LETTUCE 
Can be planted almost any time of the year. Give head varieties plenty of room, at least 14 inches 
apart each way. Cover one-half inch deep. Referring to head lettuce, it is generally agreed among large 
growers that aging of the seed produces earlier and firmer heads, besides making them more sure heading. 
NEW YORK STRAINS 
PRICES ON NEW YORK STRAINS — Unless 
otherwise noted are: Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 
4 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.40, 
This type is the most popular lettuce in America. 
It makes large, solid heads and bleaches very 
white and brittle. During the summer months this 
lettuce is shipped East from Oregon and Washing- 
ton, and, in the winter, it is shipped to our North- 
ern markets from California. We have a very 
large trade with market gardeners and sell New 
York seed to plant thousands of acres each year. 
Do not gamble with your crop by buying cheap 
lettuce seed. Intensive selection has resulted in 
many strains of New York, several of which we 
list below. 
GREAT LAKES — All-America bronze medal 
winner, ’44. We have received splendid reports on 
this new lettuce resulting from last year’s sales. A 
large, sure heading variety exceedingly resistant 
to warm weather. Especially valuable on higher 
soil and in dry weather conditions. What chiefly dis- 
tinguishes Great Lakes from other varieties of the 
Imperial type is its increased resistance to tip-burn 
injury and great ability to produce solid heads 
under adverse conditions. The leaves are large, 
relatively thick, folding well over the heads so 
that when unwrapped they give large sections 
desirable for salads. Large solid heads of finest 
quality, very free from tip-burn; also very sure 
heading. It is adaptable for good heads almost 
nation-wide. Pkt. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; oz. 60c; i Ib. $2.00; 
Ib. $7.50. 
CORNELL—Similar to Great Lakes but not so 
resistant to tip-burn, and more resistant to slime. 
Its propensity to produce large, firm heads justifies 
its test for a spring or fall lettuce. 
NEW YORK SUPREME—A true New York strain 
making solid heads of highest quality. The earliest 
N. Y. strain and claimed to be the most resistant 
to tip burn, making it ideal for summer crops. 
Besides this it is fine for early spring and fall 
lettuce. Both home and market gardeners should 
try this new strain. 
NEW YORK “B” (No. 199)—Resembles No. 12, 
but has better leaf coverage, is larger and more 
burn resistant. Desirable for early spring, summer 
and fall cutting. 
NEW YORK No. 12 — Large, compact, medium 
green heads, adapted to early spring and summer 
cutting. Very popular with growers. 
IMPERIAL ‘44’ — Medium sized, hard heads 
with few outer leaves. Fine for August and early 
September cutting in the Pacific Northwest. Rec- 
ommended for general use in Eastern locations. 
Exceptionally fine for low, dark soils. 
IMPERIAL ‘152’? — Medium sized solid heads. 
Quite hardy, very sure heading, also resistant to 
brown blight. Especially desirable for fall cutting. 
IMPERIAL ‘615’? — One of the largest heading 
varieties. Resistant to brown blight; does not make 
suckers. Desirable for early spring cutting in the 
South and for fall cutting in the Northwest. 
IMPERIAL ‘847’’—Large, dark green heads, de- 
sirable for spring, summer and fall cutting. Tip 
burn resistant. Black seed. — 
IMPERIAL D—Good for fall planting in the 
warmer areas. Heads dark green, large, firm, 
somewhat coarse and of good quality. More re- 
sistant to frost than most New York types. 
IMPERIAL ‘850’ — White seeded counterpart to 
No. 847. Claimed to be somewhat more resistant 
to tip burn. 
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Lettuce, New York “No. 12’’ 
OTHER THAN N. Y. LETTUCE 
PRICES in this group, unless otherwise noted, 
are uniformly: Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % Ib. 65e; 
Ib. $2.10. 
BIBB—A favorite head lettuce for forcing in the 
East and South where it has won popularity for its 
excellent quality. Smooth dark green outside, 
leaves bleaching to a rich yellow. A small head of 
exceptionaliy tine flavor. The first head lettuce 
we know of that is suited for greenhouse forcing. 
OAK LEAF—Forms a bunch or indefinite head 
of medium size and light green. Excellent quality. 
ICEBERG—Produces large, firm heads, very ten- 
der and brittle. Withstands hot weather better 
than most sorts. 
HANSON—Large firm heads; medium green. 
CREAMY HEART—An excellent butterhead type. 
Hardy for early planting. Medium size. 
TOMHANNOCK or PRIZE HEAD—A beautiful, 
quick growing loose leaf lettuce. Leaves large, 
bordered reddish brown; very tender and sweet. 
GRAND RAPIDS—The standard hothouse lettuce 
for forcing; also does fine in the open ground. 
Loose leaves with light fringed edges. 
COS, PARIS DARK GREEN — Folds well and 
forms a good firm head, which is light green and 
white at the heart. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE—A rough, tall, loose plant 
for feed only. Grows 4 feet high and supplies 
abundant green feed. Fine tonic for laying hens. 
KOHL RABI 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA — The best for table 
use. Kohl Rabi should be grown more, as it is a 
delicious vegetable, cooked like turnips. Transplant 
like cabbage in July; rows 3 feet wide and 1 foot 
in rows. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 30c; oz. 55e;3 
4 Ib. $1.75. 
PURPLE VIENNA—Dwarf plants; green leaves 
with purple stems and veins. Shape globular, 
purple with white, tender flesh. Prices same as 
Early White Vienna. 
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Prices in this catalog marked ‘not pre- 
paid’’ do not cover shipping expenses. When 
ordering several pounds it will be cheaper to 
use these prices, sending extra for postage. 
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