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LETTUCE 
The smallest of home gardens can easily grow plenty of Lettuce. By making suc- 
cessive sowings and using the Lettuce as it is thinned, a supply can be had through- 
out the season. 
Lettuce seed germinates quickly and may be planted as soon as the ground can 
be prepared in the early spring. Sow seed in rows 15 to 18 inches apart, covering 
not more than one-half inch deep. 
To grow good head Lettuce, requires rich soil, plenty of moisture, and steady 
growth from the time the seeds are planted until the heads are ready to use. A 
check in growth from lack of nourishment or moisture usually means no head. 
The most satisfactory results come from growing Lettuce in cool weather. The 
plants should be thinned to 10 inches apart in the row and thorough cultivation 
given to keep down the weeds and conserve moisture. 
One ounce sows about 250 feet of row; 3 pounds for 1 acre. 
Curled or Loose-Leaved Varieties 
172 BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON, (45 days.) The best sort for nearby markets and for home 
gardens on account of its superior quality. It forms a large, loose head, very bright green, nearly 
white and is exceedingly tender. Is largely used for forcing under glass and is a superior sort for 
earlier crops. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 1% Ilhb., 65c. 
173 GRAND RAPIDS. (43 days.) Special forcing strain. The most popular variety for green- 
house forcing, especially for shipping. It is of quick growth, hardy and not liable to rot; remains 
in good condition several days after being fit to cut. Plants are upright and uniform; leaves finely 
crumpled at the edges. It is the heaviest lcose-headed sort, will stand shipping better and is a 
very attractive variety. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 Ib., 65c. : 
174 EARLY CURLED SIMPSON (White-Seeded). (45 days.) Makes a large, loose curled 
head similar to Black-Seeded Simpson. Particularly adapted for sowing thickly and cutting when 
the plants are young. Leaves light green, slightly frilled, much blistered, crisp, sweet and tender. cer 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; M% Ib.. 65c. he 
175 EARLY PRIZE HEAD. (45 days.) A large clustering, non-heading sort, most excellent for ~ 
home gardens as it is very early. Leaves broad, crumpled, and frilled; outside leaves tinged red, + 
inner leaves entirely green; very crisp, sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % Ib., 60c. PS 
176 OAK LEAVED. (40 days.) This excellent variety is noted for its ability to withstand hot 
weather without turning bitter. Leaves are smooth and lobed to resemble the leaf of an oak tree, / 
deep green and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 14 1b., 90c. oe Sta 

Grand Rapids = 
Lettuce rat: 

Cabbage or Heading Varieties 
178 ICEBERG. (82 days.) A beautiful Lettuce, with large, curly leaves of bright, light green, 
with a very slight reddish tint at the edges. Handsome heads, usually solid because of the natural 
tendency of the large, strong leaves to turn in which also causes thorough blanching. Crisp, tender 
and fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 Ilh., 80c. 
180 BIG BOSTON. (75 days.) This has long been a favorite sort with market gardeners and 
truck growers and in some sections is planted almost exclusively. It forms a large, compact head, 
forces well in frames and is thoroughly satisfactory for outdoor crops in the spring or very late 
head crops in the fall. Leaves are broad, comparatively smooth, color bright, light green. The 
heads are slightly tinged with reddish brown. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 14 Ihb., 80c. 
181 HANSON. (82 days.) A splendid summer heading sort and probably the most popular of its 
class in this section. The plants are compact, forming a large cabbage-like head which remains in 
good condition a long time. The outer leaves are yellowish green, somewhat crumpled with a large, 
distinctive mid-rib, the inner leaves white, sweet and tender. This variety is a little coarse in 
quality, but on account of its large size and general reliable summer heading qualities, is profitable 
and desirable for summer use. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 Ihb., 75c. 
182 NEW YORK or WONDERFUL. (78 days.) This variety is raised in California and shipped 4 
to Eastern markets as “‘Iceberg.’’ Crisp, tender and free from bitterness. It produces immenese 
heads, often 15 to 16 inches across and weighing enormously. The interior is beautifully blanched, 
creamy white, crisp, tender and delicious. It is a very large, robust growing variety, rooting 
deeply, resisting hot dry weather, very slow to run to seed and a sure header under most trying 

Trianon Cos Lettuce conditions. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; %4 Ib., $1.00. 
: e ° (60 days.) A waxy head variety with very 
Cos or Romaine Lettuce ‘ 183 Bibb Lettuce deep wheel 2 outer leaves, blecehene toma 
This type of Lettuce forms upright loose folding heads, and the inner rich yellowish green inside. Heads medium size, unusually crisp and > 
leaves bleach white. Heads readily in almost any climate. tender, and of a distinct flavor. Very popular for family gardens, 
184 TRIANON COS. (66 days.) Makes a well-folded, cylindrical, high class hotel and restaurant trade. : 
medium green head, Interior pale greenish white. Smooth, crisp Pkt., 25c; oz., 50c; %4 Ib., $1.50, 
leaves. A distinct flavor all its own. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 lb., 75c. 
MUSTARD 
Mustard greens are as healthful and nourishing as spinach. The leaves of 
Mustard are more tender, and the stems are not so long and coarse. The plants 
are in condition for use as soon as the leaves are the size of one’s hand. 
Culture. Sow broadcast or in drills 12 inches apart in March or April, or in the 
fall in September or October. Cut when 3 inches high. One ounce sows about 80 
feet of drill, An acre requires 4 to 6 pounds. 
221 MUSTARD SPINACH or TENDERGREEN. (45 days.) A desirable, 
quick-growing, tender variety with long, broad, fairly smooth leaves,of dark 
green; white mid-ribs; slow to seed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; %4 Ib., $1. 
222 SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. (40 days.) A large growing sort with 
succulent, pungent leaves of sweet flavor. The best variety for use as greens. 
Pkt., 10c; 02., 25c; % l1b., 75c. 
223 WHITE or YELLOW LONDON. Used for greens and the seed largely 
used for pickles and flavoring. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % Ilh., 40c. 

It is only in the home garden, where there is no loss of time 
from garden to table, 
You, too, can have garden-fresh vegetables, with unexcelled 
table quality. 

GROW WHAT YOU EAT, 
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