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7. Daniels' Continuity (Daniels). — Hearts small and firm 
outer leaves reddish brown ; runs to seed early. 
8. Continuity (R. Veitch). — Heads large, flat, and soft ; deep 
green, spotted with dark brown occasionally ; fit for use late. 
Very distinct. 
9. Crystals (Benary). — Heads large, the hearts rather loose ; 
leaves crisp and tender ; pale green, tinged with red. 
10. Iceleaf (E. Veitch). — Heads small and loose ; very pale 
green ; leaves undulated and curled ; shining as if varnished. A 
very pretty Lettuce, and stands the dry weather well, x x X 
A.M. August 13, 1895. See Royal Malta, No. 24. 
11. l7icomj) arable (Benary). — Heads large and soft; pale 
green ; the outer leaves tipped with red. 
12. Grosse brune tetue (Vilmorin). — Heads large and soft ; 
pale green ; outer leaves reddish bronze. A fine early Lettuce. 
XXX A.M. August 13, 1895. 
13. Hcrniman (R. Veitch & Son). — Heads small and loose ; 
leaves much curled ; runs to seed rapidly. A very pretty 
Lettuce. 
14. Large Yelloiu Market (Benary). — Very much resembles 
No. 11. 
15. Goutte lente d monter (Vilmorin).- — A selection of Tennis 
Ball. Head small ; very solid and compact. It keeps a long 
time in condition even in summer. 
IG. Lorthois (Vilmorin), syn. Trocadero. — Heads large and 
moderately firm ; the outer leaves crisped, dark green tinged with 
russet on the upper part. A very distinct and hardy variety. 
17. Merveille de quatre saisons (Vilmorin), syn. Marvel. — 
Heads large, round, and compact ; flattened on the top, soft but 
solid, deeply tinged with bright red, outer leaves coloured red on 
the exposed parts. An excellent Lettuce, turns in early and 
keeps well. A.M. August 13, 1895. 
18. Mignonette (Henderson). — A small, very early variety, 
producing small firm heads, which run to seed very quickly. 
19. Neapolitan (Vilmorin). — Heads very large, crisp, and 
tender ; bright green ; curled. An excellent and well-known 
late v.iriety. 
20. Perfect Gem (J. Veitch k Sons). — Heads small, compact, 
and solid ; leaves dark green, thick, and fleshy. It stands the 
weather well. 
