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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 ¢ool 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 256 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; 14 1b., 75c. : 
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% lb., 75c. 
174 BARLY 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. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 1% Ib., 75c. 
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., 25c; % 1b., 75c. 



Grand Rapids 
Lettuce 
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., 15c; 0z., 40c; 1% lb., $1.20. 
Crisp Heading Varieties 
177 GREAT LAKES, (83 days.) For description, see page 22. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 50c; %4 1b., $1.50. 
178 ICEBERG. (82 days.) A beautiful lettuce, with large, curly leaves of 
bright, light green, with a very slight reddish tmt 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; 14 Ihb., 90c. 
180 BIG BOSTON. (75 days.) This has long been a favorite sort with mar- 
ket gardeners and truck growers, and in some sections is planted almost ex- 
clusively. It forms a large, compact head, ferces well in frames and is thor- 
oughly satisfactory for outdoor crops in the spring or very late head crops in 
the fall. Leaves are broad, comparatively smooth, color bright, light green. 
Heads slightly tinged with reddish brown. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25e; 14 Ib., 75c. 
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; oz., 25c; %4 lb., 75c. : 
182 NEW YORK or WONDERFUL. (78 days.) This variety is raised in 
California and shipped to Eastern markets as “Iceberg.” Crisp, tender and 

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Oak-Leaved Lettuce 
183 Bibb L rt (60 days.) A loose, waxy head free from bitterness. It produces immense heads, often 15 to 16 inches across 
I CTTUCE Jariety with very dark green outer and weighing enormously. The interior is beautifully blanched, creamy white, 
leaves, bleaching to a rich yellowish green inside. Heads me- crisp, tender and delicious. It is a very large, robust growing variety, rooting 
dium size, unusually crisp and tender, and of a distinct flavor. deeply, resisting hot dry weather, very slow to run to seed and a sufe header 
Very popular for family gardens, high class hotel and res- under most trying conditions. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; %4 Ib., $1.00. 
taurant trade. One of the best winter forcing varieties. 
Pkt., 20c; 144 0oz., 30c; oz., 50c; 1% Ib., $1.50. 
Cos or Romaine Lettuce 
This type of Lettuce forms upright loose folding heads, and the inner leaves bleach 
white. Heads readily in almost any climate. 
184 TRIANON COS. (66 days.) Makes a well folded, cylindrical, medium green 
head. Interior pale greenish white, Smooth, crisp leaves. A distinct flavor all its 
own. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 Ib., 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 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; 0z., 25c; 14 lb., 5c. 
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;.0z., 20c; 14 lb., 50c. 
223 WHITE or YELLOW LONDON. Used for greens and the seed largely 
used for pickles and flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15¢; %4 ib, 40c. 

Southern Giant Curled Mustard 
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