LETTUCE—EARLY CURLED SORTS 
The “loose leaf” varieties are easiest to grow. It is said they contain much more Vitamin C than the blanched 
leaved or heading varieties. Be that as it may, many of us prefer the cool, crisp, hard heads and the amateur 
gardener can raise them easily if he conforms with the simple rules for growing them. 
CULTURE'.—To have the best Lettuce, it should be kept 
growing rapidly. A light rich soil will do this, with plenty 
of sunlight and moisture and hoe all around them fre¬ 
quently. For the earliest, start seed in cold-frame in fall 
and protect through the winter, or start in hotbed in 
February or March. Transplant to open as soon as ground 
can be worked. For later use sow seed in open ground 
when season w T ill permit in rows a foot apart. 
Lettuce will produce good firm heads only when the 
weather is cool and moist. Plant head lettuce early in the 
spring and again early in August, to head during the cool 
weather of September or October. 
One ounce will sow 125 feet of drill and produce 3000 
plants; 4 lbs. to the acre. 
Isbell’s 
VerMrst. 
The Earliest 
of All 
LOOSE LEAF LETTUCE 
They do not produce heads but form a thick mass 
of tender loose leaves which are brittle and very tasty. 
Ready early in the season before the heading sorts 
are fit to pull. The young plants can be eaten at any 
stage of growth and thinned out as they get larger until 
they stand about 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. 
(shell's Verifirst 
THE EARLIEST AXI) REST LEAF LETTUCE 
A curled leaf variety suitable for forcing and outdoor 
culture, very early, withstanding frost to a remarkable 
degree. 
This new Lettuce is so good that we have so far been 
unable to find any other Lettuce that can in any way 
approach it. It is also more tender and sweeter and has a 
more delicious, nutty, creamy flavor. The leaves are 
heavily fringed, much crumpled and blistered, of light 
green color. We recommend it for home garden and to all 
growers who cater to a “fancy trade.’’ Ready for market 
in 38 days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20e; *4 lb., 60c; lb., $1.80. 
Isbell's Select Grand Rapids 
This variety of curled or loose leaf Lettuce is especially 
adapted to greenhouse culture in winter. In the great 
Lettuce growing centers this forcing sort is largely used, 
and the product is sold in such large quantities that prices 
are quoted by the ton. This superior Lettuce is of rapid, 
upright growth; ■ retains its freshness a long time after 
being cut. Its quality is very desirable. The Isbell’s Strain 
is especially selected for purity and is the best to be 
found. Ready for market in 42 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
% lb., 40c; lb., $1.15, prepaid. 
Simpson's Early Curled 
Seed white. Early, erect growing, but somewhat smaller 
than the Black Seeded Simpson. Leaves broad, very much 
curled, often frilled, forming a large, loose head, light 
green in color; sweet, tender and well-flavored. Largely 
planted for early outdoor crop. Ready for market in 45 
days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., 95c, prepaid. 
Early Prizehead 
Very Popular for the Home Garden 
This old standard variety is still the best of the large, 
thin-leaved sorts for the home garden. The leaves are 
very large, crimped, bright green tinged with brownish 
red at the edges and are exceedingly tender, crisp and 
sweet, forming a large loose head. Stands a long time 
without going to seed. Is known throughout this country 
and highly prized by every planter. Ready for table use 
in 45 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb*, 35c; lb., $1.10, 
prepaid. 
Black-Seeded Simpson 
Splendid loose leaf or curled leaf Lettuce of great popu¬ 
larity with market and home gardeners. Grows large 
leaves, the inner ones forming a semi-compact head, very 
tender, crisp, fine quality and sweet flavor. Always reliable 
and easily grown. Ready for the market in 45 days. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., 95c, prepaid. 
Chicken Lettuce 
Great for Poultry, Rabbits, etc. 
Your poultry needs “green” food and this variety of 
Lettuce is just the thing you will want to grow for this 
purpose. It is a genuine Lettuce which will yield as much 
or more chicken or rabbit feed than any plant you may 
have used for “greens.” When once cut it starts to grow 
again and makes a succession crop. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
lb., 30c; lb., 90c, prepaid. 
Mixed Lettuce 
MIXED LETTUCE SEED. —All kinds mixed. If not 
sown too thickly, will make a continuous crop. The best 
early and late varieties of curly leaf as well as head 
Lettuce. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, prepaid. 
COS LETTUCE or Romaine 
Succeeds even during real hot weather when other 
lettuces “shoot” seed stalks. Has a very fine flavor 
and should be grown more extensively. 
Early White Self-Folding Cos 
Cos Lettuce is distinguished by long narrow oval leaves 
which grow upright and fold into loose heads. The mid¬ 
ribs are white and prominent. The inner leaves are light 
green, nearly white and are very crisp and tender. The 
heads will blanch better if tied loosely near the tops with 
soft twine. Makes a delicious Romaine Salad. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; ^4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.20, prepaid. 
Please Look at Opposite Page for Heading Lettuce 
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ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
Jackson, Michigan 
