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Endive Plant 4 lbs. per acre—I oz. for 100 ft. of row — 
| pkt., 12 ft. of row. 
Endive seed may be sown as soon as ground can be worked in the 
spring but the best quality in the fall from about July 1 plantings. 
Rows 20 to 30 inches apart. Thin plants to 12 inches. 
Full Heart (Florida Deep Heart} ° days. Bxter 
sively used by 
market gardeners and shippers. An improved strain with larger 
leaf, broader, thicker, well-blanched head, earlier in maturity. 
Growth upright, leaves slightly crumpled, strongly bunched with 
well-blanched heart. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) ('% Ib. 70c) (Ib. $2.10) 
postpaid. 
Not postpaid (Ib. $1.80) (10 Ibs. @ $1.50) (100 Ibs. @ $1.35) 
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 |/2 inch in 18 to 20-inch rows. 
Leaf lettuce 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 sec- 
tions 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 per- 
mit. 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 HEADING VARIETIES 
80 days. A single plant selection out 
Great Lakes R-200 of regular Great Lakes, adapted mainly 
to summer use or during the period of longer days. Some darker 
than Great Lakes, and seems to hold color better in transportation. 
R-200 has such heavy coverage that at times it is hard to see the 
head: which accounts for its being more resistant to tip-burn than 
most other strains. Its greatest asset is uniformity; most heads 
will be harvested at the first cutting. (Pkt. 10c) (0z. 45c) (Y% Ib. 
$1.50) (Ib. $4.50) postpaid. 
Not postpaid (lb. $4.20) (10 Ibs. @ $3.80) (100 Ibs. @ $3.60) 
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