With the discovery of its valuable health-giving vi¬ 
tamins, Lettuce has become a year-round table neces¬ 
sity. It is so easily grown that no garden need be 
without a generous supply. 
Culture. First sowings are made in Lower South 
during September and continued through fall months. 
Requires rich soil, plenty of moisture, and a quick, 
steady growth from the time seeds are planted until 
the heads are ready for use. Broadcast the seed on 
good moist beds or sow in rows 6 inches apart, cover¬ 
ing not over % inch deep. Place burlap or old fer¬ 
tilizer sacks over the beds to protect from extreme 
heat until seeds sprout. One common cause of failure 
to get Lettuce to head properly is not .giving plants 
sufficient room for development. When leaves are 2 
to 3 inches long, transplant to open ground in rows 15 
to 18 inches apart and 8 to 10 inches apart in the rows. 
Commence shallow cultivation when plants are 10 dajs 
old and repeat frequently. One ounce will sow 150 
feet of row; 2 to 3 pounds, an acre. 
32^ Grand Rapids. a loose leaf type. Best for forcing-. 
The plant is upright and forms a loose cluster of large, thin, 
bright green leaves, savoyed, finely crimped at edges. Attractive 
for garnishing. Pkt. 5c; oz. IOc; 14 lh. 30c; lb. $1.00; 
5 lbs. $3.75. 
319 Mammoth Big Boston. 75 days. The heads are 
extra large and compact, finely shaped, globular, medium 
light green, with a slight tinge of brown on margins of 
outer leaves. Leaves are broad, smooth, but wavy at 
edge. The head itself is firm, solid, and brittle: the in¬ 
terior is rich creamy yellow. It is very early and a sure- 
heading sort. Our stock is reselected and will meet the 
requirements of the most exacting trucker and shipper. 
It has given great satisfaction to thousands of gardeners 
in the South year after year. Pkt. I O c ; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 
30c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$7.00; 25 lbs. $15.00. 
REUTER'S FLORIDA ICEBERG 
320 80 days. A new strain of Iceberg developed largely for 
the South and more especially Florida. The very favorable 
results obtained with this special strain indicates a strong 
likelihood of rapid expansion in the commercial production 
of Lettuce in the Southeast. 
Withstands heat and high humidity, is very slow to go to 
seed, and makes large, firm, hard heads even in hot weather, 
■when other strains under the same conditions, either develop 
seed stalks or make spongy heads. The thick, smooth leaves 
fold well over the heads. Heads have a very large frame, 
with a solid, compact base, are' round in shape and medium 
green in color. Produces large and heavy heads that are 
very solid, crisp and tender. Shipments made by prominent 
Florida shippers to Northern markets last winter brought 
as good prices as California-grown Iceberg. The produce 
merchants and trade accepted this Florida grown Lettuce 
with enthusiasm. This variety should be grown slowly and 
with less fertilizer than other types. Every home gardener 
in the South should give this remarkable new strain a trial. 
Pkt. I Oc ; oz. 25 c; % lb. 60c; lb. $2.00; 5 lbs. $9.00. 
Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $15.00. 
Reuter’s Florida Iceberg Lettuce 
New YoTk or Los Angeles (Wonderful) Lettuce 
322 Iceberg. 80 days. Curled, 
crisp plants of medium size, pro¬ 
ducing medium green, wavy, 
fringed leaves having edges that 
are tinged with light brown. The 
heads are compact, medium large, 
with few outer leaves, and most de¬ 
licious, crisp tender hearts 
blanched to a silvery white. With¬ 
stands quite hot weather. Should 
not be confused with New York, 
which is grown and shipped from 
the West under the name of “Ice¬ 
berg.” Pkt. IOc; oz. 20c; % 
lb. 50c ; lb. $ I .50; 5 lbs. $6.00. 
Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $10.00; 25 
lbs. $20.00. 
318 New York Lettuce. 80 
days. (Strain No. 12.) Produces 
immense heads as solid as a cab¬ 
bage. Blanches beautifully; crisp, 
tender, and free from bitterness. 
The perfect heads measure 12 to 
15 inches across and frequently 
weigh 2 to 3 pounds each. Outer 
leaves tightly overlap and are an 
attractive rich green. The heart 
is creamy white and the quality 
superb. Largely grown in the 
West and shipped to eastern mar¬ 
kets as “Iceberg.” Pkt. IOc; oz. 
20c; % lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 
5 lbs. $6.00. Not prepaid: 10 
lbs. $10.00; 25 lbs. $20.00. 
325 White Boston. 75 days. 
A high-class strain of the pale 
green-leaved Big Boston type 
that does not have the red tinge 
on the edges of the leaves. The 
firm, solid heads are of good size; 
the heart is buttery and yellow 
and of finest table quality. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 30c; lb. 
$ I .00; 5 lbs. $4.00. Not pre¬ 
paid : 10 lbs. $7.00; 25 lbs. 
$15.00. 
ROMAINE 
321 Paris White Cos. 75 
days. It produces tender leaves 
of fine flavor. May be served 
green or blanched by tying up 
the heads. Withstands heat and 
cold better than the heading va¬ 
rieties. Flavor is sweet, crisp, 
and agreeably snappy. Succeeds 
well everywhere. I’kt. IOc; oz. 
15c; % lb. 40c; lb. $1.25; 
5 lbs. $5.00. Not prepaid: 10 
lbs. $8.00. 
323 Chicken Lettuce. go 
days. When cut it starts at 
once to grow again. The leaves 
can be pulled off each stem. 
Grows 3 to 4 feet high. Grown 
entirely for poultry- and rabbit- 
feed. Does not head. Pkt. 
IOc; oz. 15c; V* lb. 30c; 
lb. $ 1.00; 5 lbs. $3.75. 
ROUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 
Vegetable Seeds 
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