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LETTUCE 



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

 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 frequent freezing 

 and thawing. North of Cincinnati an early crop may be secured by starting under glass from January to Mai'ch and hardeniuij 

 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 preparati>>n. For 'winter, sow under glass from November to Febrtiary and thin out as 

 necessary to prevent crowding. Keep a moderate heat and give all the light ami 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 yoimg 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 saiue ground. For the cabbage or heading varieties where large heads are desired, the plants should 

 be thiimcLl ten to twelve inches apart in the row. 



Varieties juarked a are particularly adapted for culttu'e imder glass and for early spring use. Those marked b ai*e some- 

 times grown uniler glass, but are especially desirable for outdoor or summer culture. Big Boston, Brown Dutch and Cahfornifi 

 Creani^ Butter are verj- hardy and suited for winter outdoor eultta-e in the >outh. 



CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 



jLM wr. .\. v5ee(/ ;r/i(7f) This is a handsome, extremely 



iYlay Iving early, compact, cabbage or heading variety 

 for the home garden and market, forming very lu-m heads 

 of medium size and excellent quality. The color is light 

 yellowish green, tinged with reddish 'irown when mature. 

 The inner leaves blanch lich golden yellow, very tender and 

 buttery. The plant is very compact for so large a head. 

 The variety is exceptiouairy early ourdooi-s. attaining a size 

 suitable for usc- before othe'r sorts and is alsi) very satisfac- 

 tory for forcing. Pkt.Sc; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.50 



r. I rf^ * D 11 *^- {Seed black) One of the best 



Harly 1 enniS I5all Heading lettuces, especially desir- 

 able for earl\" planting outdoors and als > siiitaM > for forc- 

 ing. The plants are large, with thick, bright green leaves. 

 They form verj- solid heads, the inner leaves blanching to 

 a rich, creamy white, and are crisp, tender and buttery. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



r; I J ^- {Seed black) A very extensively used 



Oalamanaer sort of excellent quality for the 'home 

 garden and market. The variety withstands hot weather re- 

 markably well. It forms a large compact, light green plant. 

 The leaves are broad, thick, somewhat crumpled and closely 

 overlapping so that the inner ones are very finely blanched. 



It is one of the most satisfactory heading lettuces for grow SALAWAhOER 



ing outdoors. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; 



I-*'- $1-25 IT • 1 J C B. iSeed ivhite) A large light. 



Unrivaied Summer bright green heading lettuc 

 similar in habit of plant to Big Boston but a trifle earlier 

 maturing as an outdoor summer variety and having no red or 

 bronze shading on the lea^•es. Heads ai'e large, firm and of ex- 

 cellent quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz.20c; 2 Oz.35c; V4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



Big 



Q . B. (Seed T-hitt^ This market variety is very 



Ig DOStOn popular for outdoor culture and is also in 



demand as a compact, large heading, forcing sort for cold- 

 frames. The plants are large, very hardy and vigorous. The 

 leaves are broad, comparatively smooth but wavy at the edge, 

 thin, very hard and crisp. In color they are bright light 

 green, the head slightly tinged with reddish brown. The inner 

 leaves blanch to an attractive greenish white, tinged with 

 light yellow. It heads up imder coM weather conditions 

 better than any other variety, and is grown very extensively 

 in the south for shipment north in the winter. (See furiher 

 de.^cri2:>tion in SiqijyJement. page U) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 

 2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



Hubbard's Market 



May King 



(Seed 7rh ite) This is a thick 

 S iVlarRet leaved, bright green heading 

 variety, forming a large, very compact head similar in 

 type to Salamander, slightly larger, and a little later ma- 

 turing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2'Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



mm .1 Tji I B. A smooth leaved lettuce 



iViammOtn OlaCK forming very large, compact. 

 SAAflpkrl Riiff*ar cabbage-like heacls of thick, yellow- 

 k;»ccucu uuLLcr ^gj^ green leaves, the inner ones 



beautifully blanched, very crisp, tender and btittery. 



It is one of the most largely gro\^ii sorts, suitable for the 



home garden as well as" market. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 



2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



1^ B. (Seed ichite) This is an excellent summer 



LleaCOn variety. The head is of large size, is very 

 firm and remains' 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. The 

 innei' leaves blanch to a bright, rich yellow and are crisp, 

 buttery and very well flavored. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 lALb. 40c;Lb. $1.25 



Unrivaled Summer 



