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 
LeSec. or 
planted in 
the house 
or in frames 
any time 
after March 
10th. 
Rows should 
be 1% feet 
ep apr? ti 
plants four 
inches 


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Grand Rapids Lettuce 


t h inning. 
One ounce 
of seed will 
sow 0 
feet of row. 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. 5c and 10c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 60c; 1 Ib. $1.75. 
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. 5c and 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; 1 Ib. $1.75. 
Oak Leaf 40 days 
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 
vitamins. It has the superior butter-type flavor. Pkt. 
10¢e; oz. 35ce; \% Ib. $1.00. 
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, 
distinet from any other variety. One of the best for the 
home garden. Pkt. 5e and 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; 1 Ib. 
$1.75. 
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. 20c; 1% Ib. 60c; 1 Ib. $1.75. 
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. 5e¢ and 10c; oz, 20c; %4 Ib. 
60, 
Culture for Head Lettuce 
If lettuce plants have been started indoors as suggested 
at the top of page, 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 be- 
come very hot, it will be best to furnish partial shade. 
.Keep the soil well cultivated around the plants to de- 
stroy weeds and preserve a soil mulch. Water frequently 
during dry weather. 
When the heads start to develop work up the soil around 
them so as to induce close, compact growth. As soon 
as the outside leaves are large enough they should be 
brought together and tied over the top with raffia. This 
should be done more loosely than with cauliflower and 
the plants must be closely watched so that they can_ be 
used at the right stage of development. Tying makes 
them deliciously tender and crisp. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
Maturity Figures 
After the name of most vegetable varieties you will find 
figures representing the approximate number of days 
required to mature the plants, from the time of planting 
the seed to the time the vegetables are ready to eat. 
Bibb 5/7 days 
The tenderest, most brittle of all lettuce leaves are 
found in the loose, dark green heads of this variety 
which chefs of luxury hotels and high priced food shops 
all over the country have begun to feature. In the 
garden it grows fast in the spring and fall, maturing 
its loose heads, as big as a fist, from seed sown in the 
open ground, with reasonable thinning. In hot weather 
it runs quickly to seed, so start it early and sow a fall 
eee in midsummer. Pkt. 10¢; 0% 35¢e; 4 Ib. $1.00; 1 Ib. 
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. 10c; oz 70c; 1%4 1b. $2.00. 
63 days 
May King* 
A very early compact heading variety for forcing or early 
spring planting. The outer leaves are of a light green, 
tinged with reddish brown. The heart bleaches to a 
rich, golden yellow, having a fine, rich buttery flavor. 
Pkt. 5c and 10c; oz 25c; \% Ib. SOc; 1 Ib. $2.50. 
Big Boston* (White Seeded) 76 days 
A heading variety farming 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. 25e; 1%4 Ib. SOc; 1 Ib. $2.50. 
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¢e and 10¢c; oz. 30e; 14 Ib. 85e; 1 Ib. $2.60. 
Hanson Head 80 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. 5e 
and 10c; oz. 30c; 44 Ib. 85e; 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 10e; 
oz 40c; % Ib. $1.25; 1 Ib. $3.50. 
New York* No. 515 
An improved type of New York No. 12. The heads are 
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 10e; oz. 40c; %4 Ib. $1.25; 1 Ib. $3.50. 
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 
10ce; oz 30ce3; % Ib. 
S5e; 1 lb. $2.60. 
Imperial No. 44* 
82 DAYS. Has very 
long  well-folded 
leaves and produces Fem iat . 
ee vol era aa t - New York Head Lettuce 
able conditions. A good header on peat and muck soils. 
Pkt. 5c and 10c; oz. 40c; 1%4 Ib. $1.25; 1 1b. $3.50. 
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, Se and 10¢; oz. 25ce; % Ib. 80: 
1 Ib. $2.50. 
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