White Boston laettuce 
LETTUCE 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 8 ounces 
will produce sufficient plants to set an acre. 
Culture: To grow Lettuce successfully requires rich soil, plenty of moisture, 
thorough cultivation, and cool weather. In the latitude of Norfolk, for an 
early crop, sow one-fourth inch deep in cold frames in December, or out-of- 
doors from the last week in March to the first week in May. For late crop, 
sow in August. The seed is usually sown in rows 18 inches apart, but the 
truckers around Norfolk sow it on beds 4 feet wide, 4 rows to the bed, using 
3 lbs. to the acre. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
Tait^s Thorobred Big Boston. 
(55 days). This well-known variety 
has broad, comparatively smooth 
but very stiff leaves surrounding a solid head of perfect form. The head is 
beautifuliy blanched and its crisp tenderness is all that could be desired. 
After maturing the leaves often take a brown tinge on the edge. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Tait^s Thorobred Earliest of All earliest head- 
■ UII 3 I Iiuiuurcu l-uriichr ur Mil. mg Lettuce in cultivation, and 
does equally as well under glass or in the open ground. The heads are of 
medium size, fold tightly, and are a rich, creamy tint, the outside leaves 
being bright green. Few Lettuce are handsomer in appearance or of better 
quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
Summer Iceberg. 
(50 days). A curled or crisp 
heading sort similar to Hanson 
and of splendid quality. It is 
good for either forcing or out¬ 
door culture. Principally used 
for spring sowing. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
While Boston, 
tion from “Ocoee” and a hand¬ 
some Lettuce, without any 
brown on the leaf edge. It has 
been carefully bred for uni¬ 
formity in size and maturity 
and is earlier than Big Boston. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
Imoerial F ( 60 days). 
iiiipciiui r. 
widely used of the Imperial 
type. Resists brown blight and 
downy mildew. Looks very 
much like the New York Spe¬ 
cial No. 12 and thrives prac¬ 
tically everywhere this variety 
can be used. Pkt., 10c; oz.,25c; 
^ lb., 70c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
LOOSE-LEAF VARIETIES 
Black Seeded Simpson. 
(50 days). Broad, crisp, light green leaves, frilled and 
crumpled, make this one of the most attractive varieties for 
early planting. Widely grown in home gardens in all parts of America. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
flrnnH RnniHc days). The most popular loose-leaved variety. Hardy, of quick 
Oranu ivapias. growth, and especially fine for greenhouse forcing. It forms loose 
clusters of large, thin, bright green leaves that are savoyed and finely crimped at the edges. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
r'hirlfPn Lpttlirp days). This Lettuce is relished by all kinds of poultry and 
ICK.cn CciruCc. rabbits, and will produce an enormous quantity of green feed. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; IfJ-i 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
ROMAINE OR COS LETTUCE 
(55 days). A popular variety with large well-folded 
heads. The outer leaves are of a rich dark green color, 
which makes it unusually attractive. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
(55 days). A large, upright, quick-growing, self-blanching 
variety with large crisp heads of splendid flavor. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Tait's Thorobred Norfolk. 
which makes it unusually attract 
White Paris or Trianon. 
NewYorkSpecial No. 12. 
(60 days). An early, sure heading 
strain of the popular New York 
Lettuce. More adapted to sum¬ 
mer weather than the original 
strain. Forms somewhat flat, ex¬ 
posed heads with rather light 
green, thin leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; ^ lb., 40c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
Summer All Heart. 
(60 days). One of the best head¬ 
ing Lettuces suitable for early 
planting outdoors and also for 
forcing. The plants are large, 
with thick, bright green leaves. 
They form very solid heads, the 
inner leaves blanching to a rich, 
creamy white, and are crisp, 
tender, and buttery. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Hubbard's Cabbage 
I pffiirp days). An all- 
'round variety that 
has been popular for many years. New York or Wonderful Ziettuce 
May be planted in the early 
spring, in the late summer, or in the fall. The heads are of medium size, blanch nicely, and 
are of splendid quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
White Paris 
Cos Lettuce 
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