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Imperial ‘““ROHCO” (w.s.). Similar to Imperial No. 615, a very useful 
strain. 
Imperial No. 847 (b.s.). Plant medium light green. Leaves are smooth 
and thick. Heads are medium size, round, well folded and solid. 
Resistant to brown blight and tip-burn. Very successful in the 
Eastern and Southern States. Does well in warm weather. 84 
Imperial D (w.s.). Plant large and dark green, leaves rather thick, 
heads large, firm and of good quality. Resistant to brown blight 
and downey mildew. An excellent cool weather variety, resists 
frost damage. Most useful on the Pacific Coast. 83 
Imperial E.4 (b.s.). Plant large, medium dark green, leaves broad and 
rounded and a little crumpled. Head round, tightly folded, large 
and solid. Resistant to brown blight. Usually treated as a Spring 
harvest variety in Coastal California but can also be used in the fall. 85 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
Dark Green Cos (Lobjoit’s) (w.s.). Upright plant, leaves 8 to 10 inches 
long, dark green, strong midrib. Self blanching, the heart is green- 
ish white, very tender and sweet. P 
Paris White Cos (Trianon (w.s.). Upright plant, leaves broad and long, 
10 to 12 inches, slightly crumpled with strong midrib, color medium 
green. Heart is self-blanching, almost white, with a very attractive 
flavor. 70 

Lettuce, Imperial 456 (Cornell) 
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