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. Gradually thin until the plants 
finally stand 12 mches apart. After mid-May, do 
not sow early kinds, but select sorts like Salamander 
and New York No. 44. 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. Here are the latest 
sub-strains. Let us recommend No. 44 for 
low land, black and rich; No. 847 if it is 
more loamy; PW 55 for earliest crop. 
ALL-AMERICA New York PW 55. 
HON. MENTION 
The important fea- 
ture of this novelty 
is its extreme earliness, making it one of 
the quickest sorts you can choose for your 
first spring Lettuce; other kinds are better 
in the warmer months. It has splendid 
table qualities, being crisp and flavorful. 
Plants are somewhat small, compact and 
tight. A good kind for both the commer- 
aa pees and amateur. Pkt. 25 cts., 
oz. $1. 
Imperial No. 44. Withstands hot weather 
and will hold back its seed-heads longer. 
Leaves are mid-green, thick, and the 
creamy white head is firm and somewhat 
flattened. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 45 cts., 4Jb. 
$1.25, Ib. $3.50. 
Imperial No. 847. Black seed. Gives good 
results on upland soil. Best early trans- 
planted crop and for the first field planting. 
Excellent for autumn use. Heads are 
medium green, well rounded, solid, and 
with a short core. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., 
Mlb. $1.10, Ib. $3.25. 
New York No. 515. Suitable for the con- 
ditions around New York and in demand 
among the growers in this area. Pkt. 15 cts. 
oz. 40 cts., 4Ib. $1, Ib. $3. 
New York No. 12. Plant large; dark green, 
crisply curled leaves, tightly folded, large 
cabbage-ltke head, which is well blanched, 
crisp and sweet. Suitable for spring and 
Jate summer plantings. Pkt. 10 cts., Y%oz. 
20 cts., oz. 35 cts., Y%Ib. 95 cts., Ib. $2.50. 


18 Vegetable Seeds 

Other Heading Lettuce 
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., 
Ib. 95 cts., Ib. $2.50. 
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., Ib. 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., 4b. 75 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., 4b. 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., 4Ib. 75 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., Ib. 95 cts., Ib. $2.50. 
Salamander Perfected. Also called Black- 
seeded Tennisball. An excellent summer 
variety. Grows to large size, with tightly 
folded leaves covering the center, which 
blanches a light golden. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
30 cts., 4Ib. 85 cts., Ib. $2. 
Thanksgiving Day. A fine-flavored Lettuce 
for sowing In summer to produce a late 
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., YWIb. 
$1.25, Ib. $3.50. 
Golden Queen. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., 
\YIb. $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- 
closing. 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., Ib. 85 cts., Ib. $2. 
Trianon Self-closing Cos. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 35 cts., Ib. 95 cts., Ib. $2.50. 
Matchless. Midway between heading and 
Cos types. The dark green leaves are pointed 
and do not form a tight head, but they, 
especially the midribs, are most palatable. 
Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $1, Ib. $3. 
You will experience no difficulty with Vegetables if you follow 
the cultural instructions printed on each packet 

Loose-leaved Lettuce 
Early Curled Simpson. Splendid curly- 
Ieaved sort. Seed sown in 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., 14Ib. 75 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. 10 cts., 
oz. 30 cts., Ib. 85 cts., Ib. $2. 
Black-seeded Simpson. Excellent out- 
door variety; the easiest to grow. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4b. 75 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 
Curture. 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., 14Ib. 85 cts., Ib. $2. 
Lady Finger. Very productive; extra-long, 
slender, rounded pods. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
20 cts., M4Ib. 45 cts., Ib. $1. 
Long Green. Long ribbed pods. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 20 cts., 4b. 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., 14Ib. 45 cts., Ib. $1. 
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