LETTUCE— A COMPLETE LIST. 



Lettuce. 



(©arten ©alat.) 



ETTUCE maybe enjoyed as a salad almost the year round, with little expense. Seed for the first outdoor crop is 

 usually sown in hotbeds in February, and the seedlings transplanted to the garden in April, a foot apart, in rows 

 1,5 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 Hardy Green Winter variety in a bed early in Septembor, 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 hotbeds from November until 

 spring, sow seed in hotbeds in the fall, and cover up as winter approaches, until the plants are required for use. 

 Or, the seed maybe sown in hotbeds early in winter and the seedlings transplanted when large enough into fine 

 and well-prepared garden-soif. An ounce of seed will sow ioo feet of drill, and produce about 3,000 plants. 



i/BECKEKT'S GOLDEN CURLED. One of the very best for early spring and 

 {summer crops, and is largely grown by market men. Grows very rapidly, resisting 

 ■heat well, and forming immense tender heads, of nicely curled, light yellow leaves, 

 which are of the best quality, and remain tender a longtime. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Klb. 60c. 

 /BECKERT'S BROWN CURLED, or C H ARTIER. In habit it closely resem- 

 bles the above, except in color. Grown under glass the leaves are a soft, greenish 

 white, but grown in the open air they take a bronze 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., K'b. 60 cts. 



PERPIGNAN, or DEFIANCE. Stands along time without running to seed, or 

 growing tough. Heads very large and solid, measuring 7 to 8 inches across; crisp,, 

 tender, frre from all bitter taste, and delicately flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20c, Klb. 50c- 

 -'BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. A popular variety, excellent both for forcing &nd 

 pen ground crops. Grow very rapidly, withstanding heat and drought unusually well, 

 and forming large bushy, light colored stalks. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 



SAUNDERS. Very desirable; remarkable for earliness and rapidity of growth. 

 Heads large, firm, and endure heat well without seeding or growing tough ^tender and 

 good'; with no bitter taste. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Klb. 60 cts. 



(/BIG BOSTON. Similar to Boston^Market, but heads twice as large and.but a week 

 later in maturing for use. 

 The solidity and large size 

 of the heads make them of 

 value for forcing and general crops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 

 'GRAND RAPIDS. Superb for forcing. Strong-growing and free from 

 . Leaves light, green, much crimped and frilled, grow straight upward, 

 and remain fresh and tender after exposure longer than other sorts. In some . 

 looalUfes this has also proved to be very desirable for outdoor culture, j 

 Pktygcts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 



CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. Heads solid, medium early, good 

 size, arm, crjsp, tender and of creamy yellow color. One of the best summer- 

 heading Lettuces, little affected by heat in color, growth 1 r quality. Pkt. 5c, 

 oz. /o cts./Klb. 50 cts. 



I/HARDY GREEN WINTER. Very hardy, and better adapted for 

 standing outdoor winter weather than any other sort grown. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 



— -WHITE SEEDED SIMPSON. For sowing broadcast early in spring 

 for a gathering Lettuce. Leaves delicate light green, very curly and well- 

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



^ LARGE YELLOW SOLIDHEAD. Large-growing and sure heading ; 



crisp ancKpf good flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 



DUTCH BUTTER HEAD. Leaves dotted with freckles of brownish 

 red. Heads are sure-forming, and very superior in quality. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 02. Jh cts., Klb. 50 cts. 



V NEW YORK CABBAGE. Very deep green, with large, solid heads 

 of superior flavor and crispness. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 



DANVER MARKET. Leaves wrinkled like Savoy Cabbage. Large 

 heads, light green color; flavor fine and delicate ; q/fite early ; well known and very popular Lettuce. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 



,MW<_Mf^ J/BOSTON MARKET. A favorite for forcing under glass. The small, compac 



- - heads are very crisp and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 



ALL THE YEAR ROUND. May be grown at any season of the year. Heads 

 m/dium size, firm, close, crisp and very good. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., J^lb. 50 cts. 

 Y HANSON, Large and vigorous, and forms immense heads ; leaves green, light yel 

 ' mv within ; sweet, crisp. One of the best. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 

 -WHITE CABBAGE. Thick-growing and heat-enduring ; well adapted for forcing 

 ■ outdoor crops ; heads very sure in formation, large, greenish white, good. Pkt. 5c, 

 :. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 

 — TILTON'S WHITE STAR. Grows large and rapidlv ; the 

 leaf is broad and thick and top frilled. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 Ylb. 50 cts. 



OAK-LEAVED. Leaves are shaped like those of an oak. 

 Teads small, close and firm, tender and well-flavored. Pkt. 

 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 



. SALAMANDER. A variety that withstands the heat to an 

 unusual degree, and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 

 cts., Klb. 60 cts. 



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Big: Boston Lettuce. 



