. The modern guide for fruit and truck shippers and poultry raisers in the southern states; . Lettuce should be planted every month untilMarch for shipping purposes, as after Marcli only home market can b*idepended upon. PACKING. When lettuce attains its growth, that is, before it becomes tough anddiscolored, it should be cut with a sharp knife, some of the outer leavesremoved, and th^n packed with cracked ice in barrels. Always state numberof dozen, on the outside of barrels, as this adds to a quicker sale of thelettuce. As we stated before, lettuce is in good demand in all markets, large ors
. The modern guide for fruit and truck shippers and poultry raisers in the southern states; . Lettuce should be planted every month untilMarch for shipping purposes, as after Marcli only home market can b*idepended upon. PACKING. When lettuce attains its growth, that is, before it becomes tough anddiscolored, it should be cut with a sharp knife, some of the outer leavesremoved, and th^n packed with cracked ice in barrels. Always state numberof dozen, on the outside of barrels, as this adds to a quicker sale of thelettuce. As we stated before, lettuce is in good demand in all markets, large orsmall, and we positively advise every truck grower to try lettuce seed is cheap and the culture very inexpensive. By following theabove directions every truck grower and beginner can realize good profitson lettuce. CANTALOUPES. HOW TO GROW, PACK AND SHIP ROCKYFORD CANTALOUPES. The growing of cantaloupes, especially of the Netted Gems variety^commonly known as Eockyfords, should receive special attention fromSouthern truck growers, because cantaloupes when properly grown and.
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