VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 
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CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER b. s. LEWIS 
Widely admired by market gardeners and local shippers as a good heading variety/ 
particularly in the cooler seasons of the year, although it is a fair summer heading sort. 
HEADS—Large, globular, firm, cabbage butter-head type,- inside of head crisp, rich 
golden yellow with fine buttery flavor,- outer leaves thick, large, dark green, 
tinged with brown spots. 
CORNELI’S No. 16 w. s. LEUCO 
A variety somewhat similar to Big Boston except it does not have the reddish tinge to 
the leaves, slightly earlier, and of a little finer quality. It is even more desirable for 
market and shipping purposes. 
HEADS—Medium sized, globular, light green, firm, compact, crisp, tender, with but¬ 
tery, light golden yellow heart,- outer ieaves smooth, glossy, and medium green. 
HANSON w. s. LANKY 
Also known as Nonpareil. An old standard, medium late summer variety that is one of 
the best known in the home and markets. Supreme quality and flavor established in the 
gardens of all who grow it. 
HEADS—Large in size, globular, light green, curled, tender, crisp, compact, with a 
delightful rich, sweet flavor,- outer leaves light green, large, and curly with 
fringed edges. 
HARDY GREEN WINTER w. s. LAPSE 
Often called Hardy Green Hammersmith. A very old American variety which is one of 
the best for late fall or winter. 
HEADS—Medium sized, well shaped, cabbage butter-head type, compact, medium 
dark green, of good quality and flavor,-leaves rather rounded, crumpled with 
straight edges. 
ICEBERG w. s. LARCH 
Greatly in demand for use in the home and market gardens and by truckers to local 
markets. This is not the variety New York so often shipped and sold as Iceberg. Ice¬ 
berg is more tender, of better flavor than New York, but not as hardy. 
HEADS—Medium large, well formed, attractive, compact, hard, crumpled, light green,- 
interior white, crisp, tender, and sweet,- outside leaves curled and wavy 
with fringed edges, margins tinged with reddish brown. 
MAMMOTH BLACK-SEEDED BUTTER b. s. LEAKS 
A popular sort, especially desirable for spring and also summer planting. Well liked in 
the home garden and local markets. 
HEADS—Large, firm,- interior a fine light golden yellow color, with tender leaves of 
appealing buttery flavor; outside leaves smooth, thick, light medium green in 
color. 
NEW YORK or WONDERFUL w. s. LARVA 
Also commonly called Los Angeles. The leading head lettuce known everywhere. It 
is the outstanding shipper because of its fine, large, hard, handsome heads and ability to 
make a good early crop at almost any season of the year and to carry for long distances. It 
is usually called Iceberg on the market. 
HEADS—Round, most attractive, dark green, tightly folded,- interior creamy white, 
crisp, tender, delicate, sweet flavor, of excellent quality,-outside leaves large, 
dark green, curled, and crinkled edged. 
ST. LOUIS BLACK-SEEDED FORCING b. s. LATCH 
Used extensively for forcing and does well as an early transplanted outdoor crop. 
HEADS—Medium size, well shaped, compact, cabbage butter-head type,- interior of fine 
flavor and quality,-outside leaves, crumpled with straight edges, medium green 
tinged with brown on the edges. 
TRIANON COS or ROMAINE LETTUCE w. s. LEASE 
The best and most widely grown Romaine lettuce. It is an excellent home garden sort 
and used a great deal for forcing. The quality and flavor of this distinct type lettuce is 
second to none and offers a pleasant change from the commonly grown lettuce. Heads 
readily in almost any climate. 
HEADS—8 inches tall, medium large, cylindrical, medium green, smooth leaved, upright, 
well folded, firm, with interior pale greenish white, exceptionally crisp, 
tender, endive-like flavor. 
Season. 
Days 
Seeded 
to Mar¬ 
ketable 
Heads 
75 
75 
82 
80 
82 
72 
78 
65 
68 
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