Burpee’s Lettuce 
Loosehead or Cutting 
Grand 
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485 Grand Rapids 0 
Large, compact plants; tender and sweet 
Strictly non-heading, with fringed and curled leaves. Used 
extensively for forcing in the greenhouse during winter but 
is not less valuable for growing outdoors during the spring, 
summer, and fall. Thick sowing will give an abundance of 
young tender leaves very early in the season, but if the 
plants are spaced 12 to 18 in. apart each way, they will 
produce immense round masses of tender juicy delicious 
leaves. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 600; ^ lb. 850; lb. $1.50; 
2 lbs. $2.75; 5 lbs. $6.60. 
493 Black-Seeded Simpson © 
A splendid non-heading or cutting variety forming large 
plants of a bright yellowish green color. Grows quickly, 
is early, and of extra fine quality. The texture of the leaves 
is brittle and crisp. The flavor is delicate and appetizing. 
Though an old variety, it is still grown extensively in many 
sections. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; V 2 lb. 750; 
lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
These do not form solidly folded heads, but where the 
plants are grown singly at a suitable distance apart, 
they make a large, round, thick bunch of leaves 
which are blanched to a light green or creamy 
yellow in the center of the plant. The leaves are 
heavily curled or crumpled, attractive in appear¬ 
ance, and of delightful crispness and mild flavor. 
They are splendid to provide an extra-early supply 
of delicious salad since the thinnings may be used 
for the table when just a few inches tall. They are 
fine also for growing in the greenhouse during 
winter. 
490 Early Curled Simpson 
This fine loose-heading variety is also known as 
Silesia or White-Seeded Simpson. The large plants 
have very light green, frilled and crumpled leaves 
with a beautifully fringed edge. Forms a compact 
bunch of crisp brittle leaves of excellent flavor. 
Grows quickly and is very hardy. Tender, succulent, 
and of decidedly piquant taste. Fine for spring and 
early summer use. A very old standard variety. Pkt. 100; 
oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; y 2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 
5 lbs. $5.50. 
497 Early Prizehead 
Medium-large plants composed of many curly leaves of a 
bright green color shaded with light brown. One of the 
best home-garden varieties. Of quick growth and excel¬ 
lent flavor. It is strictly a non-heading Lettuce, but yields 
a great quantity of crisp leaves. Pkt. 50; oz. 200; 
4 ozs. 500; y 2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
482 Chicken Lettuce 
This is a non-heading Lettuce, quite different from those 
used for human food. The plants grow 4 ft. tall before 
they run to seed. It is ready for cutting in 45 days after 
sowing. Planted extensively for feeding poultry and rabbits. 
Yields more food for this purpose than any other plant 
you can grow. After cutting, the stumps will start again 
to make a new growth and within a short time you will 
be able to harvest another crop of tender nutritious leaves 
for feeding. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; V 2 lb. 750; 
lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
Burpee’s Butlerhead 
^ Butterhead Varieties 
These grow to good size and develop solid heads of good 
form, resembling a small Cabbage in appearance. The 
heart is tightly folded and blanches to a light golden or 
buttery yellow. They will grow well in moderately warm 
weather, but are not so resistant to heat as the Crisp- 
Head varieties. This class includes a number of well- 
known varieties. Excellent for succession sowings. 
508 California Cream Butter 
Plants compact. Heads large, globular, and 
very firm 
A first-quality variety for the home garden and for 
market, particularly adapted for early summer planting. 
It is grown extensively in the South for shipping to 
northern markets during the winter. The heads are of 
large size and very solid. The large outer leaves are 
thick and of a dark glossy green color, lightly tinged 
with brown. The heart is blanched to a beautiful 
golden yellow. It is a good shipper and always sells 
well in the market because of its remarkably fine flavor and 
the solidity of the heads. Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; 
1/2 lb. 700; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
514 Burpee’s Butterhead O 
Large size; splendid flavor. Rich, yellow leart 
481 Creamy Heart 
A Lettuce of immense size and great solidity, with ligh 
green outer leaves and a beautiful light yellow heart. It i 
a popular variety with many market growers and horn 
gardeners. Plants grown on fertile soil often measure 12 in 
in diameter. Can be grown successfully during moderatel; 
hot weather. Of foremost value because of its large size 
splendid appearance, and extra fine quality and flavor 
100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 600; i/ 2 lb. 850; lb. $1.50 
2 lbs. $2.75; 5 lbs. $6.60. 
Solid heads; rich, glossy green; excellent quality 
A selection from California Cream Butter without the 
brown spots and edges of that variety. Solid, well-blanched 
heads of superb quality. Excellent for late spring sowing. 
Quite heat-resistant. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 600; 
1/2 lb. 850; lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.75; 5 lbs. $6.60. 
Crisp-Head Varieties are described and priced on 
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