BURPEE’S LETTUCE 
Sow seed thinly in the spring as soon as the soil can be soil. For a continuous supply throughout the summer, make > 
worked, in rows 1 to 1% ft. apart, and cover with % in. of succession sowings two weeks apart until June. Sowings in 
fine soil. Thin heading varieties to stand 1 ft. apart; loose- August and September will provide lettuce during the fall. — 
leaf or cutting varieties, 4 to 6 in. apart. Lettuce grows best For very early lettuce, start seed indoors or in a coldframe. 
during the cool seasons of the year, and ina rich, moist, cool A pkt. of seed will sow 50 ft. of row; 1 oz. 300 ft. 
Rutterhead Varieties 
These grow to good size and develop solid heads of good form, resembling a small cabbage in appearance. The 
heart is tightly folded and blanches to a light golden or buttery yellow.. They will grow well in moderately warm 
weather, but are not so resistant to heat as the Crisp-Head varieties. The Butterhead class includes a number 
of well-known varieties. Excellent for succession sowings. Days given are from sowing of seed to cutting. 
White 
Big Boston 

















largest selling of all butterhead lettuces. The 
solid heart blanches to a bright creamy 
yellow of high quality and fine texture. The 
outer leaves are a uniform light green 
entirely free from brown markings 
or reddish tinge. A sure header; 
resistant to heat and drought and 
adaptable to varying growing 
conditions. Used extensively for 
market plantings, both under 
glass and in the open in the 
Eastern States, and for home 
gardens throughout the country. 
/ Because of the public preference 
for an entirely green leaf lettuce, 
White Big Boston is replacing Big 
Boston to a great extent in many 
sections. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 
14 lb. 75¢; V% Ib. $1.25. 
Burpee pays the postage 
anywhere in the U. S. 


474 Early May King 
4 75 days. Quick growing, hardy lettuce with 
475 Big Boston medium-sized, tightly folded heads with few 
83 days. A popular early lettuce, with large, attractive heads often growing ee ute oer er 
10 to 12 in. across. Heads particularly well during the cool weather, forming : : : 
y : : 4 ; the heart is blanched to a delightful light 
a tightly folded light golden yellow heart which consists of beautifully creamy“yellow color. Planian ranean tia 
blanched, tender, juicy leaves. Outer leaves are smooth and show a slight vey. : ’ 
: = ‘ 2 pact and practically all head. Valuable for 
tinge of brown at the edges. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 14 lb. $1.00. outdoors or for forcing in greenhouse or 
frames. The earliest of the butterheads. 
476 Bu rpee’s Wayahead © Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 60¢; 1 Ib. $1.00. 
77 days. A favorite with both home and market gardeners, as it 
combines good appearance with excellent. quality. Highly Burpee’s 
recommended as a spring and fall lettuce for planting in the = 
open or in frames. It is a vigorous, healthy variety, Wayahead 
forming plants of medium size with bright green 
foliage. The buttery heart is a beautiful creamy 
yellow. Heads well under adverse conditions, 
such as drought and hot weather, which 
likely explains its wide-spread popularity. 
Selections are being made in our test plots 
each year in order that our seed stocks may 
be produced from heat-resistant plants. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢; 14 lb. $1.25. 
COLLECTION 
3 of the Best Lettuces 
Burpee’s Wayahead, 
(Early Butterhead) 
Burpee’s Iceberg, 
(Famous Crisp-head) 
Black-Seeded Simpson. 
(Popular Loosehead or Cutting) 
7056—3 Pkts. (1 of each, 
value 30¢) for only 25¢ 
7058—3 Ozs. (1 of each, 
value 70¢) for only 45¢ 

128 W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
480 White Big BostonO 
80 days. One of the most successful and 
_ large heads are tightly folded so that the 
