LOOSEHEAD OR CUTTING LETTUCE 
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. 
Grand Rapids 
485 Grand Rapids Q 
43 days. Strictly non-heading, with fringed and curled 
leaves. Used extensively for forcing in the greenhouse during 
winter, but is not less valuable for growing outdoors 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 produce immense round masses of tender, juicy, de¬ 
licious leaves. Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 45^; 
V 2 lb. 65^; Ib. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
497 Early Prizehead 
47 days. 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. Espe¬ 
cially desirable for home gardens. 
Pkt. 5^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 45^; 
1/2 lb. 70^; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
Blackr 
Seeded 
Simpson 
493 Black-Seeded Simpson O 
46 days. 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^; 
y 2 lb. 65)zf; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
490 Early Curled Simpson 
45 days. Also known as Silesia or White-Seeded 
Simpson. The large plants have very light green, 
frilled and crumpled leaves. Forms a compact 
bunch of crisp brittle leaves of excellent flavor. 
Tender, succulent, and of decidedly piquant taste. 
Fine for spring and early summer use. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 15$^; 4 ozs. 45^; 
1/2 'b. 65^; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
540 
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 sum¬ 
mer and to provide a crop of tightly folded, elongated heads for 
fall use. 
Psiric ’lAAhitA 66 days. (Light Green) The earliest 
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. lOjzi; oz. 20)zf; 4 ozs. 50^; 
1/2 lb. 75fii lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
days. Folded head, which is well blanched, 
loaf shaped and of tender and luscious quality. 
When fully blanched, the heads, which are 7 to 8 in. in height, are white with 
only the faintest tinge of green. Pkt. 10^; oz. 20jz!; 
4 ozs. 50$^; y-i lb. 75^; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
Dwarf 
White Heart 
Cos Lettuce 
482 Chicken Lettuce 
40 days. 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 rabbits. 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)2!; 
4 ozs. 45^; Vz lb. 65)2'; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
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