LETTUCE 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 8 ounces 
will produce sufficient plants to set an acre. 
Culture: To grow Lettuce successfully requires rich soil, plenty of 
moisture, thorough cultivation, and cool weather. In the latitude of 
Norfolk, for an early crop, sow one-fourth inch deep in cold frames in 
December, or out-of-doors from the last week in March to the first week 
in May. For late crop, sow in August. The seed is usually sown in rows 
18 inches apart, but the truckers around Norfolk sow it on beds 4 feet 

Great Lakes Lettuce 
Tait’s Thorobred Big Boston. 
but very stiff leaves surrounding a solid head of perfect form. The head is 
beautifully blanched and its crisp tenderness is all that could be desired. 
After maturing the leaves often take a brown tinge on the edge. Pkt., 10c; 
wide, 4 rows to the bed, using 38 lbs.. to the acre. 
Headings Varieties 
(55 days). 
has broad, 
This well-known variety 
comparatively smooth 
oz., 20c; 14 lb., 50c; 1b., $1.75, postpaid. 
(45 days). The 
earliest heading 
Lettuce in cultivation, and does equally as well under 
glass or in the open ground. The heads are of medium 
size, fold tightly, and are a rich, creamy tint, the outside 
leaves being bright green. Few Lettuce are handsomer in 
appearance or of better quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 lb., 
70c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
(60 days.) A Bronze Medal Winner in 
Great Lakes. the 1944 All American Selections. De- 
veloped at the Michigan State College Experiment Station 
in connection with the U. S. Department of Agriculture. 
It is a crisp heading type of Iceburg, resembling Imperial 
No. 456. A good variety for warm weather, as it stands 
considerable heat, and is slow in running to seed. Pkt., 
-10c; 02., 50c; 1% Ilb., $1.35; 1lb., $5.00, postpaid. 
Bibb (60 days). A small head lettuce with deep green 
I ¢ outer leaves and rich yellow heart. Usually crisp 
and tender and of a rather distinct flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
35c; %4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00, postpaid. 
. (60 days). A splendid variety of the 
Imperial No. 44. New ore or Iceburg type, which 
has proven to be the best sort for the south and south- 
east. The large, well formed heads are medium dark 
green, quite solid, and resistant to ‘“‘tip-burn.” Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 35c; 14 lb., 95c; lb., $3.25, postpaid. 
. (60 days). Quite similar to No. 44, 
Imperial No. 847. but binek seeded. "Pkt., ‘100; OZ.,y 
30c; % lb., 95c; 1lb., $3.25, postpaid. 
7 (60 days). A ly, 
popular New York Lettuce. More adapted to summer 
weather than the original strain. Forms somewhat flat, 
exposed heads with rather light green, thin leaves. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 30c; %4 1b., 90c; lb., $3.00, postpaid. 
(50 days). A curled or crisp heading 
Summer Iceberg. sort similar to Hanson and of splen- 
did quality. It is good for either forcing or outdoor culture. 
Principally used. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 1% lb., 70c; l1b., $2.50, 
postpaid. 
° . (50 days). A selection from 
Special White Boston. “Ocoee” and a handsome Let- 
tuce, without any brown on the leaf edge. It has been 
carefully bred for uniformity in size and maturity. PkKt., 
10c; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; 1b., $2.00, postpaid. 
Hubbard’s Cabbage Lettuce. (30st Rut 
’round variety that 
has been popular for many. years. 
May be planted in the 
early spring, in the late summer, or in the fall. The 
Tait’s Thorobred Earliest of All. 
heads are of medium size, blanch nicely, and are of splen- 
Pkt., 
did quality. 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Il1b., 60c; Ihb., $2.00, 
postpaid. 


White Paris 
Cos Lettuce 
White Paris or Trianon. 
large, crisp heads of splendid flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ilb., 50c; 
lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
Celtuce. 
Chicken Lettuce. 
duce an enormous quantity of green feed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ihb., 
50c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. : 

Special White Boston Lettuce 
Loose-Leaf Varieties 
(50 days). An open head lettuce 
Slobolt Lettuce. on the order of Grand Rapids, 
which has been bred to stand considerable heat before 
bolting or running to seed. PkKt., 15c; oz., 30c; 1% Ilhb., 
90c; lb., $3.00, postpaid. 
(50 days). Broad, crisp, 
Black Seeded Simpson. light green leaves, frilled 
and crumpled, make this one ,.of the most attractive 
varieties for early planting. Widely grown in home 
gardens in all parts of America. PkKt., 10c; 02z., 20c; 
% Ihb., 50c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
5) (50 days). The most popular loose- 
Grand Rapids. leaved variety. Hardy, of quick 
growth, and especially fine for greenhouse forcing. It, 
forms loose clusters of large, thin, bright green leaves 
that are savoyed and finely crimpled at the edges. Pkt., 
10c; 02z., 20c; 4% Ib., 50c; 1b., $1.75, postpaid. 
O k L f (50 days). Forms a tight bunch or rosette 
a ear. of medium green leaves which are deeply 
lobed, giving the plant a spiky appearance. PkKt., 10c; 
oz., 30c; % Ilhb., 90c; 1b., $3.00. : 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
oa) "= (5bed. aA 1 
Tait’s Thorobred Norfolk. 623,829%). 4 Popmar 
well-folded heads. The outer leaves are of a rich dark 
green color, which makes it unusually attractive. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; %4 l1b., 65c; lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
(55 days). A large, upright, quick- 
growing, self-blanching variety with 
(65 days). The leaves of this novelty can be used 
as Lettuce is used, or they can be cooked for “greens” 
and the stalks can be eaten raw like Celery. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00; 
\% l1b., $3.00, postpaid. 

(55 days). This Lettuce is relished by all 
kinds of poultry and rabbits, and will pro- 

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