lettuce requires a very rich soil and appliance the skill¬ 
ful cultivator can give, in order to obtain that crispnen, 
juciness and delicate flavor. In sowing of seed during the 
dry hot weather, the ground should be kept moist and 
ahaded as the sun will bum the germinateing power out of the seed. 
Grand Rapids. 
Early Curled Simpson. This variety, 
properly speaking, does not head, but 
forms a compact mass of leaves; earli- 
Grand Rapids. As a lettuce for 
greenhouse forcing, this variety un¬ 
doubtedly stands at the head of the 
list, being of quick growth, tender, 
crisp, and standing for some days af¬ 
ter being fit to cut. The plant is up 
right, and forms a loose head of large 
light yellowish-green leaves, which 
will stand shipping long distances bet¬ 
ter than most sorts. 
Black Seeded Simpson A standaid 
and reliable loose heading variety. It 
produces a compact mass of light yell¬ 
owish green leaves which are very br¬ 
oad and crumpled. This is an early va¬ 
riety but is equally good for summer 
sowing as it stands the hot weather 
remarkably well. 
Early Prize-Head Lettuce. 
This old standard sort still stands at the 
head of the large, thin leaved, clustering 
sorts. The very large leaves are savoyed 
or crimped, bright green, tinged with red, 
and are exceedingly tender, crisp and sweet, 
forming a large loose head. Tills variety 
is one of the very best for the garden, but 
is not a good sort to ship long distances. 
Early Prize-Head. 
est and best for market. 
