
Lettuce—Grand Rapids Forcing. 
HOW TO GROW LETTUCE 
Plant 4 oz. to 100 feet of row, 3 pounds per acre. 
@ The most favorable conditions for growing good lettuce are rich soil, 
plenty of moisture, and steady growth from the time the seeds are 
planted until time for use. Seed germinates quickly and may be planted 
as soon as the cold wet days of spring are past. Sow about 15 to 18 
seeds to the foot of row to a depth of not more than % inch. 
When growing Head Lettuce, it is necessary that the heading season 
take place during cool weather. For this reason it is a good policy in 
sections where hot weather sets in early in the season, to sow the seed 
in boxes indoors or in hotbeds and set out as early as weather conditions 
permit. If this is not practical, seed may be sown in the open ground 
as early as soil and weather conditions are favorable. Thin 10 inches 
apart in the row and give thorough cultivation. A side dressing of 
nitrate of soda, given as soon as the plants have made some growth, will 
be found beneficial. A 

Black Seeded Simpson 35 days. A national popular va- 
riety for spring and early sum- 
mer culture. Plant large, attractive, with broad frilled light green 
leaves; crisp texture and splendid quality. 
(Pkt., 10c) (oz., 20c) (%4 b., 55c) Clb., $1.65) (5 Ibs., $7.25) prepaid 
Grand Rapids Tip Burn Resistant 35 days. There 
is no better 
forcing variety among the curled leaves sorts than Grand Rapids, 
and is quite as good for outdoor culture as other sorts. Early, 
hardy, disease resistant; plants large, upright, compact and hand- 
some; color bright green, leaves large, broad edges, much waved 
and frilled, tender and sweet. 
(Pkt., 10c) (0z., 20c) (% Ib., 55c) (lb. $1.80) (5 Ibs., $7.75) prepaid 
Grand Rapids Forcing Washington Strain 
35 days. Description same as above, except not as resistant to tip- 
burn. Best strain for forcing. 
(Pkt., 10c) (0z., 20c) (%4 Ib., 55c) (lb., $1.80) (5 lbs., $7.75) prepaid 
32 D. V. Burrell Seed Growers Co., Rocky Ford, Colo. 

