The Smallest of Home Gardens Can Easily Grow 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 hotbeds with 
a moderate bottom heat, cover lightly, and 
thin sufficiently to prevent crowding; grad¬ 
ually harden by exposure. Transplant to 
the open ground in a sheltered 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 Summer. 
To be crisp and tender, its growth should be 
vigorous and rapid, which requires rich soil, 
plenty of well-rotted manure and an abun¬ 
dance of moisture. 
One ounce will sow 120 feet of drill. 
Chicken. Large-leaved tall growing variety producing 
an abundance of leaf growth which is stripped off for 
poultry green feed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 34 lb. 45 
cts., lb. $1.50. 
White Boston. Similar to white seeded Big Boston. 
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 Tennis Ball. Popular for outdoor 
culture; heads well formed, hardy and crisp; excellent early 
heading. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 34 lb.. 45 cts., lb. $1.50. 
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. 65 cts., lb. $1.75. 
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. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 
34 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Big Boston. Resembles Boston Market, but 
nearly twice as large; desirable for forcing and 
outdoor planting. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 34 
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 in¬ 
terior is of a clear yellow, very tender and of 
fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 34 lb. 45 
cts., lb. $1.50. 
Early Curled Simpson. Compact, curly 
leaves; yellowish-green. It matures quicker than 
varieties forming firm heads, and is very early. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 34 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Grand Kapids. 
There is no better 
forcing type in the 
loose leaf varieties. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 
cts., 34 lb. 45 cts., lb. 
$1.50. 
Hanson Head. Most reliable for outdoor cultivation. 
In good ground the heads grow large. Outer leaves 
bright green, inner leaves white, tender and crisp; free 
from bitter taste. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 34 lb. 45 cts., 
lb. $1.50. 
New York No. 12 (Los Angeles Iceberg). One of the 
largest varieties. Heads solid, crisp, and tender. This 
Lettuce must not be confused with Iceberg, which is a 
different type. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 34 lb. 65 cts., lb. 
$1.75. 
New York No. 515. Stands hot weather well and is 
resistant to tip-burn. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 34 lb- 65 
cts., lb. $1.85. 
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., 34 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
May King Lettuce 
New York No. 847. Pro¬ 
nounced by some Gardeners 
an improvement over other 
types of New York for spring 
and summer sowings. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 25 cts., 34 lb. 75 cts., 
lb. $2.25. 
Trianon Cos-Lettuce 
New York No. 12 
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