. Beckert's seeds. ? BeckerVs Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. • VEGETABLE SEEDS LETTUCE. > The secret of success with Lettuce lies in the correct selection of varieties for different seasons and in the timely thinning out of theseedlings so as to permit of their perfect development. Lettuce prefers a fine, moderately rich soil and plenty of cultivation. Although itthrives best in cool, moist weather, it will stand a surprising amount of dry weather if the ground is kept in a finely pulverized condition. There are four classes of Lettuce. The loose-leaved or cutti
. Beckert's seeds. ? BeckerVs Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. • VEGETABLE SEEDS LETTUCE. > The secret of success with Lettuce lies in the correct selection of varieties for different seasons and in the timely thinning out of theseedlings so as to permit of their perfect development. Lettuce prefers a fine, moderately rich soil and plenty of cultivation. Although itthrives best in cool, moist weather, it will stand a surprising amount of dry weather if the ground is kept in a finely pulverized condition. There are four classes of Lettuce. The loose-leaved or cutting varieties do not form solid heads but make large clusters of tenderleaves and are good, thrifty growers. The bulterhead Lettuces make good-sized, solid, round heads, like little cabbages, with the inner leavesblanched to a light buttery yellow. They do not, as a rule, thrive in hot weather. The crisphead Lettuces make large, semi-solid heads,blanched to white in the center, and are the best varieties to grow in warm weather. The Cos or Romaine Lettuces are distinguished bytheir long, narrow leaves and are pa
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