The Smallest of Home Gardens Can Easily Grow Lettuce 
Big Boston Lettuce 
Lettuce 
For early plants, the seed may be sown 
in September and transplanted into cold- 
frames for protection during the Winter, 
or sow in February or March in hotbed* 
with a moderate bottom heat, cover 
lightly, and thin sufficiently to prevent 
crowding; gradually harden by exposure. 
Transplant to the open ground in a shel¬ 
tered location in April; set in rows 1 foot 
apart, and 6 inches apart in the row; 
when heads begin to form, thin out by 
using alternate plants in the rows; for 
succession, sow in prepared beds as soon 
as the ground can be worked and at 
intervals of two weeks during the Sum¬ 
mer. To be crisp and tender, its growth 
should be vigorous and rapid, which re¬ 
quires rich soil, plenty of well-rotted 
manure and an abundance of moisture. 
One ounce will sow 120 feet of drill. 
Chicken. Large-leaved tall growing variety pro¬ 
ducing an abundance of leaf growth which is stripped 
off for poultry green feed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 
34 lb. 45 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Black-Seeded Tennis Ball. Popular for outdoor 
culture; heads well formed, hardy and crisp; excellent 
early heading. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., M lb. 45 cts., 
lb. $1.50. 
Big Boston. Resembles Boston Mar¬ 
ket, but nearly twice as large; desirable 
for forcing and outdoor planting. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., M lb. 45 cts., lb. 
$1.50. 
May King. The head is of globular 
shape, hard and well closed; the leaves 
are light green, with delicate ribs and 
lightly waved; the interior is of a clear 
yellow, very tender and of fine flavor. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., ]/i lb. 45 cts., 
lb. $1.50 
White Boston. Similar to white seeded Big Bos¬ 
ton. Leaves are free from brown tint; heart buttery 
yellow. Desirable for nearby Markets. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 20 cts., 34 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Black-Seeded Simpson. Much larger than Curled 
Simpson; large, loose heads of thin and 
exceedingly tender, light green leaves. 
Stands heat well; very early. Pkt. 5 
cts., oz. 15 cts., 34 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Hartford Bronzed Head. Unequaled, forms large, 
compact, bronzy-red heads, shading to dark green 
toward root. Heart is rich cream-yellow; leaves thick 
and crimped. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 34 lb. 60 cts., 
lb. $1.75. 
Early Curled Simpson 
Compact, 
curly leaves; 
yellowish- 
green. It ma¬ 
tures quicker 
than varieties 
forming firm 
heads, and is 
very early. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
15 cts., M lb. 40 cts 
lb. $1.25. 
Grand Rapids. 
There is no better forc¬ 
ing type in the loose 
leaf varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 15 cts., 34 lb. 45 cts., 
lb. $1.40. 
May King Lettuce ' 
Hanson Head. Most reliable for outdoor cultiva¬ 
tion. In good ground the heads grow large. Outer 
leaves bright green, inner leaves white, tender and 
crisp; free from bitter taste. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 
34 lb. 45 cts.. lb. $1.35. 
Wonderful N. Y. No. 12 (Los Angeles Iceberg). 
One of the largest varieties. Heads solid, crisp, and 
tender. This Lettuce must not be confused with Ice¬ 
berg, which is a different type. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 
cts.. l 41h. 65 cts., lb $1.75. 
New York No. 515. Stands hot weather well and 
is resistant to tip-burn. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 34 lb. 
65 cts., lb. $1.75. 
Cos, Trianon Self-Closing, or Romaine. Finest 
Cos Lettuce; forms long, pointed, compact bunches; 
fresh, crisp and mild even in hot weather. Grows 
large, interior well blanched. One of the choicest 
varieties for serving in full leaf, as every part is tender 
and delicate. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., ]4. lb. 50 cts., 
lb. $1.50. 
Bigger Big Boston 
(Black-Seeded). While 
retaining all of the good 
qualities of the Big Bos¬ 
ton, grows very much 
larger in size, fully one- 
half again as large. This 
variety is a popular and 
profitable sort. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 
34 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.60. 
Trianon Cos-Lettuce 
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