LETMUGE 
With the discovery of ite valuable health-giving vitamins, 
Lettuce has become a year-round table necessity. 
grown that no garden need be without a generous supply. 
] Lettuce requires a rich soil, plenty of moisture, and 
@ quick, steady growth from the time seeds are planted until 
The most common causes of failure 
to get Lettuce to head properly are too late planting and not 
giving the plants sufficient room for developing. 
is difficult to germinate in hot weather. 
first soaked in ice-water for-an hour 
paper or cheese-cloth and placed in 
Culture, 
the heads are ready for use. 
12 hours prior to planting. 
shade, and dry slightly. 
for garnishing. Pkt. 106; .0z. 

Reuter’s Florida 
322 Iceberg. g0 days. The 
medium green, wavy, fringed leaves 
have edges that are tinged with 
light brown. ‘The heads are com- 
pact, medium large, with most de- 
licious, crisp tender hearts blanched 
to a silvery white. Withstands quite 
hot weather. Pkt. 1Oc; oz. 25c¢;3 
% Ib. 7O0c; Ib. $2.00; 5 Ibs. 
‘$9.25. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. 
$17.50; 25 Ibs. $42.50. 
310 Bibb Lettuce. 65 days, A 
distinct quick-maturing Lettuce 
with a flavor and crispness all its 
own. The leaves are smooth and 
dark green. ‘The head is small and 
loosely folded with a rich yellow- 
ish green interior. It retains its 
sweetness and does not become bit- 
ter even when past heading stage. 
A great favorite for the home gar- 
den. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 
70c; Ib. $2.25; 5 lbs. $10.25. 
318 New York Lettuce. 39 
days. (Wonderful.) Produces im- 
mense heads as solid as a cab- 
bage, Blanches beautifully; crisp, 
tender, and free from bitterness. 
The perfect heads measure 12 to 
15 inches across and frequently 
weigh 2 to 3 pounds each. Outer 
leaves tightly overlap and are an 
attractive rich green. The heart 
is creamy white and the quality 
, then wrapped in dampened 
Spread seed out on dry paper in 
Immediately broadcast on good moist 
seed-bed, or sow 8 to 10 inches apart in rows 15 to 18 inches 
apart, covering with less than % inch of fine soil, 
will sow 150 feet of row; 2 to 3-pounds, an acre, 
324 Grand Rapids. A toose leat type. 
The plant is ‘upright and forms a loose cluster of large, thin, 
bright green leaves, savoyed, spe ee at edges. 
C5 
Ibs. $8.25. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $16.00. 
Iceberg Lettuce 

It is so easily 
Lettuce seed 
We suggest the seed be 
the refrigerator for 10 to 
One ounce 
Best for forcing. 
Attractive 
4 lb. 6Oc; Ib. $1.75; 5 






325 White Boston. 75 days. 
A high-class strain of. the pale 
green-leaved Big Boston type 
that does not have the red tinge 
on the edges of the leaves, The 
firm, solid heads are of good size: 
the heart is buttery and yellow 
and of finest table quality. Pkt. 
$1.75; 5 $8.25. 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $15.00. 
ROMAINE 
321 Paris White Cos. 75 
days. It. produces tender leaves 
of fine flavor. May be served 
green or blanched by tying up 
the heads. Withstands heat and 
cold better than the heading va- 
rieties. Flavor is sweet, crisp, 
and agreeably snappy. Succeeds 
well everywhere. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
20c; % Ib. 60c; lb. $1.75; 5 
Ibs. $8.25. Not prepaid: 10 
Ibs. $15.00. : 
323 Chicken Lettuce. 55 
days. When cut it starts at 
once to grow again. The leaves 
can be pulled off each stem. 
Grows 3 to 4 feet high. Grown 
entirely for poultry- and rabbit- 
superb. Pkt. 1Oc; oz. 30¢; ™%4 feed. Does not head. Pkt. 10c; 
Ib, 90c; Ib. $3.00; 5 Ibs. oz 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; Ib. 
$14.25. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $1.75; 5 lbs. $8.25. Not pre- 
$27.50. 8 paid: 10 Ibs. $15.00. 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 20 

319 Mammoth Big Boston. 75 days. The heads are 
extra large and compact, finely shaped, globular, mediums 
light green, with a slight-tinge of brown on margins of 
outer leaves. D ; 
edge., The head itself is firm, solid, and brittle; the in- 
terior is rich creamy yellow. It is very early and a sure- 
heading sort. } 
one cnt of the most exacting trucker and shipper. 
t. 
$8.25. 
O 80 days. 
for the South and’ more especially Florida. 
Withstands heat and high humidity, is very slow to 
go to seed, and makes large, firm, hard heads even in 
hot weather, when other strains under the same condi- 
tions, either develop seed stalks or make spongy heads. 
The thick, 
Heads have a very large frame, with a solid, compact 
base, are round in shape, medium green in color and 
erisp and tender. 
and with less fertilizer than other types. 
30c; % Ib. 90c; lb. $3.00; 5 lbs. $14.25. 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $27.50. 
ee Great Lakes. 1944 All-America Bronze Medal 
inner. 
has proven itself remarkably adapted for the South. 
It will stand the heat and sun and is unusually slow to 
go to seed. 
tested in a few commercial crops last year and the re- 
ports were very enthusiastic. Pkt. 15¢; 0z. 50c; %4 lb. 
$1.50; ib. $5.00; 5 Ibs. $24.00. 

Leaves are broad, smooth, but wavy at 
Our stock is reselected and will meet the 
20c; %4 Ib. 6Oc; Ib. $1.75; & Ibs. 
Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $15.00. 
REUTER'S FLORIDA ICEBERG 
A new strain of Iceberg developed largely 
1Oc; oz. 
smooth leaves fold well over the. heads. 
This variety should be grown. slowly 
Pkt. 10c; om 
fs) 
This outstanding new Lettuce of Iceberg type 
It is very resistant to tip-burns. It was 
326 Imperial No. 44. 80 days. Withstands heat 
and high humidity. The heads are large, well- 
formed and uniform in size. Very slow to go to 
seed. Produces solid, hard heads over a long sea- 
son. Splendid for home and market. Pkt. {Oc; oz. 
25c; % lb. 85c; lb. $2.90; 5 lbs. $13.50. Not 
prepaid: 10 Ibs. $26.00. d 
Pee 
New York or Los Angeles (Wonderful) Lettuce 
Vegetable Seeds 

