LETTUCE 
A packet will sow about 30 feet of row; an ounce 250 feet. 
Even the smallest of home gardens can easily grow plenty of lettuce. By making suc- 
cessive sowings.you can have a supply of lettuce throughout the season from little space. 
The loose leaf varieties may be thinned to four to six inches when they come up and then 
every other one taken out and used as they get larger. To get really fine lettuce use the 
heading varieties and thin to 12-18 inches while the plants are still small. Be sure to give 
the plants of head lettuce plenty of room or they will not make heads. 
“ICEBERG’’ LETTUCE 
“Iceberg” is now a general term used by growers, shippers and merchants for all kinds of 
crisp-heading lettuce and does not mean any particular variety. Of the many strains of 
Iceberg type grown all over the country, we offer the best for Eastern conditions, as 
follows: Great Lakes, Cornell 456, Imperial Nos. 44 and 847. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
520 GREAT LAKES. The Best Heading Kind. Already famous as an Iceberg 
type that will stand up and produce good hard heads under 
almost any conditions. It succeeds eyen in the hot weather of midsummer when other 
kinds fail entirely. Large plants and fine big solid heads of extraordinary crispness. See 
full description on page 4. 
Pkt. 15e; 4% Oz. 35ce; Oz. 65c: 14 Lb. $1.85; 144 Lb. $3.00. 



Imperial 44 Lettuce 
525 IMPERIAL 44, Fine Quality Head Lettuce for Spring 
or Fall. One of the leading high quality 
Iceberg types for the East. For spring and fall crops we especially 
recommend Imperial 44 because of its very superior quality. It is well 
adapted to both muck and upland and makes uniform solid heads 
under a wide range of conditions. Ready to cut a week or more before 
Great Lakes and therefore especially valuable for early spring planting. 
The heads are medium size, slightly flattened in shape and very 
solid. The quality is excellent with crisp but tender leaves, and the 
fine big hearts are delicious. Commercial growers like Imperial 44 
because it competes successfully with western grown Iceberg, and for 
the home garden it is a most reliable and attractive type. 
Pkt. 15c; 4 Oz. 30c; Oz. 50c; 144 Lb. $1.20; 4% Lb. $1.85. 
508 CORNELL 456. New Iceberg Lettuce for Muck and 
Upland. Developed by Cornell Univer- 
sity, this tip-burn resistant, sure-heading strain is already the standard 
lettuce for muck growers in the East. It resembles Great Lakes in 
type, but heads earlier and has a slightly smaller head and frame, Cornell 456—sSure heading—fine for summer. 
and a lighter green color. It resists bolting and makes fine clean hard ri 
Headavenentimthereummcrmmiomthe: 532 MIGNONETTE. Extra Early and Most Delicious for Home 
Cornell 456 also does very well on upland and we highly recommend Gardens. For home use we prefer Mignonette to any other kind of 
head lettuce. [tis very early and heads up exceptionally well. The heads 
it for both home and commercial use. The heavily crumpled leaves plion 
form solid crisp heads even under adverse conditions, making it one of are small, round and compact and the quality is the very finest— 
the easiest Iceberg types to grow. Try Cornell 456 this year. tender, crisp and without any bitterness. The outer leaves are dark 


Pkt. 15¢; % Oz. 40c; Oz. 75c; 14 Lb. $2.00; 14 Lb. $3.00. green tinged with a distinctive reddish brown and the inside of the head 
: S Fe ie ; is a beautiful creamy yellow. A splendid delicious kind to raise in the 
526 IMPERIAL 847. This strain of “Iceberg’’ produces exceptionally garden. Pkt. 15c; 44 Oz. 25c; Oz. 45c; 14 Lb. $1.15. 
fine lettuce under the right conditions. In some sections it is preferred ; 
to Imperial 44, as the heads are larger and rounder and are ready a few 542 WHITE BOSTON. Sure peadinis: By far the most popular 
ae Ren ar ae Arg Ayaan AAG tah, matin Butterhead” lettuce grown today. The 
days later. The quality is very fine and the heads are solid and attrac- : ‘ 
aek j ioe PAD leaves are light green and smoother and more tender than the crisp 
tive. Recommended especially for growing on upland. ; : 
Fig Pate es 3 sas ee heading types, and they form excellent tightly folded heads of the most 
Pkt. 10c; 4% Oz. 25e: Oz. 40c; 144 Lb. $1.10; 4% Lb. $1.70. S00 ; S| : cae 
‘ delicious quality and flavor. This variety heads well under all conditions 
and is resistant to tipburn, making il very valuable for large growers 
on both muck and upland. It is also the best butterhead type for home 
gardens. Our strain is exceptionally sure heading and uniform, every 
plant making a fine firm head. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25e; 14 Lb. 75c; % Lb. $1.20. 
530 MAY KING. Excellent for Early Heading. A very early butter- 
head variety. The heads form very quickly, are firm and of fine quality. 
The plant is small and practically all head, the leaves are light green, 
slightly tinted with brown on the edges and are very crisp and tender, 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 144 Lb. 80c; % Lb. $1.25. 
COS OR ROMAINE LETTUCE 
540 TRIANON SELF-FOLDING. The most Popular Cos Lettuce. 
Makes a compact upright growth of large heads a foot high which 
blanch perfectly white inside. The flavor is somewhat “sweeter” than 
most lettuce and is considered by many people the most delicious 
salad lettuce. The outer leaves are light green and very elongated, 
making fine firm heads. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 44 Lh. 80c; 4% Lb. $1.25. 
514 DARK GREEN COS. This strain has the same upright cylindrical 
growth as Trianon but the outer leaves are of darker green color. It is 
exceptionally crisp and mild in flavor and is well liked by many growers. 
i ‘xcellent to sow in July as it stands frosts well. 
White Boston Lettuce —£asy to grow—Very tender and delicious to eaf. Pkt. 10ce; Oz. 30c; 14 Lb. 80c; 144 Lb. $1.25. 
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