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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 
cultivated. 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). ¢3 days. A heading variety of the Imperial type, de- 
veloped by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and Michigan Experiment Sta- 
tion. Available for 1946 plantings. Leaves large and well-folded; ribs heavy. 
Considerable resistance to tip-burn and heads under adverse conditions. For 
local markets. Pkt. 10c., % oz. 35c., oz. 65c., 14 Ib. $1.45, lb. $4.75 
IMPERIAL 44. Best header in hot weather. 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. If your plant- 
ing of head Lettuce is delayed until late Spring, Imperial 44 is your safest choice. 
82 days. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 20c., oz. 35c., 14 Ib. $1.00., Ib. $3.00 

Lettuce, Imperial 44 

New York No. 12. 45 carly variety which does well, and is an even and well-bred selec- 
tion. It is a trifle lighter in color than other strains of New York, but is popular with 
shippers. 78 days. Pkt. 10c., 44 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 144 Ib 80c., lb. $3.00 
Slobolt. Is similar to Grand Rapids in general appearance and its 
outstanding feature is its reluctance to bolt even in hot weather. 
Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 144 Ib. $1.35, Ib. $4.50 
Black Seeded Simpson. Loose heads of curly leaves; grows very large. 
45 days. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 lb. 60c., Ib. $2.25 
HEADING VARIETIES 
BIG BOSTON (Trocadero). (W. S.) Heads—Medium size, com- 
pact, oblate to globular, outer leaves light green, glossy, only slightly 
Imperial No. 847 (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. 84 days. 
Pkt. 10c., % oz. 20c., oz. 35c., 14 Ib., $1.00 lb. $3.00 
Imperial No. 456 (Cornell 339). Developed 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: 80 days. 
Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 35c , oz. 55c., 44.1b. $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., 14 oz. 20c., oz. 35c., 14 lb. $1.00., Ib. $3.00 
LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
Grand Rapids (ps). The leading loose leaf Lettuce for forcing or 
early outdoor sowing. The leaves are light green, frilled and com- 
pact of growth. Our stock is unsurpassed. 45 days. 
Pkt: 10c:, % oz. 15c., 0z. 25c., 44 Ib. 60c.; lb. $2.25 
Grand Rapids (Washington Strain). 4 heavier leaf than regular 
Grand Rapids. Fine for greenhouse growing. 46 days. 
Pkt. 10c., % oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 60c., lb. $2.25 
Price’s Silesia (Curled). Very hardy and dependable, particularly 
popular for home gardens. 48 days. 
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 60c., lb. $2.25 
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crumpled, edges bronzed; interior light golden yellow, excellent qual- 
ity; dependable header under drought and heat; much used for cold- 
frame forcing, as well as outdoors. 75 days. 
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 60c., Ib. $2.25 
White Boston. Like Big Boston, but lighter green and without the 
red tinge; stands hot weather better and heads earlier. 70 days. 
Pkt. 10c., 144 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 lb. 60c., Ib. $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., 144 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 60c., Ib. $2.25 
Prizehead. Early, crisp, loose heads of good quality, leaves curled 
and tinged with reddish brown. 50 days. 
Pkt. 10c., % oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 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. ldc., % oz. 25c., oz. 45c., 14 Ib. $1.25, lb. $4.00 

ROMAINE or COS LETTUCE 
WHITE PARIS or Trianon, W.S. (Romaine). A medium large self-folding sort, with 
medium green, erect, smooth, concave leaves. Head compact, solid, loaf-shaped, with 
greenish white, well blanched interior; crisp, sweet, tender and of excellent flavor. 
66 days. Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 60c., Ib. $2.25 
LEEK 
The long, thick, blanched neck of Leek is desirable for soups, stews, or creamed. It belongs 
to the Onion family, but has a decidedly sweet flavor. Sow seed in early Spring in rows 12 to 18 
inches apart and cover with 4 inch of fine soil. Thin to 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. Draw 
earth up around plants when cultivating to blanch as you would Celery. A packet will sow 25 feet 
of row, 1 oz. will sow 200 feet. 

130 days. A large variety with thick stems. 
Leek, Mammoth Goliath Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 35c., 0z. 60c., 14 Ib. $1.75, lb. $6.00 
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