LOOSEHEAD OR CUTTING LETTUCE 
Grand Rapids 
116 W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
Dwarf 
While Heart 
Cos Lettuce 
Blacli- 
Seeded 
Simpson 
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. 
485 Grand Rapids O 
Strictly non-heading, with fringed and curled leaves. 
Used extensively for forcing in the greenhouse dur¬ 
ing winter, but is not less valuable for growing out¬ 
doors 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 pro¬ 
duce immense round masses of tender, juicy, de¬ 
licious leaves. Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 45^; 
V 2 lb. 65^; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
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. lO^f; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 45^; 
Yz lb. GSfii lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
493 Black-Seeded Simpson o 
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. 10^; oz. 15^; 
4 ozs. 45^; Yz lb. 6Sfif lb. $1.10; 
2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
497 Early Prizehead 
One of the best known and most popular varieties, 
producing 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. Sfi; oz. 15;f; 4 ozs. 45fi; 
Vi lb. 70fi; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
O If in doubt as to which varieties to plant, we 
suggest that you make your selection from 
those marked with the buWs-eye.'* 
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. Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^!; 
4 ozs. 45^; Vi lb. 65^; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80 
COS or ROMAINE LETTUCE 
Much esteemed for its fresh crispness 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. 
537 Dwarf White Heart Cos o (Light Green) The earliest and 
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, light green leaves. Pkt. lOji; oz. 20^; 4 ozs. 50^; Yz lb. 75<^; 
lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
540 Dark Green Cos (Dark Green) Folded head, which is well blanched, loaf 
shaped and of tender and luscious quality. When fully blanched, the heads, which 
are 7 to 8 in. in height, are white with only the faintest tinge of green. Pkt. 10^; 
oz. 20^; 4 ozs. 50^; Yz lb. 75;^; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
