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“Long Lost” Lettuce 
“The Jewel Recovered”’ 
N.gJ:; 
writes: 
ville Co., S. C., writes: 
Lost’ Letluce seed. 
Towa, wriles: 
Long Lost Lettuce 
On July 10, 1915, Mr. 
“*Long Lost”’ Lettuce is a ‘‘Jewel Recovered’’ 
On June 8, 1915, Mr. Carl Hoffacker, of Union Co., 
‘Although weather conditions were not 
exac tly favorable, your ‘Long Lost’ Lettuce seed produced 
most solid, tender while heads, proving it a ‘jewel recovered’ 
and giving more satisfaction any other variety grown.” 
In South Carolina—‘‘Long Lost’’ Lettuce Best 
on the Market 
On Seplember 20, Mrs. John A. Dickson, of Abbe- 
i ‘Enclosed find order for ‘Long 
This is the best Lettuce on the market 
and I hope you may be able lo supply the seed.” 
In lowa—Best Out of Twenty-Seyen Varieties 
A. E. Steffa, of Tama Co., 
“Ina trial of 27 varieties of Lettuce, your 
Long Lost Lettuce 
‘Long Lost’ Lettuce stood at the head for solidity of head 
and long-standing, also was the most uniform. 
In Maine—Best Both in Greenhouse and Garden 
On October &, 1915, Mr. George E. Bradley, of Aroostook Co., Maine, 
writes: ‘‘ The ‘Long Lost’ Lettuce seed I bought of you last Spring has done 
the best I ever had any Lettuce do, both in greenhouse “and garden. Very crisp 
and qood size.” 
In lowa—Most Valuable Variety Ever Grown 
On June 21, 1915, Mr. I. R. Schnebly, of Grundy Co., Iowa, writes: 
‘The ‘Long Lost’ Lettuce seed grew fine. It is very handsome i in appearance, 
excellent flavor, and the most valuable variety I have ever grown.” 
In Maryland—Most Wonderful Lettuce Ever Grown 
On June. 26, 1915, Mr. Ben H. Kegly, of Cecil Co., Md., writes: ‘‘I 
received an order of ‘Long Lost’ Lettuce seed from you early in the Spring 
and it has proven to be the most wonderful Lettuce I have ever grown. It 
retains its tenderness and palatable flavor longer than any Lettuce I ever have 
grown. 
In Pennsylvania—‘‘Long Lost’? Lettuce Was Grand 
On July 23, 1915, Mr. Lewis F. Seaman, of Wayne Co., Pa., writes: 
‘The ‘Long Lost’ Lettuce seed I got from you was grand. Although’ we have 
had a very cool Spring up to this date, not any as yet has gone to seed as some 
varieties have.”’ 
Did Well In New Hampshire 
On July 24, 1915, Mr. G. Ralph Laighton, of Rockingham Co., N. H., 
writes: “I take pleasure in saying that your ‘Long Lost’ Leltuce has done 
splendidly with me this season. The heads were very large, solid and crisp, 
and the flavor excellent. I have another crop of ‘Long Lost’ Lettuze that will 
be maturing soon and have also sown seed for a late crop. I shall continue 
cultivation of the ‘Long Lost’. 
Pronounced It Fine in Ohio 
On June 19, 1915, Mr. Wm. B. Hill, of Clermont Co., Ohio, writes: “I 
gave your ‘Long Lost’ Letluce seed an outdoor test and must say it is fine. 
Can't be beat. But it has been so aw fully wel here. Finest flavored, beller 
than I ever ate. All who have eaten it pronounced it fine. Will qive it a better 
trialnert year. Will get it out earlier.’ 
In Florida—Stands Heat Better Than Big Boston 
On June 9, 1915, Mr. E. H. Swain, of Marion Co., Fla., writes: ‘I was 
desirous of knowi ing w hat your ‘Long Lost’ Lettuce would do in warm w eather, 
compered with the * Big Boston,’ and I find that it will stand more heat, and I 
believe it will be less liable injury from frost.” 
In Pennsylvania—There is None as Good as Saean Lost’”’ 
On June7,1915, Mr. S. W. Carman, of Lancaster Co., 
regard to your ‘Long Lost’ Lettuce, there is none beller or as ey 
I ever had in quantity and nice, tender heads. 
, writes: ‘In 
Itbeats any 
Flavor can’t be beat.”’ 
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In New Jersey—Refused $1.00 a Head for ‘‘Long Lost’’ 
On August 3, 1915, Mr. John J. Sickles, of Monmouth Co., N. J., 
wriles: **‘ Your ‘Long Lost’ Lettuce is the best I ever saw. Got Big Boston 
beat a mile. Refused to take one dollar a head for it. I grow fancy Lettuce. 
Have the finest May King thal grows, but your ‘ Long Lost’ beats them all."’ 
In Pennsylvania—‘‘Long Lost’’ Lettuce Certainly a Good Producer 
On June 7, 1915, Mr. C. D. Sterner, of York Co., Pa., writes: ‘‘ Your 
‘Long Lost’ Lettuce is cerlainly a good producer, grows very fast, a good drought 
resisler, makes large heads of very fine flavor.’" 
In Connecticut—‘‘Long Lost’’ Lettuce is O. K. 
On June 7, 1915, Mr. Henry Tubbs, of New Haven Co., Conn., writes: 
‘Your * Long Lost’ Lettuce is all 0. K., and next Spring I shall get all my seeds 
. you. 
Did Fine in Missouri 
On June 21, 1915, Messrs. Gibney Bros., of Marion Co., Mo., writes: 
“We set out a fine bed of transplanted ‘Long Lost’ Lettuce plants. They grew 
fine and made a fine lol of heads ney earge and creamy. We think it a fine 
‘Lettuce and williry il again this Fall 
In Maryland—More Than Pleased with ‘‘Long Lost’’ Lettuce 
On July 4, 1915, Mrs. Jennie R. Benedict, of Carroll Co., Md., writes: 
“The ‘Long Lost’ Lettuce I received from you I certainly am more than pleased 
with. The weather being dry it did fine. It was very tender and rich looking 
and I transplanted several plants and they headed up fine; the largest heads 
I ever saw for Lettuce, tender and sweet. The finest flavored Lettuce I ever ate. 
Anyone wanting a good table Lettuce won't go amiss by getting the ‘Long Lost’ 
Leltuce.”’ 
Pleased in Oregon 
On July 30,1915, Mr. H. K. Arnold, of Hood River Co., Oregon, writes: 
‘We ale some of the ‘Long Lost’ Lettuce a few days ago for the first time and 
if certainly is a fine Letluce. Il was tender and of very fine texture. We can 
say it is a very tender and delicious Lettuce and ts better than any Lettuce we 
have ever eaten.’ 
In Massachusetts—Did Well in Spite of a Bad Season 
On June 6, 1915, Mr. Gardiner B. Metcalf, of Worcester Co., Mass., 
writes: ‘‘ Your ‘Long Lost’ Lettuce seed made very nice, solid heads of large 
size. The weather conditions have not been very favorable.”’ 
Words of Praise from Indiana 
On August 9, 1915, Mr. Henry Seynour, of Vanderburg Co., Ind., writes: 
““T have words of praise | for your ‘Long Lost’ Lettuce. First, it stands drought 
beller than any other kind. Second, it matures quicker and makes larger 
heads in less time than any Lettuce I know of. Third, it is tender, crisp and 
of avery fine flavor.” 
What Some of Our Home Folks Say 
“*Long Lost’’ Lettuce Certainly Is Fine 
On June 14, 1915, Mr. John Trabandt, Wholesale Market Gardener, 
of Baltimore Co., Md., writes: ‘‘ Bolgiano’s ‘Long Lost’ Lettuce is without 
doubt the best Lelluce I have ever raised. It certainly is fine.” 
On June 19, 1915, Mr. Chas. H. Kampshe, of Baltimore Co., Md., 
writes: ‘‘ The‘ Long Lost’ Lettuce is all ii is c laimed for by your firm. Every 
plant made a great big, solid head, and at present time not any one shows any 
sign of going to seed.” 
Messrs. W. Bebikow 
Md., writes: 
sented by your firm. 
On June 15, 1915, 
Md., writes: 
” 
Co., 
leaves. 
any betler.”’ 
On June 15, 1915, 
Co., Md., writes: 
claimed by your firm. 
more. 
Mr. Geo. Hack, 
Md., writes: ‘The 
Long Lost Lettuce 
Mr. 
cS 
“‘Long Lost’ 
Arthur Finley, 
‘ The‘ Long Lost’ Leltuce T purchased 
this March makes a very large, solid head of light green 
It is very solid and compact. 
Mr. Wm. Horner, of Baltimore 
‘The ‘Long Lost’ 
purchased from you early this Spring is all that it is 
I like it so well I purchased some & 
I certainly recommend it to markel gardeners.” 
of Baltimore Co., 
“Long Lost’ Lettuce makes a good, big, solid head. I do 
not want anything any better.”’ 
On June 19, 1915, Mr. Cris. Gebb, of Baltimore Co., 
‘Long Lost’ 
me just as itis advertised. I want no better.” 
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In Maryland—‘‘Long Lost”? Lettuce Will Stand the Heat 
On June 19, 1915, Messrs. Vogt Bros., of Baltimore Co., Md., wrote: 
‘*The‘Long Lost’ Lettuce is the very best heading Lettuce we have ever raised 
and will stand the heat, as heads will burst open before going to seed. We do 
not want anything any better.”’ 
On June 19, 1915, Mr. Joseph Pluemmer, of Baltimore Co., Md., 
writes: ‘‘I have just ordered another supply of ‘Long Lost’ Lettuce. It cer- 
tainly is a beautiful compact and solid heading Lettuce. It stands the hot 
weather.’’ 
Sons, of Baltimore Co., 
Lettuce is just as repre- 
of Baltimore 
I do not want 
Lettuce which I 
Md., wriles: 
Long Lost Lettuce 
Lettuce turned out for 
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