Helena, Montana. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS— (Continued.) 97 
LETTUCE 
Ger. — Gartensalat. 
Si-and. — Salat. 
Vi Oz. lo 1(10 F( el of Drill :i Lbs. to the Acre. 
Lettuce is ropi'esrated by four distinct classes or types— 
by the thick-leav.( d, smooth-edged cabbage-heading type; 
the curly and thin-leaved, tight-heading, crisp type; the 
curly and thin-leaved bunch. ng-or non-heading type, and 
the Cos or celery type. There are early, medium early 
and lale varieties of each type, as well as those especially 
adapted for greenhouse, hot-bed, winler, spring, summer 
and autumn uses. There is so great a difference in locali- 
ties in regard tO' the value of Lettuce, that a uniform rule 
for culture cannot be adopted. For the ordinary house 
garden it is desirable to use one variety of each type and 
several plantings should be made to secure a succession. 
The seed should be planted in rows eighteen inches apart, 
as early as possible, and the young plants of cabbage vari- 
eties should be thinned to four inches apart. Varietit's 
that do not head may be left quite thick and when fairly 
well grown those thinned out may be used. 
FOR PRICES SEE RED INSERT— P\G|i; 90. 
Lettuce — May King. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
May King — A few years ago it was hardly known in Amer- 
ica, now it is found in the gardens of nearly every up- 
to-date grower. It simply forced its way to the "front 
on the basis of its sterling merits. It grows very quickly 
even in the cold wealher of early spring. The habit of 
growth is very compact and close; in fact the plant is 
about all head. Outer leaves light green inner leaves 
bright yellow and of a fine rich, buttery flavor. Heads 
weigh from 12 to 16 ozs., and are so solid that they carry 
to rnai'ket la perfect condition. 
Iccbci'fj- A large heading vari(>ly: crisi) and brittle, and 
color bright green, lightly tingeii with brown on top of 
the head; leaves curled on the edges. 
Improved Hanson Head— A large summer heading Lettuce; 
very crisp and tender and slow to run to seed; is tender 
at any stage of growth. 
Prize Head — While seed, large, loose, heading variety of 
exquisite flavor; leaves curly, tipped reddish brown. 
A great favorite with lall. 
Galil'ornia Cream Rutter or Royal Summer Cabbage — A 
very popular variety for autumn and winler use. Forms 
a very targe head, which is very buttery, and of rich 
golden-yellow inside. The leaves arc thick and of bright 
green, slightly tinged with brown on top of head, and 
the outer leaves are slighlly spoiled with inconspicuous 
brown spots. Easy to grow and a good shipping variety. 
Lettuce — Big Boston. 
Big Boston— The well known and popular hothouse vari- 
ety oi New England. Needs to be quickly grown to be 
of good flavor. Light green cabbage variieiy slightly 
tmged with brown on the head. Forms a compact but- 
tery head. 
fmmcnsity— The largest variety of Head Lettuce known 
to the tr'ade. The size of the heads which have been 
grown of this variety are beyond belief until actually 
seen and grown, and its quality is most excellent in 
every respect. 
.\e\v York Head— This Lettuce originating near New York 
is a sure header, very tight and solid. It is the varielv 
so extensively grown for the California markets under 
the name of the Los Angoieg or Wonderful, and in 
some sections under the name Neapolitan Cabbage 
Lettuce. 
Lrttncc— Boston Market or Teniiisball. W. S. 
Boston Market or Teniiisball \V. S.— Smooth-leaved head- 
ing variety for late summer use or will stand forcing 
very well. Its solid, compact habit and good flavor are 
much sought for. 
Salamander— The most popular variety for withstanding 
the hot weather, and forming a close sure head; very 
so4id, of medium size, and excellent quality. 
Mignonette— Of splendid quality, rather sma'l but very 
solid, compact heads. 'Slightly curled edues of leaves 
tinted wit,h brown. A valuable variety. 
Crisp as Ice— Very solid large heads, with a rich creamy 
heart. Very tender and crisp. 
Passion— A great California tavoril 
splendid shipper,. 
very solid heads. A 
Denver Market — A handsome variety, forming very tight 
conical heads. Even the outside leaves remain crisp and 
tender. 
