LETTUCE 
For extra early plants, sow seed in February or March in hotbeds; transplant to 
open ground in April. Lettuce, to be at its best, should grow rapidly. Soil should 
be made as rich as possible by fertilizing and thorough preparation. For main 
garden crop, sow seed outdoors in a warm spot in the garden, as early in spring as 
possible, in rows 18 inches. apart. The way to raise good heads of Lettuce is to 
thin them out when they are one inch high so that they will stand 18 inches apart in 
the row. Fresh Lettuce can be had all season by sowing at intervals of two weeks. 
One package of seed will sow 35 feet of row; one ounce about 200 feet. 
LOOSE-LEAF KINDS 
Are the More Popular In the Home Garden 
These varieties do not make solid heads but given enough space will make a 
large bunch of leaves which blanch creamy yellow in the center. The leaves are 
_ crumpled and curled, delightfully crisp, tender and of splendid flavor. 
Grand Rapids. Our Special Strain of larger, stronger, lighter green and ex- 
tremely curled. A very populor variety with market gardeners. It is of very quick 
growth, hardy, little liable to rot, and stays in condition several days after being 
ready to cut. A loose-leaved variety with bright green, crimped leaves that will 
not wilt quickly after cutting. A good shipper. Desirable for garnishing. 
2 Pkg. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 75¢ 
Prizehead. A non-heading Lettuce that is excellent for the home garden and is 
very easily grown. Leaves are bright green, tinged with brown, crisp, tender, and 
sweet. Too tender to ship. Pkg. 10c; oz. 25c; V4 Ib. 80c 
Black-Seeded Simpson. This curly, thin-leaved, loose-heading variety is one of 
the best for sowing outdoors where a tender leaf is desired. Leaves extremely ten- 
der, ruffled, and of an attractive light yellowish green. It retains its excellent 
quality a long time, a fact that makes it a profitable variety for local market and 
shipping. Pkg. 10c; oz. 25c; VY Ib. 75c 
Oak Leaf. A unique variety with leaves of unusual form. Very decorative and of 
high quality. Easily grown all season. Pkg. 15c; YW oz. 45c; oz. 75c¢ 
BUTTERHEAD and CRISP-HEAD KINDS 
Varieties that form solid heads, with tightly folded leaves and blanched hearts 
of golden yellow or silvery white. 
Big Boston. Plants are hardy, vigorous, sure-heading and stand for a long time 
before seeding. The heads are large and very compact. When stripped of the outer 
leaves, they show creamy white, crisp, cool and tender. 
Pkg. 10c; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 65c 
Crisp-As-Ice. A head Lettuce for family and home market use. Heads are large, 
solid and finely shaped. Heart is a rich creamy yellow, tender and brittle. It well 
deserves its name, ‘’Crisp-As-Ice.” Pkg. 10c; oz. 25¢; YJ Ib. 70c 
Early May King, Special H. & V. Strain. The earliest of all head Lettuces, and 
especially good for the home garden. Heads are light green, tinged with brown; 
inner leaves rich golden yellow, crisp and tender. Pkg. 10c; oz. 25c; Y% Ib. 75c 
Great Lakes. All-America Bronze Medal, 1944. A new “Iceberg” type of crisp 
head Lettuce for the home garden and for commercial planting on upland. A kind 
that will stand the heat and sun and produce heads better than most other kinds 
of Lettuce. Solid heads, crisp and delicious. Pkg. 15c; Yo oz. 40c; oz. 75¢ 
Iceberg. An unusually large, solid head Lettuce. The white main ribs curve toward 
the center, keeping the interior thoroughly blanched. Quick growing, crisp and 
tender. Pkg. 10c; oz. 30c; 4 Ib. 90c 
Imperial No. 44. A very popular “Iceberg” type Lettuce to grow here in the East. 
The heads are large, solid and very good quality. The seed is white. 
Pkg. 15¢; YW oz. 25¢; oz. 40c; Y4 Ib. $1.25 
Imperial No. 456. Very popular with commercia! Lettuce growers. Produces solid 
heads during periods of high temperature when Imperial No. 44 will not do so well 
and is also more resistant to tip-burn. A good head Lettuce to grow during July 
and August. Requires moisture to do its best. Pkg. 15¢; Y oz. 25c; oz. 40c 
imperial No. 847. Does better on some land than No. 44. The heads are solid and 
ship very well. Quality good. Pkg. 10c; oz. 35c; Y% Ib. $1.10 
Salamander or Black-Seeded Tennis Ball. Resists heat and drought and re- 
mains in a heading condition longer than many others. Heads are large, leaves 
brittle and tender. Pkg. 10c; oz. 35c; VY Ib. 85c 
‘White Boston (Large Frame Type). A solid-headed Lettuce with a tightly folded 
heart that blanches to a bright creamy yellow color. The head resembles Big 
Boston, but does not have the red tinge of that variety. 
Pkg. 10c; oz. 35¢; Y% Ib. 85c 
Cos or Romaine Lettuce 
Trianon Self-Folding Light Green. This differs from the ordinary Lettuce in 
the shape of its leaves, which are spoon-shaped and very crisp. It is served in the 
better restaurants and hotels as ‘’Romaine Salad.” Sow the seed in the spring or 
early summer and when the plants have three leaves thin out to stand about 4 
inches apart in the row. Draw the leaves together and tie them when the plants 
are large enough; this blanches the inner ones. Pkg. 10c; oz. 25c; VY Ib. 80c 
Dark Green Cos. Good sized head of rich,dark green. Not as good as Trianon 
for the home garden. Pkg. 10c; oz. 25c; Y% Ib. 80c 
LEEK 
~ One package will sow 25 feet; 1 ounce 250 feet. 
A good fall and winter substitute for green Onions. 
Sow seed early in spring, in drills one foot apart and 
one inch deep; thin plants to 6 inches apart in the 
row. Keep the neck covered with earth so it will 
blanch. 
American Flag or Giant Musselburg. Extra large, 
with broad, spreading leaves; excellent quality. 
ARoicad biag Leek Pkg. 15¢; V4 oz. 25¢; oz. 70c; V4 Ib. $2.35 
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Grand Rapids is the most popular Lettuce in the home garden, 
and no doubt the best of the leaf varieties. This Special 
Strain we offer is unusually good. Little larger plant, heavier 
leaf, more deeply frilled, a little better in every way than the 
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Great Lakes proved itself last season to be a very fine 
heading Lettuce for the garden. 

ANC HeIeAN on ee | 
Oak Leat Lettuce. Sorry we didn’t offer you this Lettuce last 
year, but we didn’t know enough about it then to recommend 
it. Since then we have had it on trial and have put our O. K. 
on it. 

