14. THE I. W. SCOTT CO., Pittsburgh, Pa. 
LETTUCE 
By starting seed for the first crop in the hotbed or in flats in 
the house in February or early March, and by carefully choosing 
varieties which will furnish a succession of crops in the garden, 
one may have fresh Lettuce for the table from May to November. 
Make the first sowing outdoors as soon as the ground can be put 
in shape, making the seed-bed as fine and mellow as possible. 
Scatter the seed in shallow furrows at least 15 inches apart, and 
cover lightly. As soon as the plants are big enough, thin them 
out to stand 3 to 4 inches apart. Then, when they begin to touch 
each other in the row, use alternate plants, leaving them 8 to 12 
inches apart. Cultivate constantly. 
An ounce of seed will sow about 300 feet of row 
Loose-leaved Varieties 
All varieties of loose-leaved Lettuce are edible in about 45 days. 
Black-Seeded Simpson. % The plants are large, with broad, 
beautifully crumpled and frilled leaves, light green in color and 
of good quality. Stands more heat than others of its class. The 
most popular variety of loose-leaved Lettuce. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
30 cts., 4lb. 90 cts., Ib. $2.50. 
Grand Rapids. % An extremely early variety good for first 
spring crop in the garden; also grown in greenhouses for winter 
market. The plants are large, with bright green, intensely 
curled and crinkled leaves. Stands the heat well in summer. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., 4lb. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Oak Leaf. A distinct type of Lettuce. It forms a close center 
with rather loose outer leaves. The leaves are deeply lobed. 
Excellent late in the summer when other varieties are bitter. 
Pkt. 20 cts., 140z. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts., 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.50. 
Prizehead. A quick-growing sort with broad, crumpled, frilled, 
green leaves, tinged red on outside; crisp and sweet. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 35 cts., 4b. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Heading Varieties 
All heading varieties of Lettuce mature in 65 to 75 days. 
Bibb. A small, early variety of butterhead type, with thick 
tender leaves, deep green outside blanched to creamy yellow. 
Pkt. 15 cts., 4oz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4lb. $1.50, lb. $4.50. 
Crisp-As-Ice. Makes a solid head of medium size. ‘The outer 
leaves are dark bronzy green, crumpled and heavy in texture; 
inner leaves creamy yellow, crisp and sweet. Pkt. 15 cts., 
1402. 30 cts., 02. 50 cts., 4lb. $1.50, Ib. $4.50. 
Deer Tongue. A distinctly different Lettuce, crisp and tender. 
May be planted early and stands hot weather well. Pkt. 15 cts., 
loz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4lb. $1.50, lb. $4.50. 
Great Lakes. % Heads crisp, cream-white. A superior summer 
variety but does equally well in cool weather. Pkt. 20 cts., 
léoz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00. 
Iceberg. Outer leaves light green, tinged with brown at the 
edges; inner leaves white, crisp, firm and sweet. Choice home- 
garden variety. Pkt. 15 cts., 10z. 30 cts., 0z. 50 cts., Yb. $1.50, 
Ib. $4.50. 
Imperial 44. % An Iceberg type particularly adapted to eastern 
conditions. The heads are solid, uniform, very crisp and of the 
ry quality. Pkt. 15 cts., 140z. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4lb. $1.50, 
. $4,50. 
Improved Hanson. * The plants are of good size; outer leaves 
medium green, somewhat crinkled; inner leaves blanched white. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., Ylb. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. 
New York, or Wonderful. % It grows slowly but makes a fine 
heavy head. The outer leaves are dark green; the inner blanch 
to creamy white. The most popular variety of Iceberg-type 
Lettuce. Pkt. 15 cts., 4oz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts., lb. $1.50, 
Ib. $4.50. 
Pennlake. Heads large, of excellent quality, crisp and very 
compact. It possesses heat tolerance and will not bolt. Pkt. 
20 cts., 14 oz. 30 cts., oz. 60 cts., 4b. $1.75, lb. $6.00. 
500 Liberty Ave. - 113 Diamond St. 
Lettuce, Great Lakes 
Pkt. 20 cts., 1402. 30 cts., 0z. 50 cts., lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00 
Premier Great Lakes. % Heads solid, practically round and 
large, often weighing 2 pounds. Recommended for its earliness. 
Pkt. 20 cts., 140z. 35 cts., oz. 60 cts., 4lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00. 
White Boston. % An excellent variety of the Butterhead type. 
Head of medium size and compact, with creamy yellow heart. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., 4lb. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Dark Green Cos, or Romaine. *% Leaves green and when fully 
blanched are white with only the faintest tinge of green. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 35 cts., 4b. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Such quick-growing crops as leaf Lettuce and Radishes may 
be grown between rows of vegetables requiring a longer season. 
By the time the main crop needs the full space allotted to it, 
the quicker one has already been gathered. Everyone with 
limited garden space should follow this method. 
Lettuce, Black-seeded Simpson. Pkt. 10 cts., 0z. 30 cts. 
