VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 
KEYSTONE SEEDS 
+ 
LETTUCE 
HEADING VARIETIES 
Latuca sativa—var. capitata 
The letters w. s. following the variety indicate that it is a white-seeded sort, and the 
letters b. s. that it is a black-seeded sort. 
Big Boston Lettuce 
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BIG BOSTON w. s. LABOR 
An old, standard variety of head lettuce which is known the world over. In Europe it is 
named Trocadero. An excellent sort for hotbed and cold frame forcing, and as an outdoor 
variety withstands much adverse weather. One of the surest heading types for the Middle 
West and Southern States. 
HEADS-—Medium sized, globular shaped, light green, butter-head type, firm, compact, 
well formed, crisp, tender, with buttery, light golden yellow heart; outer 
leaves smooth, glossy, medium light green, with slight tinge of reddish brown 
on the margins. 
BROWN DUTCH WINTER b. s. 
LAITY 
A well-known standard American variety for home gardens in the late fall and winter. 
HEADS—Medium sized, cabbage butter-head type, dark green overlaid with bronze red, 
firm,- inner part of head buttery, creamy yellow, of good quality; leaves thick, 
smooth, with plain edges. 
CABBAGE or BUTTER w. s. LANCE 
Also known as St. Louis Butter. A desirable variety for home and market planting, as it 
is quick growing and a sure header. 
HEADS—Medium large, round, cabbage butter-head type,- firm, golden yellow interior, 
with delicate buttery flavor,- outside leaves thick, large, and medium green. 
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Season. 
Days 
Seeded 
to Mar¬ 
ketable 
Heads 
76 
76 
75 
