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an erect, oblong, close heart, which, by tying the exte- 

 rior leaves together, becomes white, crisp, and of excel- 

 lent flavor. 



Though late, it is hardy, remains long in head before run- 

 ning to seed, and is well worthy of cultivation. 



An excellent variety, apparently intermediate Waite's 



J ' J White Cos. 



between the Green Paris and White Paris ; not Mcint. 



of quite so deep a green as the former, yet deeper than the 

 latter. With regard to its comparative excellence, it is con- 

 sidered fully equal to the Paris Cos varieties, as it is grown 

 as easily, and is equally crisp and tender. Size and weight 

 nearly the same. 



Leaves of large size, yellowish-green, pointed, "White Bru- 



noy Cos. 

 slightly undulated, entire on the borders, and (Black- 



J seeded.) Vil. 



often revoluted like those of the White-seeded. 



It rarely produces a head ; or, if so, it is loose and open. Its 

 greatest perfection is obtained by collecting the exterior 

 leaves about the top of the plant, and tying them loosely 

 together. 



The variety is not considered superior to the White-seed- 

 ed, though both are inferior to the Paris Cos or Florence 

 sorts. 



The heads of this variety are long and loose, "White Bru- 



J noy Cos. 



and rarely form well unless the exterior leaves ( white- 



J seeded.) Vil. 



are tied loosely together. It somewhat resem- 

 bles the Alphange in the form and character of its foliage, 

 though the head is longer and larger. 



The plant attains a remarkable size, is hardy, and of good 

 quality, but soon runs to seed, and appears to be a winter 

 rather than a summer Lettuce. 



