

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 Black-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; 1% lb. 85c. 
|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; %4 Ib. 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. 25c; %4 Ib. 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; 0z. 40c; 14 Ib. $1.35. 
471 Bronze Beauty, Bronze Medal Winner. Beautiful to 
look at, delightful to eat. Leaves have a bronzy tone over 
~| “a soft green background and are shaped like an oak-leaf. 
Unsurpassed for the home garden. Pkt. 20c; % oz. 65c; 

oz. $1.15; % Ib. $4.25. 
| 445 Slobolt. 45 days. Fine, new loose leaf Lettuce de- 
| veloped by U.S.D.A. Deeply fringed and curled leaves, 
crisp and tender, very slow to shoot to seed. Pkt. 15c; 
1% oz. 40c; oz. 75c; 
14 lb. $2.80. 



Black-Seeded 
Simpson 

**Butterhead”’ 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; 0z. 35c; % lb. $1.00. 
458 Unrivalled or White Boston. 76 days. (W.S.) Sim- 
ilar to Big Boston but of a uniform pale green color. 
A very desirable variety with a creamy heart which 
is tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 90c. 
pce May King. 63 days. (W.S.) Forms firm round heads 
of light green with brown 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; %4 Ib. $1.00. 
«| 467 Imperial No. 44. 82. days. 
Lettuce For Healthful I Salads — 

Salamander—A Fine Butterhead Lettuce 
“Crisp-Head”’ Varieties 
444 Bibb. 78 days. (B.S.) A famous old variety forming a 
/ solid heart of rich yellowish green. Good for cool seasons 
/ only. Of a most delightful mild and refreshing flavor. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; % 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. 15c; oz. 50c; % Ib. $1.85. 
(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; 0z. 50c; %4 Ib. $1.85. 
457 Great Lakes*. 82 days. Heat and tip-burn resistant 
crisp-head Lettuce. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c; oz. 75c; % Ib. 
$2.80. 
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. 40c; ™% Ib. $1.35. 
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; 0z.40c; 1% Ib. $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. 15c; 
oz. 60c; % 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; 
oz. 30c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.85. 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
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; 0z. 30c; ™%4 Ib. 90c. 
479 Trianon Cos. 70 
days. This splendid 
variety 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; ™%4 Ib. 
90c. 
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Dark Green Cos Lettuce 

Explanation: W.S. 


= White Seeded; B.S. 
Black Seeded. 67 
