MARKET GARDENERS AND FLORISTS PRICE LIST —1940 
17 
Lattich ( Ger.) 
Lattu&a (It.) 
LETTUCE 
An ounce of seed will sow 250 ft. of row; about 2 lbs. per acre. 
Imperial 44 — Surest Heading “Iceberg” Lettuce for the East 
(See photo on Front Cover) 
This new lettuce may entirely change the ideas of Eastern lettuce growers. It was outstanding 
in hundreds of trials in search for an iceberg lettuce to grow on muck. It is the only variety which 
does well on a wide range of soils both upland and muck, and will produce crops that can compete 
successfully with western grown Iceberg. Not only does it head bett 
has shown marked resistance to tip burn. We have seen trial rows 
and commercial crops fully 90%. 
The head is true Iceberg type, solid and of fine quality. Muc 
little larger than on upland. We urge you to give this lettuce a gooc 
NOTE: Seed of true Imperial 44 is white. See prices below. 
BIG BOSTON. Special Strain.(100 lbs. $90.00) 
An exceptionally fine strain of this popular variety. The heads are solid and 
compact, and stand a long time. There is no better stock. 
Black Seeded Simpson. 
An excellent loose headed variety. 
Chicken. 
Immense leaves. Runs up rapidly. Use for green feed for chickens. 
COS or ROMAINE. Trianon Self-folding. The best variety. 
Large long heads of fine quality and attractive appearance. Used for forcing 
under glass and outdoor culture. Always finds a ready sale. 
COSBERG. (New). Fine quality. 
Cross between Cos and Iceberg types. See full description in Retail Catalogue. 
GRAND RAPIDS. 
This strain is excellent for greenhouse growing and is used by the most 
critical greenhouse men. The leaves are light green, uniformly well curled. 
GRAND RAPIDS. U. S. No. 1. 
This comparatively new strain of Grand Rapids has proved to be a very 
superior forcing and outdoor variety where a leaf or “curly” lettuce is 
desired The plants are a little more robust than other strains and fill out 
more, very uniform for size and well curled. The color is light green. 
IMPERIAL 44. (New) See above. 
IMPERIAL 847. (New). Black Seed. 
Outstanding for its ability to produce fine solid heads of “Iceberg” type. 
One of the few kinds which will succeed in both muck and upland and 
produce good heads in July as well as early spring and fall. Heads larger 
than Imperial 44 and a little later. Many growers have used this strain 
with marked success. 
May King. For Frame Forcing. 
A very early head lettuce for open ground or forcing. 
NEW YORK No. 12. 
This strain of Iceberg type is still preferred by some growers on upland. 
NEW YORK No. 515. improved “Iceberg” Type. 
Earlier than New York No. 12 and preferred by most growers. Recommended 
for upland growing only. Heads are large and solid. This is the sure heading 
strain which has pleased our customers for a number of years. 
SALAMANDER. (Dreer’s All Heart or Black Seeded Tennis Ball). . 
Large heads, stands well in hot weather. 
WHITE BOSTON. Special Strain. See below... (100 lbs. $125.00). . 
White Boston 
Special Strain 
One important thing about the Harris’ 
Strain of White Boston is the uniform 
manner in which it heads, so that there is 
practically no waste in cutting a crop. 
It has proved to be more resistant to 
tip burn than any variety we have ever 
seen. 
You cannot get a better strain of 
W ; hite Boston Lettuce no matter what you 
pay for the seed. Our stock is fully equal 
to any strain obtainable. See prices above. 
t 100% good 
heads 
in July 
grown heads are usually a 
ryout this year. 
Dz. 
M lb. 
lb. 
10 lb. 
.15 
$ .40 
$1.25 
$ 10.00 
.15 
.40 
1.25 
10.00 
.10 
.50 
1.00 
9.00 
.15 
.45 
1.50 
14.00 
.45 
1.20 
4.00 
• • • • 
.15 
.45 
1.50 
14.00 
.25 
.70 
2.20 
20.00 
.50 
.85 
2.75 
25.00 
.50 
.85 
2.75 
25.00 
.15 
.40 
1.25 
11.50 
.20 
.60 
1.85 
17.50 
.25 
.70 
2.20 
20.00 
.15 
.40 
1.25 
11.50 
.20 
.55 
1.75 
15.00 
,l My parents and myself have used your 
seeds since 1882 with success and satisfac¬ 
tion." J. VanValkenburg, Watertown, N. Y. 
May 16, 1939. 
White Boston—Special Strain 
