. E. Fred Washburn's amateur cultivator's guide to the flower & kitchen garden for 1880 . JIARTYNIA. .15 30 20 LETTUCE (Lactuca Sativa). German, Lattich. — French, Laitue. — Spanish, Lechuga. i'tie Lettnce is generally divided into t-wo classes: Cabbage Lettnces and COs Let' haces. The Cabbage have round heads and broad-spreading leaves; the Cos varieties have long heads, and upright, oblong leaves. Culture. — A very rich soil is necessary-to produce fine head Lettuce. Its crisp and tender quality depends very much on a luxuriant and vigorous growth. The earliest sowing may be made i
. E. Fred Washburn's amateur cultivator's guide to the flower & kitchen garden for 1880 . JIARTYNIA. .15 30 20 LETTUCE (Lactuca Sativa). German, Lattich. — French, Laitue. — Spanish, Lechuga. i'tie Lettnce is generally divided into t-wo classes: Cabbage Lettnces and COs Let' haces. The Cabbage have round heads and broad-spreading leaves; the Cos varieties have long heads, and upright, oblong leaves. Culture. — A very rich soil is necessary-to produce fine head Lettuce. Its crisp and tender quality depends very much on a luxuriant and vigorous growth. The earliest sowing may be made in February or March, under glass with "slight heat. Keep the plants thin° and admit plenty of air to the frame every tine day. For later supplies, sow in the open ground as soon as the season will permit; transplant or thin out the plants gradually to a foot apart, and keep well cultivated. p^j. Early-curled Silesia. Standard sort; very early; the best for forcing, and the first spring sowing; makes a loose head; excellent flavor. Per pkt., 5 vyji V Early Tennisball. Most esteemed of the Cabbage Lettuce. The head is below me- dium size; dark-green; one of the earliest and best. Per pkt., 10 . Early Drumhead, or 3Ialta. Head large, somewhat flattened, compact; green without, and white at the centre; crisp; fine sixramer variety. Per pkt., 5 Boston Curled. One of the best for general cultivation. The elegant frilling of the leaves, and fine form, make it very attractive; flavor very fine. Per 10 Large India. Heads large and compact, similar to the Curled Silesia; is less curled, and whiter; tinted with brown; heads crispy, and fine flavor. Per pkt., 10 Wheeler's Tom Thumb. A new English variety; very dwarf and compact; ex- cellent flavor; crisp and refreshing. Per pkt., 10 Hammersmith Hardy Green. It is considered the hardiest sort in cultivation, and is one of the best for growing in winter or forcing. Per pkt., 5 White Paris Cos. This variety is grown mostly b
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