LETTUCE (Lactlca Sativa). 

 German, Lattich. — French, Lailue. — Spanish, Lcchuga. 

 The Lettuce is generally divided into two classes: viz., Cabbage Lettuces and Cos Let- 

 tuces. The Cabbage have round heads and broad-spreading leaves; the Cos varieties have 

 'nng heads, and upright, oblong leaves. 



Culture. — A very rich soil is necessary to produce fine head Lettuce. Its crisp and 

 tender quality depends very much on a luxuriant and vigorous growth. The earliest sowing 

 may be made in February or March, under glass with slight heat. Keep the plants thin, 

 and admit plenty of air to the frame every line day. For later supplies, sow in the open 

 ground as soon as the season will permit; transplant or thin out the plants gradually to a 

 foot apart, and keep well cultivated. p' er Qz 



Early-curled Silesia. Standard sort; very early; the best for forcing, and the first 



spring sowing; makes a loose head; excellent flavor. Per pkt., 5 . 

 Early Tennisball. Most esteemed of the Cabbage Lettuce. The head is below me- 

 dium size; dark-green; one of the earliest and best. Per pkt., 10 . 

 Early Drumhead, or Malta. Head large, somewhat flattened, compact; green 

 without, and white at the centre; crisp; fine summer variety. Per pkt., 5 

 Boston Curled. One of the best for general cultivation. The elegant frilling of the 

 leaves, and fine form, make it very attractive ; flavor very fine. Per pkt.. 10 

 Large India. Heads large and compact, similar to the Curled Silesia; is less curled, 

 and whiter; tinted with brown; heads crispy, and fine flavor. Per pkt., 10 

 Wheeler's Tom Thumb. A new English variety; very dwarf and compact; ex- 

 cellent flavor; crisp and refreshing. Per pkt., 10 



Hammersmith Hardy Green. It is considered the hardiest sort in cultivation, 



"and is one of the best for growing in winter or forcing. Per pkt., 6 

 White Paris Cos. This variety is grown mostly by London and Paris market- 

 gardeners; tender, brittle, and mild-flavored. Per pkt, 10 

 Large-spotted, or Tigered. Tender variety, with spotted leaves. Per pkt., 10 . 

 Blood-red. Very tender variety, with red leaves; new. Per pkt., 10 

 Perpignan. A fine variety, forming large solid heads, with very crisp and tender 



leaves; new. Per pkt., 10 



Bossin. Said to be the best Cabbage Lettuce in cultivation; in shape, color, and 



quality, it resembles the Batavian Lettuce. Per pkt., 25. 

 Carter's Giant Brown Cos. Verv large, crisp, and fine-flavored, with large broad 



leaves well turned; is one of the best late sorts. Per pkt., 25. 

 Dunnett's Giant Brown Cos. An English sort, similar to the preceding. Per 

 packet, 25. 



All the Year Round. A hard, crisp-eating, and compact-growing Cabbage Let- 

 tuce, with small, close heads; deep green. If sown in succession, it will 

 provide Lettuce " All the Year Round." Per pkt., 15. 



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MARTYNIA (Marttnia Pkoboscidia). 



A hardy annual plant, with a strong branching stem two feet and a half high, lhe reaves 

 are large, heart-shaped, entire, or undulated, downy, viscous, and emit a peculiar musk-like 



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