. Laitue, Fr. Dreer's All Heart Lettuce—A sure header LETTUCE Lechuga, Sp. Lattich, Salat, Ger. CULTURE —Every home garden should hold quantities of this best of all salad plant, and with the proper selection of varieties suitable for different seasons, a steady supply may be maintained from late May until end of October. For the earliest supply sow seed of Loose-leaf and early Butterhead varieties like Dreer's All-Heart, under glass or indoors in boxes about March 1st. Sow thinly and when the young seedlings are three inches tall, transplant 3 to 4 inches apart each way in another seed flat o
. Laitue, Fr. Dreer's All Heart Lettuce—A sure header LETTUCE Lechuga, Sp. Lattich, Salat, Ger. CULTURE —Every home garden should hold quantities of this best of all salad plant, and with the proper selection of varieties suitable for different seasons, a steady supply may be maintained from late May until end of October. For the earliest supply sow seed of Loose-leaf and early Butterhead varieties like Dreer's All-Heart, under glass or indoors in boxes about March 1st. Sow thinly and when the young seedlings are three inches tall, transplant 3 to 4 inches apart each way in another seed flat or box. As soon as the ground can be put in good garden condition, these plants should be set out in rows 18 inches apart, the plants 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. For a succession sow seeds of Midseason Butterheads, Crispheads and Cos Lettuce right in the open ground around middle of April. All lettuces to head properly, must be thinned out to stand from 6 to 10 inches apart in the row. As the heads develop, every other one should be cut out to give the rest a chance to expand. During July, sow early Butterhead varieties again, for a fall supply. One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. "Loose Leaf" Varieties These do not form heads but large plants of loose leaves which are quite brittle and tender early in the season. 460 Grand Rapids Forcing. It matures quickly and is of a large size, handsome appearance; crisp and tender. The leaves are bright green and crimped at the edge. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts. 442 Black-seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of broad leaves, light yellowish-green in color. Extra fine quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; f lb., 90 cts. 452 Early Curled Simpson (Silesia). One of the oldest, and quite familiar in American gardens. Forms a close, compact mass of light green crumpled leaves; excellent forcer. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. Early "Butterhead" Varieties 'Butterhead" Lettuce is
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