36 D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
There is no vegetable which is more universally used than this, 
: Y : LU G i ; and yet, comparatively, few people ever eat really good lettuce, 
as that obtainable in the market is usually 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 gar- 
den. We earnestly urge all of our readers who can possibly do so, to grow their own 
lettuce and use some of the following varieties. 
CuLToRE.—Lettuce should grow rapidly, and to attain this early in spring asthe ground can be worked, in drills eighteen 
end, it should be sown in a rich, thoroughly prepared soil. inches apart and thin the young plants to four inches apart 
For early crop sow under glass from November to February, in the row. As the plants begin to crowd, thin them out and 
and thin out as necessary, to prevent crowding. Keep at a use as required. In this way a much longer succession of 
moderate heat, and give all the air and light possible. For cuttings may be had from the same ground. Sowat intervals — 
early outdoor culture start plants in the fall, protecting them of from two to three weeks throughout the summer for a 
as needed with frames or coarse cotton, or start under glass continuous crop. In this as in every other garden crop, 
from January till March and harden off before setting in the thorough cultivation is essential. 
open ground, which should be done as soon as the ground We makea careful trial of the various varieties of lettuce, 
and weather will permit. For general crop sow outdoors as_ both old and new, each season, and feel sure that our list em- 
braces all the kinds 
GRAND RAPIDS (SEED BLACK).—Asa lettuce for greenhouse forcing, this that are necessary 
variety undoubtedly stands at the head of the list, being of quick growth, { 
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little liable to rot and standing for some days after being fit to cut. PSs stant supply 
The plant is upright, and forms a loose head of large, light yellowish- oS of the 
green leaves, which will stand shipping long distances better =i >< ea best 
than most sorts. Pkt.5 cts.; Oz. 15 cts.; 2 Oz. 25 cts.; WS = 
q) Quality. 
14 Lb. 40 ets.; Lb. $1.25. ! 
DETROIT MARKET GARDENERS’ FORCING (szxzp 
GRAY).—A variety quite similar to the Grand Rapids in 
general character, but it will stand higher heat and so Re 
can be crowded to maturity a little quicker. The leaves Sa 
are not quite so tender and brittle as those of the Grand 
Rapids. Pkt. 5 cts.; Oz. 15 cts.; 2 Oz. 25 cts.; 44 Lb. \\ 
40 cts.; Lb. $1.50. KG 
EARLY TENNIS BALL (SEED BLACK).—A first-class WSs 
variety, and one of the best head lettuces for forcing - 
under glass or early planting outdoors. ; Plants medium = 
size, having thick, dark green leaves, and when well ~.< 
grown, forming very compact, solid heads,which blanch 
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easily and are crisp and tender. Should not be planted = = GR BP Bons =< SS 
in the hot weather of summer, as it then runs up toseed SS Se ~<SSSS8 
quickly. This is also known as Stone Tennis Ball, on =~ SST aS SSS 
account of its exceedingly solid head. Pkt. 5 cts.; TILTON’S WHITE STAR LETTUCE. 
ie oe ee : Wa, TILTON’S WHITE STAR (seep wurrr).— A distinct sort of the Black 
Lb 30 “te ASD Az i W EX ai,” Seeded Simpson type, but grows larger and more rapidly, and _ its 
74 Lb. 30 cts.; st SANA 2: y Sinyi’4, 4 leaves are broader, thicker, darker and less frilled at the edge. 
Lb. $1.00. ery FE: s It forms a large, loose head, blanches well, and is of excellent quality. 
The plants remain long in condition for use before running to seed. 
Repeated trials, both for forcing and early planting outdoors, 
i convince us that this is a most valuable sort. Pkt.5 cts.; Oz. 
ND 15 cts.; 2 Oz. 25 cts.; 14 Lb. 40 cts.; Lb. $1.25. 
DENVER MARKET (szxp wuire).—A variety of the same 
eneral character of growth as the last, this being noticeable 
or its savoyed and crimped leaf. Pkt.5cts.; Oz. 15 cts.; 
2 Oz. 25 cts.; 14 Lb. 40 cts.; Lb. $1.10. 
SILVER BALL (szxep warrr).—A remarkable variety in 
§ that it is an excellent sort both for forcing and outdoor eul- 
ture. The thick, light green leaves have so much sheen that 
they actually look silvery white in some lights and the good 
sized head is of excellent quality. Pkt.5cts.; Oz.15cts.; 
2 Oz. 25 cts.; 14iLb. 40 cts.; Lb. $1.25. 
HUBBARD’S MARKET srxep wurre).—After the style of 
Tennis Ball, but forms a larger, looser, more showy head, 
and is later to mature. Popular in some eastern markets. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; Oz. 10 cts.; 2 Oz. 20 cts.; 14 Lb. 30 cts.; Lb. $1.00. 
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BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON LETTUCE. very popular with many gardeners who want a large headed 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON._¥or those who like a large, thin, exceed- 4~<—Shrq__ wear 2a 
ingly tender leaf, and for those markets which demand a large, loose Lut Wy ads aaawes 0) ahs 
cluster of leaves rather than a solid head, this is one of the best varie- es 
ties either for forcing or early sowing out of doors. Plant large, .. aes: S 
forming a large loose head; light yellowish-green in color,so that fy a: hy 
a little wilting is not noticed. Leaves large, thin, slightly ruf- ty 
fied and blistered, the inner ones nicely blanched, and even fs 
the large outside leaves are tender and of good quality. FI. 
One of the best and most popular varieties for market dit 
gardeners, as it is attractive, of excellent quality, and AVE 
continues a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 5cts.; 
Oz. 15 cts.; 2 Oz. 25 cts.; 144 Lb. 40 cts.; Lb. $1.25. 
SIMPSON’S EARLY CURLED (seep warre).-Sim- 
ilar to the last, but the plant isalittle smaller and ~~: 
decidedly darker in color, and the leaves are more  _:: 
frilled and blistered. Popular in New York markets. _ .--: 
Pkt. 5 cts.; Oz. 10 cts.; 2 Oz. 20 cts.; 14 Lb. 30 cts.; 
Lb. $1.00. 
This old standard sort still stands at the head of the = 
large, thin-leaved, clustering sorts. The very large 5 Sas 
leaves are savoyed or crimped, bright green, tinged See SS 
with red, and are exceedingly tender, crisp and sweet, ares 
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forming a large loose head. This variety is one of the very FERRY’S EARLY PRIZE HEAD LETTUCE. 
best for the garden, but is not a good sort to ship long dis- 
tances. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 20cts.; 144Lb. 30cts. ; Lb.$1.00. 
