. Beckert's Seed Store, Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Nursery stock Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalo. HOME-GROWN SALADS REDUCE TEMPERATURES. New York Lettuce Muskmelon Black-seeded Simpson Lettuce Lettuce Garten Salat (Ger.) Lattuga (hal.) One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of row A rich soil, an abundance of moisture for a steady and uninter- rupted growth, are of prime importance to raise good Lettuce. Sow Loose-


. Beckert's Seed Store, Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Nursery stock Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalo. HOME-GROWN SALADS REDUCE TEMPERATURES. New York Lettuce Muskmelon Black-seeded Simpson Lettuce Lettuce Garten Salat (Ger.) Lattuga (hal.) One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of row A rich soil, an abundance of moisture for a steady and uninter- rupted growth, are of prime importance to raise good Lettuce. Sow Loose-leaf and Early Butterhead varieties in rows ^ inch deep and 16 inches apart. Around the middle of April, thin out or transplant to suit. Repeat with same variety the first week in May. Then follow up with Butter and Crisphead varieties. Full maturity basis of comparison in days. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; '/4lb. 70 cts. Loose-Leaf Varieties Beckert's Golden Curled. The best Lettuce in its class for spring and early summer crops. It grows rapidly and forms immense, loose heads of tender curled leaves. Black-seeded Simpson. A rapid grower with fringed and crumpled light yellowish green leaves. Early Curled Simpson. A home-garden favorite. Produces broad, light green leaves, fringed and crumpled. Grand Rapids Forcing. A leader in its class for forcing or extra- early outdoor gardening. Forms large, loose bunches of thin, bright green leaves, crumpled and fringed. Crisphead Sorts Because of their heat resistance, they are the ideal summer Lettuce. Iceberg. 84 days. The earliest and largest header of its class; crisp and tender. Hanson. 80 days. Reliable under all conditions. Large heads with silvery light green leaves. New York or Wonderful. 80 days. Grown in enormous quantities for market. Large heads, deep green with white hearts. Butterhead Sorts May King. 63 days. For early outdoors or forcing. Heads of medium size, yellowish green, with rich golden heart. White Boston. 76 days


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