36 D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE- 



LETTUCE 



For early outdoor culture in the latitude of Cincinnati and southward the seed may be planted in the fall, pro- 

 tecting the young plants from severe freezing either with frames or coarse litter which may be removed as soon as danger 

 of severe freezing is over. Lettuce in ground out of doors will stand some freezing but is killed by prolonged frost or 

 f requent freezing and thawing. North of Cincinnati an early crop may be secured by starting under glass from January 

 to March and hardening off well before setting in ground, which should be done as soon as weather will permit. 



Lettuce to be at its best should be grown as rapidly as possible, hence the soil should be made as rich and friable as 

 possible by liberal manuring and thorough preparation. For winter, sow under glass from November to February and 

 thin out as necessary to prevent crowding. Keep a moderate heat and give all the light and air possible. For general 

 crop, sow outdoors as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in drills eighteen inches apart and thin the young 

 plants to four inches apart in the row. As the plants begin to crowd thin them out and use as required. In this way a 

 much longer succession of cuttings-may be had from the same ground. 



Varieties marked a are particularly adapted for culture under glass and for early spring use. Those marked b are 

 sometimes grown under glass, but are especially desirable for outdoor, summer culture. Big Boston, Brown Dutch, 

 California Cream Butter, Deacon and Jersey Winter are very hardy and suited for winter outdoor culture in the south. 



CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 



TP 1 nr * T> 11 A - (Seed black) One of the 



HaiTy 1 enniS Ball best heading lettuces, es- 

 pecially desirable for early planting outdoors and 

 also suitable for forcing. Plants large, having 

 thick, bright green leaves, forming very solid 

 heads, the inner leaves blanching to a rich, creamy 

 white, and crisp, tender and buttery. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; J / 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 o i j b. (Seed black) A large, compact^ 



salamander light green head of excellent 

 quality. Leaves broad, thick, somewhat crumpled 

 and closely overlapping so that the inner ones are 

 very finely blanched. Withstands hot weather 

 remarkably well and is one of the most satisfac- 

 tory heading lettuces for growing outdoors. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 T17L'*. C r> 1_1_ B. (Seed white) 



White bummer Cabbage Heads firm, 



Bright green, with thick, tender leaves, the inner 

 ones blanched a beautiful creamy yellow. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; V 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 

 i i j i i* »* i .a. (Seed white) A thick 



Hubbard S Market leaved, bright green 

 heading variety, forming a large, very compact 

 head similar in type to Salamander, slightly larger, 

 but a little later maturing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; y 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



H/I \f' A ' (Seed white) A haudsome, ex- 



IVIay Iving tremely early, compact, cabbage or 

 heading variety, forming very firm heads of medium 

 size and excellent quality. Color light yellowish- 

 green, tinged with reddish brown when mature. 

 Inner leaves blanch rich golden-yellow, very tender 

 and buttery. Plant very compact for so large a 

 head. Exceptionally early outdoors, attaining a 

 size suitable for use before other sorts, and also 

 very satisfactory for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 

 2 Oz. 35c; V 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



O l F A - (Seed white) A medium 



BOStOn Forcing sized, light green, compact, 

 very early heading lettuce of excellent quality and 

 especially desirable for forcing. Outdoors it is one 

 of the earliest to form a head under favorable 

 conditions. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.50 



Big Boston 



Salamander 

 1V7I *k Rl I b. A smooth leaved lettuce 



lVlammOtn OlaCK forming very large, compact, 

 Q^^rJ^d Riifti»v> cabbage-like heads of thick, yellow- 

 JCCUCU UUIICI ish green leaves, the inner ones 

 beautifully blanched, very crisp, tender and buttery. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; J / 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 l>v b. (Seed white) An excellent summer variety. 



UeaCOn Heads of large size, very firm and remain in 

 condition for use a long time. The plant is very compact, 

 with few outer leaves which are usually very smooth, 

 thick and of light green color. Inner leaves blanch to a 

 bright, rich yellow and are crisp, buttery and very well 

 flavored. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c;Lb/$1.25 

 C* U «■ A - (Seed white) Popular for outdoor culture; 

 Dig DOStOn also much in demand as a compact, large 

 heading, forcing sort. Plants large, very hardy and vig- 

 orous. Leaves broad, comparatively smooth but wavy at 

 edge, thin, very hard and crisp; color bright light green, 

 the head slightly tinged with reddish brown. Grown ex- 

 tensively in the south for shipment north in the winter. 

 Usually heads up under cold weather conditions better 

 than any other variety. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 

 J / 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



