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 STRAIN S — 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. 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. 
Market gardeners require many different types 
to cover the various seasons and climatic condi- 
tions. For home gardeners we recommend New 
York Supreme, New York B, and Great Lakes. 
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 
distinguishes 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; 3 oz. 35c; oz. 60c; 4 Ib. $2.00; 
Ib. $6.50. 
IMPROVED B.—Ideal for commercial growers. 
An improvement over New York B. for market 
gardeners. 
NEW YORK 515—An early variety well adapted 
to spring and early summer also for early fall 
cutting. Heads quite dark green, medium large, 
compact and uniform. 
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. 65c; 
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 
exceptionally fine 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. 
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—tThe 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. 
BOTTLE MUSHROOM SPAWN 
Grown in sterile bottles which are removed and 
the spawn then packed in cartons. One carton of 
bottle spawn sufficient for 40 sq.ft. of bed. Produces 
fine white mushrooms. Postpaid. Per carton $1.00. 
LEEK 
ELEPHANT—Culture same as onions. Large size, 
the best. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 35c; oz. 65¢3 2 
4 Ib. $2.00; Ib. $6.00. ae 
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HOTKAPS 
Grow early flowers and vegetables by using 
Hotkaps. Prices, not prepaid. Home garden 
Package, 25 for 50c; 100 for $2.00; 250 for $3.50; 
1000 @ $11.00. For package weight, figure 
2 Ibs. on 25. Write for prices on quantities. 
If ordered by mail be sure to allow for 
postage. 
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