i RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEM 



Health Value of 



Fresh Lettuce 



Calories per lb. 87 

 Vitamins A, B, C, G 



Proteins 1.2% 

 Carbohydrates 2.9% 

 Fats .3% 

 Calcium .043%, 

 Iron .001% 



Laitue, Fr. 

 Lattuga, Ital. 



Lettuce 



Lechuga, Sp. 

 Lallich, Salat, Ger. 



CULTURE — For the earliest supply sow seed of Loose-Leaf and Early Butterhead varieties under 

 glass or indoors in boxes about March 1st. Sow thinly, and when the young seedlings are three inches 

 tall transplant 3 to 4 inches apart each way in another seed flat or box. As soon as the ground can 

 be put in good garden condition, these plants should be set out in rows 18 inches apart, the plants 4 to 

 6 inches apart in the row. For a succession sow seeds of Midseason Butterheads, Crispheads, and Cos 

 Lettuces right in the open ground around middle of April. All Lettuces must be thinned out to stand from 

 6 to 10 inches apart in the row to head properly. As the heads develop, every other one should be 

 cut out to give the rest a chance to expand. During July again sow early Butterhead varieties for a 

 fall supply. One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 



"Loose Leaf" Varieties 



These do not form heads but produce a thick mass of loose 

 leaves which are brittle, very tasty, and tender. They are 

 particularly excellent early in the season before the heading 

 varieties are available. The leaves are heavily curled and 

 crumpled. They arc also fine for growing in the greenhouse during 

 winter. 



460 Grand Rapids Forcing. A favorite early Lettuce for 

 under glass or outdoors early in the season. It matures 

 quickly, is of a large size, handsome appearance; crisp 

 and tender. The leaves are bright green and crimped at 

 the edge. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; I lb. 70c. 



442 Black-Seeded Simpson. One of the most popular 

 "Loose Leaf" sorts and always dependable. Produces a 

 compact mass of broad, much crumpled, light yellowish 

 green leaves. Extra fine quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 

 \ lb. 70c. 



452 Early Curled Simpson {Silesia). One of the oldest and 

 quite familiar in American gardens. Forms a close, com- 

 pact mass of light green, crumpled leaves. Excellent 

 forcer. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; \ lb. 70c. 



The Midseason Butterheads 



For a continuous supply of high quality salads any of the 

 following varieties should be sown at the same time as the earlier 

 sorts to be succeeded by another sowing made 2 weeks later in 

 order to lengthen the harvesting season. All of these varieties 

 grow to good size. 



450 California Cream Butter. Produces a large, solid 

 head and withstands most adverse weather. The leaves 

 are thick, dark green tinged and spotted with brown. 

 The interior of the head is rich golden yellow and its 

 quality very fine. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; £ lb. 70c. 



Unrivaled Lettuce 



458 Unrivaled. A handsome, early Butterhead of extra 

 choice quality. Will form closely folded heads with 

 golden hearts within sixty days from sowing seeds. An all- 

 season variety for cool sections but best for spring work 

 in the latitude of Philadelphia and sections with similar 

 climate. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 25c; oz. 35c; \ lb. $1.00. 



Early "Butterhead" Varieties 



The varieties under this classification all form good-sized, 

 solid heads with tightly folded hearts which blanch to a beautiful 

 light creamy yellow color. They will withstand a moderate 

 amount of warm weather but are not so resistant to intense heat 

 as the Crisp Heading varieties listed on the following page. 

 Thorough preparation of the land, good fertility, and ample 

 moisture are important factors to success. 



440 Dreer's "All Heart." A "sure header" of fine quality; 

 (See Specialties, page 3.) Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 25c; oz. 35c. 

 \ lb. $1.00. 



Big Boston Lettuce 



446 Big Boston. More extensively grown than any other 

 variety in this class. It is early and hardy, of a medium 

 light green with a slight tinge of brown on margins of 

 outer leaves. Very desirable for forcing and also for 

 spring and fall outdoor planting. Of good quality, 

 being crisp, tender, and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 

 \ lb. 70c. 



448 Boston Market {While Seeded Tennisball). A well- 

 known forcing sort, producing crisp, medium sized, light 

 green heads with outer leaves tinged with brown. Good 

 both under glass and outdoors. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; \ lb. 70c. 



468 May King. Very early, and being hardy will stand con- 

 siderable cold, damp weather. It can be planted out of 

 doors or under glass, and in either case will produce 

 attractive, solid heads. The outer leaves are yellowish 

 green tinged with brown, while the solid heart is rich 

 golden yellow. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; { lb. 75c. 



474 Salamander. One of our most popular and reliable 

 varieties. A medium green, medium sized sort which 

 always heads up well and does well under almost any 

 weather conditions. Leaves crumpled and of fine tender 

 quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; J lb. 70c. 



Grow Lettuce in abundance and eat it twice a day 



