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I-H Improved Imperial 
l-H Improved Imperial. The surest header of all. On 
account of its solidity in hot weather if allowed to stand 
in the field it is quick to tipburn and slime. Should 
be cut when ready. Should not be planted to mature in 
hot weather but should be planted so as to mature when 
the weather is cold. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; I /4 lb., 75c; 
V 2 lb., $1.40; lb., $2.35; 5 lbs., $8.00. 
New York No. 12. Heads grow large, seldom cone-shaped 
and slow to tipburn. A warm weather variety. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 20c; 1/4 lb., 60c; 1/2 lb., 90c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $7.00, 
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., 
$1.10; lb., $1.75; 5 lbs., $7.50, 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 Good ap¬ 
pearance, heads solid, round. Heavy yielder but very 
susceptible to sliming, therefore, not suitable for w.nrm 
weather. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; V 4 lb., 75c; ^2 lb., $1.25; 
lb., $2.25; 5 lbs., $9.00, postpaid. 
New York 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., 85c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $7.00. 
Imperial 847. A good sturdy variety which heads very 
well during warm weather. Extensively used in central 
California. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20 c; V 4 lb., 60c; ^2 lb., 90c; 
lb., $1.60; 5 lbs., $7.00. 
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; lb., 66c; V 2 lb., $1.15; lb., $1.75; 5 lbs., $8.00, 
postpaid. 
Imperial D. Resistant to both brown blight heads and 
mildew. Does exceptionally well if weather is cold. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 75c; 1/2 lb., $1.25; lb., $2.15; 
6 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 
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; Vi lb., 40c; lb., 
$1.25, postpaid. 
Big Boston. This is a butter head variety, which means 
the leaves are somewhat oily and smooth, not crinkled, 
broad, light green color with a tint of red on edge. 
Does particularly well during cool weather. Pkt., 5c; 
large size pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
Grand Rapids or Improved Black Seeded Simpson. (Gold 
Seal (Quality.) Especially adapted for greenhouse cul¬ 
ture. 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., 
5 c; large size pkt., 10 c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 40c; lb., $1.26, 
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., 6 c; large size pkt., 10c; oz., 16c; 
1/4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.26, postpaid. 
Black-Seeded Simpson. Leaves thin and exceedingly ten¬ 
der, frilled, of light green color; used for forcing and 
outdoor planting. Pkt., 6 c; large size pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
Vi lb., 40c; lb., $1.26, 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 Bapids Lettuce 
Early Curled Simpson. Also known as White-Seeded Simp¬ 
son; loose-headed; leaves much crumpled. Pkt., 6 c; 
large size pkt., 10 c; oz., 16c; Vi lb., 40c; lb., $1.26, 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., 6 c; large size pkt., 10c; oz., 16c; 
Vi lb., 40c; lb., $1.26, postpaid. 
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