Lettuce 



Laitiie, Fr. Lattuga, Ital. Lechuga, Sp. Lattich, Salat, Ger. 

 Treat seeds with Cuprocide, Semesan, or Spergon. 



Sow Lettuce seeds as early in the spring as possible and 

 follow up with succession sowings where summers are not 

 too hot or dry. For a fall crop sow again in July. 1 pkt. 

 for 50 ft.; 1 oz. for 500 ft. 



"^Loose Leaf or Cutting Varieties 



442 Biack-Seeded Simpson. 45 days. (B.S.) A most popu- 

 lar "Loose Leaf" variety producing a compact mass of 

 broad, much crumpled, light yellowish green leaves of 

 choice quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ^4 lb. 8Sc. 



460 Grand Rapids. 42 days. (W.S.) Matures quickly into 

 large size, loose heads of handsome appearance. The crisp, 

 tender leaves are bright green and crimped at the edges. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; H lb. 90c. 



452 Early Curled Simpson. 45 days. (W.S.) An old favor- 

 ite sort forming close masses of light green, crumpled 

 leaves which are brittle and tasty. Also excellent for 

 forcing under glass. Pkt. 10c; oz. 2Sc; ^ lb. 85c. 



472 Oak-Leaf. 40 days. (W.S.) A distinct variety forming 

 tight bunches of deeply lobed, bright green leaves which 

 are tender, heat resistant, and retain their mild flavor 

 right through the summer. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; H lb. $1.35. 



For Bronze Beauty, Siobolt, and Great 

 Lakes, see Novelties, pages 63 and 65. 



'^^ Butter head' ^ Varieties 



454 Salamander. 70 days. (B.S.) The few outer leaves 

 enclose a head that is one large solid heart. Best for spring 

 sowing. Of an appetizing yellowish green color and very 

 tasty. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; ^ lb. 90c. 



446 Big Boston. 75 days. (W.S.) Early, hardy, of medium 

 light green color with a slight brown tint on the mar- 

 gins. Forms solid heads during cool weather with the 

 tightly folded heart a beautiful light golden yellow color. 

 Tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.00. 



458 Unrivalled or W4iite Boston. 76 days. (W.S.) Sim- 

 ilar to Big Joston but of a uniform pale green color. 

 A very desirable variety with a creamy heart which 

 is tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Y^ lb. 90c. 



468 May King. 63 days. (W.S.) Forms firm round heads 

 of Mght green with brewn tinge and crisp, buttery golden 

 yellow, compact heart. Used for forcing and a sure 

 header in the home garden if sown early. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 35c; 14 lb. $1.00. 



Salamander — A Fine Butterhead Lettuce 



^^Crisp-Head'^ Varieties 



444 Bibb. 78 days. (B.S.) A famous old variety forming a 

 solid heart of rich 3'ellowish green. Good for cool seasons 

 only. Of a most delightful mild and refreshing flavor. 

 Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; '4 lb. $1.20. 



465 Imperial No. 847. 84 days. (B.S.) Medium large, 

 solid, round heads of bright green color and tender, icy 

 crisp, greenish white hearts. Resistant to tip-burn and 

 brown blight. Pkt. I5c; oz. 50c; ^^ lb. $1.85. 



467 Imperial No. 44. 82 days. (W.S.) Medium large, 

 hard, well-formed, globular heads similar to the preced- 

 ing but tolerant to more summer heat. Also resistant to 

 tip-burn. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; ^'4 lb. $1.85. 



483 New York or Wonderful. 80 days. (W.S.) Also called 

 "Los Angeles". Withstands heat and forms remarkably 

 solid heads which have large, tender, blanched hearts of 

 light green surrounded by attractive rich green outer 

 leaves. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.00. 



464 Iceberg. 84 days. (W.S.) Large, broad, well-folded, 

 light green heads having a very sweet, crisp, light icy 

 green interior. Heat tolerant. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; ^4 lb. $1.20. 



470 Mignonette. 67 days. (B.S.) Small, compact, hard, 

 globular heads with bronzed green outer leaves but an 

 almost white, tender, and juicy interior. Pkt. ISc; 

 oz. 60c; ]4 lb. $2.10. 



469 Matchless. 60 days. (B.S.) As unusual in appearance 

 as in quality. It is a cross between a Cos and a Butter- 

 head lettuce producing a thick bunch of pointed, rich 

 green leaves and a delicious white heart. Pkt. 15c; 

 y> oz. 25c; oz. 40c; K lb. S1.3S. 



Romaine or Cos Lettuce 



Plant early so that heads will begin to form before the 

 heat of summer. Sometimes called Celery Lettuce on account 

 of its thick leaves and thick mid-rib. 



473 Dark Green Cos. 70 days. Forms medium-sized, elon- 

 gated heads which are well folded and contain a solid, 



sweet, well-branched 



heart beneath the 



dark green outer 



leaves. Pkt. 10c ; oz. 



30c ; 14 lb. 90c. 



479 Trianon Cos. 70 



days. This splendid 

 varietv also is known 

 as White Paris Self- 

 Folding. It is very 

 popular for the home 

 garden and market. 

 The plants are me- 

 dium large, of up- 

 right growth with 

 medium light green 

 heads measuring 8 to 

 9 inches tall. Pkt. 

 10c; oz. 30c; H lb. 

 90c. 



Dark Green Cos Lettuce 



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Explanation: W.S. 



White Seeded; B.S. 



Black Seeded. 



