A SCUFFLE HOE is ideal for cultivating around Lettuce « 

New York Lettuce 
LETTUCE 
Contains fair amounts of calcium, phosphorus 
and iron; as much vitamin A, B; (Thiamin) and C 
as milk, and as much vitamin G (Riboflavin) as 
whole-wheat bread. ° 
About the middle of March sow indoors. When 
seedlings are about 3 inches tall, transplant them to 
the garden, 1 foot apart. These plants should give 
you well-developed basis by Decoration Day. 
As soon as the ground can be worked outdoors, 
sow early sorts. Gradually thin until the plants 
finally stand 12 inches apart. 
One ounce will plant 400 feet of drill. Matures 
in from 10 to 12 weeks. 
N. ¥Y. Wonderful or 
Imperial Types 
These provide the ‘‘Iceberg” Lettuce of the 
vegetable store. All are crisp, with crumpled 
leaves and a creamy white heart. Let us 
recommend No. 44 for low Jand, black and 
rich; Nos. 12, 515 and 847 if it is more loamy; 
PW 55 for earliest crop; 456 for use in sum- 
mer in the East. 
Imperial 456. Large, well-formed heads of 
crisply curled leaves tightly folded. Re- 
sistant to tip-burn. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. 85 cts., 
U4Ib. $2.50. 
Imperial 44. Withstands hot weather. 
Leaves are mid-green, thick, and the 
creamy white head is firm and somewhat 
flattened. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 55 cts., 14Ib. 
$1.75, Ib. $4.50. : 
Imperial 847. Black seed. Gives good re- 
sults on upland soil. Best for the first field 
planting. Excellent for autumn use. Heads 
are medium green, well rounded, solid, and 
with a short core. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 55 cts., 
Ib. $1.75, Ib. $4.50. 
New York 515. In demand among growers 
in the New York area. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 
cts., 14Ib. $1.65, Ib. $4. 
New York PW 55. Splendid table qualities, 
being crisp and flavorful. Medium size, 
compact and tight. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 65 cts., 
4 Ib. $2, Ib. $4.75. 
New York 12. Plant large; dark green, 
crisply curled leaves, tightly folded, large 
cabbage-like head, which is well blanched, 
crisp and sweet. Suitable for spring and 
late summer plantings. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 
50 cts., 14Ib. $1.65, Ib. $4. : 
Great Lakes. Won top honors, All-America 
‘Seed Trials, 1944. Crisp cream-white head 
develops readily. Slow to bolt in summer. 
Pkt. 25 cts., oz. 85 cts., 141b. $2.50. 
Iceberg (California Simpson). Strong center 
ribs bend toward the heart of the plant, 
keeping it thoroughly blanched. Pkt. 15 
cts., oz. 35 cts., 4Ib. $1.05, Ib. $2.60. 
NEW YORK 8, N. Y. 


Other Heading Lettuce 
Bibb. Medium size; quick. Leaves smooth, 
dark green; and the small firm head 
blanches to an appetizing cream. Pkt. 
25 cts., oz. 75.cts., Wb. $2.25, 
Big Boston. White seed. As an early 
spring variety it is reliable, and it is suit- 
able for autumn growing also. The heads 
are large and fine-flavored. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 40 cts., Ib. $1, Ib. $2.85. 
May King. Good early Lettuce, forming 
solid heads of bright green, the edges of 
the center leaves tinged brown; the heart 
is yellow and of ideal flavor. Pkt. 15 Cts 
oz. 40 cts., 4Ib. $1, Ib. $2.85. 
Mignonette. A curled heading Lettuce of 
medium size, very solid, compact, and 
hard. It is brown in color, with a white 
heart. Resistant to heat. Pkt. 15 cts., Oz. 
55 cts., 14Ib. $1.65, Ib. $4. 
Salamander Perfected. (Black-seeded 
Tennisball.) An excellent large summer 
variety, with tightly folded leaves covering 
the light golden center. Pkt. 15 Cts 107. 
45 cts., 14Ib. $1.15, Ib. $3. 
Thanksgiving Day. A fine-flavored Lettuce 
for sowing in summer to produce a late 
crop. Outer leaves are brown and fringed, 
but the firm, solid head is bright gold-green. 
Pkt. 20 cts., oz. 75 cts., 141b. $2.25, Ib. $5.50. 
Tom Thumb. For indoor culture. Small, 
firm heads are of excellent quality; Jeaves 
are dark green and very crumpled. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4% Ib. $1.65, Ib. $4. 
Unrivaled Summer. Quick-growing sort 
which forms large heads similar to Big 
Boston but lighter in color. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 45 cts., 14Ib. $1.15, Ib. $3. 
Loose-leaved Lettuce 
Bronze Beauty. New, handsome and deli- 
cious. Winner Bronze Medal, All-America 
Seed Selections for 1947. Leaves are in- 
dented and jagged and have a brown over- 
tone. Crisp, nutty flavor. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Slobolt. Holds in summer nearly three 
weeks after Grand Rapids or Simpson have 
shown a seed-stem. Bright green leaves 
are savoyed and frilled. Pkt. 20 cts., oz. 
65 cts., 14Ib. $2. 
Early Curled Simpson. Splendid curly- 
Jeaved sort. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., Ib. 
$1, Ib. $2.85. 
Grand Rapids. There is no better forcing 
variety than Grand Rapids, and it is quite 
as good for outdoor culture. Large, beauti- 
ful leaves; crisp and tender. Fkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 45 cts., 14Ib. $1.15, Ib. $3. 
Black-seeded Simpson. Excellent outdoor 
variety. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Ib. 
90 cts., Ib. $2.50. 

Oakleaf or Summer Triumph. Semi- 
heading. Small leaves shaped as the name 
suggests. Stands heat; is never bitter; 
always buttery and sweet. Pkt. 20 cts., 
oz. 60 cts., 4b. $1.75, Ib. $4. 

KALE or BORECOLE, Curled Scotch. At 
Its best after frosty weather has set in. 
Sow in May, June or July; when large 
enough, transplant into rows, allowing 24 
inches between plants. One ounce pro- 
duces 3000 plants. A 25-foot row will yield 
4 bushels of healthful food. Ready in 
about 12 weeks after setting out. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 45 cts., 14Ib. $1.25, Ib. $3. 
Siberian Kale or Sprouts. Less densely 
curled, but hardy and yields heavily. 
Known as “‘German greens.” Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 40 cts., 14Ib. $1, Ib. $2.50. me 
Lettuce soil should drain well, and.contain. enough organic matter to 
enable it to hold moisture. Humusis recommended for diggi 


With blade 
6 inches wide 
$2.25 


Giant White Cos Lettuce 
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Cos or Romaine Lettuce 
Upright-growing type. When about a week 
short of maturity, it is usual to draw the outer 
leaves together and tie them, blanching the inner 
heart and greatly enhancing its noted crispness and 
ne flavor, 
Cos Lettuce is easy to grow, slow to bolt to seed 
and economical of garden space. 
Giant White Cos. Although this fine Cos 
Lettuce attains a large size, the immense 
heart is crisp, tender, and excellent; self- 
closing. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts., lb. $2.25. 
Dark Green Cos. A new mammoth sort, 
self-closing, resistant to cold, and slow to 
bolt during hot weather. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 45 cts., 4Ib. $1.15, Ib. $3. 
Paris White Cos or Romaine. 
oz. 40 cts., 14Ib. $1, Ib. $2.85. 
Trianon Self-closing Cos. Pkt, 15 cts. 
oz. 45 cts., 14Ib. $1.15, Ib. $3. 
Matchless. Midway between heading and 
Cos types. The dark green leaves are pointed 
and do not form a tight head, but they, 
especially the midribs, are most palatable. 
Pkt. 25cts., oz. $1, 14Ib. $3. 
EGGPLANT 
One ounce will produce about 1000 plants. Yield 
in about 11 weeks after planting out. 
Sow during March indoors; plant out 21% feet 
apart when fine weather has arrived. Or you can 
purchase plants in late May. 
Pkt. 15 cts., 

Early Beauty. The earliest, large-sized 
Eggplant. Particularly desirable for sec- 
tions with short growing seasons. Fruits 
dark purple, long-globe shape; productive. 
Pkt. 20 cts., Yoz. 85 cts., oz. $1.50, 
Fort Myers Market. The plants produce a 
continuing crop of fruit all summer. These 
are longish oval, large, deep black, and of 
superior table quality, with none of the 
objectionable ‘‘tang” that is found In 
some. Resists the diseases to which most 
sorts are liable. Pkt. 15 cts., Voz. 65 cts., 
oz. $1.25, Ib. $3.25. 
New York Spineless. 
round-oval, of a ric 
color and splendid quality. Free from 
spines. The large fruits are sometimes 
produced 10 to a plant. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 
60 cts., oz. $1.10, 14Ib. $3. 
Long Purple. Pkt. 15 cts., Yoz. 65 cts., oz. 
$1.25, Ib. $3.25. 
Black Beauty. Early, Iarge sort. Pkt. 15 
cts., oz. 60 cts., oz. $1.10, 14Ib. $3. 
Vegetable Seeds 15 
The fruits are large, 
deep purple-black 
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