N O R T H R U P. KING & C O. ’ S 
A Field of Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce Growing for Seed 
LETTUCE—Heading Varieties— (Continued) 
Improved Hanson Head 80 days 
White Seed. This is a perfect table let¬ 
tuce of fine texture and having- a sweet 
and rich flavor even to the outer leaves. 
Widely used in all parts of the country as 
it withstands extremes of weather better 
than other varieties. Large plant with broad, 
thick, frilled, light yellowish-green leaves, 
and hard cabbage-like head. 
New York No. 12 75 d ays 
An early strain of the New York type 
which withstands heat better and is more 
adapted for summer growing. While some¬ 
what lighter in color and more ribby, it is 
popular with shippers. 
Big Boston Lettuce 
New York No. 515 74 days 
An improved type of New York No. 12. 
The heads are more conical in shape. The 
frame is medium to large and the leaves 
overlap nicely. In our trials it was the most 
sure heading of the New York types. 
New York, Wonderful, Los Angeles 
Market 80 days 
A large heading variety, frequently 
weighing 2 to 3 lbs. Outer leaves large and 
crumpled. Blanched heart, creamy, crisp, 
tender, free from bitterness. The most popu¬ 
lar shipping lettuce grown in this country. 
Salamander 72 days 
Black Seed. Forms large, light green, com¬ 
pact round head with white heart; tender, 
crisp, slow to run to seed, withstands heat. 
Popular with market gardeners. Also known 
as Black Seeded Tennis Ball. 
New York, Wonderful, Los Angeles Market 
Loose Leaf Varieties 
Black Seeded Simpson 40 days 
A nationally popular variety. It is light 
green colored, with inner leaves almost 
white. Good for spring and early summer 
culture. Large growth, excellent quality. 
Chicken (for feeding chickens) 
A very hardy, rapid growing sort. Pro¬ 
duces flower stalks early. Furnishes an 
abundance of leaves over a long period. The 
largest lettuce plant but lacks in eating 
quality. 
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