LOOSEHEAD OR CUTTING LETTUCE 
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 
appearance, and of delightful crispness and mild flavor. They 
are splendid to provide an extra-early supply of delicious 
salad, for when just a few inches tall, the thinnings 
may be used for the table. They are fine also for 
growing in the greenhouse during winter. 
490 Early Curled Simpson 
Also known as Silesia or White-Seeded Simpson. 
The large plants have very light green, frilled and 
crumpled leaves. Forms a compact bunch of crisp 
brittle leaves of excellent flavor. Tender, succulent, 
and of decidedly piquant taste. Fine for spring and 
early summer use. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; 
l/ 2 lb. 600; lb. 950; 2 lbs. $1.70; 5 lbs. $4.05. 
Grand Rapids 
Black- 
Seeded 
Simpson 
493 Black-Seeded Simpson o 
485 Grand RapidsQ 
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. 50; oz. 100; 4 ozs. 300; % lb. 550; lb. 900; 
2 lbs. $1.70; 5 lbs. $4.05. 
497 Early Prizehead 
One of the best known and most popular varieties, produc¬ 
ing curly leaves of a bright green color shaded with light 
brown. Of quick growth and excellent flavor. Non-heading, 
but yields a great quantity of crisp leaves of good flavor. 
Especially desirable for home gardens. Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 
4 ozs. 450; i/ 2 lb. 650; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
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. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; */ 2 lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 
2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
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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 40 days after 
sowing. Planted extensively for feeding poultry and rab¬ 
bits. 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. 50; oz. 100; 4 ozs. 350; 
i/ 2 lb. 550; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
Dwarf 
White Heart 
Cos Lettuce 
COS OR ROMAINE LETTUCE 
Cos Lettuce or Salad Romaine is much esteemed for its fresh crisp¬ 
ness and mild flavor. It is widely grown in the northern states 
during spring and early summer and to provide a crop of tightly 
folded, elongated heads for fall use. Dwarf White Heart is the 
earliest variety we know of, and since it is self-closing, does not 
require tying up. Other Cos forms loose heads which must be 
tied together with strings in order to blanch them properly and 
make them tender. 
537 Dwarf White Heart Cos o (Light Green) We be¬ 
lieve this is the most satisfactory of the Cos Lettuce varieties. It 
is crisp, has a refreshing, snappy flavor, and does not need tying 
up in order to blanch the heart. Compact, strictly erect plants, 
10 in. tall, containing a surprising quantity of brittle juicy leaves 
of light green color and of a most appetizing piquant flavor. 
Highly recommended foi home garden and high-class markets. 
Pkt 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; »/ 2 lb. 700; lb. $1.15; 
2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
540 Dark Green Cos a medium sized, dark green variety 
which forms a firm, well-folded head, which is well-blanched, loaf shaped 
and of tender and luscious quality. Leaves slightly crumpled. When fully 
blanched, the heads, which are 7 to 8 in. in height, are white with only the 
faintest tinge of green, and the mid-ribs are white at heart. Rapidly becoming 
a favorite with market growers everywhere. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; 
»/ 2 lb. 700; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
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