


slobolt—A New Leaf Lettuce 
LETTUCE 
Vitamins Ab C g 
Pkt. should produce 200 plants of head lettuce 
or 60 ft. row of leaf lettuce 
1 oz. of head lettuce should produce 3000 plants 
Head lettuce in most sections does not head well in the heat of the Summer. 
For this reason, best results are 
obtained when seed is started inside about March 15th and transplanted to the open ground May Ist to 15th to 
stand 12 to lo inches apart in 18 inch rows. 
Leaf lettuce seed may be sown in open ground as soon as soil can be worked. Thin plants to 6 inches. 
LEAF LETTUCE 
*xBLACK SEEDED SIMPSON: 46 days. The best 
green leaf lettuce for the home garden and for grow- 
ing out of doors for market. The leaves are light 
green, large, crumpled and very tender. This 
variety seems to do well everywhere. Too tender 
for forcing under glass for market. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 20 cts.; % lb. 60 cts.; lb. $1.85; 10 Ibs. $17.50. 
GRAND RAPIDS: 43 days. A _ loose leaf lettuce, 
frilled; not nearly so tender as Black Seeded Simpson 
but better as a forcing variety for market as it will 
stand handling better. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 
Y% Ib. 60 cts.; Ib. $2.00; 10 Ibs. $19.00. 
*PRIZE HEAD: 47 days. We think this is the best 
early lettuce for home use. The name is rather un- 
fortunate as it is not a head variety. Plants are 
medium size, crisp and tender. Leaves are crumpled 
anc irilled at the edges. Ihe color of the leaf is 
light brown which spoils its appearance as a market 
variety. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 1% lb. 65 cts.; 
Ib. $2.00. 
SLOBOLT: 45 days. Slobolt, a new leaf lettuce, was 
originated by the U. S. Bureau of Plant Industry at 
Beltsville, Md. In appearance it is much like 
Grand Rapids but its slowness to go to seed makes it 
especially desirable for home use. If plants are 
spaced 10 to 12 in. apart and only the lower leaves 
are used as they reach desirable size, lettuce may be 
harvested from the same plant for several weeks. 
Seed supply is limited. Pkt. 15 cts.; % oz. 30 cts.; 
oz. 40 cts.; % Ib. $1.10. 

Head lettuce requires cool weather to mature and should be sowed 
very early in the Spring. If you would like to try one of the large 
headed varieties sow Imperial 44. 
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“J had some of your Certified Cross Bantam Corn at the State 
Ranger School at Wanakena. It was the best corn I ever ate. I 
would like to grow some myself next year.”’ 
A. W. Farr, 
Sept. 18, 1945 
DeKalb Junction, N. Y 
HEAD LETTUCE 
GREAT LAKES: 88 days. A new Iceberg type let- 
tuce that has been bred to stand the hot Summer 
weather of the East and produce solid heads under 
those conditions. The plants are large and vigorous, 
dark green in color and the leaves wrap very tightly 
around the head. Great Lakes requires more room 
than most other varieties; plants should be at least 
14 inches apart inthe row. Sold out. 
*xMAY KING: 63 days. Very early head variety. 
Head is small but very compact. Leaves light green 
tinged with brown at edges; inside color is rich creamy 
yellow. Very good for home garden and early mar- 
ket. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; % lb. 75 cts.; lb. 
$2.50. 
CORNELL 456: 81 days. A new Cornell selection 
from hybrids made by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. 
Cornell 456 shows more resistance to tip-burn than 
does Imperial 44 and makes firmer, fuller heads but 
the ribs are more prominent. Crop Failed. 
IMPERIAL NO. 44: 82 days. A large head of the 
Iceberg type. Seems to be quite resistant to tip- 
burn. Forms a larger percentage of marketable 
heads than the old New York varieties. Pkt 15 cts.; 
oz. 40 cts.; % Ib. $1.10; Ib. $3.25. 
WHITE BOSTON: 75 days. A butter-head type 
that has taken the place of Big Boston. Leaves 
smooth and straight on the edges. Plant and head 
entirely light green; heart buttery yellow. Pkt. 10 
cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 4% lb. 65 cts.; Ib. $2.00; 10 Ibs. 
$19.00. 
COS OR ROMAINE, White Paris Self Folding: 
70 days. A medium large, well blanched, firm, loaf 
shaped head; leaves oval in form, flat and smooth; 
color medium dark green. Good quality. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; % lb. 60 cts.; Ib. $2.00; 10 Ibs. 
$19.50. 
KALE 
Vitamins Ab CG 
Pkt. will sow 12 ft. row 
1% oz. will sow 100 ft. row 
Sow for late crop about July 15th, in rows 2% feet 
apart, 4% inchdeep. Thin seedlings to 18 inches apart. 
*DWARF SCOTCH CURLED: 55 days. A very 
hardy, green, low spreading variety. Leaves are 
finely curled. For greens and garnishing. Use while 
young or only the top leaves if the plants are old. 
16 to 20 inches tall. Quality is improved by frost. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 4% lb. 90 cts.; Ib. $3.00. 
SOW LETTUCE AS SOON AS SOIL CAN BE WORKED 
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