Lettuce 
CULTURE. — Lettuce does best in rich land, and the land should be properly prepared by heavy manuring 
and thorough cultivation. For crop for market in November and December, the seed should be sown late in July 
and August. For Spring crop, sow seed from last of September to the middle of October, in well made and well 
protected beds, transplanting to open ground in November or as late as December. Protection during the Winter 
months is absolutely necessary, and if no natural protection is afforded, cover lightly with a little straw. As 
soon as the ground can be worked in the Spring without injury to the plants, give an application of fertilizer 
One ounce of seed will give 3,000 plants, and is sufficient for 100 feet of drill, 5 to 6 pounds for an acre. 
INSECT REMEDIES.— For the green 
lettuce worm and green measuring 
worm, which eat the leaves, spray with 
a solution of Hellebore in water, at the 
rate of one pound of Hellebore to 15 
or 20 gallons of water. For green lice, 
spray with a solution of tobacco ex- 
tract. In greenhouses fumigation 
with Nico-Fume liquid or tobacco 
stems, will be effective. In frames, 
fumigation with Nico-Fume Paper is 
best. Tobacco stems or tobacco ’dust 
applied on the soil or around the beds, 
is an effectual preventive of green 
lice. 
Curled or Loose Head 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON.— The 
best known and probably the most 
largely planted of any variety. Early, 
hardy, dependable, it is a favorite 
with market gardeners, both for plant- 
ing outside or for growing under glass. 
The leaves are large, light green, quite 
crimpled throughout, but especially 
frilled at the border. They grow 
compactly without forming a distinct 
head, are of firm texture and of good 
quality either for family use or for 
shipping. Can be planted later than 
most sorts, as its vigorous growth en- 
ables it to withstand the summer heat. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; l A lb., 40c; lb., $1.00. 
GRAND RAPIDS. — Of the highest merit as a forcing 
variety. Owing to its peculiar upright habit of growth, 
it economizes in bench room, and in a short time pro- 
duces a mass of beautifully frilled leaves of splendid 
quality for the table or for shipping. It is also an at- 
tractive and desirable variety for growing outside in the 
home garden. We have an excellent strain of seed 
of this variety, which is proving very satisfactory to 
our customers who grow under glass. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
% lb., 40c; lb., $1.00. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. — Standard loose-leaf va- 
riety, forming a dense growth, but not heading. The 
leaves are light green, curled, and good quality. A 
satisfactory sort for the home garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
l A lb., 40c; lb., $1.00. 
PRIZEHEAD. — Well known loose-heading Lettuce, 
qqite distinct from most other sorts on account of its 
Prizehead 
Black-Seeded Simpson Lettuce 
peculiar color, light green shading to bright reddish 
brown. The leaves are somewhat crimped and grow 
more so at the border. In quality, tender and sweet. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.00. 
EARLY CURLED SILESIAN.— Medium size plant 
with very light green leaves of good quality and sweet 
flavor. Very reliable and sure to make good leaves 
even under very unfavorable conditions. A good sort 
for the home garden, one of the oldest and most pop- 
ular varieties. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.00. 
Cabbage or Heading 
BIG BOSTON. — A splendid Lettuce for market 
gardeners, either North or South. Leaves are light 
green, nearly smooth, except the outside edges, which 
are somewhat ruffed. Forms large and very compact 
heads that are especially suitable for shipping, for 
which purpose it is planted very largely in the South 
for the Northern market. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; l A lb.. 40c; 
lb., $1.00. 
MAY KING. — This is an extremely hardy Lettuce. 
Can be planted very early in the Spring. Matures 
more quickly than any other of its class, forming large 
heads, the inner leaves blanching yellow, the outer 
ones somewhat tinged with brown. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 15c; 
'A lb., 40c; lb., $1.00. 
IMPROVED HANSON. — A splendid summer heading 
sort and probably the most popular of its class. The 
plant is compact, forming a large cabbage-like head 
which remains in good condition a long time. The outer 
leaves are yellowish green, somewhat crumpled, with 
a large, distinctive midrib. The inner leaves white 
sweet and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; A lb.. 40c; lb. 
$1.00. 
TRIANON WHITE COS. — The varieties of this class 
are quite distinct from the Soft Leaf Lettuce. The 
leaves are long and very firm in texture, producing a 
loaf-shaped head, the inner leaves blanching thoroughly. 
The quality is excellent, the leaves remaining crisp and 
fresh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.00. 
Save the wheat! Use cornmeal. Recipes, page 60. 
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