THE LETHERMAN-LINERODE SEED CO., Canton, Ohio 
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LETTUCE 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of row. 4 to 5 pounds for an acre. 
To grow head Lettuce early, sow the seed in February or March in boxes, flats or in hotbeds in rows. When 
an inch high, transplant to cold frames. From there set out in the garden as soon as the soil is warm, placing 
the plants 5 to 7 inches apart in rows while the rows should be 12 to 18 inches apart. Where there is no 
hotbed, sow seed outside when ground is warm and transplant. For loose-leaf or curly-leaved sorts, sow the 
seed either broadcast or in rows. By sowing in rows the plants can be cultivated. Sow seed the last of August 
and in September to be transplanted to the coldframe in October. 
Lettuce Imperial No. 847 
IMPERIAL No 847. For years our lettuce growers 
have been striving to produce a lettuce that 
would combine all the wonderful characteristics 
of the so-called Iceberg type and give satisfac¬ 
tory results in the East. We believe we have 
such a lettuce in Imperial No. 847. It makes a 
large firm head, especially adapted for spring 
and early summer harvesting. It is blight and 
tip-burn resistant. The newest and latest intro¬ 
duction of the Iceberg types. It is well adapted 
to Eastern growing conditions. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 
Va lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. 
<$> BIG BOSTON. Heads light green tinged brown 
on the edges, large, very solid with buttery yel¬ 
low heart and of excellent quality. Does partic¬ 
ularly well in the cool spring and fall months and 
valuable for hotbed or cold frame culture. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 15c, Ya lb. 35c, lb. $1.15. 
<S> SPECIAL WHITE BOSTON. Beautiful solid 
heads of light green with tightly folded 
creamy yellow hearts. Crisp, tender and 
of delightful flavor. Differs from the Big 
Boston in color, being lighter and does not 
have the red tinge. Very popular for cold 
frames, and spring and fall planting, in 
the field. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, '/ 4 lb. 45c, lb. 
$1.40. 
<$> NEW YORK or WONDERFUL No. 12. 
This is a decided improvement over other 
strains of New York and is the result of 
single plant selection. It is earlier, makes 
large solid heads which are lighter in color 
and is very uniform in maturing. A very 
desirable strain for spring and summer cul¬ 
ture because of its earliness and sure head¬ 
ing qualities. Matures in 65 days. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 20c, lb. 55c, lb. $1.65. 
CRISP AS ICE. Heads are large, solid, crisp, ten¬ 
der and brittle; rich creamy yellow heart. Glossy 
leaves are thick, nicely curled and tinged with 
brown. A good home garden variety. Pkt. 15c, 
oz. 20c, l/ 4 lb. 55c, lb. $1.50. 
UNRIVALLED. Forms large, compact heads of a 
light green color, shading to a creamy white 
center. Of fine quality, having a rich buttery 
flavor. In appearance is similar to the Big Boston 
without the brown tinge and matures about 10 
days earlier. Especially well adapted for grow¬ 
ing in spring and summer. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, */ 4 
lb. 45c, lb. $1.40. 
<$> IMPROVED HANSON. Excellent for midsum¬ 
mer planting. A sure header, light green color 
with solid well blanched heart. Leaves curly with 
fringed edges. Fine for home and market. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 15c, Ya lb. 35c, lb. $1.15. 
New York or Wonderful No. 12 
