JA-IVIKS VICK’S SONS, ROCHESTER, N. Y 
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seed by the furrow is covered. ” 
— Goethe. 
“Blessed be agriculture ! if one 
does not have too much of it .” 
— Chas. Dudley Warner. 
Lettuce Is divided into Masses: the Cabbage, with rouhd head and broad, spreading- leaves; and the Cos, with long: head and erect, narrow leaves. 
The Cabbage varieties are the most tender and buttery, and the Cos the most crisp and refreshing. The Cabbage form has a subdivision called Curled, 
from the form of the leaves. There are several varieties, with loose, curled leaves, having the habit of the Cabbage, though not forming solid 
heads, that are very pretty for garnishing, and considered by many the best in all respects. Sow in the open ground as early as possible; or, if you 
have plants from fall sowing, transplant them to a rich soil, giving plenty of room and hoe well. If the hot-bed is used, let it be started quite early. 
Give but little heat, and plenty of water and air on fine days. Sow a couple of rows thick, in the front of the frame, to be used when young — say 
two inches in height. Let plants in the rest of the bed be about four inches apart. In a sunny country like America, Lettuce generally runs up to 
seed very early in the season, so that after the warm weather it is difficult to find a good head of Lettuce in most gardens. The remedy is to plant 
for late use in a cool, partially-shaded place in a rich soil, and this should be supplemented by a free use of water. 
Lettuce, /View Premium Cabbage, the best variety 
wo have ever grown; good solid head, keeping in good con¬ 
dition without going to seed longer than any other variety; 
excellent for all uses and seasons; per lb., $2.50; oz., 25 cents.. 5 
Imperial White 0a bbage, a fine variety; excellent for 
family -use and market, as it withstands summer heat well, 
and remains a long time in the head before running to seed; 
per lb., $2.00 ; oz., 20 cents . 5 
Early Tennis 3a II, or Boston, one of the earliest and 
best heading varieties; per lb., $1.50; oz., 15 cents. 5 
Early Curled Simpson, an improvement on the old 
curled Silesia, very early; fine for forcing; per lb., $1.50; oz., 
15 cents. 5 
Early -Hanson, heads very large, solid, tender, crisp; flavor 
fine ; stands summer heat well; one of the best sorts; per lb,, 
$1.50; oz., 15 cents . 5 
Prize Head, very large; stained with red; outer leaves 
curled; very crisp and tender; slow in running to seed; per 
lb., $1.50 ; oz., 15 cents . 5 
Paris White Cos, one of the best of the Cos varieties; 
per lb., $2.00; oz., 20 cents . 5 
©rand "Rapids Fo rci ng, quite as good for out door cul¬ 
ture as other varieties. Large, beautiful leaves, more crisp 
and tender than any variety known. From all parts of the 
country come enthusiastic praise from persons who have 
tested it. Twenty to thirty pounds have been raised from a 
common sash, and three crops taken off the same ground. 
Frequently a house full of this Lettuce will average one-half 
a pound to a plant, and occasionally plants have weighed V/ 2 
lbs. It is excellent for shipping and will ensure sales at sight. 
Buyers call for it and wish no other. An omelet large enough 
for six persons can be served upon one leaf (making an ex¬ 
quisitely dainty breakfast dish). We offer it thisseason, being 
positive it is the best Forcing Lettuce known. To ensure quick 
growth use plenty of water; set plants about six inches apart. 
The best results are obtained by planting in a compost of nearly 
one-half rotten manure, the rest good new loam. The soil can¬ 
not well bo too rich; per lb., $3.00; oz., 30 cts.; y 2 oz., 20 cts. 
GRAND RAPIDS FORCING LETTUCE. 
OTHER STANDARD VARIETIES. 
All the Year ’Round, Black Seeded Simpson, 
Hardy Green Winter, Hubbard Market, 
Buttercup, Early Egg. 
Each, $1.50 per lb.; 15 cents per ounce; 5 cents per package. 
CURLED LE'ITUCE. 
IMPERIAL WHITE CABBAGE LETTUCE. 
