CULTIVATE YOUR LETTUCE continuously. 
AN ENGLISH SCUFFLE HOE will work wonders. In 
the 6-inch size, with handle, it costs $1.55 


New York Lettuce 
LETTUCE 

One ounce will plant 150 feet of drill. 
Matures in from 11 to 12 weeks 
Cutture. About the middle of March sow in 
the hotbed. When seedlings are about 2 inches tall, 
transplant them to a coldframe. By May 1, set 
out in the garden, 1 foot apart. These plants should 
give you well-developed heads by Decoration Day. 
As soon as the ground can be worked outdoors, 
sow early sorts. Cracaalls thin until the plants 
finally stand 16 inches apart. After mid-May, do 
not sow early kinds, but select sorts like All-Sea- 
sons and New York. Make repeated sowings to 
have Lettuce always available. In August sow 
Thanksgiving Day. Continuous hoeing is important. 
New York or Wonderful Lettuce 
This is ‘‘Iceberg’’ in the vegetable market, 
but the true Iceberg is described in the next 
column. New York is a large, gray-green, 
solid sort, with crumpled leaves and a creamy 
white, very crisp heart; It is so popular as a 
commercial variety that many attempts are 
being made further to improve it. Here are 
four of the latest sub-strains of this fine sort. 
Let us recommend No. 44 if your land is low, 
black and rich; No. 847 if it is more loamy. 
Imperial No. 44. White seed. This strain 
withstands hot weather better than others 
and will hold back its seed-heads longer 
and under more adverse conditions. Leaves 
are mid-green in color, thick, and the 
creamy white head is firm and somewhat 
flattened. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 45 cts., Mlb. 
$1.20, Ib. $3.50. 
Imperial No. 847. Black seed. A strain 
that has given good results on upland soil. 
It ts good for an early transplanted crop 
and for the first field planting m the spring. 
Excellent for autumn plantings. Heads are 
medium green, well rounded, solid, and 
with a short core. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., 
Yb. $1.10, Ib. $3.25. 
New York No. 515. White seed. One of 
the more suitable sub-strains for the con- 
ditions adjacent to Greater New York 
and in demand among the growers in that 
Gee Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., Ib. $1, 
New York No. 12. White seed. Plant large; 
dark green, crisply curled leaves, tightly 
folded, large cabbage-like head, which is 
well blanched, crisp and sweet. Suitable 
for spring and late summer plantings. 
vee cts., oz. 35 cts., 4lb. 95 cts., Ib. 

Other Heading Letiuce 
Cosberg. Similar to New York in general 
appearance, but distinct, smaller, and more 
suitable for the home-garden. Pale, softer 
green leaves, and medium-sized, solid 
heads; excellent crisp salad quality. It 
stands heat well. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., 
Yb. 95 cts., Ib. $2.25. 
Wonder of Stuttgart. A large-heading 
variety of the White Boston type. Resists 
heat well. Heart buttery yellow and of 
very high quality. At least 50% larger 
than other Boston types. Pkt. 20 cts., 
Yoz. 75 cts., oz. $1.25, 
Iceberg (California Simpson). A splendid, 
crisp-head sort. Has strong center ribs, 
which bend toward the heart of the plant, 
keeping it thoroughly blanched. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 14Ib. 85 cts., Ib. $2. 
Big Boston. (White seed.) As an early 
spring variety it is reliable, and it is suit- 
able for autumn growing also, but it does 
not do well as a summer Lettuce. The 
heads are large, and fine-flavored. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 25 cts., Ib. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
Unrivaled Summer. Quick-growing sort 
which forms large heads similar to Big 
Boston but lighter in color. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 30 cts., 4Ib. 85 cts., Ib. $2. 
May King. Unquestionably one of the best 
all-round, early, outdoor Lettuces, forming 
solid heads of bright green, the edges of 
the center leaves tinged brown; the heart 
is yellow and of ideal flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 25 cts., 4b. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
Mignonette. A curled heading Lettuce of 
medium size, very solid, compact, and 
hard. It is brown in color, with a white 
heart. Resistant to heat. Pkt. 15) cts:, oz. 
35 cts., 4Ib. 95 cts., Ib. $2.50. 
Salamander Perfected. Also called Black- 
seeded Tennisball. An excellent summer 
variety. Grows to large size, with Hghtly 
folded Jeaves covering the center, which 
blanches a light golden. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
30 cts., 4b. 85 cts., Ib. $2. 
Thanksgiving Day. A fine-flavored Lettuce 
for sowing In summer to produce a [ate 
crop. Outer leaves are brown and fringed, 
but the firm, solid head is bright gold-green. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4Ib. $1.50, Ib. $4. 
Tom Thumb. For indoor culture. The 
small, firm heads are of excellent quality, 
while the leaves are dark green and very 
crumpled. Outdoors it is suitable for spring 
and fall. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 45 cts., 14Ib. 
$1.25, Ib. $3.50. 
Golden Queen. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., 
Ib. $1, Ib. $3. 
Cos or Romaine Lettuce 
Upright-growing type. When about a week 
short of maturity, It is usual to draw the 
outer leaves together and tie them, blanching 
the inner heart and greatly enhancing Its 
noted crispness and fine flavor. 
Cos Lettuce Is easy to grow, slow to bolt 
to seed and economical of garden space. 
Giant White Cos. Although this fine Cos 
Lettuce attains a large size, the immense 
heart is crisp, tender, and excellent; self- 
closmg. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 45 cts., oz. 85c. 
Dark Green Cos. A new mammoth sort, 
self-closing, resistant to cold, and slow to 
bolt during hot weather. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 35 cts., 4b. 95 cts., Ib. $2.50. 
Paris White Cos or Romaine. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 30 cts., 44Ib. 85 cts., Ib. $2. 
Trianon Self-closing Cos. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 35 cts., 4Ib. 95 cts., Ib. $2.50. 


Loose-leaved Lettuce 
Early Curled Simpson. Splendid curly- 
leaved sort. Seed sown im the coldframe 
about the middle of March and trans- 
planted about the middle of April will 
supply the table in May and June. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Yb. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
Grand Rapids. There is no better forcing 
variety than Grand Rapids, and it is quite 
as good for outdoor culture. Large, beauti- 
ful leaves; crisp and tender. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 30 cts., 4b. 85 cts., Ib. $2. 
Black-seeded Simpson. Excellent out- 
door variety; the easiest to grow. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4b. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
Lettuce grows best in soil that drains 
well but contains sufficient organic 
matter to make it retentive of moisture. 
Humus is a good material to dig under. 

OKRA or GUMBO 
One ounce will plant about 100 feet of drill 
CuLturE. Sow in late May in drills 1 inch deep 
and 3 feet apart; thin to 12 inches. 
Clemson Spineless. Awarded the Silver 
Medal for outstanding quality in the AII- 
America Seed Selections for 1939. A new 
and improved sort, almost spineless and of 
excellent quality. For both the home and 
market garden, and for canning. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 30 cts., 4Ib. 85 cts., lb. $2. 
Lady Finger. Very productive; extra-long, 
slender, rounded pods. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
20 cts., 4b. 45 cts., Ib. $1. 
Long Green. Long ribbed pods. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 20 cts., 14lb. 40 cts., Ib. 90 cts. 
White Velvet. Pods are round, smooth and 
white; superior flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
20 cts., 4b. 45 cts., Ib. $1. 
Dwarf Green. Short, deep green pods. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Ib. 45 cts., Ib. $1. 
# 

Bender’s Surprise Melon. (See next page) 

64 Vegetable Seeds 
You will experience no difficulty with Vegetables if you follow 
the cultural instructions printed on each packet 
STUMPP & WALTER CO. 
