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_, 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 rieh soil, plenty of moisture, and 
@ 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 hour, then wrapped in dampened 
‘paper or cheese-cloth and placed in the refrigerator for 10 to 
12 hours prior to planting. Spread seed out on dry paper in 
shade and dry slightly. 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. One ounce 
will sow.150 feet of row; 2 to 3 pounds an acre, 
311 Br onze Beauty Lettuce. 40 days. 1947 All-America Bronze 
Medal Winner. The finest, most colorful and most delicious leaf 
lettuce introduced. The slightly bronzed leaves are long and neatly 
arched. Resistant to hot weather. Pkt. 10c; oz 50c; %4 lb. 
$1.65; lb. $5.50. 
324 Grand Rapids. 4 joose teat type. Best for forcing. The 
plant is upright and forms a loose cluster of large, thin, bright 
green leaves, savoyed, finely crimped at edges. Attractive for 
garnishing. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c; lb. $2.25; 5 lbs. 
$10.00. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $18.50. 
; 318 New York Lettuce. 9 
ech linperials Noo 44-4 | sunsoleuts: slacsuns entra 
Pee ite reid ly; crisp, tender, and free from 
large well-formed and uni- bitterness. The perfect heads 
form in size Very slow to measure 12 to 15 inches across 
go to seed. Produces solid and frequently weigh 2 to 3 
hard heads over a long sea- pounds each, Outer leaves tightly 
son. Splendid for home and 
overlap and _ are an attractive 
market. Pkt. 10¢; 0z. 35C$ rich green. The heart is creamy 
Ib. $1.10; lb. $3.50; 
vA white and the quality superb. 
5 lbs. $16.00. Not prepaid: | Ext. !0c; oz. 35c; %%4 Ib. 
10 lbs. $30.50. 

$1.10; Ib. $3.50; 5 Ibs. 
PP at Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
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- 
Yrieties. Flavor is sweet, crisp, 
and agreeably snappy. Pkt. 10c;3 
0z. 20c; % lb. 65¢; lb. $2.00; 
5 Ibs. $9.00. Not prepaid 10 
Ibs. $16.50. 
323 Chicken Lettuce. 50 
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- 
feed. Does not head. Pkt. Oc; 
oz. 20c; %4 lb. 6Oc; Ib. $1.753 
5 lbs. $8.25. Not prepaid: 10 
Ibs. $15.00. 
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322 Iceberg. go days. The 
medium green, wavy, fringed 
leaves have edges that are tinged 
with light brown. The heads are 
compact, medium large, with 
most delicious, crisp tender 
hearts blanched to a_ silvery 
white. Withstands quite hot 
weather. Pkt. (0c; oz 3Oc; 
12.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
23.50; 25 lbs. $57.50. 
MARLATE 50 
This is an insecticide which 
eombines three important 
characteristics —— high insec- 
ticidal efficiency, low toxicity 
to warm ‘blooded animals and 
safety to plants. 4 lb. bag 
$3.60, postpaid. Not post- 
paid: 100 lb. drum $78.00. 

Florida Iceberg Lettuce 
Vegetable Seeds 17 
LE LUMKE 


Nato 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 yellowish 
green interior. It retains its sweetness and does not 
become bitter even when past heading stage. A great 
favorite for the home garden. Pkt. {O0c; oz. 30c; 
% lb. 95c; lb. $3.00; 5 Ibs. $14.00. 
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. Leaves are broad, smooth, 
but wavy at edge. The head itself is firm, solid, and 
brittle: the interior is rich creamy yellow. It is very 
early and a sure-heading sort. Our stock is reselected 
and will meet the requirements of the most exacting 
trucker and shipper. Pkt. 10c; oz 25c; %4 Ib. 
75c; lb. $2.25; & lbs. $10.00. Not prepaid: 10 
Ibs. $18.50. 
FLORIDA ICEBERG 
320 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 go to seed, and makes large, firm, hard heads even 
in hot weather, when other strains under the same 
conditions, either develop seed stalks or make spongy 
heads. This variety should be grown slowly and with 
less fertilizer than other types. Pkt. 10c; oz, 35¢; 
% lb. $1.10; Ib. $3.50; 5 ibs. $16.00. Not pre- 
paid: 10 lbs. $30.50. 
315 Great Lakes. 1944 All-America Bronze Medal 
Winner. This outstanding 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 thick 
leaves fold well over the heads.’ Heads have a very 
large frame, with a solid, compact base, are round in 
shape, medium green in color and crisp and tender. 
The plants are vigorous, producing heads of giant 
size. Pkt. 15c¢; 0z. 6O0c; %4 Ib. $1.75; lb. $5.50; 
& Ibs. $26.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $50.00. 

Great Lakes Lettuce 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 

