Our Strains of Lettuce Are The Finest Obtainable 
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LETTUCE 
To grow head Lettuce early, sow the seed in February or March in boxes, flats or in hotbeds 
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 
Where there is no hotbed, sow seed outside when ground is warm and transplant. 
make sowings every 
By sowing in rows the plants can be 
cultivated. Sow seed the last of August and in September to be transplanted to the coldframe in 

in rows. When an inch high, transplant to coldframes. 
18 inches apart. 
For looseleaf or curly-leaved sorts, sow the seed either broadcast or in rows; 
couple of weeks for Lettuce all Summer, and cut as it comes. 
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 

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veloped by the U. 
tion. Available for "1946 plantings. 
Considerable 
local markets. 
83 days. 
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IMPERIAL 44. Best header in hot weather. 
ing of head Lettuce is delayed until late Spring, 
82. days. Pkt. 10c., % 
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New York No. 12. 4, early variety which does well, and is an even and well-bred selec- 
It is a trifle lighter in color than other strains of New Yerk, but is popular with 
14 Ib 80c., Ib. $3.00 
tion. 
shippers. 78 days. Bite lOcwEoeOz mloceOme2o Ce. 
Imperial No. 847 (gs). 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. 84 days. 
Pkt. 10c., 1% oz. 20c., 0z. 35c., 14 Ib., $1.00 Ib. $3.00 
Imperial No. 456 (Cornell 339). peveloped by the U. S. Depart- 
ment of Agriculture and Cornell Experiment Station as a variety 
suitable for those in New York State who wish to grow head Lettuce 
in July and August. Of the Imperial type, and said to withstand 
high temperatures and tipburn better than Imperial No. 44. SO days. 
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 35c., oz. 55c., 14 lb. $1.45, Ib. $4.75 
New York No. 55. Farliest New York with deep, round medium green, 
crisp heads, closely formed at the base and free from large, base 
leaf-ribs. Heads are one-fifth smaller than Imperial No 847. Highly 
tip-burn resistant. Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 20c., oz. 35c., 14 Ib. $1.00., Ib. $3.00 
LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
Grand Rapids (gs), The leading loose leaf Lettuce for forcing or 
early outdoor sowing. The leaves are light green, frilled and com- 
pact of growth. Our. stock i i: unsurpassed. 45 Haye: 
Pkt. 10c., 4.02. 15c., 0z. 25c., 4% Ib. 60c., 
Grand Rapids (Washington Strain). 
Grand Rapids. 
Ib. $2.25 
A heavier leaf than regular 
Fine for greenhouse growing. 46 days. 
Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 44 lb. 60c., Ib. 
Price’s Silesia (Curled). Very hardy and dependable, particularly 
popular for home gardens. 43 days. 
Bicte L0G 4510Z Loc OZ. 20c 
$2.25 
44 Ib. 60c., Ib. $2.25 
66 days. 
of row, 

Mammoth Goliath 
Leek, 
A heading variety of the Imperial type, de- 
S. Department of Agriculture and Michigan Experiment Sta- 
Leaves large and w ell-folded; 
resistance to tip-burn and heads under adverse conditions. For 
14 |b. $1.45, lb. $4.75 
Imperial 44 is the most dependable header 
for Eastern conditions that has been discovered to date. The head is of the crisp Imperial 
type, very solid, slightly flattened and of good market type and quality. 
Imperial 44 is your safest anoles: 
4 Ib. $1.00., lb. $3.00 

The long, thick, blanched neck of Leek is desirable for soups, stews, or creamed. 
to the Onion family, but has a 
inches apart and cover with )% inch of fine soil. 
earth up around plants when cultivating to blanch as you would Celery. 
1 oz. will sow 200 feet. 
Mzmmoth Goliath. 

ribs heavy. 
If your plant- 

Lettuce, Imperial 44 
Slobolt. Is similar to Grand Rapids in general appearance and its 
outstanding feature is its reluctance to bolt even in hot weather. 
Pkt. 10c., 44 oz. 35c., oz. 60c., 14 Ib. $1.75, lb. $6.00 
Black Seeded Simpson. Loose heads of curly leaves; grows very large. 
45 days. PEP 0e% 24 02) ber noza ence alps O0G. ibe 2.20 
HEADING VARIETIES 
BIG BOSTON (Trocadero). (W. S.) Heads—Medium size, com- 
pact, oblate to globular, outer leaves light green, glossy, only slightly 
crumpled, edges bronzed; interior light golden yellow, excellent qual- 
itv; dependable header under drought and heat; much used for cold- 
frame forcing, as well as outdoors. 75 days 
Pkt. 10c., 4 :02z. 1dc., oz. 25e. 14 lb. 60c., lb. $2.25 
White Boston. | ike Big Boston, but lighter green and without the 
red tinge; stands hot weather better and heads earlier. 70 days. 
Pkt. 0c: Yoroz oes OZ 20e%, 248 be O0Gm bs $2.25 
Unrivaled. Forms very solid, large, pale green heads, without the 
reddish brown tinge. Of excellent quality, 10 days earlier than Big 
Boston. 65 days. Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 lb. 60c., lb. $2.25 
Prizehead. farly, crisp, loose heads of good quality, 
and tinged with reddish brown. 50 days 
Pkt. 10c., 144 oz. 15c:, oz. 25c:!, 
leaves curled 
14 Ib. 60c., Ib. $2.25 

Novel Semi-Heading Type for Spring, Summer and Fall 
Oak leaf. This unique variety is more delicate in texture and 
flavor than any semi-head or loose-leaf lettuce we know. It 
is unbelievably decorative and measures up high—very high— 
in quality. An easy-to-grow, sure-fire kind for Spring, Summer 
and Autumn growing; especially in Summer when heading 
varieties just won't head. 53 days 
Pkt. 15c., % oz. 25c., oz. 45c., 14 Ib. $1.25, Ib. $4.00 

ROMAINE or COS LETTUCE 
WHITE PARIS or Trianon, \y.S. (Romaine). 
medium green, erect, 
greenish white, 
A medium large self-folding sort, with 
smooth, concave leaves. Head compact, solid, loaf-shaped, with 
well blanched interior; crisp, sweet, tender and of excellent flavor. 
Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 44 Ib. 60c., Ib. $2.25 
LEEK 
It belongs 
decidedly sweet flavor. Sow seed in early Spring in rows 12 to 18 
Thin to 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. Draw 
A packet will sow 25 feet 
130 days. A large variety with thick stems. 
Pkt. 10c., % oz. 35c., oz. 60c., 14 lb. $1.75, Ib. $6.00 
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