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as possibly can be made, in drills, a foot apart, three or four 
inches deep in the ground, and eight inches asunder from 
plant to plant. If the 'weather be dry, give them a copious 
watering. Before transplanting, shorten their roots to about 
an inch from the plant, and cut about two inches from the 
extremity of the leaves. 
In the course of the season, keep down the weeds by fre- 
quent hoeing. On the approach of hard frost, take up enough 
for winter use, and store them away in a cool, dry cellar, 
packed in sand. 
LETTUCE. 
Lactuea sativa, Of Botanists. 
J' 1 ''" 0 ! French. 
Leohupi, SrANiSH. 
Latticli, gemcine Kopfsallat,. . Gkesia-v. 
This is unquestionably the best of the salading vegetables. 
Numerous varieties are cultivated in Europe, and in°his country ; 
but many of them are not adapted to hot, dry temperatures. 
The following are deemed sufficient for general use : — 
1. Early Ourled Silesia. — This variety is esteemed for its 
strong growth, large, loose, crispy heads, which retain their 
flavor even into July, when nearly every other kind fails. 
2. Early While Cabbage or Butter. — This is a very early 
sort, well adapted for forcing in hot beds. The color is light 
yellow, or pale green. 
3. Fine Imperial Head.— This is one of the best varieties for 
general use. It hearts well, and is esteemed for summer 
growth. 
4. Large Orc.en Head. — This is a hardy sort, low in habit, 
with round heads and leaves. It is tender, of good flavor, and 
well adapted for early summer use. 
5. Ice Head. — This variety resembles the preceding in color 
and form, when young, but runs to seed without heading. 
6. Brown Dutch. — This kind is very hardy, and resists the 
severity of the winter without much, if any protection. 
7. Large India. — This is the only kind that remains per- 
