Lettuce Is a Blood-Enricher and Is Not Fattening 
Culture. Lettuce requires a rich soil, plenty of moisture, 
and a quick, steady growth from the time seeds are planted 
until the heads are ready for use. The most common causes of 
failure to get Lettuce to head properly are too late planting and 
not giving the plants sufficient room for developing. Lettuce 
seed is difficult to germinate in hot weather. We suggest the 
seed be first soaked in ice-water for an hour, then wrapped in 
dampened paper or cheese-cloth and placed in the refrigerator 
for 10 to 12 hours prior to planting. After the chilling is com¬ 
plete, spread seed out on dry paper in shade and dry slightly. 
Immediately broadcast on good moist seed-bed that has been 
thoroughly prepared, or sow 8 to 10 inches apart in rows 15 to 
18 inches apart, covering with less than % inch of fine soil. 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of 
row; 2 to 3 pounds, an acre. 
PLANT A FOOD-GARDEN 
318 80 days. (Wonderful.) Produces im¬ 
mense heads as solid as a cabbage. Blanches 
beautifully; crisp, tender, and free from 
bitterness. The perfect heads measure 12 to 
15 inches across and frequently weigh 2 to 3 
pounds each. Outer leaves tightly overlap 
and are an attractive rich green. The heart 
is creamy white and the quality superb. 
Largely grown in the West and shipped to 
eastern markets as “Iceberg.” Pkt. 10c; oz. 
20c; l/ 4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. $6.00. Not 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $10.00; 25 lbs. $22.50. 
Mammoth Big Boston 
ROMAINE 
321 Paris White Cos 
New York Lettuce 
325 White Boston 
75 days. It produces 
tender leaves of fine flavor, which may be served 
green or may be blanched by tying up the heads. 
Easy to grow. Withstands heat and cold better 
than the heading varieties. Flavor is sweet, 
crisp, and agreeably snappy. Succeeds very wed 
everywhere; plants weighing 6 pounds have been 
grown of this variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; l^lb. 
40c; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.00. 
Romaine Lettuce 
249 Large Green Curled. 
Rose-Ribbed. 90 days. The 
finely cut, rich green leaves 
blanch in the center to an attrac¬ 
tive, delicate creamy white. The 
midribs are usually tinged with 
rose. Flavor is refined, appetiz¬ 
ing, and slightly pungent. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 15c; %lb. 35c; lb. 
$1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00. 
251 Full-Heart Batavian. 
90 days. A greatly improved 
strain with larger leaf, broader, 
thicker head at eating stage, and 
earlier in maturity. The upright 
plant is medium large, with very 
deep, full, compact heart that 
blanches easily. Buttery in tex¬ 
ture and of splendid quality. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vilb. 40c; 
lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.00. 
250 Broad-leaved Batavian. 
95 days. Frequently called 
“EscaroIIe.” Plants are large; 
leaves are broad, thick, some¬ 
what twisted. The heart is very 
compact and blanches readily. 
While sometimes eaten as a 
salad, it is usually cooked like 
spinach. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
35c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00. 
Esteemed 
as a fall and winter sub¬ 
stitute for green onions, and superior 
in tenderness and flavor. The lower 
portion of the plant is used; it is 
boiled whole or used in soups. 
Culture. Sow during the fall and early 
spring, in rows 18 inches apart, covering 
p 2 inch deep. Thin plants to 6 inches apart 
in the row and draw earth about them like 
celery. One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 
4 pounds, an acre. 
330 London Flag. 120 days. A strong¬ 
growing variety with large, thick stems of 
sweet flavor. Leaves are large and dark 
green. The most widely usea variety for 
both family and market use. Pkt. 10c; 
l/ 2 oz. 15c; oz. 25c; V^b. 75c; lb. $2.50. 
331 Monstrous Carentan. 125 days. 
The largest Leek in cultivation. The stems 
often measure 3 inches in diameter and 
still keep their whiteness and tenderness. 
Hardy garden sort. Pkt. 10c; Vi° z - 15c; 
oz. 25c; >/ 4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. 
Vegetable Seeds 
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REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 
