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Great Lakes Lettuce 
LETTUCE 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 8 ounces 
will produce sufficient plants to set an acre. 
To grow Lettuce successfully requires rich soil, plenty of 
thorough cultivation, 
Norfolk, for an early crop, sow one-fourth inch deep in cold frames in 
December, or out-of-doors from the last week in March to the first week 
in May. For late crop, sow in August. 
18 inches apart, but the truckers around Norfolk sow it on beds 4 feet 
wide, 4 rows to the bed, using 3 lbs. to the acre. 
and cool weather. In the latitude of 
The seed is usually sown in rows 
Heading Varieties 
1 (55 days). This well-known variety has broad, comparative- 
Big Boston. ly smooth but very stiff leaves surrounding a solid head of 
perfect form. The head of our Thorobred strain is beautifully blanched 
and its crisp tenderness is all that could be desired. After maturing the 
leaves often take a brown tinge on the edge. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ilhb., 
50c; 1b., $1.75, postpaid. 
Ma Kin (45 days). The earliest heading Lettuce in 
y ng. cultivation, and does equally as well under 
glass or in the open ground. The heads are of medium 
size, fold tightly, and are a rich, creamy tint, the outside 
leaves being bright green. Few Lettuce are handsomer in 
appearance or of better quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 Ihb., 
70c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
(60 days.) A Bronze Medal Winner in 
Great Lakes. {f° 1944 All American Selections. De- 
veloped at the Michigan State College Experiment Station 
in connection with the U. S. Department of Agriculture. 
It is a crisp heading type of Iceburg, resembling Imperial 
No. 456. A good variety for warm weather, as it stands 
considerable heat, and is slow in running to seed. PEt., 
10c; 0z., 50c; %4 Ib., $1.35; lb., $5.00, postpaid. 
Bibb (60 days). A small head lettuce with deep green 
* outer leaves and rich yellow heart. Usually crisp 
and tender and of a rather distinct flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
35c; %4 Ib., $1.00; lb., $3.00, postpaid. 
. (60 days). A splendid variety of the 
Imperial No. 44. New York or Iceburg type, which 
has proven to be the best sort for the south and south- 
east. The large, well formed heads are medium dark 
green, quite solid, and resistant to “tip-burn.” Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 35c; % lb., 95c; 1b., $3.25, postpaid. 
H 0 . Quite simil mae, 
Imperial Novs4/. pyre ec ee tone oe: 
30c; % Ib., 95c; 1b., $3.25, postpaid. 
New York Special No. 12. {69 d2¥5)-,An early, sure 
heading strain of the 
popular New York Lettuce. More adapted to summer 
weather than the original strain. Forms somewhat flat, 
exposed heads with rather light green, thin leaves. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., 90c; 1b., $3.00, postpaid. 
(50 days). A curled or crisp heading 
Summer Iceberg. sort similar to Hanson and of splen- 
did quality. It is good for either forcing or outdoor culture. 
Principally used. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 lb., 90c; 1b., $3.00, 
postpaid. 
° 2 (50 days). A selection from 
Special White Boston. “Ocoee” and a handsome Let- 
tuce, without any brown on the leaf edge. It has been 
carefully bred for uniformity in size and maturity. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; 1b., $2.00, postpaid. 
Hubbard’s Cabbage Lettuce. “45,,49%9,.A" 2u: 
‘round variety that 
has been popular for many years. 
May be planted-in the 
early spring, in the late summer, or in the fall. The 
heads are of medium size, blanch neue are of splen- 
ot) 
did quality. 20c; % 
postpaid. 
Pkt., 10c; oz. 60c; lb., $2.00, 


White Paris 
Cos Lettuce 
White Paris or Trianon. 
large, crisp heads of splendid flavor. 
lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
Celtuce. 
and the stalks can be eaten raw like Celery.’ PEt., 10c; oz., $1.00; 
Y% Ib., $3.00, postpaid. 

Special White Boston Lettuce 
Loose-Leaf Varieties 
| (50 days). An open head lettuce 
Slobolt Lettuce. on the order of Grand Rapids, 
which has been bred to stand considerable heat before 
bolting or running to seed. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 30c; % Ihb., 
90c; lb., $3.00, postpaid. 
(50 days). Broad, crisp, 
Black Seeded Simpson. light green leaves, frilled 
and crumpled, make this one of the most attractive 
varieties for early planting. Widely grown in home 
gardens in all parts of America. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
Y% Vb., 50c; 1b., $1.75, postpaid. 
2 (50 days). The most popular loose- 
Grand Rapids. leaved variety. Hardy, of quick 
growth, and especially fine for greenhouse forcing. It 
forms loose clusters of large, thin, bright green leaves 
that are savoyed and finely crimpled at the edges. PKt., 
10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 50c; 1b., $1.75, postpaid. 
50 days). Forms a tight bunch or rosette 
Oak Leaf. ce medium green leaves which are deeply 
lobed, giving the plant a spiky appearance. PKt., 10c; 
oz., 30c; % lb., 90c; 1b., $3.00. 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
(55 days). A popular variety with 
Dark Green. large well-folded heads. The outer 
leaves of our Thorobred strain are of a rich dark 
green color, which makes it unusually attractive. PEt., 
10c; 0z., 25c; %4 lb., 65c; lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
(55 days). A large, upright, quick- 
growing, self-blanching variety with 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 lb., 50c; 
(65 days). The leaves of this novelty can be used 
as Lettuce is used, or they can be cooked for “greens” 
. (55 days). This Lettuce is relished by all 
Chicken Lettuce. kinds of poultry and rabbits, and will pro- 
duce an enormous quantity of green feed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
¥Y% Ib., 50c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 


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