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BARTELDES SELECT 
Field of New York or Wonderful Lettuce — A Real Money Maker. (See page 3.) 
Lettuce grows so readily that very few people give it the attention it deserves. It is true that you can grow lettuce by 
merely sowing the seed, giving a little cultivation and then gathering the leaves when they are three or four inches long. 
But lettuce grown in this way is far inferior to that whick is properly grown. 
Lettuce needs cool weather, plenty of moisture and plenty of room. Young lettuce plants are very hardy and for this 
reason the seed can be sown very early in the spring. The soil should be well prepared, the seed sown in rows about two 
feet apart, seeds about two to the inch and covered from *4. to y 2 inch. 
Now comes the important part. When the plants are about two inches tall thin them to two inches apart, then a little 
later thin to 4 inches. Keep this up so that when the plants are mature they will be a foot apart. At no time should the 
plants touch each other. 
In growing head lettuce it is important that the heads develop as much as possible during cool weather. For this rea- 
son the seed is usually sown in hot beds and the plants set in the field when weather permits. 
One ounce will sow a row 80 feet long; 4 pounds to the acre. 
Early and Forcing Varieties 
BIG BOSTON. This variety resembles the well 
known Boston Market but produces heads almost 
double the size and matures a week later. Endures 
hot weather exceedingly well. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % 
lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
Black Seeded Simpson. 
MAY KING. The best Butterhead lettuce for forc- 
ing as well. as early spring planting in the open ground, 
it is extremely hardy and therefore can be planted 
very early in the Spring. It makes a quick growth, 
forming when mature, attractive heads, measuring 10 
to 20 inches across. The outside leaves are tightly 
folded, making the plant practically all head. It has 
a rich buttery flavor which is delicious. We recom- 
mend it particularly to market gardeners, as the tight- 
ly folded heads carry well and will out-sell any other. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
GRAND RAPIDS. For greenhouse forcing this va- 
riety has few equals. It is of quick growth, little liable 
to rot, and can stand some days after being cut. The 
plant is upright and forms a loose head or cluster of 
large yellowish-green leaves which are slightly 
crimped, blistered and rather thin. Is a good ship- 
per. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
Bill Smith says that our Grand Rapids is the best 
for Fall planting. 
Loose-Head or Cutting Varieties 
These are of easiest culture and will supply your 
table with an abundant supply of fine lettuce, but 
don't forget to thin them out. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. Very easily grown and 
one of the most reliable varieties. Does well both 
outdoors and in greenhouse, and forms beautiful, 
large, loose heads and is very slow to go to seed. 
Splendid for home garden and market. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.10.. 
EARLY CURLED SILESIAN. A favorite for many 
years. Of dwarf, compact- growth with crisp golden 
leaves with fine curved edges. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; U, 
lb., 30c; lb., $1.10. 
