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N ew York Lettuce 
LETTUCE 
Lettuce is a “‘Protective Food.’’ It contains fair 
amounts of calcium, phosphorus and iron; as much 
vitamin A, B; (Thiamin) and C as milk, and as 
much vitamin G (Riboflavin) as whole-wheat bread. 
About the middle of March sow indoors. When 
seedlings are about 3 inches tall, transplant them to 
the garden, 1 foot apart. These plants should give 
you well-developed heads by Decoration Day. 
As soon as the ground can be worked outdoors, 
sow early sorts. Gradually thin until the plants 
finally stand 12 inches apart. After mid-May, do 
not sow early kinds, but select sorts like Salamander 
and New York No. 44. Make repeated sowings. In 
August sow the variety Thanksgiving Day. 
ne ounce will plant 400 feet of drill. Matures 
in from 11 to 12 weeks. 
New York or Wonderful Lettuce 
This is ‘‘Iceberg”’ in the vegetable market, 
but the true Iceberg is described in the next 
column. New York is a large, gray-green, 
solid sort, with crumpled leaves and a creamy 
white, very crisp heart. Here are the latest 
sub-strains. Let us recommend No. 44 for 
low land, black and rich; No. 847 if it is 
more loamy; PW 55 for earliest crop. 
New York PW 55. The important feature of 
this novelty is that It Is one of the quickest 
sorts you can choose for your first spring 
Lettuce; other kinds are better in the 
warmer months. It has splendid table 
qualities, beng crisp and flavorful. Plants 
are somewhat small, compact and tight. 
A good kind for both the commercial grower 
and amateur. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., 
oz. 70 cts., 14Ib. $2.10, Ib. $5.50. 
Imperial No. 44. Withstands hot weather 
and will hold back its seed-heads longer. 
Leaves are mid-green, thick, and the 
creamy white head is firm and somewhat 
flattened. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 55 cts., 4Ib. 
$1.60, Ib. $4.40. 
Imperial No. 847. Black seed. Gives good 
results on upland soil. Best early trans- 
planted crop and for the first field planting. 
Excellent for autumn use. Heads are 
medium green, well rounded, solid, and 
with a short core. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts., 
YyIb. $1.45, Ib. $3.85. 
New York No. 515. Suitable for the con- 
ditions around New York and in demand 
among the growers in this area. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 45 cts., 4Ib. $1.35, Ib. $3.40. 
New York No. 12. Plant large; dark green, 
crisply curled leaves, tightly folded, large 
cabbage-Jike head, which is well blanched, 
crisp and sweet. Suitable for spring and 
Jate summer plantings. Pkt. 15 cts., Moz. 
30 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4 Ib. $1.55, Ib. G4 25. 


Other Heading Lettuce 
Great Lakes. Fine new variety that won 
top honors in the All-America Seea Trials 
for 1944. Of the Iceberg type, the crisp 
cream-white head develops readily. Slow 
to bolt, even in midsummer. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Cosberg. Like New York but distinct, 
smaller, and more suitable for the home- 
garden. Pale, soft green leaves, and 
medium-sized, solid heads; excellent crisp 
salad quality. Stands heat well. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 45 cts., 4b. $1.30, Ib. $3.25. 
Iceberg (California Simpson). A splendid, 
crisp-head sort. Has strong center ribs, 
which bend toward the heart of the plant, 
keeping it thoroughly blanched. Pkt. 
15.cts., oz. 35 cts., 4b. $1.05, Ib. $2.60. 
Bibb. Medium-sized Lettuce, quick to ma- 
ture. Gives excellent results in the New 
York area, and is widely grown in the 
Southern States for northern markets. 
Leaves smooth, dark green; and the small 
firm head blanches to an appetizing cream. 
Pkts25 cts 075 75, cts 4b. $2.25. 
Big Boston. White seed. As an early 
spring variety it is reliable, and it is suit- 
able for autumn growing also, but it does 
not do well as a summer Lettuce. The 
heads are large, and fine-flavored. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 35 cts., Ib. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
May King. Unquestionably one of the best 
all-round, early, outdoor Lettuces, forming 
solid heads of bright green, the edges of 
the center leaves tinged brown; the heart 
is yellow and of ideal flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 35 cts., YIb. $1.05, Ib. $2.60. 
Mignonette. A curled heading Lettuce of 
medium size, very solid, compact, and 
hard. It is brown in color, with a white 
heart. Resistant to heat. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 
50 cts., Yb. $1.45, Ib. $3.75. 
Salamander Perfected. Also called Black- 
seeded Tennisball. An excellent summer 
variety. Grows to large size, with tightly 
folded Ieaves covering the center, which 
blanches a light golden. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
35 cts., Ib. $1.05, Ib. $2.60. 
Thanksgiving Day. A fine-flavored Lettuce 
for sowing In summer to produce a late 
crop. Outer leaves are brown and fringed, 
but the firm, solid head is bright gold-green. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 65 cts., Ib. $1.85, Ib. $4.75. 
Tom Thumb. For indoor culture. Small, 
firm heads are of excellent quality; leaves 
are dark green and very crumpled. Suit- 
able outdoors for spring and fall. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 50 cts., Ylb. $1.45, Ib. $3.75. 
Unrivaled Summer. Quick-growing sort 
which forms large heads similar to Big 
Boston but lighter in color. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 40 cts., 4b. $1.15, Ib. $2.85. 
The secret of making Lettuce head up is 
(1) rich soil, (2) sufficient moisture to insure 
uninterrupted growth, (3) planting so that the 
Lettuce matures during the cooler part of the 
early summer or autumn, (4) continued hoeing. 
Non-heading or Loose-leaved Lettuces pre- 
sent no problem. Following is the rating of 
heading kinds with regard to ease of cultivation: 
Cos or Romaine types 
Big Boston 
Imperial No. 44 
Salamander; Thanksgiving Day, etc. 
Protect newly transplanted Lettuce against 
cutworm with Treated Paper Collars, or hunt 
for the worms near the plants just under the 
surface, in early morning. 
is ideal for cultivating 
around Lettuce. 


With blade 6 inches wide $1.75, 
7 inches $2.25, 8 inches $3 

Early Curled Simpson Lettuce 
Loose-leaved Lettuce 
Early Curled Simpson. Splendid curly- 
leaved sort. Seed sown in the coldframe 
about the middle of March and trans- 
planted about the middle of April will 
supply the table in May and June. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 14Ib. 75 cts., Ib. $2.10. 
Grand Rapids. There ts no better forcing 
variety than Grand Rapids, and it is quite 
as good for outdoor culture. Large, beauti- 
ful leaves; crisp and tender. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 35 cts., Yb. 95 cts., Ib. $2.35. 
Black-seeded Simpson. Excellent outdoor 
variety. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., lb. 
75 cts., Ib. $2.10. 
Oakleaf or Summer Triumph. Semi- 
heading, and a decided novelty. Small 
leaves shaped as the name _ suggests. 
Stands heat; is never bitter; always buttery 
and sweet. Pkt. 20 cts., oz. 65 cts., Y4Ib. 
$2, Ib. $5. 
Cos or Romaine Lettuce 
Upright-growing type. When about a week 
short of maturity, it is usual to draw the outer 
leaves together and tie them, blanching the inner 
heart and greatly enhancing its noted crispness and 
fine flavor. 
Cos Lettuce is easy to grow, slow to bolt to seed 
and economical of garden space. 
Giant White Cos. Although this fine Cos 
Lettuce attains a large size, the immense 
heart is crisp, tender, and excellent; self- 
closing. Pkt. 15 cts., Yoz. 45 cts., oz. 85c. 
Dark Green Cos. A new mammoth sort, 
self-closing, resistant to cold, and slow to 
bolt during hot weather. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 35 cts., 4Ib. 95 cts., Ib. $2.35. 
Paris White Cos or Romaine. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 30 cts., 4Ib. 75 cts., Ib. $2.10. 
Trianon Self-closing Cos. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 35 cts., Ib. 95 cts., Ib. $2.35. 
Matchless. Midway between heading and 
Cos types. The dark green leaves are pointed 
and do not form a tight head, but they, 
especially the midribs, are most palatable. 
Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $1, 14Ib. $3. 

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Lettuce soil should drain well, and contain enough organic matter to 
enable it to hold moisture. Humus is recommended for digging under. 
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