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G. EDWARD SCHULTZ, WASHINGTON, D. C. 



LETTUCE 



Latticl, Ger. 



One ounce will produce about 3,000 

 plants. 



CULTURE— Sow the seed in hot- 

 beds in February or March, and 

 transplant into a sheltering border 

 with a southern exposure. Forsuc- 

 sessive crops, sowing may be made 

 in the open ground as early as the 

 spring opens, and continuing until 

 July. Always thin out well, or the 

 plants will not be strong. When 

 wanted as a cut salad, sow the seed 

 thickly in rows or broadcast. 



BLACK SBHD SUMMER 

 I^KXXUCE.— A very super- 

 ior variety of summer heading 

 Lettuce. It is adapted to both 

 spring and summer use,as it with- 

 standsintense heat without going 

 to seed. It forms a large, deep 

 bright green solid head, its leaves are very tender and slightly crumpled. The flavor ie excellent, be- 

 ing rich and buttery. This is the very best Lettuce for the trucker or private garden. Packets, 5 and 

 10 cts; oz., 15 cts; I lb., 35 cts; lb., $1.00. 



IMPRlOVBO big BOSTON.— a sterling new variety of the Big Boston type, but without the 

 brownish tinge which appears in that variety. It is similar in shape, appearance and growth to the 

 Big Boston, but with the added attractiveness of being more desirable in color, a most decided im- 

 provement, which will be readily appreciated, particularly by those who grow for market or ship- 

 ping. I recommend my lettuce growers to plant at least a part of their crop in this variety, as I am 

 sure thev will be more than pleased with the crop results. Packets, 5 and 10 cts; oz., 15 cts; \ lb,, 

 35 cts; lb., 11.00. 



ffcf7"j^ 0¥TFi*Fi*1^ ^ early head Lettuce, and one of the best sorts for early outdoor planting as well as for 

 "^■^ -"^"^^ ^u*if^i>« growing under glass. The color is a beautiful golden yellow. The heads are so solid that 

 there is no waste whatever, and really contain more substance than many varieties showing double the size. Packet, 5 ctsr 

 oz,. 15 cts; 34 lb., 35 cts; lb., $1.15. 



RO^^O!^ A fine large-heading forcing sort, and succeeds well in cold-frames during the winter. The plants 

 " J. t-fr*. very hardy and vigorous. When well grown, the heads are beautifully blanched and quite 



tender. Popular in the South as a winter Lettuce for shipping North. Packets, 5 and 10 cts; 34 lb., 35 cts; lb., $1.00. 



Black Seed Summer Lettuce 



HOT HOUSE. 



A variety especially adapted to greenhouse and hotbed culture. It is much larger than the famous 

 Boston Market, is a sure header, and is not liable to rot. It is the principal variety used for forc- 

 ing by market gardeners in this vicinity. Not suitable for outdoor planting. Packet, 5 cts; oz., 20 cts; 34 It)., 50 cts; lb,, $1.50, 



PERFECXEO SAI.AMAISDER or SAXISFACXIOX. Forms large, solid, compact heads. 



ing long in head. Leaves smooth, thick and very tender 

 summer or fall variety. Invaluable in the Southern States. 



HUBBARD MARKET. The best 

 and most popular variety for outdoor 

 growing. Makes large, solid heads of 

 excellent quality. Stands cold weather 

 better than other kind.s, being decided- 

 ly hardier than the Big Boston, Very 

 popular and salable for market, and is 

 also a most desirable variety for home 

 use. Packets, 5 and 10 cts; oz., 15ct.«; 

 i lb., 35 cts; lb., $1.00. 



White Loekf 

 Lettuce. 



A large heading Lettuce, with a light 

 green color; crisp and tender; unsur- 

 passed for outdoor planting in the fall 

 to stand over winter, and equally good 

 for cold frame culture. I do not rec- 

 ommend it for early spring sowing as 

 it has a tendency to shoot to seed when 

 the weather becomes warm. Packets, 

 5 and 10 cts; oz., 15 cts; J lb., 35 cts; 

 lb , $ A 00. 



resisting summer heat and remain- 

 the inner head blanching almost white. An excellent spring. 

 Packets, 5 and 10 cents; oz., 15 cts; 34 lb., 25 cts; lb., 75 cts. 



White Loaf Lettuce. 



