16 THE I. W. SCOTT CO., 500 Liberty Ave., 113 Diamond St., Pittsburgh, Pa. ° Telephone: Atlantic 9099 
LETTUCE 
By starting seed for the first crop in the hotbed or in flats in 
the house in February or early March, and by carefully choosing 
varieties which will furnish a succession of crops in the garden, 
one may have fresh Lettuce for the table from May to November. 
Make the first sowing outdoors as soon as the ground can be put 
in shape, making the seed-bed as fine and mellow as possible. 
Scatter the seed in shallow furrows at least 15 inches apart, and 
cover lightly. As soon as the plants are big enough, thin them 
out to stand 3 to 4 inches apart. Then, when they begin to touch 
each other in the row, use alternate plants, leaving them 8 to 12 
inches apart. Cultivate constantly. 
An ounce of seed will sow about 300 feet of row 
Loose-leaved Varieties 
: All varieties of loose-leaved Lettuce are edible in about 45 
ays. 
Black-Seeded Simpson. *% The plants are large, with broad, 
beautifully crumpled and frilled leaves, light green in color and 
of good quality. Stands more heat than others of its class. The 
most popular variety of loose-leaved Lettuce. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
25 cts., lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.10. 
Chicken. A hardy, tall-growing, non-heading, dark green va- 
riety, producing the largest amount of leaves of any Lettuce. 
Grown exclusively for feeding to poultry and rabbits. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Y4lb. 75 cts., Ib. $2.10. 
Deer Tongue. A distinctly different Lettuce, crisp and tender. 
May be planted early and stands hot weather well. Pkt. 15 cts., 
1éoz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4b. $1.25, lb. $4.00. 
Early Curled Simpson. Early, medium large, with yellowish 
green, crumpled and frilled leaves of excellent quality. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.10. 
Grand Rapids. * An extremely early variety good for first 
spring crop in the garden; also grown in greenhouses for winter 
market. The plants are large, with bright green, intensely 
curled and crinkled leaves. Stands the heat well in summer. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4b. 75 cts., lb. $2.10. 
Prizehead. A quick-growing sort with broad, crumpled, frilled, 
“green leaves, tinged red on outside; crisp and sweet. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4b. 75 cts., lb. $2.10. 
Heading Varieties 
All heading varieties of Lettuce mature in 65 to 75 days. 
Big Boston. % Large, compact heads of rich buttery quality, 
but will not ordinarily “head up” for the home-gardener unless 
it is started indoors or sown very early so as to mature before 
warm weather. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.10. 
KALE (Borecole) 
Makes delicious ‘“‘greens” for fall and early spring use. Sow 
seed in the open from early spring until the middle of August. 
The early sowings give fully grown plants, whereas the later sow- 
ings will furnish delicious small tender leaves. Sow seed in shallow 
drills and thin or transplant to stand about 2 feet apart each way. 
Late plantings can be sown broadcast like spinach. Light frost 
will not injure Kale but will improve its flavor. 
An ounce will sow about 300 feet of drill; 
4 pounds will sow an acre 
Dwarf Blue Scotch. % 55 days. Dwarf, compact-plants with 
finely curled bluish green leaves, retaining their color after cut- 
ting. One of the handsomest varieties. Pkt. 10 cts., oz..35 cts., 
Yb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
Dwarf Curled Scotch. % 55 days. Extremely hardy and fine 
for early winter use. Grows 15 to 18 inches high and produces 
a heavy crop of beautifully curled, bright green leaves, tender 
and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 141b. $1.00, Ib. $3.00. 
Dwarf German. 60 days. Low and compact in growth, with 
finely curled, yellowish green leaves. Nice for garnishing. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 14lb, 65 cts., lb. $2.00. 
HEADING VARIETIES, continued 
Crisp-As-Ice. Makes a solid head of medium size. Unusually 
hardy, it is desirable for fall sowing. The outer leaves are dark 
bronzy green, crumpled and heavy in texture; inner leaves 
creamy yellow, crisp and sweet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 
Ylb. $1.25, lb. $4.00. 
Great Lakes. * An excellent new variety becoming popular. 
The crisp cream-white head of the Iceberg type develops easily. 
Slow in bolting to seed. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 60 cts., 4lb. $1.75, 
Ib. $6.00. 
Iceberg. Outer leaves light green, tinged with brown at the 
edges; inner leaves white, crisp, firm and sweet. Choice home- 
garden variety. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 4b. 90 cts., lb. $2.60. 
Imperial 44. % An Iceberg type particularly adapted to eastern 
conditions. The heads are solid, uniform, very crisp and of the 
finest quality. Recommended for early and late planting. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 40 cts., 41b. $1.10, lb. $3.40. 
Improved Hanson. *% The plants are of good size; outer leaves 
medium green, somewhat crinkled; inner leaves blanched 
white. Because of its quality, a favorite for home-gardens. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.10. : 
May King. An early Butterhead Lettuce of superb quality, and 
an ideal sort for early spring planting. Solid heads of medium 
size, with light green outer leaves and rich golden yellow hearts. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.10. 
New York, or Wonderful. % It grows slowly but makes a fine 
heavy head. The outer leaves are dark green; the inner blanch 
to creamy white. The most popular variety of Iceberg-type 
Lettuce. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., 4lb. $1.10, lb. $3.40. 
Oak Leaf. A distinct type of Lettuce. It forms a close center 
with rather loose outer leaves. The leaves are deeply lobed. 
It is the one variety that is excellent late in the summer when 
Chee varieties are bitter. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., 14lb. $1.10, 
Ib. $3.40. 4 
White Boston. % The best variety of the Butterhead type. 
Our strain is very uniform in size and a high percentage of the 
plants will form solid heads. Head of medium size and com- 
pact, with creamy yellow heart. Excellent quality. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4b. 75 cts., lb. $2.10. 
Dark Green Cos, or Romaine. Leaves green and when fully 
blanched are white with only the faintest tinge of green. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 4lb. 90 cts., lb. $2.60. 
White Paris Cos, or Romaine. The best and most widely 
‘grown Romaine Lettuce. Heads medium large, medium green, 
upright, firm, exceptionally crisp, tender and of excellent flavor. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 4b. 90 cts., lb. $2.60. 
KALE, continued 
Tall Curled Scotch. 80 days. Like the dwarf form but grows 
about 214 feet high. Hardy and particularly good for late 
planting. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 4Ib. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
KOHLRABI 
Sometimes called Turnip-rooted Cabbage. Sow the seed in 
shallow drills in April, or for extra-early crop start in the hotbed 
in March. Thin or transplant the plants about 6 inches apart. 
Kohlrabi grows rapidly and should be used when about half 
ow 2 to 214 inches in diameter. Can be sown up to the middle 
Oo Se 
An ounce of seed will sow about 250 feet of drill 
Purple Vienna. 60 days. A little later and larger than the 
White Vienna, and a reliable sort, Skin purple; flesh white. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4b. $1.50, lb. $5.00. 
White Vienna. % 55 days. The quickest growing and most 
popular kind for table use. Leaves few and small; bulbs of 
medium size with white skin and flesh, tender and of delicate 
flavor, Pkt, 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 1b. $1.25, Ib. $4.00. 
