LETTUCE 
HOW TO GROW LETTUCE 
Plant 14 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 prac- 
tical, 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. 

Black Seeded Simpson 35 days. A national popular va- 
riety for spring and early sum- 
mer culture. Plant large, attractive, with broad frilled ight green 
leaves; crisp texture and splendid quality. 
CPKC.; 10c) (oz., 15c) (% Ib., 40c) Cb., $1 50) (5 lbs., $6.60) 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., 15c) (4 Ib., 40c) Cb., $1.50) (5 lbs., $6.60) 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) (oz., 15c) (% Ib., 40c) Cb., $1.50) (5 lbs., $6.60) prepaid 

Leituce—Grand Rapids Forcing 

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