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ESTATE OF CHARLES T.. JONES,
MILTON.
STATE OF VERMONT. District Of Chit.

tenden.
To all persons interested in the es-
tate Of Charles i. Jones. late OF Mil
ton, in said district, deceased,
GREETING:
At a Probate Court. holden at Bur.
lington, within and for tho District of
Chittenden. on the eth day of Septem-
Der, 1905. an instrument purporting to
be the last VIII and testament of
Charles F. Jones. late Of Milton. in
said district deceased. was presented TO
the Court aforesaid, for probate.
And Il is ordered by said court that
Tho 25th day OF September. 1908. at the
Probate Court rooms in said Bur
iirgton. be assigned for proving
said instrument; and that notice
scrned by publishing this order three
weeks successivoiy in the Hurlingto
Weekly Free Press newspaper pub
lishcd Mt burlington. previous to the
time appointed.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear before said Court. at tho tims
and place aforesaid. and contest the
probate of said will. II you have cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington
IN said district, this 9Th day Of Sep
tcinbcr 1908.
MARCELLUS A. BINGHAM.
11,w3t Judge.
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ONE CENT
A w O R D

Advertising in this column one cont
word. each insertion. Copy may be
changed every week. Cash In advance
required No advertisement taken
which Is less than twelve words. two
lines. Special terms to advertisers
using from $50 to 1000 lines within
twelve consecutive months.
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FOR sALE.

STOCK or GENERAL MERCHAN-
Disc FOR SALE. Cash business cs-
tahlished eight years, located on
Main St. n n hustllng village In Yer
mont. Population about $500. Stock
consist Of dry goods ladies' and gent's
furnishings. shoes and groceries. Clean
stock and rent Is reasonable. Address
C, Free Press Office 903-M. s, & 9w IT,
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SALISBURY.

Miss Edna Goodrich has gone to
Everett Mass. where she will teach
the coming wear.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE how little It costs to tell
thousands Of readers in many towns
Of Vermont what you nave to sell
or what you wish TO buy. Adver-
tse in the Free Press and you will
set replies to your advertisement.
23,wtf
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NORTH FERRIsBURaH.

The funeral Of James Field, who Sied
at his home Sept. 2. was held at
thu Methodist Church Friday at ono
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ruE LANGI,AGE OF PLANTs

THE LANEI AEE OF PLANTS.
"He didn't care to write TO her when
wanted her to arrange for a secret mar
riage. so he sent her running vino"
what did she do?"
Sent him q canteloupe." baltimore
American.
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REYNOLDS REAL ESTATE co
eeth Extracted

AbHOIUteIy Without Fnin.
The only office in Burlington where
you can get teeth extracted without n
particle of pain without taking gas.
My method Is used by no other person.
No pain no danger no after effects.
DIR. l.. ID. MAVEN,
Onice 49, Pine ST., BurlinEtn, W.
office hours 10 to 3, : tOS
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POINTERS.

OWNERS or FARMS who wish to hire
nclp or to sell farm should use
this column. Nearly 5000 copies or
this paper nre sold every Issue and
your advertisement would be read
by many possible buyers. 5.wtf
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TO RENT

THE A. A. MEAD HOUSE, $50 Maple
street. to rent, furnished for one year.
Apply +. Johonnott 213,d&w tf
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the old fable null and void. It's up
to you and you've got to do It in FIVE
days or never.
The standing
GROUP ONE.
Miss Grace Cook. s. Bank st ,ass
Anna b. Eastwood. 2C4 College
street ...................... 121,'50
W. A. Lafontaine, The Old Bee
Hive. burlington ...........I21.527
F. A. Nichols, II. w. Allen e. Co. 1881
Dorothy stratton, rs So. willard
street ..''''. '....'.'.''... 1913
Miss Edna Baldwin. s5 Cherry st. 1853
GROUP TWO.
Jennie Milford. Winooski. .... 234.4ae
Arthur J. OHeare. st, Adams 1888.
Charles Lamorder Middlebury. 'I,5as
John Culley, st. Adams. 1892
Henry Premier, Montpelier 4,es7
Frances Rooney. St. Albans... s,12I
Bertha Gilmour, Middlebury... 2,22s
o. L. Lowell Middlebu-y us
Nellie Parker. W!nooski ....... 55a
GROUP THREE.
Mrs. Maria Tinker Morr!svile I3A.fO3
Miss Eula Douglas. Essex Jet 123.s4a
Eva a. Meigs. Vergennes 67,235
Miss Clytie Burt Waterbury. 1881
Mary C. Haskell. vergennes. 10000
GROUP FOUR.
Mrs. Anna S. Allen, East Char
lotto ,,.....'....,,-,.. 24aoM
Bertha Hewey, Mlton....... 224s0i
Mrs. wellman Walston. Jericho
Center .................... 153.75S
Jessie I. Rail. Ferrisburgh. .... IO4. cOa
Miss Beauman Hurd, Addison. 4I.102
Katherine Griswold. Cornwall. 25.04a
Mrs. G. f Belts. New Haven. 1875
Miss Emma Munnette, Charlotte 1885
Mazda A. Kelsey. Salisbury.. $685.
Flora E. Derby, Hinesburgh. 7,4so
Elmer Norris. West Lincoln. s.Ol4
Esther l.. Bush. DRIVE \........ 1870
GROUP FIVE.
MISS Wilma Holmes, Cambridge I26.S04
I. V. Spooner sheldon. ....... $4,000
Ida F. Rand. Randolph. Halo
Mrs. Elma Clapp. Montgomery. 7O.s4c
Amos II, Sanders. Brandon. 1,22O
Lloyd Galbraith. Enosburgh
Falls ................... 64,s96
Mrs. Lillian c. Chase. East
Fletcher ........,- .......... $4,000
Bernicc Drury Clark. Wolcott. 4I,SSO
Hattie j. Hooker. Goshen ...... 1854
Miss Helena Reay, North Hero. 1919
Clayton Il. Stinson. johnson. M IO,%S4
Grace y. Con. Richtord ..... $3.50
Candace w. Macomber, Grand Isle p,5sl
r. l. Giddings. Hubbardton. 4,2s3
Harold Beard. Waterville...... ASIA
Grace G. Sawyer Newport . 3,2I2
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ESTATE OF ALBERT T.. ROGERS,
BURLINGTON.

STATE OF VERMONT. District OF Chit
tenden
The Honorable the Probate Court for
the District OF Chittenden.
To the heirs and all persons inter
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CONTINUED on Page 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30

be present at the iast uaa u.
Ghenow eth conducted the
was assisted bY Rev Enrls a1 F.
M. 2: Church. The chr
several selections tE1 ~ 1
Abide With Me- ana sa 49,
Wen finders and wers
the deceased The aervies- ,.l.. : ~.
at the church and were e..,,'.- IN ~
the grave where the inh.
In charge Of the X. or p f.-l
Terra Alta The pail he4ti. M.
! Eddy, of EalIa. r',.
y, g: Broomfeld, d FnIrr-...- ~. q
B. Purinton 4 Ioreantoua- -.
kin and Messfs Berry. Il 'l'l..i. .''.
& The honorary pall-bearetz
Messrs. ID Az Reed. n. o. Is-..
NJ! Crane; Ia j Elliot C
ley and Or. w. r DALEY. 81 ~ I.'..
Alta. The chslset was aI,-..ts l..'''..,
beneath the pronslon e. Tr' ~
sbutess
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
A surprise party

WATSON, Oct s0 and Mrs.
Frank cronln were given dellghtfni
surprise party Wednesday evening.
October Is, at their home ID honor Dc
their respective birthdays. The crowd
gathered at the home Of Mtfand Mrs
u. =. Jones and went to the home q
the surprised couple. The aaair was
planned by their three daughters, who
made it a great success. On the arri-
val Of the guests light refreshments
were served and at tenthirty the
guests we're conducted TO the dining
room where they we're served with a
dainty luncheon. Mr.. and Mrs. cronin
were the recipients Of many beautiful
presents Alta late hour all departed
Wishing Mr.. and Mrs. cronin many
happy returns Of the day.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Mlsslonary society Entertained,

An interesting meeting Of the wo-
mans Mission circle OF the First Bap.
fist Church was held yesterday after.
noon at'the home of Mrs. NJ. c. Tough,
on Locust avenue. There was an un-
usually large attendance and several
new members were received. The Cir
Gle yesterday began the study Of the
new book THE Call Of the Waters.
A delicious course Of refreshments
was served at the close of the pro.
gramme by the hostess assisted by
Mrs. c. e. Hutchinson and Mrs. A.
M. Davisson. The next meeting Of
the Circle will occur at Thanksgiving
time and Thanksgiving supper at
the church is being arranged.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
PERSONAL

Mrs. Simpson McConaughey. Of
Springfield, Ohio, is the guest OF Ter
parents, Mr.. and MRS. s. A. Dean, on
Walnut avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Smith and Miss
Teresa Nuzum returned last evening
from Pittsburg. Pa.
Rev. Taylor Richmond, wac with his
family has resided at Evansville some
time, will move in few days to Lum.
berport where he will reside.
Cecil Robinson, who had been in the
city several days, returned to his
home in Redwood yesterday.
Mr.. James Craig and sisters, Miss
Helen Craig, and MRS. Elizabeth Kir.
by. of indianapolis, Ind are the
guests of their sister, Mrs. G. Snider,
on Monroe street.
Miss Georgia Gray, OF Norwich,
Conn, is the guest Of friends in the
city.
Mr.. Frank Jolliffe, OF Morgantown,
is the guest of Mr., and Mrs. cassius
o. Miller
Bari McCray, student at Ohio
State University at Columbus, arrived
nome last evening to spend a few days.
Miss winifred b. Miller, who has
been the guest Of Messts. George and
Cassius o. Miller for several weeks. has
returned to her home at jamestown,
M " -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30

DR.. and Mrs. ]. E. R. Ellis and Miss
ERlah Davis entertained party OF
friends at their nome on West Main
street last evening, in honor Of Mrs.
W. B. RutherfeM, Of Anderson, In.
diana. sister OF Mrs. Ellis and Miss
Davis, who has been visiting here for
some time past, but who will leave on
Saturday for her home. The evening
hours from eight o'clock until near
midnight were whilad away in playing
whist. and at the midnight hour a de.
lightful and appealing luncheon was
served. Those in attendance were DR..
AMI Mrs. Ctas. A. Stnsel, DR.. and Mrs.
L. ]. Walker, Mr.. adm Mrs. Clyde Cole,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno Gerkin, and Mr.. and
Mrs. G. A. Bollen. At the close Of
the evening all expressed hearty ap-
probation Of the delightful occasion.
Grafton Republican.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Mrs. scott pleased Audience.

Mrs. Edith Harris Scott, reader
of mitch ability and reputation and
whose apuearance opened the season
of the High School Lecture Course,
was greeted by good audience last
evening made up of representative citi.
zens OF the community. The feature
of the evening was her readings from
Caleb West" in monoIogue style and
this delightful old parsonage never APP
peared more entertaining and lovable
than on this occasion under the skill.
ed management OF Mrs. Scott.
The high class Of tle performance
speaks well for the lecture course
which deserves and merits the patron
age Of the people.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30

9 g 8 q az
In Honor 81 New pastor.

In honor Of their new pastor and his
wife, Rev. and Mrs. ]. w. Critics, the
congregation Of the NJ. q. Church
South, gave a reception last evening
which was delightful event The en-
tertainment was held in the CHURCH
aud was largely attended by the mem
bers and friends. The reception also
.honored Rev. Canter and wife, who
with the president Of the Aid Society
Mrs. u. N. Yost. and the pastor and
wife, formed the receiving line. A
programme was rendered in which the
following took part: DR.. Yost, Misse.
Morris. Collins, Roster and Smith, and
Master and Miss Hartley. A tempting
course OF refreshments was served.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
standiford.Brumsted.

Fairmont people will be greatly in
terestel in the announcements receiY-
ed here to-day announcing the mar.
riage of Lieut.. William Russell Standi-
ford to Miss Minerva Brumstell, which
event was celebrated on Wednesday
OF this week in Trenton, N. j. Lieut..
Stamford is we'll known in Fairmont,
having been q number Of years ago
assistant principal of the state Nor
NAL school, and was popular among
the students and the town people as
we'll. After leaving here he enlisted
with the U. s. army and has attained
the rank of lieutenant. He is grad
uate Of the w. ". U. The cards read
as follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Waterbury
announce the marriage Of Mrs.
Waterbury's daughter,
Minerva Brumsted
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Number one.

1.hose people who 'etloctor tbem-
seipes who make their own clothes,
III tiieir own cases at Law, and other.
wise agoid the help o. people who
know are apt, also, to act as their
oWn real estate agents
The people who believe in benefit.
Ing by the knowledge AMI experience
81 others are wisest- "canniest," as
the Scotch say.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
FUNERAL OF
W. G. SHAFER

/. TERRA ALTA, Oct. sO- The funeral
services over the remains ofWiliiam|
9, shater whose tragic death occurred
In Lexington, KY, on Tuesday were
held On Thursday afternoon Ia tho
Baptist Church. The remains arrived
here Wednesday night and were taken
% the family homestead and on
Thursday morning were taken to the
church at ii O'clock where they lay IN.
state until two O'Clock. the hour az.
Tor the services. The church was
thTonged with friends Of the do ceased,
many having come from d distance e.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Number Two.

yleld to none in optimism about
real estate hereabopts. There isn't
any poor real estate in this market.
But there's ssme that's too high
Spficed; and there's some that's not.
Here and there is a real bargain. IT'S
not only your brokers' business to
4isnow; but to keep you posted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
To Rreak up shaotin d.

The Georges Creek Conl and Iron
Company is determined to break up
the practice Of shooting on Chatham
Hill, FaTmington. The company has
offered FIVE dollars to any informant
who Will give the name OF any man
shooting on the hill. The practice
has become dangerous. The reward
Is said 70 be very effective.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Teaehers' institute At MannIngton.

+ County Superintendent Carter u.
Faust Is in MannInston to-day holding
Ia Teachers Inst ltttes The Sea sion
opened at ten this morning ana 1T one,
thirty this afternoon. Three subjects
ARE under study L, Subject Matter
of Teaching; q Methods; The
Teacher. and MISCELLANEOUS. under
which heads many questions Of inter
est are embraced
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Dance at MannInqton.

The young ladies' of Warrington
win entertain their friends at a Leap
Year MASQUERADE Dance this evening.
"a number Of young people from the
city will attend the dance there, name.
tly, Misses Jane Carpenter, Margaret
|shinn, Virginia sninn, Blanche Ma.
lcne, Messrs. Chas. Cross, Robert Nc.
Coy and Frank Prichard.
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70 Entertain School Mates.

On Monday evening in the High
School gymnasium the sophomore
class Of the High School will entertain
the students and the faculty of the
school at Halloween party. Last
year the sophomores celebrated st.
Patrick's Day by holding the first Of
the entertainments which Is now an
annual event.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Maeauerade pance al Temnl.

Everything is in readiness for the
Masquerade dance at the Masonic
Temple tonight and delightful even.
ing is anticipated. The hall has been
decorated appropriately for the coca.
sion; and some attractive and mum
Der of grotesque costumes have been
arranged. Several Morgantown people
are here for the dance this evening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Attending Meeting Of Synod.

The Eighty-nIntn convention Of the
Evangelical Lutheran synod 81 Mary.
land began It's sessions last night in
the Evangelical Lutheran Church al
Frederick. Rev. All G. Null and ]. +.
shafferman, Of this city, are attend,
ing the synod.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Address by M. MllIs

Hon. Edward w, Mills Prohibition
candidate for governor Of West Wiz.
iginia vii deliver an addres ON the
subj ect Christian Citizenship, on
Sunday afternoon at 2 40 o'clock AZ
the court house A cordial inyitation
% AZ IL extended to attend This
meeting.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Number six.

ct any OF the real estate that You
would even want to buy is growing
cheaper. You will pay for every pc.
Rod Of delay in making your invest
Inelrt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
lMunber Mlne.l

List your property here--lf 1t will
stand the test. Buyers Of real estate
are exacting, usually. Value must be
there, and apparent. Price must be an.
inducement. The rest you may leave
to me.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Number Thirteen,

There are many elements Of value.
and also of disadyantage-to be CON
silered In buying real estate. Your
broker should be not merely experi-
enced-but conscientious.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Number Eleven.

If you are planning to buy a home
let this Office cooperate with you. You
see. there might be such a bargain
crsp mp some of these days as would
make further waiting unnecessary,
and costly.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30

Complimentary 10 Miss jane smith.
air and Ais \. r. Hart eniertained d
number ol flehds last evening IL
their home on Parks ayeiue M ana
Mrs oscar MOL AMI lIiss Grace No
iDcnneii fnrnis music fcr tlie even
Ing which vas 4 ellghtfnll one.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
"Aarvest HomeY service. .

At the First NJ. Z. church next Sun.
day morning a Harvest Home" ger.
vice will be rendered. A committee
of the Epwortn League lis working on
a unique design of f'Hawest Home
decorations, the choir is preparing
special music and the pastor will
preach a sermon suited to the coca.
sion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Munnber Ten.

The people who do not buy real es.
tie until they are ready rarely Rnd
the lucky" investments. When do
You expect to be really ready to do
ANYTHING?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
number Three.

You viii make occasional mistakes
I'M real estate Investments even with
the help Of good broker. Without it
wen, occasional is not the word.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Number Fourteen.

A real estate broker who would al.
wise an investment which he would not
make himself-well, he shouldn't be
YOUR broker.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
number Four.

A COOL broker is not an EXPENSE
ii asreaI.estste deal; he is an ECON
ONLY: .,s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
DUCK, PIN LEAGUE.

The Coal City. team defeated the
pecoys last night on the Temple al.
leys at duck pins. Scores:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Number Twelve.

Your money may be invested profit.
ably IN real estate IN this city-or I'M.
Notwithstanding upon. in most
cases, your choice of broker.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Number EIGHT.

It MUST be a bargain then / can
find a buyer for your property.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Ell Estate bueiness Mhlch
by W, 4. tAwL Err, ffs Main St.

find buyers for real estate. II what
you5haye to Offer is GENUINE VAL
uE, I can find a "taker:s'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30

Trying" becomes easy when you
can delegate most Of to the want ad
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30

Entertained School Faculty.
Miss Matte Taylor entertained the
faculty Of tie Second ward school last
evening at a nut party at the home Of
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-30
Number Sewn.

It's tas BUSINESS Of this ONCE It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
Attractive Lawns.

REAT care should be taken by the
~ gardener with his lawn. 1t Is the
canvas upon which he will paint his
f1ower-bed pictures and landscape effects
To be successful he must prepare his
canvas we'll
The first thing is TO grade the ground
smoothing rough surfaces. making proper
level stretches and gentle slopes If pos
sible. the lawn should slope from the
house. The grading should he done SO as
to distribute evenly all surface water.
avoiding the formation of little runs,
which might produce washOuts.
The soil should be enriched with a lib
eral supply OF well-rotted manure This
is essential where the soil is lacking in
humus otherwise bone meal or other good
fertilizer Is useful and manure often con-
tains the seed of weeds. The ground
should be ploWed or spaded not less than
eight inches deep. removing all the stones
and similar material. and the surface
made smooth possible. Then il is
ready for sewing.
One of the best mixtures for the lawn
is four parts Kentucky blue grass with
one part white clover, sown not less tina
five bushels to the acre. Equally good
results are usually obtained by the us,
OF red top in place Of the blue grass or
with equal parts of red top and blue grass
and little white clover. When moisture
IS plentiful the blue grass forms a softer
turf than the red top, but does not s.am
TO endure drouth so well. In shady places
the blue grass mixture is best Nothing
bnt pure seed should be sown
Grass seed may he sown prnfitabIv i'm.
the early spring. 1t is we'll 10 be liberal
with the seed. not to scatter it too thinly.
and to reseed portions that come up
poorly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

they must be picked off by hand. If the
plant willis without any apparent cause
dig down around 1t and look for a white
grub that sometimes attacks the root. or
for the cut-worm if the plant Is cut just
at the surface. If the roots have not
been entirely cut off. the plant will often
grow again II 1t gets plenty of water.
Nitrate OF soda will not only nourish
the lettuce. but is very distasteful to
these pests. If plenty of water is applied
to carry the chemical into the ground.
There are three great types OF lettuce.
Head lettuce is big and heads up. OF
this type the big Boston Is fine and
popular kind. In the curled or cutting
kind. as the seadsmen call 1t. the black
seeded Simson is probably the best. 1t
stands summer heat spendidy and can
be picked whole or the leaves can be
taken off as they ripen and the plant will
continue to grow. Then comes the Cos
or open. upright 1eaved lettuce.
Lettuces come in SO many slFbvarieties
that 1t is almost impossible to give a
clear idea of them without making a Boz
pet varieties names Of their own. so that
it is safer to depend on your own dealer
to give you the right kinds of seeds. The
two varieties named are standard ones.
however. In Cos lettuces. two standard
kinds are express and trianOn.
Seeds are put up by all seedsmen for
early. midsummer and late crops. BY
selecting them according to individual
desire. the amateur can be fairly well as
sured of having lettuce the season
through