LETTUCE 
Culture. — For early use the seed may be sown in open ground the middle of September, and 
transplanted to cold frames as soon as large enough to handle; or, sow in February or March 
in hot-beds, thinning and gradually hardening by exposure. Plants can then be transplanted 
in April, setting 6 inches apart in 1-foot rows. A moist, rich soil is best for lettuce, producing 
quick growth. One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet drill. 
Emerson’s Special New York Lettuce 
ICEBERG. For popularity and 
quality no lettuce surpasses this 
variety. Here are the reasons. Quick 
growing, hearts large, solid and very 
white. Exceptionally crisp and ten¬ 
der. Very desirable for home gardens 
and for truckers serving local mar¬ 
kets. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 34 lb. 60c. 
EMERSON’S SPECIAL NEW 
YORK. One of the best New York 
types of lettuce. Matures a head in 
a week to 10 days quicker than the 
old New York and is of greater uni¬ 
formity. Usually two cuttings clears 
the field. Well adapted to mid-sea¬ 
son maturity as it stands the heat 
well. A most attractive sort; won¬ 
derful table quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
25c; 34 lb. 75c. 
Big Boston. A widely grown head¬ 
ing variety large in size and very 
hardy. Of cabbage head type with 
smooth light green leaves and heart 
brittle and buttery in color. An 
especially good shipper and good for forcing or 
out-door planting. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 34 lb. 60c. 
Black Seeded Tennisball. One of the five most 
widely used varieties. A cabbage head; medium 
size, medium-green type. One of the best for 
open air culture. Quality buttery and brittle; 
delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 34 lb. 60c. 
Early Curled Simpson. A popular early non¬ 
heading sort. Large compact curly yellowish- 
green leaves. A quick growing hardy variety. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 34 lb. 50c. 
Prize Head. A curled, crisp, non-heading 
variety, of medium size. Matures early with 
crumpled highly frilled edged leaves. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 20c; 34 lb. 50c. 
Improved Hanson. Exceptionally large-headed 
curled strain, with solid well blanched heart. A 
superior sort for delicate flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 
34 lb. 50c. 
Boston Fine Curled. One of the oldest varieties 
listed in America, and probably the most curly or 
fringed sort of any variety. A crisp, non-heading 
lettuce, of medium size and dark green color. Very 
early. Quality good. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 34 lb. 50c. 
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