HOW TO GROW LETTUCE 
Plant 1/4, 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 in 18 to 20-inch rows. Leaf let- 
tuce may be thinned 4 inches apart. 
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 practical, seed may be sown in the open ground as early as soil 
and weather conditions are favorable. Thin 12 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. 
Here at Rocky Ford a late planting is made about the first week of 
August, which produces excellent head lettuce for late fall shipment. 
Lettuce LEAF VARIETIES 
Black Seeded Simpson 45 days. A nationally popular 
variety for spring and early 
summer culture. Plants large, attractive, with broad frilled lght 
green leaves; crisp texture and splendid quality. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(% Ib. 60c) (Ib. $1.85) postpaid. 
Not postpaid (lb. $1.55) (10 Ibs. @ $1.30) (100 lbs. @ $1.15) 
. : 4 42 days. There is 
Grand Rapids Tipburn Resistant 7) Ot. forcing 
variety among the curled leaved sorts than Grand Rapids, and is 
quite as good for outdoor culture as other sorts. Early, hardy, 
disease resistant; plants large, upright, compact and handsome; 
color bright green, leaves large, broad edges, much waved and 
frilled, tender and sweet. (Pkt. 10c) (0z. 20c) (% Ib. 65c) (Ib. 
$1.90) postpaid. : 
Not postpaid (Ib. $1.60) (10 Ibs. @ $1.40) (100 Ibs. @ $1.30) 
45 days. Fills a salad bowl with 
Salad Bowl a perfect rosette of rich green decorative leaves. 
Loose leaf variety slow to bolt: Developed by U.S.D.A. High table 
quality ideal for home garden and may be packaged for fancy 
market trade. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 40c) (%4 Ib. $1.20) (Ib. $3.60) postpaid. 
Not postpaid (Ib. $3.30) (10 Ibs. @ $3.10) (100 Ibs. @ $3.00) 
