. CULTURE.—Sow the seed in hotbeds or flats during February or early March, prick the young seedlings out in flats or cold frame several inches apart each way, and, as 'soon as a nice, rich, warm spot can be prepared in open ground in spring, transplant the well-hardened plants in rows a foot apart, allowing 8 to 12 inches space between the plants in the row. For succession sow seed thinly in open ground, and thin the plants to 5 or more inches apart. Sow for succession every few weeks until the fall. Some varieties do well in a cool forcing house during winter. One ounce will produce about 30
. CULTURE.—Sow the seed in hotbeds or flats during February or early March, prick the young seedlings out in flats or cold frame several inches apart each way, and, as 'soon as a nice, rich, warm spot can be prepared in open ground in spring, transplant the well-hardened plants in rows a foot apart, allowing 8 to 12 inches space between the plants in the row. For succession sow seed thinly in open ground, and thin the plants to 5 or more inches apart. Sow for succession every few weeks until the fall. Some varieties do well in a cool forcing house during winter. One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. Boston flarket. Hardy and crisp; a good forcing variety. Heads are medium size and leaves dull green in color and excellent flavor. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An improvement on the Boston Market, larger in size and of a crisp and tender qual- ity. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $ Grand Rapids Forcing. (See cut.) Matures quickly, large size and handsome appearance; crisp and tender. Forms a loose cluster of leaves which are bright green and crimped at the edge. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. Big Boston. Resembles Boston Market, but nearly twice as large; desirable for forcing and spring and full outdoor plant- ing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. r\ay King. Very hardy, and stands cold damp weather. May be planted out of doors or under glass. The outer leaves are yellowish-green, tinged with brown, while inside is rich golden yellow. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. Iceberg. A curly Lettuce, large, solid heads. The outer leaves are light green in color, and their habit of branching towards the centre of head is a great aid to the blanching of heart. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. Early White Cabbage ( White Butter Lettuce). Good for fall sowing, as it js nearly hardy and requires but little pro- tection. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. Mammoth Salamander.
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