ree: (All year round) (Black White Big Boston—w.s. 76 days 
Seeded Tennis Ball)——b.s. 76 days 
Head—butterhead type, medium size, com- Head—butterhead type, leaves larger 
pact, outer leaves light green, heavily brighter green and less blistered than 
crumpled and plain edged; tender and Big Boston; interior creamy-yellow. 
crisp interior. 
Popular with market gardeners because it Recommended for home and local markets. 
heads well during hot weather. Excellent quality. , 
Loose Leaf Varieties 
Black Seeded Simpson—b.s. 45 days Grand Rapids b.s. 45 days 
. Plant—large, erect and compact, leaves 
Plant—large, upright, compact, leaves bright green, broad with waved and 
light green, broad and frilled; interior frilled margins. 
crisp, good quality. Leaf more crinkled One of the most popular loose-leaved vari- 
than Early Curled Simpson. eties for home gardens and greenhouse 
A popular early variety dependable every- Sees : ee Ana a aan fo ok ae 
where for home and market gardens. under adverse weather conditions. 
Chicken—w.s. 45 days 
Plant—large, erect, leafy, rapid growing. 
Produces flower stalks early. 
Excellent for feeding poultry or rabbits 
as it yields nutritious green leaves over 
a long season. 
Early Curled Simpson—w.s. 45 days 
Plant—large leaves, light green, loosely 
frilled; interior crisp and tender. 
An early, hardy, vigorous sort, widely 
used in home gardens. 

Grand Rapids 
game Oak Leaf—w.s. 40 days 
Plant—medium size, compact to spread- 
ing, leaves lobed, bright green and 
oak-leaf shaped. Forms a rosette or 
indefinite head. 
An old variety regaining popularity be- 
cause of its tender texture and ability 
to withstand heat without getting 
bitter. 
Prizehead—w.s. 45 days 
Plant—upright, inner leaves medium 
green, outer reddish-brown. The loose 
outer leaves are curled and frilly; 
decorative and good tasting; the center 
leaves are tender and more mild. 
oe ee Fe ge A rapid growing, early, very popular va- 
Black Seeded Simpson riety of lettuce for home gardeners. 

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