These grow to good size and develop solid heads of 
good form, resembling a small Cabbage in appearance. 
The heart is tightly folded and blanches to a light 
golden or buttery yellow. They will grow well in 
moderately warm weather, but are not so resistant to 
heat as the Crisp Head varieties. The Butterh'ead 
class includes a number of well-known varieties. Ex-: 
cellent for succession sowings. 
475 Big Boston 
Big Boston 
480 White Big Boston Q 
A popular early Lettuce, with large, attractive heads 
often growing 10 to 12 in. across. Heads particularly 
well during the cool weather, forming a tightly folded 
light golden yellow heart which consists of beautifully 
blanched, tender, juicy leaves. Outer leaves show a 
slight tinge of brown at the edges. Pkt. 10^; oz. 20^; 
4 OZ8. 50«i; Vz lb. 75?f; lb. $1.25; 
2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
.Similar to Big Boston but altogether free from the reddish tinge on the 
outer foliage. The outer leaves are of medium size, bright green color, 
enclosing the whitish green head. The heart is tightly folded, of a bright 
creamy yellow color, and a tasty, sweet and crisp flavor. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 20^; 4 ozs. 60^; 1/2 lb. 85^; lb. $1.50; 
2 lbs. $2.75; 5 lbs. $6.60. 
Burpee’s 
iVayahead 
An extra-early quick-growing Lettuce. The plants are 
of medium size, with few light green outer leaves 
slightly edged red, enclosing a large, well-formed, 
tightly folded heart of a beautiful light creamy yellow 
color. Pkt. 10^; oz. 20ff; 4 ozs. 50)^; lb. 75^; 
lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
484 Mignonette 
splendid black-seeded early Lettuce of small size, 
with very few outer leaves and a comparatively large 
solid head. Outer leaves are dark green shaded with 
brown. Heads are exceptionally compact and of a light 
creamy yellow color throughout. Pkt. lOcf; oz. 20^; 
4 ozs. 65(zi; 1/2 lb. $1.00; lb. $1.75; 
2 lbs. $3.20; 5 lbs. $7.70. 
481 Creamy Heart Q 
Tightly formed, solid, and well-blanched. The inside is a rich 
creamy yellow and the outside a dark glossy green color. 
Resists the extreme heat without going to seed and without 
burning. Excellent for late spring and fall sowing. It is a good 
shipper and always sells well in the market. Pkt. 10^; oz. 20^; 
4 ozs. 50^; ^2 lb. 75^i lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
Creamy Heart 
476 Burpee’s Wayahead Q 
A favorite with both home and market gardeners, as it com¬ 
bines good appearance with excellent quality. Highly 
recommended as a spring and fall Lettuce for planting in 
the open or in frames. It is a vigorous, healthy variety, 
forming plants of medium size with bright green foliage. 
The buttery heart is a beautiful creamy white. Heads well 
under all conditions. Pkt. lOjzf ; oz. 20^; 4 ozs. 55^; 
1/2 lb. SOfzf; lb. $1.40; 2 lbs. $2.55; 5 lbs. $6.15. 
514 Burpee’s ButterheadQ 
The finest of the Butterhead type of Lettuce. It is of im¬ 
mense size and great solidity, with light green outer leaves 
and a beautiful light yellow heart. Popular with many 
market growers and home gardeners. Plants grown on 
fertile soil often measure 12 in. in diameter. Pkt. 10«i; oz. 25^; 
4 ozs. 70jz‘; 1/2 lb. $1.10; lb. $1.85; 2 lbs. $3.40; 5 lbs. $8.15. 
508 California Cream Butter 
SBlsmBncfcr Heads are of large size and nearly round. 
The yellow heart is protected by broad, crumpled outer 
leaves of a medium green color. Pkt. 10^-, oz. 15^; 
4 ozs. 45^; V '2 lb. 70;f; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
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LETTUCE 
Lettuce belongs i» every garden, whether large or small. 
It is easy to grow, doing best during the cool seasons of 
the year, and grows to perfection in a rich, moist, cool 
soil. For a continuous supply throughout the summer, 
make succession sowings two weeks apart until June. 
Sowings in August and September will provide Lettuce 
during the fall. One oz. of seed will sow 300 ft. of row; 
4 to 5 lbs. are needed to sow one acre in drills; 45 to 75 
days are required to bring the crop to maturity. 
BUTTERHEAD VARIETIES 
474 Early May King 
Heads are of large size and very solid. The outer leaves are 
thick and of a dark, glossy green color lightly tinged with 
brown. The heart blanches to a beautiful golden yellow. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 45)^; V 2 lb. 65^; lb. $1.10; 
2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
469 Black-Seeded Tennis Ball 
114 W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
