Lett^xce— A Complete I^lst- 



WM. C. BECKERT, 

 ALLEGHENY, PA. 



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ETTUCE is one of the surest of all vegetables to grow, and its crisp, te.ider leaves may be enjoyed as a salad almos 

 the year round, with little expense. Seed for the first outdoor crop is usually sown in hot-beds in February, and the 

 seedlings transplanted to the garden in April, a foot apart, in rows 15 inches apart. For a succession of Lettuce 

 until frost, sow seed in drills in the open ground at intervals of every two or three weeks, and thin the plants to stand 

 6 or 8 inches apart. For Lettuce that is to be wintered over outdoors for an early spring crop, sow seed of the 

 Hard}' Green Winter variety in a bed earl}' in September, cover with a frame, and when the seedlings are large 

 enough transplant them to shallow drills in a sheltered situation, and protect them with light litter of some kind as 

 winter approaches. The drills must be drawn so that water will drain from them, or the plants cannot survive the 

 winter. For plants to force in hot-beds from November until spring, sow seed in hot-beds in the fall, and cover 

 up as winter approaches, until the plants are required for use. Or, the seed may be sown in hot-beds early in 



large enough into fine and well-prepared garden soil. An ounce of 



winter and the seedlings transplanted when 

 /feeed will sow 100 feet of drill, and produce about 3,000 plants 

 v/ BUCEEXIT'S GOLDEN' CUKLED. This is one of the very best 

 Lettuces for early spring and summer crops, and is largely grown 

 by our local market men. The plants grow very rapidly, resisting 

 heat well, and forming immense, tender heads of nicely curled, 

 light yellow leaves, which are of the bast quality, and remain 

 tender a longtime. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., HVo. 75 cts. 

 \ ^CEEKT'S BK.OWIT CUSI.I:B, or CHAK-TIER. In habit 

 of growth and size of heads this variety closely resembles the 

 above, except in color. When grown under glass the leaves are 

 a soft, greenish white, but grown in the open air they take quite a 

 brownish cast, still, however, remaining very crisp and tender. A 

 first-class and reliable Lettuce, both for forcing and open air cul- 

 / ture. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Klb. 75 cts. 

 y PERPIGNAN", or DEriANCE. Of special value for summer 

 use, as the plants stand for a long time without running to seed, 

 or growing tough. The heads are very large and solid, frequently 

 measuring from 7 to 8 inches across, and are crisp, tender, entirely 

 free from all bitter taste, and delicatelv flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 ,' oz. 25 cts., Ulb. 75 cts. 



GRAND RAPIDS. A superb vanetv for forcmg. Its beautiful 



appearance and superior rualitv secure for it the highest market 

 prices, and the plants pro-. ,_- t ; 1ie strcn--u'rowing and free from 



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rot. The leaves are light, yellowish green, much crimped and 

 frilled, grow straight upward, and seem to remain fresh and tender 

 after exposure in market longer than those of any other sort. In 

 Aome localities this has also proved to be very desirable for out- 

 door culture. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., %\h. 50 cts. 

 SLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. A popular old variety, excellent 

 both for forcing and open ground crops. The plants grow very 

 rapidh', withstanding heat and drouth unusually well, and form- 

 ✓ing large, bushy, light-colored stalks. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 / Klb. 50 cts. 



^ BIG BOSTON. This, although similar to Boston Market in color, 

 shape and general appearance, has heads twice as large and but 

 a week later in maturing for use. The solidity and large size of 

 ythe heads make them of great value for forcing and general crops. 

 / Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., %\h. 75 cts. 

 Y CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. The heads of this Let- 

 tuce are so solid that usually the}' must be cut before any seed- 

 stalk is sent up. They are medium early, of good size, firm, crisp, 

 tender and of tempting, creamy yellow color. One of the best 

 summer-heading Lettuces, little affected by heat, either in color, 

 growth or quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., ^Ib. 50 cts. 

 LARGE TELLOW MARKET. Very large, flat heads of light 

 yeUow, almost as solid as Cabbage heads, and with few useless 

 outside leaves. The plants are vigorous and but little affected by 

 unfavorable weattier, so that they form their heads surely and 

 rapidly. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 

 ROYAL CABBAG. Heads q uite large, tender and crisp, extra 

 good in quality, and attraciive in appearance. Valuable for sum- 

 mer use, because it stands heat so well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 iVo. 50 cts. 



W YORK CABBAGE. A very deep green Cabbage Lettuce, 

 with unusually large, solid heads of superior flavor and crispness. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., J^lb. 50 cts. 

 BLOND BLOCKHEAD. Prominent among the newer sorts as 

 one of the best and handsomest. The heads are round isli oblong, 

 golden yellow, crisp, tender and delicious. The plants stand 

 summer'heat long without seeding, and keep well in market with- 

 out wilting. See illustration at top of this page. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 



BNVER MARKET. The leaves of this variety are beautifully 

 writikled like those of Savoy Cabbage, and are easily distinguishecl 

 by this characteristic. The large, solid heads are shaped like 

 those of Hanson, but are more oblong, and of good, light green 

 color; their flavor is remarkabl}' fine and delicate, and tliey are 

 formed quite early. Good both for forcing and early open air cul- 

 /ture. Pkt. 5 cts.,'oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 

 /HARDY GREEN WINTER. Very hardy, and better adapted 

 fop standing outdoor winter weather than any other sort grown. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 2.S cts., Klb. 75 cts. 



