LETTUCE 
L ETTUCE is divided into two classes; the Cabbage, with round 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, 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, barely covering the seed. 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. Let plants in the bed be about four inches apart. As they 
increase in size thin them out, or they will become weak. Lettuce generally runs 
to seed very early in the season, so that after warm weather sets in 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 rich soil. One-half ounce will sow ioo feet of drill, 
ounce, 5 cents; oz., 15 cents; lb., 35 cents; lb., $1.25; 
unless otherwise noted. 
CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 
Vick’s Premium Cabbage. The best variety we have ever grown; good solid head, 
keeping in good condition without going to seed longer than any other variety; excellent for all 
uses and seasons. y ounce, 5 cents ; oz., 15 cents ; y lb., 40 cents; lb., $1.50. 
The Keene. This variety originated near Rochester, and is used extensively by our market 
gardeners for forcing under glass and for early spring planting out-of-doors. The color is a rich, 
bright green. It forms good-sized heads very quickly, and for this reason can be marketed 
weeks before the Boston Forcing and other popular market sorts. It is extremely hardy, and 
does not burn, or blight in any way. We are pleased to offer this excellent variety, knowing that 
it will give perfect satisfaction wherever grown. Packet, 10 cents; oz., 30 cents; y lb.‘ 
$1.00 ; lb., $3 00. 
Boston Forcing. A new variety, especially adapted to greenhouse and hotbed culture. It 
fs much larger than the famous Boston Market, is a sure header, and is not liable to rot. It is the 
principle variety used for forcing by market gardeners in this vicinity. Not suitable for outdoor 
planting. Packet, 10 cents ; oz., 40 cents ; y lb., $1.30 ; lb., $5.00. 
Crisp as Ice. A splendid and distinct Cabbage Lettuce, well adapted for family 
and home market use. 7 'hc heads arc of large size, handsome shape, and solid. When cut open 
they have a rich creamy yellow heart, and are so tender and brittle as to warrant the name, 
“ Crisp as Ice.” The leaves arc thick and glossy, handsomely crimped and curled, the outside 
variegated with dark bronze and green. y ounce, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; y lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
Golden Queen. A fine early head Lettuce, and one of the best sorts for early outdoor planting 
as well as for growing under glass. The color is a beautiful golden yellow. The heads arc so 
solid that there is no waste whatever, and really contain more substance than many varieties 
showing double the size. y ounce, 5 cents ; oz., 15 cents ; y lb., 40 cents ; lb., $1.50. 
VicK’s Royal (new). A fine new variety, largely used in the 
Paris markets. The seed we offer comes direct from the originator. It produces 
a medium-sized head of a beautiful golden color, crisp and tender. A grand ac¬ 
quisition. y ounce, 5 cents ; oz., 15 cents; y lb., 40 cents ; lb., $1.50. 
Big Boston, a fine large-beading forcing sort, and succeeds well in cold- 
frames during the winter. The plants are very hardy and vigorous. When well 
grown, the heads are beautifully blanched and quite tender. Popular in the 
South as a winter Lettuce for shipping North. Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 15 cents; 
y lb., 40 cents ; lb., $1.50. 
Imperial White Cabbage. ‘SS'tSS: 
use and market. Tt is one of the very best for growing out-of-doors, as it with- 
stands-summer heat well, and remains a long tame in the head. Heads large 
and extremely solid, of a light green color; very crisp, tender, and of first rate 
quality. In our estimation it is the best summer Lettuce in cultivation. It is 
shipped to eastern markets in large quantities, y ounce, 5 cents ; oz., 
15 cents ; y lb., 40 cents ; lb., $1.50. 
Improved Hanson. This is a standard summer Lettuce; none more 
reliable for outdoor cultivation. The heads grow to a remarkable size, and are 
very solid. 7 'he outer leaves are a bright green, while the inner head presents 
a white appearance, as though blanched; tender and crisp, and free from any 
unpleasant bitter taste. It is very slow to seed, and is an ideal Summer Lettuce. 
Tennis Ball, or Boston Market. A well-known forcing variety. One of 
the earliest and best heading sorts. 
Salamander or Satisfaction. Forms large, solid, compact heads, resisting 
summer heat ar.d remaining long in head. Leaves smooth, thick, and very 
tender; the inner head blanching almost white. An excellent spring, summer, 
or fall variety. Invaluable in the Southern States. 
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