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inches apart in the rows. 
Should be planted at least four inches deep. 
require to be well cultivated in order to secure large roots. 
They 
Sow in October for 
winter and spring use, and January and February, for summer. 
Large London Flag. 
generally grown. 
Large Carentan. This is a French va- 
riety which grows to a very large size. 
Large Rouen. A French variety intro- 
duced here some years ago, which does 
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well in our climate and seems to be 
particularly adapted to our soil. It grows 
shorter than either London Flag or the 
Carentan and much stouter than either 
of them. As a market variety it cannot 
be excelled. 
LETTUCE 
For Price List see Yellow Pages in Back of Book. 
Laitue (Fr.), Lattich (Ger.), Lechuga (Sp.), Lattuga (Ital.) 
CULTURE.—Lettuce is sown here during the whole year by the market 
gardeners. 
Of course it takes a great deal of labor 
to produce this vegetable 
during our hot months. For directions how to sprout the seed during that time, 
see “Work for June.” 
be. 
The richer and better the ground the larger the head will 
No finer Let.uce is grown anywhere else than in New Orieans during fall 
and spring. The seed should be sown broadcast, when large enough, plant out in 
rows a foot apart, and from eight to ten inches apart in rows. 
Some kinas grow 
larger than others, for instance, Butter Head will not require as much space as 
Drumhead or Perpignan. 
Paris White Coss. 
Paris White Coss, Romaine, or Celery. 
This variety grows strong and upright, 
producing long leaves, which should be 
tied up and blanched before 
which makes them very crisp and tender. 
They are quite hardy, and will force well. 
They are the most popular variety in 
France and England, where they are fre- 
quently served without dressing and 
simply eaten like celery, with salt. 
Large Salamander. A desirable varie- 
ty for Summer or Fall use, forming very 
large, compact and beautiful heads. Color 
light green; stands both heat and drought 
remarkably well, very highly recommend- 
ed; it is undoubtedly the best Summer 
variety, the heads will frequently weigh 
from 2 to 3 lbs. each. 
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_ affected by cold or wet weather, grows 
May King. This remarkable new 
bage Lettuce has proved itself capa. Sie 
satisfying the most exacting regu. 
ments that could be made of an early 
outdoor Lettuce. It is also an excellent 
It is not in the least 
very quickly and produces. splendid 
globular heads, which are ready 10 to 14 
days in advance of any other, and which 
stand a long time before running to seed. 
The outer leaves are of a yellowish 
green, with light brownish tinge, while 
the inner leaves are of a golden yellow 
shade. Flavor unexcelled. 
Trocadero. 
Trocadero. A Cabbage Lettuce from . 
France; it is of light green color, forming 
a large solid head, resembling the New 
Orleans Improved Passion Lettuce some- 
what in appearance; however, the leaves. 
are thinner. 
Steckler’s Hare Snuffle Cure is all its name signifies. 
