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LETTUCE 



For early oiitdoor 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 maybe 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 March and harden- 

 ing oflf 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 \ 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 cidture. Jersey Winter, Big Boston, 

 Brown Dutch, California Cream Butter and Deacon are very hardy and suited for winter outdoor cidture in the south. 



CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 



17«.«l,r X^-«,»»:» n~ll ^ (Seed WacA;) One of the 

 Harly l enniS Kail best heading lettuces, es- 



pecially desirable forearlyplanting outdoors. Plants 

 large, having thick, bright green leaves, forming 

 very solid heads, the inner leaves being blanched to 

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

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ^ Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 Q 1 J ^- ('S^^'"^ black) A large, compact, 



OaianiailCler Uglit green head of excellent 

 quality. Leaves broad, thick, somewhat crumpled 

 and closely overlapping so that the inner ones are 

 very finely blanched. AVithstands hot weather 

 remarkably well and is one of tlie most satisfac- 

 tory heading lettucesf or growing outdoors. Pkt. Sc 

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



White Summer Cabbage h e*?d s''firm, 



bright green, Avith thick, tender leaves, the inner 

 ones blanched a beautiful creamy yellow Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; ^ Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Hl_l_ J> R>I 1 J. A- [Seed icliite) Athick 

 UDDard 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; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



«« j^» A. (Seed lohite) A handsome, light 



IVlay Iving green heading variety of medium size 

 and excellent quality. Outdoors the heads mature 

 exceptionally early, attaining a size suitable for use 

 before other sorts, and often the edges of the outer 

 leaves have a brownish tinge. The plant is very com 

 pact for so large a head. It is very satisfactory also 

 for forcing under glass. Pkt. 5c; 6z. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 

 %;Lb. 60c;Lb. $1.75 

 n T7 • A. (Seed white) A medium 



JDOSton 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; % Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.50 



Deacon 



Deacon 



jLM ,1 ui I B. A smooth leaved lettuce 



iVlammOtn OlaCR forming very large, compact, 

 Q«&«:irlAr1 Riiff*»i- cabbage-like heads of thick, yellow- 

 i^ccucu uuLLcr jg|^ green leaves, the inneV ones 

 beautifully blanched, very crisp, tender and of fine 

 flavor. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; H Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 B. (Seed irhite) Heads of medium size, very 

 firni 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 grayish 

 green color. The inner leaves blancli to a bright, rich 

 yellow and are very well flavored, crisp and buttery. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; H Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 

 R* R «• A. (Seerf/r/nYe) Popular for outdoor culture 

 Dig KOStOn and also 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. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c: 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



