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Henderson's Grand Rapids 



The Great Lettuce of the Great West. Indoors or Out, 

 the Easiest of All to Grow 



508 Tnis is P robabl 5 : the best of tne loose-leaved varieties, it forms no head, 

 but produces an abundant crop of pale green leaves, slightly but closely 

 crumpled, which, even when old. retain their characteristic sweetness and brittle 

 character. In this respect it "excels many of the best heading varieties. 



In the Middle West, and in many other sections, it is extremely popular. We 

 strongly urge those who cannot succeed in getting Lettuce to head to grow Grand 

 Rapids. The plant may be cut whole, or the outside leaves may be removed, 

 leaving the younger ones to grow It is largely grown for forcing. (See illustration . ) 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c: y t lb. 75c: lb. $2 50: transportation postpaid. 



Black Seeded Simpson 



496 Tne plants forming large, loose masses of curly and crumpled yellow- 

 green leaves, which are very tender, crisp and delicious. It stands the 

 summer heat splendidly and is practically everbearing for as the leaves are picked 

 new leaves will grow. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; )i lb. 75c; lb. $2.50: transportation paid. 



Early Curled Simpson 



502 Forms a compact mass of yellowish green, curly leaves: earlier than head 

 Lettuces. 

 Price, pkt. 10c; oz, 25c; % lb. 75c; lb. S2.50: transportation paid. 

 "I am the third generation of my family raising Henderson's seeds and plant? 

 and never hare known any generation to have been dissatisfied. The best proof is my 

 enclosed order." 



W.SCOTT KOOSER, Hollis, L 1 .. .Y V. 



LEAF and COS 

 VARIETIES 



LETTUCE 



Henderson's New Cos or Romaine Lettuce 



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rispycos 



Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1926 



The Earliest Romaine in the Garden. The Earliest and 



Best for Crops Under Glass 



en*J Romaine, or Cos Lettuces, as they are variously called, have been 

 great favorites in Europe for a century; but they never attained 

 much popularity in America until we introduced our variety Trianon a few 

 years ago. Since that time they have become known to a much largcr 

 number of people than before, and therefore mucii more popular as the 

 appetizing flavor of Romaine is more and more appreciated by salad lovers 



Henderson's New Romaine Lettuce "CRISPYCOS" is in many respects 

 a decided improvement upon Trianon. Its great recommendation is thai 

 it does not readily run to seed, and also that it is one of the best varieties 

 for an early crop under glass. "Crispycos" is undoubtedly a very fine lettuce 

 of good green color with broad leaves, folding well in at the top. and pro- 

 ducing hearts crisp and sweet. Everybody should try Henderson's "Crispy- 

 cos" Lettuce. (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt. 20c: 3 pkts. for 50c; oz. SI. 50; transportation paid. 



Henderson's Romaine or Cos Trianon 



52fi Trianon is by far the best of the Cos, or Romaine. varieties. These 

 are becoming very popular : they have a distinct and pleasing flavor 

 The long spoon-shaped leaves form oval-shaped heads, and are easily blanched 

 by gathering the outer leaves at the top and loosely tying them with soft 

 string, several days before wanted for the table Romaine Lettuce may br- 

 used to advantage where the heading varieties do not succeed, as almost 

 the entire plant is tender and palatable. 



Price, pkt 10c; oz. 35c: y 4 lb. $1.00: lb $3 00: transportation paid 



.A New Introduction for 1929 



Bronze Cos Lettuce 



AQ"7 This is a very hardy variety of excellent flavor, just as appetizing as 

 the other varieties of Cos Lettuce. The outer leaves are reddish 

 bronze, shading to a lighter color underneath It is remarkably slow in 

 running to seed. Price, pkt 20c : 3 pkts 50c : transportation paid 



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Henderson's "Succession" Collection of 



Superior Head Lettuce 



Mignonette for Extra Early. Described on page 43 

 Salamander for Second Early. Described on page 42 

 New York for Main .Summer Crop. Described <m page 42 

 Big Boston for Spring and Fall Crop. Described on pagi 41. 



Price — the Collection — 1 packet each of the above four Superior 

 Head Lettuces for 40c: 1 oz each ¥1.10. transportation paid 



If part of your garden is higher, or better drained than the rest, reserve it for your crop of earliest vegetabl 

 will be read> for working a week earlier in spring, if it is dug up in the fall. 



es. Your garden 



