Fairfield Seed and Bulb Co. Norwalk, Conn. 
LETTUCE 
ROMAINE OR COS LETTUCE 
Culture—The Cos or Romaine types of lettuce are dis- 
tinguished by their long, narrow, spoon-shaped leaves. 
They are used largely for salads, and as such are highly 
esteemed. The quality is quite different from other sorts 
of lettuce, and is considered by many to be very superior. 
Sow all during late spring and early summer. It thrives 
best during cool, moist weather. If large plants are 
desired, thin to 8 to 10 inches in the row. 
Paris White Ces. A large variety, of extra fine 
quality. It is the most popular sort of romaine, 
for either home or market gardens. Somewhat 
lighter in color than Dark Green Cos. Pkt., 10e; 
0z., 15¢; 14 |b., 35ce3: 1 Ib., $1.00, 


. Big Boston 
Culture—Leaf lettuce thrives on nearly any soil, but a 
rich and well cultivated soil is required for successful 
growing of the heading varieties. Lettuce is quite 
hardy, and seed may be sown early in the spring. Ordinary 
or occasional frost seldom harms the plants. Seed may 
also be sown in hotbeds, and the plants transplanted 
after having been hardened by exposure to the air. An 
ounce will sow 300 feet of drill; 3 pounds per acre. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
Big Boston. After all, this is still the most 
widely grown of all heading sorts. Our stock is a 
very fine strain for forcing or for the open field. 
It is grown for us, and we have never had to 
urge a customer to use it a second time. Many 
of our lettuce growing customers tell us it is the 
finest they have ever seen. Selected by a lettuce 
expert and kept pure, it produces fine, large 
heads of bright green color. It is an especially 
good shipper. Pkt., 10e; oz., 15e; 14 |b., 30¢; 
1 lb., $1.00; 

Paris White Cos (Romaine) 
CURLED OR LOOSE 
HEADED VARIETIES 
Grand Rapids. A very fine strain of the old 
standard looseleaf curly variety for forcing or 
out door use. It stands high temperature 
and will not wilt quickly after cutting, and 
consequently a good shipper. The plants 
make a compact bunch of light green leaves 
which are frilled at the edges. An excellent 
sort for green-house forcing to supply the 
winter markets. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15¢; 14 Ib., 
50c; 1 lb., $1.50. 

Grand Rapids Lettuce 
New York or Wonderful. This variety, related 
to Iceberg, produces heads of unusually large 
size, frequently weighing from 3 to 4 pounds, 
and nearly as solid as cabbag It blanches © 
itself naturally, is crisp, tender and of excellent <y : o 
flavor, always free from bitterness. Pkt., 10c; a 
-02Z., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; 1 lb., $1.70. New York or Wonderful 

