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LETTUCE 
_ To grow head Lettuce early, sow the seed in February or March in boxes, flats 
or in hotbeds in rows. When an inch high, transplant to coldframes. From there set 
out in the garden as soon as the soil is warm, placing the plants 5 to 7 inches apart in 
rows while the rows should be 12 to 18 inches apart. Where there is no hotbed, sow 
seed outside when ground is warm and transplant. For looseleaf or curly-leaved sorts, 
sow the seed either broadcast or in rows; make sowings every couple of weeks for 
Lettuce all Summer, and cut as it comes. By sowing in rows the plants can be cul- 
tivated. Sow seed the last of August and in September to be transplanted to the 


coldframe in October. One ounce will sow 300 feet of row, 4 to 5 lbs. for an acre. 
NEW YORK TYPES KNOWN IN THE PRODUCE TRADE AS ICEBERG 
Great Lakes (New). (83 days.) A heading variety of the Imperial type, developed 
by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and Michigan Experiment Station. Avail- 
‘ Leaves large and well-folded; ribs heavy. Considerable 
resistance to tip-burn and heads under adverse conditions. 
Pkt. 25e:, 4% oz. 40c:, oz. 75c:, 144 1b. $2.00, Ib. $6.50. 
Imperial 456. (Si days.) A new Cornell selection from hybrids made by the U. S. 
Imperial 456 shows more resistance to tip-burn than does 
Imperial 44 and makes firmer. fuller heads but the ribs are more prominent. Pkt. 10c., 
able for 1947 plantings. 
Dept. of Agriculture. 
oz. 50c., 44 Ib. $2.00, Ib. $6.50. 
Imperial No. 847. 
well-bred selection. 
(84 days.) (BS). A strain recently developed and found to be 
adapted to New York and New England conditions. Resembles the other ‘‘Iceberg’’ 
types, and stands heat very well. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 20c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 80c., Ib. $3.00. 
New York No. 12. (78 days.) An early variety which does well, and is an even and 
It is a trifle lighter in color than other strains of New York, 
For local markets. 
but is popular with shippers. Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 15c., oz. 35c., 14 lb. $1.25, Ib. $ 4.00. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
Prices on Lettuce seed unless otherwise 
noted as follows: pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 
14 Ib. $1.00, Ib. $3.00. 
Big Boston Improved. (76 days.) Very 
popular for outside as well as for forcing. 
Color, light green, slightly tinged reddish 
brown. 
Crisp as Ice or Bronze Head. (76 days.) 
Particularly valuable for home and market 
gardens; forms heads under rather adverse 
weather conditions. Plant medium small; 
deep green overlaid with dark brown; forms 
firm well blanched heads of delicate buttery 
flavor and tender quality. Rita lOc 
‘oz. 35c., 4% |b. $1.25., Ib. $4.00. 
iceberg (California Simpson). (82 days.) 
A splendid crisp-head sort. Has strong 
center ribs, which bend toward the heart 
of the plant, keeping it thoroughly 
blanched. « 
May King. (66 days.) Large heads with 
broad green outer leaves tinged brown. 
Solid. 
White Boston. (76 days.) The best strain 
of the butter head type, 10 days earlier 
than Big Boston. Very large frame and 
head. Will not tip-burn, nor turn red, and 
will hold several days in the field after 
maturity before bolting to seed. 
White Paris Self Folding. (77 days.) 8-9 
in. tall which is whitish-green inside, 
with heavy, white brittle mid-ribs; hard 
and crisp in texture, but very sweet and 
considered by some the standard of excel- 
lence in Lettuce. 
Lettuce has been cultivated in Europe since 
1562. The origin before that is unknown. 
One ounce of seed will plant 200 feet of row. 
Plant three pounds to the acre. Breaks 
ground in 8 days under favorable conditions. 
To have outstanding Lettuce in early Spring, 
sow in seed bed the September preceding. 
Protect the plants during the Winter. Plant 
seed very shallow. Use plenty of water, 
thoroughly cultivate and if possible shade 
Lettuce in the hottest weather. 
LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
Prices on Loose Leaf varieties: 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c., Ib. $2.00. 
Black Seeded Simpson. (45 days.) Early, 
Dependable in all parts of America and 
widely grown in home and market gardens. 
Plant large, attractive, compact; with 
broad, frilled light green leaves that are 
of fine crisp texture and splendid q iality. 
Early Curled Simpson. (45 days.) Early. 
Plant large, compact, bright light lustrous 
green; leaves bread, frilled, firm crisp, 
sweet and of good quality. 
Grand Rapids. (42 days.) Very early. 
Hardy, disease resistant; the mot widely 
used and best adapted variety f. green- 
house forcing. Plants, large, upright, com- 
pact and handsome; bright solid light 
green; leaves large, broad, margin much 
waved and frilled; very tender and sweet 
when grown under glass. 
Prize Head. (48 days.) Very early, quick 
growing and one of the most popular for 
home gardens, particularly on the Atlantic 
Coast. Plant medium large, strictly loose- 
leaf; leaves broad, crumpled and frilled 
outside leaves tinged red, inner leaves 
wholly green very crisp, sweet and tender. 


KOHL-RABI 
One ounce will sow 300 feet of row 
Prices on Kohl-Rabi: pkt. 10c., oz. 50c., 
\4 Ib. $1.50, Ib. $5.00. 
Early Purple Vienna. Similar to Early 
White Vienna, except in color. 
Early White Vienna. Very early and should 
be used before being fully grown. Flesh 
white with greenish white skin. 
LEEK 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill 
The Leek is very hardy and easily culti- 
vated. Sow as early in the Spring as prac- 
ticable, in drills 1 inch deep and 1 foot apart. 
When 6 to 8 inches high, transplant in rows, 
as deep as possible, that the neck, being cov- 
ered, may be blanched. 
Large American Flag. The most desirable 
for market or family use. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
$1.25, 14 Ib. $4.00. 

LETTUCE, IMPERIAL 406 
ENDIVE 
One ounce of seed for 100 feet of drill 
One of our best salad plants. For a first 
crop sow about the middle of April; for suc- 
cession smal] sowings may be made every 
month till August, when the main planting is 
made. Set out the plants 1 foot apart in rows 
and when well grown blanch by folding the 
leaves. 
Broad-leaved Batavian. (90 days). (Es- 
carolle). Full hearted. One of the best 
varieties for salads. Leaves broad, bright, 
dark green. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 4 Ib. 65c., 
Ib. $2.00. 
Deep Heart Fringed. (90 days.) Is an 
All-America Silver Medal winner. En- 
tirely new type of Endive, between Full 
Heart Batavian and Green Curled, but 
more upright in growth than either, and 
leaves broader than Green Curled. Outer 
leaves turn upward, making plants less 
susceptible to bottom rots than most 
Endives. Extra deep, well filled hearts 
blanch to clear creamy yellow. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 25c., 4 Ib. 60c., 1b. $2.00. 
Giant Green Curled or Ruffick. (95 days.) 
This is a hardy growing variety, with deep 
green leaves. When tied up these plants 
of red footstalks blanch white very quickly. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 4% Ib. 65c., lb. $2.00. 
KALE, or BORECOLE 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill 
Sow about the middle of April in prepared 
beds, covering thinly and evenly; plant out in 
June following the directions recommended 
for cultivating Cabbage. 
Siberian Dwarf Curled. (65 days.) This 
variety grows a little larger and coarser 
than the preceding. The leaves are not so 
deeply curled and are of a bluish green 
color. Very hardy. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 
14 lb. $1.00, lb. $2.50. 
Green Curled Scotch. (55 days.) A rather 
dwarf variety, growing about 18 in. in 
height, but spreading under good cultiva- 
tion to 3 ft. in diameter. Leaves of a bright 
green, beautifully curled. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
35c., 4% Ib. $1.00, lb. $2.50. 
