outer leaves bright green with promi- 

 nent light colored veins ; inner leaves 

 usually curved and twisted at the 

 base. Extensively grown by market 

 gardeners and truckers. Will always 

 make large heads of good quality. Pkt. 

 3c, oz. 7c. M lb. 25c, }4 lb. 40c, lb. 75c, 



NEW TOMHANNOCK — A grand variety,, 

 forms a beautiful plant 10 to 12 inches' 

 high by 9 to 10 inches across ; leaves 

 grow upright, the upper part of the 

 outer leaves turning outward very 

 gracefully, and are handsomely wrin- 

 kled. The edges of the outer leaves 

 are of a glossy reddish bronze, very 

 ornamental and fresh in appearance. 

 Within, the leaves are almost white, 

 very crisp and tender. It grows very 

 quickly, is ready to cut early, and 

 lasts for weeks in the best condition. 

 Pk*. 3c, oz. 7 2. .^'.b. 25c, y lb. 40c, 

 lb. 75c. 



NEW YORK MARKET— Standard variety 

 and foims large, solid heads, often 

 three to four pounds in weight. Color 

 dark green. Inside leaves are a green- 

 ish white, crisp. Pkt. 3c, oz. 7c, y 

 lb. 25c. y lb. 40c, lb. 75c. 

 NEW DENVER MARKET — This novelty 

 forms beautiful, large solid heads of a 

 delicate light green color. The leaves 

 are curled like a savoy cabbage, most 

 attractive in appearance, tender, ex- 

 cellent flavcr. Grows quickly, is good 

 to sow early in the open ground, yet 

 slow to run to seed. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8c, 

 y lb. 25c, U lb. 40c, lb. 70c. 

 COLD NUGGET— Very choice new va- 

 riety, noted for its solidity and rich, 

 buttery flavor. It is a quick grower 

 and very hard heading, leaves of rich, 

 golden yellow color; most productive, 

 and exceedingly fine flavored. Pkt. 

 4c, oz. 10c, y lb. 30c, }.; lb. 55c, lb. $1. 

 NEW SILVER BALL— Valuable variety. 

 Forms solid, and compact with hand- 

 somely curled leaves. The head is of 

 a silvery color, rich, buttery, and of a 

 delicious flavor.. It comes early and 

 stands a long while before running to 

 ■ seed. Excellent both for early spring 

 and summer.' Pkt. 3c, oz. 7c, y lb. 

 25c, }„ lb. 40c, lb. 75c. 

 BUCKBEE'S ICE DRUMHEAD— Grandest 

 variety of my own introduction. 

 Forms splendid heads, beautiful in 

 color and superior for every purpose, 

 of extra fine quality, a superior head- 

 er. Edges of leaves are tinged with a 

 beautiful bronze red tint. Pkt. 5c, oz. 

 8c, h lb. 30c, )4 lb. 55c, lb. $1. 

 EARLY TENNIS BALL, OR BOSTON MAR- 

 KET — A fine sort, fine heads, hardy, 

 valuable to grow in cold frames in 

 winter. Pkt. 2c, oz. 7c, % lb. 20c, 

 y lb. 35c, lb. 60c. 

 IMPROVED BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON— 

 Acknowledged the best early forcing 

 variety, new and superior in every 

 "way. The leaves are a delicate green, 

 almost white. Quality exceptionally 

 fine. Always crisp, and tender at all 

 stages of growth. Cannot be beaten 

 for an all round variety. My stock is 

 the best selected. Try it. Pkt. 4c, 

 oz. 8c, y lb. 25c, y lb. *40c, lb. 75c. 

 EARLY CURLED SIMPSON— Standard 

 sort. Early and tender. It 

 will please you. Pkt. 2c, oz. 

 7c. i 4 lb. 20c, Mb. 35c, lb. 60c. 

 GRAND RAPIDS FORCING— A 

 new variety of superior qual- 

 ity and beautiful appearance, a strong 

 grower, free from rot. and keeps crisp 

 and tender without' wilting, w hen ex- 

 posed for sale, longer than any other 

 forcing lettuce ; is always a very de- 

 sirable variety for early spring sow- 

 ing in the open ground. Pkt. 4c, oz. 

 8c, y lb. 25c, y lb. 40c, lb. 70c. 

 PARIS WHITE COS-After thorough 

 and repeated trials we pronounce our 

 present stock of Paris White the best 

 for general use. The Cos Lettuce, so 

 popular in Europe, is of upright 

 growth, and possesses a distinct crisp 

 and very refreshing taste. Pkt. 4c, 

 oz. 8c, y lb. 25c, h lb. 40c, lb. 75c. 



