38 D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
There is no vegetable which is more universally used than this, and yet, com- 
paratively few people ever eat really good lettuce, as that obtainable in the 
market is generally of the poorer but more showy varieties, and so wilted as to 
be inferior to well grown heads of the better sorts, fresh and crisp from the 
garden. We earnestly urge all of our readers who can possibly do so, to grow 
their own lettuce and use some of the following varieties. 
Culture—Lettuce should grow rapidly, and to attain this 
end, it should be sown in a rich, thoroughly prepared soil. 
For early crop sow under glass from November to February, 
and thin out as necessary, to prevent crowding. Keep ata 
moderate heat, and give all the air and light possible. For 
early, outdoor culture start plants in the fall, protecting them 
as needed with frames or coarse cotton, or start under glass 
from January till March and harden off before setting in the 
open ground, which should be done as soon as the ground 
and weather will permit. For general crop sow outdoors as 
early in spring as the ground can be worked, in drills eighteen 
inches apart and thin the young plants to four inches apart 
inthe 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. Sow at intervals 
of from two to three weeks throughout the summer for a 
continuous crop. In this asin every other garden crop thor- 
ough cultivation is essential. 
We make a careful trial of the various varieties of lettuce, 
both old and new, each season, and feel sure that our list em- 
braces all the kinds that are necessary to give a constant 
supply of the best quality. 
Cabbage or Heading Varieties. 
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EaRLy TENNIS BALL LETTUCE. 
The following four sorts are particularly desirable for 
culture under glass and for early spring use. 
= (SEED BLACK). A first-class variety, 
Early Tennis Ball and one of the best head lettuces fo 
forcing under glass or early planting outdoors. Plants medi- 
um sized, having thick, dark green leaves, and when well 
grown, forming very solid heads, the inner leaves being 
blanched to a rich creamy white, and exceedingly crisp, ten- 
der and rich flavored. Not of much value for outdoor culture 
as it runs up to seed quickly in hot weather. This is also 
known as Stone Tennis Ball on account of its exceedingly 
solid head. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; &% Lb. 30c; Lh. $1.00 
: (SEED WHITE). A remarkable variety in that 
Silver Ball it is an excellent sort both for forcine sca out- 
door culture. The thick, light green leaves have so much 
sheen that they actually look silvery white in some lights and 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; the good sized head 
2 0z.25¢; % Lh. 40c3 is of excellent 
Lb. $1.25 quality. 
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Bic Boston LETTUCE. 
H (SEED WHITE). A very popular variety with 
Big Boston those gardeners who want a large heading, 
forcing sort, and also for outdoor winter culture. The plants 
are large, very hardy and vigorous, with broad, comparatively 
smooth, thin and very hard leaves which are bright, light 
green in color and when well grown are quite tender. Indoors 
this forms a solid head, while outside it is less distinctively a 
heading sort. This is grown in the South as a winter lettuce. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 1bc; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
California Cream Butter, or G2? ?20"™. ving 
sort with large, green 
Royal Summer Cabbage . . for with large,green 
marked with brown dots. It forms a very solid head of rich 
cream-yellow leaves which are very thick, tender and of splen- 
did quality. This sort is very hardy and is sometimes called 
Winter Lettuce. Pkt.5c; Oz.1ic; 2 Oz.25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
The following varieties are sometimes grown under glass but are 
especially desirable for outdoor, summer culture. 
Buttercup (SEED WHITE). Plants medium sized,with numerous round, 
smooth leaves, which are of a beautiful yeHow color, and 
very sweet and tender. . They form medium sized, fairly solid heads which, 
when prepared for the table, are exceedingly attractive in appearance. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 1dc; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
S al am and er (SEED BLACK). A very bright green and attractive variety, 
forming large, solid heads, composed of thick, smooth, 
very tender leaves, the inner ones finely blanched and all of the finest 
uality. It remains a long time in head before running to seed. Pkt. 5c; 
i 15c; 20z. 25c; % Lh. 40c; Lh. $1.25 
Large Drumhead, or Victoria Cabbage $isF? iarce form: 
ing a fine head of excellent quality, bright green without, and light green 
or white within. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lh. 30c; Lh. $1.00 
H (SEED WHITE). A bright 
White Summer Cabbage green, vigorous, sure head- 
ing sort which forms a solid head of thick, tender leaves, the 
inner ones blanched to a beautiful cream yellow. Pkt. 5¢; 
Oz. 10c; 2 0z.20c; % Lh. 30c; Lh. $1.00 
Philadelphia Butter, or Early Whitehead 
(SEED WHITE). Many prefer a large growing, thick leaved, 
smooth, rich flavored lettuce, and to meet this demand we 
present this sort. Plant dark green, with many nearly round, 
thick leaves, formed into a very solid, round head which 
stands a long time without running to seed. Leaves very 
thick, folded or puckered at the base, the inner ones blanched 
to a rich yellow color, and exceedingly rich and nutty in 
flavor.. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 20z. 20c; % Lb. 80c; Lb. $1.00 
Mammoth Black Seeded Butter 4 stam gtlatee; 
head lettuce, forming very large, solid, cabbage-like heads of 
thick, brittle leaves; the inner ones becoming very white, 
tender and fine flavored. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 
40c; Lb. $1.50 
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excellent sort the leaves are very large, deep, bright green, 
slightly wrinkled or savoyed and form a large head which 
blanches nicely and remains a long time in condition for use. 
A sort which cannot fail to please those who can appreciate 
high quality. Pkt.5c; Oz.15c; 2 Oz. 25c:; % Lb. 40c; Lh. $1.50 
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