LETTUCE 
CULTURE. Lettuce is the most popular of all salad 
plants and at the same time is one of the easiest to grow 
due to its 
comparative 
freedom 
from dis- 
ease and in- 
sects. Seed 
may be 
sown in the 
open from 
April 20th 
to August 
isa; or 
planted in 
the house 
or in frames 
any time 
after March 
10th. 
Rows should 
be 1% feet 
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One ounce 
of seed will 
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2 to 2% pounds required per acre. 
LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
Grand Rapids* 43 to 45 days 
The most popular variety to grow for market. When 
exposed for sale it retains its handsome fresh appear- 
ance longer than any other variety. Leaf is curly and 
of light green color and crimped at the edge. Disease 
free. Pkt. 5e and 10¢e; oz. 25e; % Ib. 70c; 1 Ih. $2.10. 
Black Seeded Simpson* 40 days 
One of the best and most popular varieties of leaf let- 
tuce. Recommended for spring and early summer plant- 
ing. Color light yellowish green, its large leaves are 
thin, tender and sweet. One of the finest for home gar- 
den and a favorite market lettuce. Very heat resistant. 
Pkt. 5e and 10c; oz. 25e; %4 Ib. 70c3; 1 Ib. $2.10. 
40 days 
Oak Leaf 
This novel variety excels in ability to withstand hot 
weather without turning bitter. Its leaves are small, 
tender and dark green, testifying to their richness in 

Grand Rapids Lettuce 
feet of row. 
vitamins. It has the superior butter-type flavor. Pkt. 
10e; oz. 40ce; % Ib. $1.25. 
Prizehead 45 days 
The name is rather deceiving, Prizehead being a crisp 
and tender, loose leaf sort with a reddish brown tint on 
edges of outer leaves. Of quick growth and sweet flavor, 
distinct from any other variety. One of the best for the 
home garden. Pkt. 5e and 10c; oz. 25e; %4 lb. 7O0c; 1 Ib. 
Chicken Lettuce (For Poultry Feeding) 
So called on account of the abundance of greens it fur- 
nishes for poultry feeding or for rabbits. Will come 
quickly again after cutting. Will send up stalks three 
to four feet long. Of little value for table use. Pkt. 5e 
and 10c; oz. 25e; %4 Ib. 70c; 1 Ib. $2.10. 
ROMAINE OR COS LETTUCE 
Paris White Cos : 60 days 
A strong grower and very productive, with long, shell 
shaped, medium green leaves of most excellent quality. 
A self-folder, but when plant is over half grown it is 
best to tie it up with string so that the inner leaves 
may be blanched perfectly white. Head 8 to 9 in. high, 
long loaf shaped. Esteemed the finest of lettuce in 
flavor. Chefs prefer it for salads because of its tender- 
ness and delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c and 10c; oz. 25e; %4 Ib. 
70c. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
CULTURE FOR HEAD LETTUCE. If lettuce plants have 
been started indoors they should be transplanted as soon 
as they begin to crowd. Place them six to twelve inches 
apart in the row in extra rich soil and if the sun has 
become very hot, it will be best to furnish partial shade. 
Great Lakes* 82 days 
All-America Winner in 1943. Iceberg type of lettuce. 
It stands heat and sun extremely well and is slow in 
throwing its seed head. It is also resistant to tip burn. 
Outstanding for home gardeners and used extensively 
in the East by truck gardeners operating on muck soils. 
White seed. Pkt. 15ce; oz 80c; %4 Ib. $2.40. 63d 
ays 
May King* 
A very early compact heading variety for forcing or early 
spring planting. The outer leaves are of a Hght green, 
tinged with reddish brown. The heart bleaches to a 
rich, golden yellow, having a fine, rich buttery flavor. 
Pkt. 5e and 10c; oz. 30c; % Ib. S5c; 1 Ib. $2.60. 

Big Boston® (White Seeded) 76 days 
A heading variety forming a good sized solid head which 
is light golden yellow inside, of excellent quality. The 
outer leaves are bright green and edges are tinged with 
brown. Pkt. 5e and 10c; oz. 30c; 1% lb. S5e; 1 lb. $2.60. 
Iceberg 80 days 
Heads are large and firm and well blanched. Color of 
leaves is light green with faint brown tracing on the 
border. A quick grower, heads always crisp, very sweet 
and tender. Pkt. 5¢ and 10c; oz. 30e; 14 Ib. 85e;3 1 Ib. $2.60. 
Hanson Head days 
Color clear light yellowish green. A fine variety for mid- 
summer planting as it stands extremes of weather better 
than most sorts. Much in demand by both the market 
and home gardener. The hard cabbage-like head has a 
sweet and rich flavor, even to the outer leaves. PKt. de 
and 10c; oz. 30c; % Ib. S85e; 1 Ib. $2.60. 
75 days 
New York* No. 12 
An early strain of the New York type which withstands 
heat better and is more adapted for summer growing. 
The color is medium green, the heart blanching beauti- 
fully, being crisp, tender and delicious. Pkt. 5e and 10c; 
oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.25; 1 Ib. $3.40. 
80 days 
New York* No. 515 
The heads are 
An improved type of New York No. 12. 
more conical in shape. The frame is medium to large 
and the leaves overlap nicely. In trials it was the most 
sure heading of the New York types. Resistant to tip- 
burn. Pkt. 5e and 10c; oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.25; 1 Ib. $3.40. 
Cosberg 76 days 
A white seeded 
home garden head- 
ing variety. Heads 
small and compact. 
Outer leaves light 
yellowish green, 
crumpled and frill- 
ed. Heads in sum- 
mer and resists tip- 
burns. Pkt. 5e and 
10e; oz. 30ce; %4 Ib. 
85e; 1 Ib. $2.60. 
Imperial No. 44* 
82 DAYS. Has very 
long well - folded 
leaves and produces |; ete 
hard well - formed 
heads under favor- 
able conditions. A good header on peat and muck soils. 
Pkt. 5e and 10¢c;3; oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.25; 1 Ib. $3140. 
Salamander 72 days 
It forms large solid heads of thick, smooth, light green 
leaves and tender white heart of fine quality. It with- 
stands hot weather remarkably well, and remains in head 
a long time before going to seed. One of the best out- 
door heading varieties. Pkt. 5c and 10c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 85e; 
MUSTARD | 
A very quick growing foliage plant that is grown 
cipally for greens. Mustard greens have a rich 
and are fully as healthful and nutritious as spinach. 
Giant 
Southern 
Curled* 
Used large- 
ly for salads 
or greens. 
‘| Grows very 
large with 
yellowish - 
green beau- 
tiful curled 
leaves. Very 
tender, of 
fine pun- 
gent flavor. 
PRKt. 5c; oz. 
20e; % Ib. 
50ec3 1 Ib. 
$1.50. 

New York Head Lettuce 
rin- 
avor 
Southern Giant Curled Mustard 
Smooth Leaf 
An excellent variety with very large, light green, fairly 
smooth leaves, with white mid-rib borne well above the 
ground. A vigorous grower. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 50c; 
1 Ib. $1.50. 
Tendergreen 
A mild-flavored mustard-spinach. Foliage may be used 
for greens when plant is quite young and until it is 
matured. Cook same as spinach or other greens. Grows 
fast with long, broad, fairly smooth leaves. Pkt. 5e; oz. 
20c; % Ib. 50c3 1 Ib. $1.50. 
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