. Golden anniversary [catalogue]. Nursery stock, Rhode Island, Catalogs; Vegetables, Seeds, Catalogs; Flowers, Seeds, Catalogs; Agricultural implements, Catalogs. ETTUCE is a plant of most simple culture when grown in the open air. It requires rich soil, plenty of well-rotted manure, and abundant moisture. With these conditions, its growth is vigorous and rapid ; and to be crisp and tender, it should be gi-own quickly. Of all the salad plants, Lettuce easily takes the lead; and no garden is worthy the name without its Lettuce beds. It has few, if any, insect enemies, and flourishes throughout
. Golden anniversary [catalogue]. Nursery stock, Rhode Island, Catalogs; Vegetables, Seeds, Catalogs; Flowers, Seeds, Catalogs; Agricultural implements, Catalogs. ETTUCE is a plant of most simple culture when grown in the open air. It requires rich soil, plenty of well-rotted manure, and abundant moisture. With these conditions, its growth is vigorous and rapid ; and to be crisp and tender, it should be gi-own quickly. Of all the salad plants, Lettuce easily takes the lead; and no garden is worthy the name without its Lettuce beds. It has few, if any, insect enemies, and flourishes throughout the spring and summer months. Drouths and hot weather are its worst enemies, as during such periods it inclines to run up to seed. Seed maybe sown in a frame in February or March, not much bottom heat being required. The plants mar be set out as early as the ground can be worked, as light frosts will not injure them. Set in rows about 18 inches apart, leaving 8 or 10 inches space between plants. For successive crops, sow every two weeks up to July. One ounce will produce 3,000 plants. â "Improved White-Seeded Xennisball. Our Improved "Wilcox" strain, the very best for house culture; heads very firm and even; makes an excellent shipper. Oz. 40 cts., %lb. $1, lb. $4. Hittinger's Belmont Forcing, Larger than the above and almost as early; of excellent quality and highly recommended for forcing. Oz. 40 cts., %lb. $1, lb. $4. * Sensation. A valuable outdoor Lettuce. Of large size, solid, good color; stands well during the hot summer months. Oz. 40 cts., M'- $ Hanson. Large and vigorous, and forms immense heads; leaves green, light yel- low within; sweet, crisp. One of the best. Oz. 20 cts., J^lb. 50 cts., lb. $ ' \f Curled Silesia. Very early and tender, a favorite in the familv garden. Oz. 20 KJb. 50 cts., lb. $ If IftTllite Paris COS. A sort with long, narrow upright leaves; does not head, but, when tied up blanches very nicely: bears close pla
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