LETTUCE 
A packet will sow about 30 feet of row; an ounce 250 feet. 
Even the smallest of home gardens can easily grow plenty of lettuce. By making succes- 
sive sowings you can have a supply of lettuce throughout the season from little space. The 
loose leaf varieties may be thinned to four to six inches when they come up and then every 
other one taken out and used as they get larger. To get really fine lettuce use the heading 
varieties and thin to 12-18 inches while the plants are still small. 
“ICEBERG” LETTUCE 
“‘Tceberg”’ has now become a general term used by growers, shippers and merchants in 
referring to a large group of crisp heading varieties of lettuce. There are many strains of 
Iceberg type grown in various parts of the country, different kinds being adapted to differ- 
ent conditions of soil and climate. 
We offer several varieties of Iceberg lettuce, as follows: Imperial 44, Imperial 847, New 
York No. 515 and New York No. 12. These are the best Iceberg types for Eastern condi- 
tions and are all described below. 
Crisp-Heading Varieties 
IMPERI AL 44 This variety is the finest and most dependable Iceberg lettuce for 
- the East that we offer. Under almost all conditions it makes heads 
better than any other strain and it stands up well even in hot dry weather. The heads 
are medium size, slightly flattened in shape and extremely solid. The quality is excellent 

with tender crisp leaves and beautiful hearts that are most delicious. 
Imperial 44 has great commercial value because on both muck and upland it produces 
crops that compete successfully with western grown Iceberg. For the home garden, it is 
the most reliable and attractive Iceberg type and we highly recommend it. 
Pkt. 15c; Oz. 40c; 14 Lb. $1.20; Lb. $3.25. 
COSBERG (New.) A novel new lettuce of exceptional merit and 
“ particularly valuable because of its very fine quality. 
The heads are unusually crisp and solid and it heads well under almost 
all conditions. See page 4 for photo and full description. 
Pkt. 15c; Oz. 40c; 144 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00. 
IMPERIAL 847. This is an excellent strain of Iceberg lettuce which 
produces large solid attractive heads in average garden soil. The heads 
are larger and rounder than Imperial 44 and are ready a few days later. 
The quality is very fine and when grown under the right conditions it is 
unsurpassed. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 144 Lb. 70c; Lb. $2.20. 
NEW YORK No. 515. A very dependable header of the New York type. 
The color is lighter green and it is not quite as crumpled or blistered as 
Imperial 44 or 847. It does best on well fertilized upland and will 
produce large solid heads during hot weather when many strains of 
this type fail entirely. Sowings made about August Ist produce good 
heads right up to heavy frost. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 144 Lb. 70c; Lb. $2.20. 
NEW YORK or WONDERFUL No. 12. One of the first “Iceberg” 
types developed for the East and still well liked by some growers. The 
heads are round, fairly solid and of large size when properly grown. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.85. 
MIGNONETTE. Fine for Home Gardens. For home use we prefer 
Mignonette to any other kind of head lettuce. It is very early and heads 
up well even under adverse conditions. The heads are small, round and 
compact and the quality is the very finest—tender, crisp and without 
any bitterness. The outer leaves are dark green tinged with a distinctive 
reddish brown and the inside of the head is a beautiful creamy yellow. 
A splendid delicious kind to raise in the garden. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 44 Lb. $1.00. 

Cos or Romaine Lettuce 
TRIANON SELF-FOLDING. The Most Popular Cos Lettuce. Makes 
a compact upright growth of large heads a foot high which blanch 
perfectly white inside. The flavor is somewhat “sweeter” than most 
lettuce and is considered by many people the most delicious salad 
lettuce. The outer leaves are light green and very elongated making 
fine firm heads. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 55e; Lb. $1.75. 
DARK GREEN COS. This strain has the same upright cylindrical 
growth as Trianon but the outer leaves are of darker green color. It is 
exceptionally crisp and mild in flavor and is well liked by many growers. 
Excellent to sow in July as it stands frosts well. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75. 
widely publicized Celtuce which pro- 
CELTUCE. This is the 
duces large, bluish green leaves and an edible stalk 
18-24 inches high. If the tough outer skin is entirely removed 
from the stalk, the center may be eaten, either raw or cooked. 
It is a very interesting novelty but the quality is so poor that we 
do not feel it is worthy of a place in the garden. 
Pkt. 15c; 14 Oz. 35c. 


Imperial 44 Lettuce 
These beautiful heads are solid and firm. 
Butterhead Varieties 
WHITE BOSTON. Sure Heading. By far the most popular 
Butterhead” lettuce grown today. The leaves 
are light green and smoother and more tender than the crisp heading 
types, and they form excellent tightly folded heads of the most 
delicious quality and flavor. This variety heads well under all con- 
ditions and is resistant to tip burn making it very valuable for large 
growers on both muck and upland. It is also the best butterhead type 
for home gardens. 
Our strain is exceptionally sure heading and uniform, every plant 
making a fine firm head. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 144 Lb. 65c; Lb. $2.00. 
BIG BOSTON. This is the old original butterhead lettuce which carries a 
reddish tinge to the outer leaves. It forms fine heads of good quality 
but is now largely displaced by White Boston which does not have the 
red coloring. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 44 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75. 
MAY KING. Excellent for Early Heading. A very early butterhead 
variety. The heads form very quickly, are firm and of fine quality. 
The plant is small and practically all head, the leaves are light green, 
slightly tinted with brown on the edges and are very crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 65c; Lb. $2.00. 

Loose Leaf Varieties 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. Fer the HomeGardert One 
of the best loose leaf varieties 
for the home garden. It is of excellent quality, forming a large bunch of 
curled crisp and very tender leaves. The leaves can be used from the 
time the plants are small. We recommend it highly. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 45c; Lb. $1.50. 
GRAND RAPIDS. The most popular curled-leaf lettuce for forcing. 
This variety also does well outdoors and is a popular kind for home 
gardens. The strain is very uniform in color and well curled and is used 
by many of the most exacting growers. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75. 
GRAND RAPIDS U. S. No. 1. This is a new improved forcing strain 
of this popular variety which is somewhat more curled and is considered 
by some to be more suitable for greenhouse growing than outdoor 
culture. It is of the same popular light green color as our regular stock. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 144 Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.80. 
PRIZE HEAD. Not a head lettuce but a loose leaved variety of the finest 
quality. The leaves are heavily tinged an attractive reddish brown, and 
are much curled and frilled. Grows rapidly, is ready early and is excep- 
tionally crisp and tender. Very desirable for the home garden. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 70c; Lb. $1.90. 
CHICKEN. A very large lettuce that is grown to furnish green food for 
poultry. This variety does not head but grows a stalk about 18 in. high 
covered with immense leaves. It grows very rapidly and a few rows will 
furnish a large amount of green feed for fowls. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 144 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
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