MICHELL’S CHOICE STRAINS OF LETTUCE 61 
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Latue (Fr.)» Lattich Salat (Ger.); Lattuga (Ital.) 
One ounce of seed will produce about 2500 plants 
Iceberg Lettuce 
HEADING VARIETIES 
For the first outdoor crop seed is usually sown in hotbeds in 
February or March and transplanted to the garden in April in 
rows 1 34 feet apart, 8 to 12 inches apart in the row. For a succes¬ 
sion, sow in drills in the open ground at intervals of two or three 
weeks and thin out to 8 inches apart. For plants to force in hot¬ 
beds from November until Spring, sow seed in hotbeds in the Fall. 
Where it is difficult to have the heading varieties develop properly 
on account of soil condition, we recommend the use of the loose 
leaf varieties. 
All Heart. An excellent lettuce for either Spring or Summer use. 
The head, while large, has a loose heart, which is of a decided 
buttery flavor; can be used for sowing in frames, or in Spring and 
early Summer outdoors. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
All Right. A fine variety for an early Spring crop in the hotbed or 
outdoors and for sowing in August for late Autumn under sash 
or outside; it is not affected by cold, which, with some sorts 
turns them brown; on the other hand, this variety retains a rich 
green color. Heads are large, solid and with a rich buttery heart 
of light yellow. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
A Frame of May King Lettuce 
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Big Boston. A large, flat, cabbage-headed variety; splendid for 
midsummer or Fall use, or under glass in the early Spring and 
Autumn; a delightful shade of light green, tinged light brown on 
the outer leaves. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
Boston Market (White Seeded Tennisball ). Early, small heading 
variety; one of the best for forcing; the heart is very solid and 
crisp. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
Davey’s Improved Big Boston. Heads are similar in size and 
compactness to Big Boston, but slightly earlier and minus the 
brown tinge on outer edge of leaves. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 
34 lb., 85c. 
Dutch Butter. A medium-sized head; light green leaves, with 
delicate yellow heart. The outer leaves are tinged brown on the 
edges. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
Iceberg. A splendid variety, producing large, solid cabbage-like 
heads; firm, crisp and of fine flavor; leaves curly, slightly tinged 
red. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 85c. 
Improved Hanson. Tremendous solid heads; the outer leaves 
are curled, the interior is almost white and very tender; resists 
the heat well, therefore excellent for Summer use. Pkt., 10c.; 
25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
Mammoth Salamander. One of the best midsummer varieties, 
resisting heat and drought, and remains in heading condition 
longer than many others. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
Michell's Number One Lettuce 
May King. The first solid head lettuce to mature outdoors; 
it is of good size, with tender, full heart. Suitable for sowing 
under sash in early Spring. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
Mignonette. A compact variety; heads small, leaves curly and 
edges tinted brown; a sure header and of good quality. Pkt., 
10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 85c. 
Michell’s Number One. A good variety for Summer use, as it 
resists the hot sun better than most sorts; tender and of a de¬ 
licious^ buttery flavor; heads unusually large; we do not recom¬ 
mend it for forcing. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
New York or Wonderful. Of the cabbage-headed sorts this is a 
leader; color, dark green, with white interior; heads large with 
curled outer leaves; a popular kind for Summer. Pkt., 10c.; 
30c. per oz.; 34 lb., 90c. 
Prize Head. A splendid loosely-formed head, claimed to do well 
where all others fail; desirable for outdoor planting only; has 
a dark tinge on the outer leaves. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 
75c. 
Unrivaled. Very large, light green and of a crisp nature; very 
desirable for Summer use. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 85c. 
Wayahead. The earliest hard heading lettuce in cultivation, 
doing well either under glass or in the open, in Spring or Autumn. 
Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
White Big Boston. A new heading variety, which resembles 
Big Boston in size, solidity and general appearance, excepting it 
is minus the red edge so common in that variety. This variety 
is preferable in some sections. Pkt., 10c.; 30c. per oz.; 34 lb-, 
90c. 
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