LOOSEHEAD OR CUTTING LETTUCE 
Paris White 
Cos Lettuce 
Grand 
Rapids 
Blacli- 
Seeded 
Simpson 
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 lor the 
table. They are fine also for growing in the green¬ 
house during winter. 
485 Grand Rapids Q 
45 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, delicious leaves. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; 
1/2 lb. 650; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
497 Early Prizehead 
45 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 quan¬ 
tity of crisp leaves of good flavor. Eispecially desirable 
for home gardens. Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; 
1/2 lb. 700; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
493 Black-Seeded Simpson O 
45 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. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; V 2 lb. 600; 
lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
490 Early Curled Simpson 
43 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. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; V 2 lb. 650; 
lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
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482 Chicken Lettuce non-heading lettuce, 
quite different from those used for human food. The plants 
grow 4 ft. tall before they run to seed. Planted extensively 
lor feeding poultry and rabbits. 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. lOji; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; Vi lb. 65(^; lb. $1.10; 
2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
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 summer and to 
provide a crop of tightly folded, elongated heads for fall use. 
Kia PariQ days. (Light Green) The earliest and 
rails wwi iiv^ most satisfactory of the Cos Lettuce varieties. 
It is crisp, has a refreshing, sweet flavor, and does not need tying up in 
order to blanch the heart. Compact, erect plants, 10 in. tall, containing a 
surprising quantity of brittle, juicy, .light green leaves. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; Vz lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
riark *4 days. Folded head, which is well blanched, loaf 
D'iU i^ai i\ cell 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. Exceptionally crisp and mild in flavor. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; Vi B>. 750; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50 
W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers, Philadelphia 
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