Archive image from page 19 of Descriptive catalogue of vegetable and. Descriptive catalogue of vegetable and flower seeds . descriptivecatal1926john Year: 1926 16 JOHN LIVINGSTONE CO., 87 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK LETTUCE Lattiiga Laitue Lattich Lechuga Culture.—Sow the seed in hotbeds in Februan,- or March and transplant out in rows 8 inches apart as soon as the ground can be worked. For succession, sow in the open ground as early as the weather permits, continuing until Julv. Lettuce does best in a sheltered spot with southern exposure. 1 oz. will sow 100 feet of drill. Pkts. 10c. May King. Ext
Archive image from page 19 of Descriptive catalogue of vegetable and. Descriptive catalogue of vegetable and flower seeds . descriptivecatal1926john Year: 1926 16 JOHN LIVINGSTONE CO., 87 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK LETTUCE Lattiiga Laitue Lattich Lechuga Culture.—Sow the seed in hotbeds in Februan,- or March and transplant out in rows 8 inches apart as soon as the ground can be worked. For succession, sow in the open ground as early as the weather permits, continuing until Julv. Lettuce does best in a sheltered spot with southern exposure. 1 oz. will sow 100 feet of drill. Pkts. 10c. May King. Extra large, solid heads: light green outside, with clear yellow heart; ver\- tender and of fine flavor; splendid forcer. Oz. 30c., \i lb. Soc Big Boston. Strictly cabbage-heading: flavor: heads are broad, slightlv pointed and hard. Fine for forcing. Oz. 30c., M lb. Soc. Grand Rapids Forcing. Forms loose, rounded cluster of leaves close enough together for blanching. Fine for forcing under glass. Oz. 30c., lb. Soc. New York Cabbage. This is a de- cidedly crisp variety, forming a very large cabbage-head of late maturitv. Oz. 40c., M lb. Mignonette. A cabbage-heading va- riety; crisp. Head globular, ex- tremely hard, ver\- well blanched. Exceedingly tender, crisp and sweet. May King Lettuce Salamander Improved. A most popular variety. It is strictly cabbage-heading, of a butter- flavor and medium size. Forms a good solid head. Oz. 30c., lb. 80c. Wayahead. A cabbage-heading variety, buttery flavor; medium to small in size. Forms hard, compact head. Oz. 40c., M lb. Giant Crystal Head. A crisp variety; large and late. Head globular, extremely hard. Leaves broad, fairlv blistered, crumpled and twisted. Oz. 30c., 3 'lb. 85c. Crisp-as-Ice. Forms a slightly pointed head of small to medium size; decidedly buttery in flavor. Color a dark, almost solid brown in Summer. Oz. 30c., M lb. 85c. Curled Simpson. A splendid, curly-leaved sort; loose heads and very tender.
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