Loosehead or Culling Lettuce 


































Grand These do not form solidly folded heads, but where the plants are 
R ‘d grown singly at a suitable distance apart, they make a large, 
apias 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 for the 
table. They are fine also for growing in the green- 
house during the winter. 
485 Grand Rapids© 
45 days. Widely grown non-heading lettuce with in- 
tensely 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, light green leaves of good flavor. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 60¢; 1% Ib. $1.00. 
497 Early Prizehead 
45 days. One of the best known and most popular 
varieties, producing large, tender, loose heads of 
bright green, curled and crimped leaves which are 
heavily shaded with brownish red. Of quick growth 
and excellent flavor. Especially desirable for home 
gardens. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 14 Ib. $1.00. 
493 Black-Seeded Simpson © 
45 days. Splendid non-heading or cutting lettuce 
with broad, light green, frilled and crumpled outer 
leaves; center leaves blanch almost white. Grows 
quickly, is early and of extra fine quality. The tex- 
ture of the leaves is brittle and crisp. The flavor is 
delicate and appetizing. We can recommend this 
variety for any section where lettuce can be grown. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 60¢; 1% Ib. $1.00. 
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. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 1% Ib. $1.00. 



© Means that we consider varieties so marked 
the best of their class. Oo 

482 Chicken Lettuce °° ‘evs... This is a 
; ; non-heading lettuce, 
quite different from those used for human food. The plants 
grow 4 ft. tall before they run to seed. Planted extensively 
for 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. Not desirable 
for table use. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 lb. 50¢; 1% Ib. 85¢. 

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. 
539 Paris White © 83 days. (Light Green) The earliest and 
. oe most largely used 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, with medium 
light green outer leaves, and whitish green interior, which is brittle and juicy. 
Unsurpassed salad lettuce. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢; 1% Ib. $1.25. 
540 Dark Green 84 days. Folded head, which is well blanched, loaf 
shaved, and of tender and luscious quality. When fully 
blanched, the green leaves, which are 7 to 8 in. in height, are white with only the 
faintest tinge of green, and the midribs are white at heart. Exceptionally crisp and 
mild in flavor. For home and market. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; 14 Ib. $1.25. 
130 W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers, Philadelphia 
Paris White 
Cos Lettuce 


