F. H. WOODRUFF & SONS, MILFORD, CONNECTICUT 
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LETTUCE 
HEADING VARIETIES continued 
BLACK SEEDED BIG BOSTON Very fine for fall or 
winter sowing in cold frames, and is in our opinion 
the best for transplanting. Grows a fine head 
with a large frame, and matures very uniformly 
This is one of our very fancy stocks. Crop Failure. 
BLACK SEEDED TENNIS BALL Very fine for growing 
during any season. The heads are large and nearly 
round, the leaves a medium green, with a fine golden 
yellow heart. This is one of the old standard varieties, 
and is very largely used. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; 
lb., $1.50. 
NEW YORK or WONDERFUL This variety, related 
to Iceberg, produces heads of unusually large 
size frequently weighing from 3 to 4 pounds, and 
nearly as solid as cabbage. It blanches itself 
naturally, is crisp, tender and of excellent flavor, 
always free from bitterness. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 
>4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 
MAMMOTH BLACK SEEDED BUTTER A smooth leaved sort 
which forms very large, compact heads. The leaves are 
thick, yellowish green, the heart a golden yellow. Noted 
for crispness and tenderness. It is especially fine for 
fall crop. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
IMPROVED SALAMANDER One of the most popular sorts 
for resisting heat, and in characteristics similar to 
Black Seeded Tennis Ball. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; J4 lb., 
50c; lb., $1.50. 
ICEBERG No lettuce surpasses Iceberg in quality. The 
heads are very solid and of medium size, with few 
green outer leaves. The heart is 
very crisp and delicious, blanch¬ 
ing naturally to almost white. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 34 lb., 75c; 
lb., $2.50. 
Grand Rapids Lettuce 
CURLED OR LOOSE 
HEADED VARIETIES 
GRAND RAPIDS A very fine strain 
of the old standard loose leaf 
curly variety for forcing or out 
door use. It stands high tem¬ 
perature and will not wilt 
quickly after cutting, and con¬ 
sequently a good shipper. The 
plants make a compact bunch 
of light green leaves which are 
frilled at the edges. An excel¬ 
lent sort for green-house forc¬ 
ing to supply the winter mar¬ 
kets. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 34 lb., 
60c; lb., $2.00. 
MARKET GARDENERS' PRIVATE STOCK Valued as a main 
crop sort which makes a large solid head and with¬ 
stands heat well. Will not shoot to seed as soon as 
some varieties. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; J4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
IMPROVED HANSON This variety is excellent for mid¬ 
summer planting. It is a sure-header, light green in 
color, with a solid well blanched heart. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
NEW EARLY MAY KING An early sort which produces 
handsome compact heads of medium size. The outer 
leaves are light green edged with red, the heart a light 
yellow. Our strain is an improved one which does 
equally well under sash or in open ground. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; l /± lb., 85c; lb., $3.00. 
WHITE SEEDED SIMPSON Called also Early Curled 
Silesia. A quick growing, hardy loose-heading sort, pro¬ 
ducing light green leaves, crumpled and fringed at the 
edges. Very fine for spring and early summer use. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; J4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON Another very fine loose-head¬ 
ing variety, with light green leaves,- very crisp and of 
excellent quality. Particularly suitable for spring use. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
PRIZEHEAD Medium sized plant composed of many 
curled leaves. The leaves are bright green, well bronzed 
at the edges. It is a fine home garden lettuce, grows 
quickly and has fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; J4 lb., 
40c; lb., $1.25. 
