LETTUCE 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 8 ounces 
will produce sufficient plants to set an acre. 
Culture: To grow Lettuce successfully requires rich soil, plenty of moisture, 
thorough cultivation, and cool weather. In the latitude of Norfolk, for an 
early crop, sow one-fourth inch deep in cold frames in December, or out-of- 
doors from the last week in March to the first week in May. For late crop, 
sow in August. The seed is usually sown in rows 18 inches apart, but the 
truckers around Norfolk sow it on beds 4 feet wide, 4 rows to the bed, using 
83 lbs. to the acre. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
ae! (55 days). This well-known variety 
: Tait s Thorobred Big Boston. has broad, comparatively smooth 
but very stiff leaves surrounding a solid head of perfect form. The head is 
beautifully blanched and its crisp tenderness is all that could be desired. 
After maturing the leaves often take a brown tinge on the edge. Pkt., 100; 
oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 45c; 1b., $1.50, postpaid. 
aa! : (45 days). The earliest head- 
Tait’s Thorobred Earliest of All. in Peteuce in cultivation, and 
does equally as well under glass or in the open ground. The heads are of 
medium size, fold tightly, and are a rich, creamy tint, the outside leaves 
being bright green. Few Lettuce are handsomer in appearance or of better 
quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 200; % Ib., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 

White Boston Lettuce 
NewYork Special No. 12. 
(60 days). An early, sure heading 
strain of the popular New York 
Lettuce. More adapted to sum- 
mer weather than the original 
strain. Forms somewhat flat, ex- 
posed heads with rather light 
green, thin leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; %4 Ib., 60c; l1b., $2.00, post- 
paid. 
Hubbard’s Cabbage 
(45 days). An all- 
Lettuce. ‘round variety that 
has been popular for many years. 
May be planted in the early 
spring, in the late summer, or in 
the fall. The heads are of medi- 
um size, blanch nicely, and are 
of splendid quality. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; % Ib., 45c; Ib., $1.50, 
postpaid. 
(65 days). This 
Celtuce. novelty, produced 
in China, near Tibet, is a 
distinct Lettuce variety, but 
looks somewhat like a small 
Summer Iceberg. 
(50 days). A curled or crisp 
heading sort similar toHanson 
and of splendid quality. It is 
good for either forcing or out- 
door culture. Principally used 
0z., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; 1b., $2.00; 
postpaid. 
> (50 days). 
White Boston. (°s2¥®- 
tion from “Ocoee” and a hand- 
some Lettuce, without any 
brown on the leaf edge. It has 
been carefully bred for uni- 
formity in size and maturity. 
PEt., 10c; 02z., 20c; 14 Ib., 60c; 
Ib., $2.00, postpaid. 
Imperial No. 44. 
(60 days). A medium large 
hard heading variety that does 
quite well in hot weather, and 
is resistant to tip-burn. PkEt., 
10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; Ib., 
$2.00, postpaid. 
Tob o plant whil ing. 5 
RAAes cette be apn oes Imperial No. 847. 
(60 days). Quite similar to 
No. 44, but black seeded. Pkt., 
Lettuce is used, or they can 
be cooked for “greens’’ and 
the stalks can be eaten raw 
like Celery. PKt., 15c; oz., 75c; 
1% lb., $2.50; lb., $7.50, post- 
paid. 

oe. 100; oz., 25¢; %4 Ib., 65c; Ib., 
$2.25, postpaid. 
New York or Wonderful Lettuce No. 12 

LOOSE-LEAF VARIETIES 
> (50 days). Broad, crisp, light green leaves, frilled and 
Black Seeded Simpson. crumpled, make this one of the most attractive varieties for 
early planting. Widely grown in home gardents in all parts of America. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
14 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
Grand Ra ids (50 days). The most popular loose-leaved variety. Hardy, of quick 
p * growth, and especially fine for greenhouse forcing. It forms loose 
clusters of large, thin, bright green leaves that are savoyed and finely crimped at the edges. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 1b., 45c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
. (55 days). This Lettuce is relished by all kinds of poultry and 
Chicken Lettuce. rabbits, and will produce an enormous quantity of green feed. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
ogs (55 days). A popular variety with large well-folded 
Tait Ss Thor obr ed Norfolk. heads. The outer leaves are of a rich dark green color, 
which makes it unusually attractive. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 55c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
White Paris 
° . ° (55 days). A large, upright, quick-growing, self-blanching 
White Paris or Trianon. variety with large crisp heads of splendid flavor. Pkt., Nagar heh ADS Ay 
10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 45c; Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 


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