18 CHAS. R. AITKEN - - 
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LETTUCE 
The most favorable conditions for growing 
good lettuce are rich soil, plenty of moisture, 
and steady growth from the time the seeds 
are planted until time for use. Seed germin- 
ates quickly and may be planted as soon as 
the cold, wet days of spring are past. Sow 
about 15 to 18 seeds per foot to a depth of 
not more than % inch. 
When growing Head Lettuce, it is neces- 
sary that the heading season take place dur- 
ing cool weather. For this reason it is a good 
policy in sections where hot weather sets in 
early in the season, to sow the seed in boxes 
indoors or in hotbeds, and set out as early as 
weather conditions permit. If this is not 
practical, seed may be sown in the open 
ground as early as soil and weather condi- 
tions permit. A side dressing of Nitrate of 
Soda, given as soon as plants have made 
some growth, will be found beneficial. 
LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
{A) Black Seed Simpson 
A nationally popular variety. 
green colored, with 
40 Days 
It is light 
inner leaves almost 
white. Good for spring and early summer 
culture. Large growth, excellent quality. 
Pkt., .10; o0z., .20; 1% lb., .60; 16 Ib., $1.00. 
Early Prize 
An early, non-heading sort, very desirable for 
home garden use. Plants are medium size, crisp 
and tender; color, light reddish brown on a 
medium green base; leaves crumpled and highly 
frilled at the edges. Tender, sweet and of excel- 
lent flavor. Pkt. .10; %4 Ib., .60; 14 Ib., $1.00. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
{A) New York, Wonderful 
Los Angeles Market 
A large heading variety, frequently weighing 
2 to 3 lbs. Outer leaves large and crumpled. 
Blanched heart, creamy, crisp, tender, free from 
bitterness. The most popular shipping lettuce 
grown in this country. Pkt., .10; oz., .35; %4 
Ib., $1.25; 1 Ib., $4.00. 
80 Days 
Big Boston 
This variety is of the “butter head’ type. A 
standard market garden and shipping sort. 
Large, round heads; tender, crisp. Few outer 
leaves, tinged with brown. Heart is a light gol- 
den yellow color. Pkt., .05; oz., .10; 14 Ib., .30; 
1 Ib., .90. 
Imperial F 
Resistant to brown blight and partially re- 
sistant to mildew. Extensively used as a summer 
variety in the cooler valleys of California and in 
mountain areas of other states; does well under 
varying weather conditions. Heads large, solid 
and attractive; an excellent shipper. Grows ex- 
cellent in this section. Pkt., 15; oz., .40; %4 Ib., 
$1.50; 1 Ib., $5.50. 
75 Days 
83 Days 
Grand Rapids 
Black seed. One of the most popular non- 
heading varieties. Curled, crisp, light green 
leaves are especially tender and sweet when 
grown under glass. Early, disease resistant. 
Pkt., .10; 0z., .20; %4 Ilb., .60; 12 Ib., $1.00. 
45 Days 

NEW YORK WONDERFUL 

(A) RECOMMENDED VARIETIES 
