Plant with Confidence 
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LETTUCE (Continued) 
I-H Improved 
l-H Improved. The surest header of all the New York 
types. However, it is quick to tipburn and slime in hot 
weather and must be cut when ready. Should not be 
planted to mature in hot weather but is a wonderful 
variety to plant in late July or August to mature in 
October when weather is cold. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; V 4 lb., 
75c; V 2 lb., $1.40; lb., $2.35; 5 lbs., $10.00, postpaid. 
New York No. 12. Heads grow large, seldom cone-shaped 
and slow to tipburn. A warm weather variety. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 20c; V 4 lb., 65c; 1/2 lb., $1.15; lb., $2.00; 5 lbs., $8.00, 
postpaid. 
Arizona Special No. 50. Very resistant to mildew and 
brown blight and shows less tipburn than regular New 
York. Under normal conditions, heads very solid, of 
fine appearance. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; V 4 lb., 65c; V 2 lb., 
$1.15; lb., $2.00; 5 lbs., $8.00, postpaid. 
Imperial No. 615. Proved very satisfactory for fall crop. 
Vicinity Denver. Withstands frost and cold. Pkt. 10c; 
oz., 25c; 1/4 lb., 75c; 1/2 lb., $1.25; lb., $2.25; 5 lbs., $9.00. 
Imperial No. 152. Similar to Imperial “F”. Good ap¬ 
pearance, heads solid, round. Heavy yielder but very 
susceptible to sliming, therefore, not suitable for warm 
weather. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4 lb., 75c; V 2 lb., $1.25; 
lb., $2.25; 5 lbs., $9.00, postpaid. 
No. 515 is a good variety for maturing in warm weather. 
Better than No. 12. However, if seed of 315 or 415 is 
available plant them instead of 515. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 
1/2 lb., $1.00; lb., $1.80; 5 lbs., $8.00. 
Imperial 847. A good sturdy variety which heads very 
well during warm weather. Extensively used in central 
California. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; V 4 lb., 78c; 1/2 lb., $1.50; 
lb., $2.25. 
Imperial "F". Brown blight and mildew resistant. Most 
extensively used of all double resistant strains of New 
York type. Heads large, solid and attractive. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; 1/4 lb., 65c; 1/2 lb., $1.15; lb., $1.75; 5 lbs., $8.00, 
postpaid. 
Imperial D. Eesistant to both brown blight heads and 
mildew. Does exceptionally well if weather is cold. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 1/4 lb., 75c; V 2 lb., $1.25; lb., $2.15; 
5 lbs., $9.00, postpaid. 
Curled and Other Varieties 
Culture: Growing of the loose heading varieties is much 
the same as the New York varieties but much easier to 
grow. However, sow in 15-inch rows and thin the leaf va¬ 
rieties to 4 inches apart and the Big Boston to 7 inches 
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Hanson. A very fine large semi-heading variety; leaves 
curled on the edges; light yellowish green. Crisp and 
brittle; very fine flavor; very best home garden variety. 
Pkt., 5c; large size pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V 4 llJ*. 40c; lb., 
$1.25, postpaid. 
Big Boston. Plants hardy, vigorous. Leaves broad, smooth, 
thin, light green with a tint of red on edge. Forms good 
sized heads of fine quality and does particularly well 
during cool months. Pkt., 5c; large size pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; 1/4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Grand Rapids. (Gold Seal Quality.) Especially adapted 
for greenhouse culture. Also, the best leaf lettuce to 
sow outside for the summer market, and recommended 
for family use. It does not form a head but produces 
beautiful, long, curly and wrinkled leaves. It is easily 
grown, extremely early, very hardy, tender, crisp, and 
of rich green color. Pkt., 5c; large size p^., 10c; oz., 
15c; V 4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Prize Head. A large, loose-headed variety; leaves large, 
very curly, bright green tinted on edges with reddish 
brown; very crisp, sweet and tender. Desirable for 
home garden. Pkt., 5c; large size pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
Yi lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Black'Seeded Simpson. Leaves thin and exceedingly ten¬ 
der, frilled, of light green color; used for forcing and 
outdoor planting. Pkt., 5c; large size pkt., 10c; oz., 16c; 
Yi lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
apart as soon as a few leaves are formed. For early crop 
plants can be sown in hotbeds and transplanted to the 
open field. 
Grand Rapids Lettuce 
Early Curled Simpson. Also known as White-Seeded Simp¬ 
son; loose-headed; leaves much crumpled. Pkt., 6c; 
large size pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y* lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, post¬ 
paid. 
Cos Lettuce or Salad Romaine. Much esteemed for its 
fresh crispness. Leaves are long, smooth, narrow, spoon¬ 
shaped, folding into loose heads. Culture the same as 
other lettuces. Pkt., 5c; large size pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
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