F. H. WOODRUFF & SONS. MILFORD, CONNECTICUT 
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LETTUCE 
CURLED OR LOOSE HEADED VARIETIES 
Grand Rapids Lettuce 
GRAND RAPIDS A very fine strain of the old stand¬ 
ard loose leaf curling variety for forcing or out door 
use. It stands high temperature and will not wilt 
quickly after cutting, and consequently a good 
shipper. The plants make a compact bunch of light 
green leaves which are frilled at the edges. An ex¬ 
cellent sort for green-house forcing to supply the 
winter markets. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; lb., 60c; lb., 
$ 2 . 00 . 
MARKET GARDENERS' PRIVATE STOCK Valued as a main 
crop sort which makes a large solid head and withstands 
heat well. Will not shoot to seed as soon as some varieties. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., SOc; 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 hand¬ 
some 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; lb., 85c; lb., $3.00. 
WHITE SEEDED SIMPSON Called also Early Curled Silesia. 
A quick growing, hardy loose-heading sort, producing light 
green leaves, crumpled and fringed at the edges. Very fine 
for spring and early summer use. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y, 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; y A lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
ROMAINE OR COS LETTUCE 
Culture The Cos or Romaine types of lettuce are distinguished by 
their long, narrow, spoon-shaped leaves. They are used largely for salads, 
and as such are highly esteemed. The quality is quite different from other 
sorts of lettuce, and is considered by many to be very superior. Sow all dur¬ 
ing late spring and early summer. It thrives best during cool, moist weather. 
If large plants are desired, thin to 8 to 10 inches in the row. 
PARIS WHITE COS A large variety, of extra fine quality. It is 
the most popular sort of romaine, for either home or market 
gardens. Somewhat lighter in color than Dark Green Cos. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; ]/\ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
DARK GREEN COS One of the finest of the romaine types, 
being a fine dark green color, hardier than most varieties, and 
will head under almost any conditions. Fast displacing the 
other types of cos lettuce among market gardeners. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; y<\ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
TRIANON COS Similar to Paris White Cos, but with smaller 
heads. It is a fine uniform type which will form compact, well 
blanched firm heads. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ]/\ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
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Dark Green Cos 
