moisture, 

Great Lake Lettuce 
Tait’s Thorobred Earliest of All. 
(45 days). The earliést heading Lettuce 
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., 25c; 1% lb., 70c;.1b., $2.50, postpaid. 
60 days). Developed at the Michigan State 
Great Lakes. poe | apt eo Station in connection 
with the U. S. Department of Agriculture. A crisp head- 
ing type of Iceberg, resembling Imperial No. 456. A good 
variety for warm weather, as it stands considerable heat, 
and is slow in running to seed. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c; %4 Ib., 
$1.50; lbs., $5.00, postpaid. (See page 2.) 
7 (60 days). Quite similar to No. aa 
Imperial No. 847. sit binck secded, Pkt. 10¢; oz., 300; 
Y% 1b., 90c; 1b., $3.00, postpaid. 
1 (60 days). A medium large hard 
Imperial No. 44. heading variety that does quite well 
in hot weather, and is resistant to tip-burn. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
35c; 14 1b., $1.00; 1b., $3.25, postpaid. 
. (60 days). An early, sure 
New York Special No. Zs heading strain of the 
popular New York Lettuce. More adapted to summer 
weather than the original strain. Forms somewhat fiat, 
exposed heads with rather light green, thin leaves. PKt., 
10c; 0z., 30c; 144 lb., 90c; 1b., $3.00, postpaid. 
(50 days). A curled or crisp heading 
Summer Iceberg. sort similar to Hanson and of splen- 
did quality. It is good for either forcing or outdoor culture. 
Principally used. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 1% lb., 90c; 1b., $3.00, 
postpaid. 
1 - “Ocoee” and a handsome Let- 
Special White Boston. (50 days). A selection from 
tuce, without any brown on the leaf edge. It has been 
carefully bred for uniformity in size and maturity. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; 1% lb., 70c; 1b., $2.50, postpaid. 
3 = 
Hubbard’s Cabbage Lettuce. (OG Sniccy” hat 
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 medium size, blanch nicély, and are of splen- 
did quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 4% Ilb., 60c; lb., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
Tait’s Thorobred Norfolk. 
attractive. 
(55 days). A large, 
White Paris or Trianon. 
large crisp heads of splendid flavor. 
lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
(65 days). This novelty, produced 
Celtuce. 
be used as Lettuce is used, or they can be cooked for “greens” 
and the stalks can be eaten raw like Celery. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.25; 
Y% Ib., $4.25; 1b., $15.00, postpaid. 
(55 days). A popular variety with 
large well-folded heads. The outer 
leaves are of a rich dark green color, which makes it unusually 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 1% lb., 65c; lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
upright, quick- 
growing, self-blanching variety with 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; 
) : [ in China, near 
‘ Tibet, is a distinct Lettuce variety, but looks some- 
what like a small Tobacco plant while growing. The leaves can 

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 
thorough cultivation, and cool 2 
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. 4 
18 een ed apart, but the truckers around Norfolk sow it on beds 4 feet 
wide, 4 rows to the bed, using 3 lbs. to the acre. 
weather, In the latitude of 
The seed is usually sown in rows 
Heading Varieties 
oa) (55 days). This well-known variety 
Tait Ss Thorobred Big Boston. has broad, comparatively smooth but 
very stiff leaves surrounding a solid head of perfect form. 
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., 10c; 
oz., 20c; %4 lb., SQc; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
The head is 


Special White Boston Lettuce 
Loose-Leaf Varieties 
o (50 days). Broad, crisp, 
Black Seeded Simpson. light green leaves, frilled 
and crumpled, make this one of the most attractive 
varieties for early planting. Widely grown in home 
gardens in all parts of America. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 
14 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
C (50 days). The most popular loose- 
Grand Rapids. leaved variety. Hardy, of quick 
growth, and especially fine for greenhouse forcing. It 
forms loose clusters of large, thin, bright green leaves 
that are savoyed and finely crimpled at the edges. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; %4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
9 (55 days). This Lettuce is 
Chicken Lettuce. foicncd by all kinds of poultry 
and rabbits, and will produce an enormous quantity 
of green feed. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, 
postpaid. 


White Paris 
Cos Lettuce 

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