Lettuce 
CuLturE. Sow the seed early in the spring and 
transplant to 8 inches apart. Cool damp weather is 
needed to produce a good crop. | oz. plants 400 ft. of 
row; 3 lbs. an acre. 
IMPERIAL NO. 44. 82 days. A type of! 
Iceberg Lettuce that produces large hard 
heads earlier than Imperial No. 456 and 
is somewhat resistant to tip-burn but not 
so much so as that variety. Excellent for 
fall crop or first spring planting. 
Oz. 50c; Yb. $1.50; lb. $4.50. 
NEW YORK NO. 55. 75 days. A very 
early Iceberg type that has a small head 
and frame but forms a hard, solid head 
even before New York No. 12. This is the 
variety for those who wish to have good- 
quality Lettuce on the market first. 
Oz. 50c; 4lb. $1.50; Ib. $4.50. 
IMPERIAL NO. 456. 84 days. A new 
variety developed at Cornell University 
for those who wish to grow head Lettuce 
in late spring and summer. Heads large, 
solid, of light green color, with very 
prominent ribs. Has a larger frame and 
head than Great Lakes, is somewhat re- 
sistant to heat and tip-burn and can be 
sown indoors and transplanted in the 
spring since it is earlier than Great Lakes. 
Oz. 65c; lb. $2.00; lb. $7.00. 
GREAT LAKES. 90 days. A new variety 
of the Imperial type that will produce 
hard heads in hot weather without burn- 
ing. Leaves large and well folded; ribs 
heavy. Heads large, attractive and deep 
green. We consider this excellent for 
seeding in the field during spring and 
summer but do not recommend it for fall. 
Oz. 65c; lb. $2.00; lb. $7.00. 
IMPERIAL NO. 847 (Black-seeded). 83 
days. Resistant to brown blight. Heads 
medium large, hard, of fine texture 
and well filled with inner leaves. The 
frame is larger than Imperial No. 44 
and it is slower in going to seed. 
Oz. 50c; lb. $1.50; lb. $4.50. 
SPECIAL WHITE BOSTON. 73 days. A | 
beautiful Boston type of Lettuce with 
straight-edged smooth leaves. Plant and 
head entirely light green; heart buttery 
yellow. An excellent strain for market. 
Oz. 30c; lb. 75c; Ib. $2.50. 
5 per cent discount before April 1 
when cash accompanies the order 
TRI-STATE SEED COMPANY 
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COS LETTUCE, Paris White 
Cos Lettuce 
PARIS WHITE. 70 days. Popular variety 
for the home and market garden. It is 
crisp, has a refreshing sweet flavor, and 
does not need tying up in order to blanch 
the heart. Compact, erect plants 10 inches 
tall with medium light outer leaves and 
whitish green brittle interior. 
Oz. 30c; 4|b. 75c; lb. $2.50. 
DARK GREEN. 70 days. A medium 
large, dark green variety which forms a 
good-sized, firm, well-folded head. 
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