Manns' Ziettnce Seed is nsed by the largest commercial growers 



d^ettuce 



TTnrivallpH ^"^ days) Medium sized, nearly globular 

 heads; outer leaves pale green, interior 

 nearly white, tender and sweet. A dependable header. 



White Boston 



(75 days) A very light green type 

 somewhat similar in size, shape 

 and uses to Unrivalled and Big Boston. Entirely free 

 from red edge and gaining in popularity among market 

 gardeners. 



Cornell No. 456 



(SO days) A very sure heading 

 Imperial type, resistant to early 

 bolting and to tip burn. Frame and head slightly smaller 

 than Great Lakes and of lighter color. Particularly 

 adapted for muck soils. 



Great Lakes 



(82 days) One of the most satisfac- 

 tory of the Imperials. Large and 



vigorous, attractive color, resistant to tip burn and 



stands up well in hot weather. 



(82 days) Devel- 

 oped in California 



Imperial Iceberg No. 44 



by Dr. Jagger of the U. S. D. A. primarily as a sure 

 heading, disease resistant variety for shipping to the 

 eastern markets. Its adaptability to many various grow- 

 ing centers and a wide range of climatic conditions make 

 it one of the most dependable and sure heading types 

 of Iceberg for this section. 



Imperial Iceberg No. 847 



(84 days) Black 

 seeded strain 

 grown successfully in the east and south for several years. 

 Produces large size, solid, well rounded heads under con- 

 ditions where other Iceberg types do net succeed. 



COS 



(ROMAINE) 



LETTUCE 



White Cos 



(68 days) 



' Irows to very large size, 

 producing long - pointed, 

 compact bunches. The 

 outer leaves are closely 

 folded about the center 

 and interior is well 

 blanched. 



Cos Lettnce 



Cos, Extra Dark Green ^^^^,^^^ Z 



color. 



White Boston 



LETTUCE PLANTS 



FRESH DAIIiY IN SEASON — See Page 58 



Superior Seeds 



J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 



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