

except for certain varieties. A Fall crop may be 
sown from August 1 to August 15. 
Soil—Indoor sowings should be made in finely pre- 
pared loam. Any well-drained and enriched garden 
soil will suffice for outdoor plantings. 
Planting—Sow the seeds outdoors in rows 2 feet 
apart and cover with not over 1/4 inch of soil. When 
the plants are large enough to handle thin out and 
use or transplant to other rows, allowing 1 foot be- 
tween plants. 
One ounce of seed should produce about 3000 plants. 
BIG BOSTON — 75 days — Resembles Bos- 
ton Market, but nearly twice as large. De- 
sirable for forcing and outdoor planting. 
Pkt. 10¢, oz. 30¢, 4 lb. 70¢, Ib. $2.25. 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON — 46 days — 
Large, loose heads of thin and exceedingly 
tender, light green leaves. Stands heat 
well; very early. Pkt. 10¢, oz. 25¢, '%4 Ib. 
65¢, Ib. $2.00. 
COS, TRIANON SELF-CLOSING, OR RO- 
MAINE — 66 days — Finest Cos Lettuce, 
forming long, pointed, compact bunches. 
Fresh, crisp, and mild even in hot weather; 
interior well blanched. Pkt. 10¢, oz. 30¢, 
Y, lb. 75¢, Ib. $2.40. 
GRAND RAPIDS — 43 days — No better 
forcing type in the loose-leaf varieties. 
Pkt. 10¢, oz. 25¢, %4 Ib. 65¢, Ib. $2.00. 
_/ GREAT LAKES — 83 days — A tight-head- 
ing summer Lettuce with superb crisp 
heads. Does equally well in cool weather. 
Pkt. 15¢, oz. 65¢, %4 Ib. $1.75, Ib. $6.50. 
HANSON HEAD — 80 days — Most reliable 
for outdoor cultivation. In good ground 
the heads grow large. Outer leaves bright 
green, inner leaves white, tender and 
crisp; free from bitter taste. Pkt. 10¢, oz. 
25¢, '4 Ib. 65¢, Ib. $2.00. 
HARTFORD BRONZED HEAD — 45 days 
—Forms large, compact, bronzy red heads, 
shading to dark green toward root. Heart 
is rich cream-yellow; leaves thick and 
crimped. Pkt. 10¢, oz. 40¢, % Ib. $1.25, 
Ib. $4.30. 
NEW YORK NO. 12 (LOS ANGELES 
ICEBERG) — 80 days — One of the largest 
varieties. Heads solid, crisp, and tender. 
This Lettuce must not be confused with 
/ Iceberg, which is a different type. Pkt. 10¢, 
| 0z. 35¢, 4 Ib. $1.15, Ib. $3.75. 
IMPERIAL 44 (NEW YORK TYPE) 
82 days—Outstanding in many trials. Re- 
sistant to tip-burn; fine solid marketable 
heads. Pkt. 10¢, oz. 40¢, 14 Ib. $1.25, Ib. 
$4.00. 
IMPERIAL NEW YORK NO. 515 86 
days—Stands hot weather well; resists 
tip-burn. Pkt. 10¢, oz. 40¢, % Ib. $1.25, 
Ib. $4.00. 
Cadwell & Jones, Ie. 
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IMPERIAL NEW YORK NO. 847 84 
days—Pronounced by some gardeners an 
improvement over other types of New 
York for spring and summer sowing. Pkt. 
10¢, oz. 40¢, 4 Ib. $1.25, Ib. $4.00. 
MAY KING — 63 days — The head is of 
globular shape, hard and well closed. The 
lightly waved leaves are light green, with 
delicate ribs; the interior clear yellow, 
very tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10¢, 
oz. 25¢, 4 Ib. 75¢, Ib. $1.50. 
OAK LEAF — 40 days — An easy variety to 
grow. Semi-head or loose leaf for spring, 
summer and autumn. Pkt. 10¢, oz. 30¢, 4 
Ib. $1.00, Ib. $3.00. 
PENNLAKE 
— 82 days — Bronze Medal, 1949. 
A cross between Imperial 847 and 
Great Lakes producing fine heads, 
distinct because of their uniformity, 
dark green color and lack of ribbi- 
ness. Pkt. 25¢, oz. $1.00, 14 Ib. $3.00. 
PREMIER GREAT LAKES 
— 75 days — Bronze medal, 1949, 
Early lettuce of Iceberg type. Crisp 
heads even in midsummer. Crinkled 
green leaves that fold inward 
blanching the head to crisp white- 
ness. Pkt. 25¢, oz. $1.00, 14 Ib. $3.00. 

WHITE BOSTON — 76 days — Similar to 
white-seeded Big Boston. Leaves are free 
from brown tint; heart buttery yellow. 
Pkt. 10¢, oz. 25¢, % Ib. 75¢, Ib. $1.50. 

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