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METTUGE 
With the discovery of its valuable health-giving vitamins, 
Lettuce has. become a year-round table necessity. It is so easily. 
grown that’no. garden need’ be without a generous supply. 
Culture,. Lettuce requires a rich soil, plenty of moisture, and 
a ‘quick, steady growth from the time seeds are planted: until 
the heads are ready for use.’ 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. Lettuce seed 
is difficult to germinate in hot weather. .We suggest the seed be 
first soaked in ice-water for an hot, thén wrapped in dampened 
paper .or eheese-cloth and.placéd in the refrigerator for '10 to 


-12 hours. prior ‘to: planting: 
shade and dry. slightly. 
for. garnishing. 



: 322 Iceberg... 0 aays. “The 
medium’ green, wavy, fringed 
‘leaves have edges-that are tinged 
with light brown. The heads are 
compact, medium 1a.r'ge, with 
most’ delicious,.crisp tender 
hearts blanched to a, silvery 
white. Withstands quite hot 
weather, Pkt. 1Oc; 0z..25¢; 
“4-Ib. 70c3 1b. $2.25; 5 Ibs. 
$10.25. Not ‘prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$19.50: 25 lbs. $47.50; 
310 Bibb Lettuce. 65 days. 
“A distinet. quick-maturing Let- 
tuce 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 yellowish gréen’ in- 
terior, It retains-its sweetness 
and does not ‘become bitter 
even: when past, heading stage. 
A great favorite for the home 
garden. Pkt. Oc; 0z. 25c; 
% Ib. 75¢; Ib. $2.50. : 
at a ero a ear Reema 
325 White Boston. 5 aays, 
A. high-class’ strain of the pale 
green-leaved “Big Boston ty p.e 
that: does not have’ the sred: tinge 
on the edges ofthe leaves. The 
firm. solid*heads are of good size; 
the heart ‘is“buttery and yellow 
and of finest table quality. Pkt. 
1Oc¢; 0z. 20¢; % lb. 60c; lb. 
$1.85; 5 lbs. $8.75. Not pre- 
paid; 10 Ibs, $16.00. 
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 _% 
will sow 150 “feet: of row; 2° to-3.potinds, an acre. 
324 Grand Rapids. A“loose leaf type. Best for forcing. 
The plant is. tpright ‘and toes loose hes of* large, thin, 
bright-gréen’ leaves. savoyed, finely. crimped at eages. 
earn Pkt: 1O0c; oz 20c; “ lb. 6Oc; lb. $1.85; 
& Ibs. “$8.75. Not-prepaid:-10 lbs..$16.00. 
inch of fine soil. 
Reuter’s Florid# Iceberg Lettuce 
, white and 
‘days: 
One ounce 
Attractive 

318 New York Lettuce. g0 
days. (Wonderful.), Produces im- 
mense. heads. Blanches beautiful- 
ly; serisp, 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 
the quality superb. 
1Oc; oz. 35c; % Ib. 
$3.00; 5 ‘Ibs, 
Not prepaid: 10. Ibs. 
ROMAINE 
321 Paris White Cos. 75 
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, erisp, 
and agreeably snappy. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c;-. % Ib. 6Oc; Ib. 
$1.75; 5 lbs. $8.25. Not pre- 
paid; 10 Ibs. $15.00. 
323_-Chicken Lettuce. — 50 
Gays... 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- 
‘feed,. Does not: head. Pkt. Oe; 
oz....20¢632-44- lb. 50c;° Ib. 
$1.50;. 5 lbs..$7.00, Not pre- 

319 Mammoth Big Boston. 75 days, The heads are 
extra large and Compact, finely shaped, globular, medium 
light. green, with a slight tinge of brown On‘ margins of- 
outer leaves. 
edge. é 
terior is rich creamy yellow. It is very early and a sure- 
heading sort. 
Ue chy a of the most exacting trucker and shipper. 
$8.75. —Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $16.00: 
Leaves are broad, smooth, but wavy at 
The head itself is firm, solid, and brittle;. the in- 
Our stock is reselected’ and will. meet the 
1Oc; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 6Oc; lb. $1.85; 5 Ibs. 
REUTER'S FLORIDA ICEBERG 
0 80 days. A new strain of Iceberg developed largely 
for the South and more especially Florida. 
Withstands heat and high humidity, is very slow :to 
e6 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, smooth lTeaves fold well over the heads. 
Heads have a very large frame, with a solid, compact 
base, are round in shape, medium green incolor and 
crisp and tender. This variety should be grown slowly 
and with less fertilizer than other types. Pkt. 1Oc; oz. 
35c;% lb. $1.00; lb. $3.00; 5 1bs.. $14.25. Not 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $27.50. ' ; 
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. » Pro- 
duces solid, hard heads over a long season, ‘ Splendid 
for home and market. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c¢; ™%4 Ib. 
$/.00; lb. $3.00; 5 lbs. $14.25. Not prepaid: .10 
Ibs, $27.50. 
315 Great Lakes. 1944 All-America Bronze Medal 
Winner. This outstanding new Lettuce of Iceberg type 
has proven itself remarkably adapted for the South. 
It will stand the heat and sun, is unusually slow to go 
to, seed and is very resistant to tip-burns. The plants 
are large and vigorous, producing heads of giant size 
and attractive color, Pkt. 15¢; oz 50c; %4 Jb. 
$1.50; lb. $4.75; 5 lbs. $23.00. 

Great Lakes Lettuce 

Vegetable Seeds 
paid #10 Ibs. $12.50. 
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REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 
