LETTUCE 
HOW TO GROW LETTUCE. To grow head Lettuce 
early, sow the seed in February or March in boxes or flats 
or in hot-beds in close rows. When an inch or more high, 
transplant to other flats or coldframe. Set plants about 2 
inches apart each way. From there set out in the garden 
as soon as the soil is warm, placing the plants 6 to 8 inches 
apart in rows 12 inches apart. Where there are no hot-beds 
or flats, sow the seed outside when weather permits and 
transplant outside. For loose-leaf or cutting Lettuce, sow the 
seedeither broadcast or in rows; make sowings every 2 
weeks for Lettuce all summer, and cutas it comes. Sowing in 
rows is best, for then seed can be covered and plants 
cultivated. One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants. 
3 : After many compara- 
Schell $s Imperial 44. tive tests of numerous 
strains, conducted on various muck soils, New York State 
Agricultural Experiment Station found Imperial 44 to be 
more especially adapted to the states bordering the Great 
Lakes and to the Northeastern States than other strains 
of Imperial. Also very successful in the Southern States 
for their winter crop. The plant is medium to large, 
spreading and develops close to the ground; leaves medium 
green, thick, very long and wide, and well folded around 
the head. Slower to bolt than others of this type. Pkt. 


Sy Ae goin : ie ni e 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 14lb. $1; Ib. $3.25. 
: nee “ an : Mr. B. Condurso, New Jersey, says ‘‘Your strain Im- 
Schell’s Imperial 847. Very popular throughout Pennsylvania, perial 44 is the finest in the state; cuts 95% and better 
and the East and South. A fine Lettuce. (See page 24) perfect heads.”’ 
“e 9? This is the triumphant result of sixteen years of intensive 
Grand New Lettuce ““New York P.W. No. 55.” ..ehins and selection work. It is the earliest New York 
type in existence. Crisp, hard-heading, of highest quality. Heads well and sure in early spring, summer, and early fall. Is resistant 
to tip-burn. Excellent for home and market gardeners. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 ets.; 14Ib. 90 cts.; Ib. $3. 
ce 22 A cross between Cos and Iceberg. Very distinct; early, crisp-heading variety de- 
New Lettuce Cosberg 600. veloped by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. It resists tip-burn and stands hot, 
dry weather remarkably well. Heads are solid, tender and sweet-flavored. Excellent for the home-garden and for market. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 14]b. 90 cts.; Ib. $3. 
? Among its many desirable qualities are earliness—it is ready for market a week 
Schell’s French-Head Lettuce. to ten days ahead of Big Boston when sown at the same time; quality and 
appearance—it produces a beautiful, attractive uniform, compact head of light rich green, silvery cream-white inside and of 
unexcelled quality. A perfect shipper. Does not tip-burn easily; many exhaustive tests under normal and under unfavorable 
growing conditions have proved it far more resistant to tip-burn than any other Lettuce. This is due to the nature of this 
sceeaa which develops unusual hardiness as the plants begin to head. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 14lb. 75 cts.; Ib. $2.50; 10 Ibs. 
22.50. 
; Forms the largest heads of all Lettuces, crisp and tender; very fine for early summer. 
Giant Crystal Head Lettuce. Soil where here is an abundance of moisture, properly drained, will produce enormous 
heads. Try it. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; \4lb. 65 cts.; Ib. $2. iB p 2 sa te hs 
An early Lettuce, producing good-sized, tightly forme eads, very 
Schell’s Hot- Weather Head Lettuce. tender and delicious. The inside is a rich cream-yellow and the outside 
a light green. Resists the extreme heat without going to seed. Fine for early and midsummer crop. Pkt. 10 ets.; oz. 25 cts.; 
Vb. 75 cts.; Ib. $2.50. are . Fetacst ie heme cae 
; ; ; Also called Celery Lettuce. It differs from other Lettuce in the shape 
Giant V White Cos or Romaine Lettuce. of the leaves, which are long-spoon-shaped, upright. Let plants be 
4 inches apart in the rows. If the tall, narrow leaves are drawn together and tied, they blanch the inner leaves. Served in the best 
hotels as ‘“Romaine Salad.’”’ Try it. Pkt. 10 ets.; oz. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.75. 
Dark Green Cos. Same price as White. 5 ; 3 
aia Ice. The heads are tightly folded, blanch to a silvery white and are crisp and brittle. Pkt. 10 cts.; 0z. 25 cts.; 14lb. 65 cts.; 
Ib. $2. 
Early White Cabbage. Close heads; fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 4lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2. =) , 
Black-seeded Simpson. Produces a mass of light green, curly leaves, each individual plant attaining a large size. Very fine. 
Desirable for home-garden and market where a loose-leaf Lettuce is wanted. Grows quickly. Pkt. 10 cts.; 0z. 25 cts.; M4lb. 60 cts.; 
Ib. $1.60; 5 lbs. $7.50; 10 lbs. $12.50. AAs " ‘ P 
California Cream Butter. Very large; solid heads, the inside of which is a beautiful, rich, creamy white. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 
lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2. \ 3 2 : 
May King. This is practically the earliest head Lettuce. It is a very quick grower; heads are medium-sized and light green. The 
inside is a rich buttery yellow. Fine for market or home-garden. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 14lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2. ' 
Wayahead. Medium-sized, tightly folded heads with rich, buttery, yellow centers. Extra early; excellent quality. Pkt. 10 ‘cts.; 
oz. 25 cts.; M4lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2. eae 
Early Curled Simpson or Silesia. Loose, curly leaves; fine for cutting in the home-garden. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; Mlb. 
60 cts.; lb. $1.60; 5 lbs. $7.50. 
Crisp as Ice. Large handsome heads, solid, crisp, and tender. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; Yb. 65 cts.; lb. $2. . : 
Hanson. Large head; crimped leaf. Everybody should grow it. Fine 
for market during the summer months. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 
lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2. 
Prizehead. Lzrge, loose heads tinged with brown. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
20 cts.; \Ylb. 60 cts.; lb. $1.75. 
alamander. For early spring, summer, or fall. Large heads of finest 
quality; slight tinge of brown on edge. Very tender. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 25 cts.; lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2. 
; A variety for sowing in the fall for wintering 
Winter L ettuce. over to have early Head Lettuce the first 
thing in the spring. Finest quality, solid heads with creamy yellow 
center. Sow the seed about August 15 to September 10. About the Say 
end of October, set the plants to remain permanently in as favorable a sa 
situation as possible. Protect with straw during frosty weather. Heads Schell’s Strain Grand Rapids Lettuce 
begin to form in April. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 141b. 75 cts.; lb. $2.50. is of unexcelled quality, tender and crisp, it is delicious. 
; This is the most popular of all loose-leaf Lettuces. It is exceedingly tender, crisp, and the large, 
Grand Rapids Lettuce. crimped and curled, fan-shaped leaves are beautiful, very attractive, and make a delicious 
salad. We supply great quantities of seed of it to gardeners for growing outside and also for in the greenhouse. It is excellent for 
both. It grows quickly and it surely does sell quickly. Grow an abundance of it. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 14]b. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.75; 
5 lbs. $8.25; 10 Ibs. $15. 


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