LETTUCE 
CULTURE.—Lettuce requires a very rich soil and the 
best care the skillful cultivator can give, in order to ob- 
tain that crispness, juiciness and delicate flavor. In sow- 
ing of seed during the dry, hot weather the ground 
should be kept moist and shaded, as the sun will burn 
the germinating power out of the seed. 
LOOSE-LEAVED VARIETIES 
Black-Seeded Simpson. 46 days. Black-seeded. One of 
the best-known loose-leaf varieties. Produces a com- 
pact mass of broad yellowish green leaves crumpled 
and frilled at the edges, very crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14]b. 50c; lb. $1.65. Postpaid. 
Early Curled Simpson. 45 days. White-seeded. Also call- 
ed Early Curled Silesia or White-Seeded Simpson. 
Early, hardy and dependable. Each plant forms a 
bunch of large, crumpled light green leaves, tender 
and sweet. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14]lb. 50c; lb. $1.65. Postpaid. 
Early Prize-Head. 47 days. White-seeded. Large curly, 
bright green leaves tinged with light brown, crisp and 
of a fine flavor. Does not head. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14]b. 50c; Ib. $1.65. Postpaid. 
Grand Rapids. 43 days. Black-seeded. An excellent early 
variety for planting outside or forcing under glass. 
The leaves are light green, broad and very curly. Very 
tender and sweet. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14]b. 50c; Ib. $1.65. Postpaid. 
Oak Leaf. 40 days. The deeply cut medium green 
leaves grow in a tightly formed rosette. Exceptionally 
tender and long standing. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14]b. 75c; Ib. $2.25. Postpaid. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
Big Boston. 75 days. White-seeded. A popular variety 
for coldframe forcing, or outside culture. Head is of 
medium size and compact, with a creamy white heart. 
The leaves are somewhat wavy at the edge and slight- 
ly tinged with reddish brown. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 141b. 65c; Ib. $2.00. Postpaid. 
Great Lakes. 85 days. All-America Winner. A crisp- 
head summer lettuce which stands heat and sun better 
than most varieties. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; 141b. $1.35; lb. $4.50. Postpaid. 
Iceberg. 84 days. White-seeded. A large, flat variety 
with wavy, fringed light green leaves tinged at the 
edges with brown. Heads are compact, crisp, and 
sweet, with a white interior. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 141b. 65c; Ib. $2.00. Postpaid. 
