HEAD LETTUCE 
CULTURE—Can be planted almost any time of the year. Give head varieties plenty of room, 
at least 14 inches apart each way. Cover one-half inch deep. Referring to head lettuce, it is generally 
agreed among large growers that some aging of the seed produces earlier and firmer heads, besides 
making them more sure heading. 
New York Strains 
PRICES ON NEW YORK STRAINS— 
Unless otherwise noted are: Postpaid. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. 40c; 4 Ib. $1.00; 
Ib. $3.00. 
We have a very large trade with market gar- 
deners and sell New York seed to plant thousands 
of acres each year. Do not gamble with your crop 
by buying cheap lettuce seed. Intensive selection 
has resulted in many strains of New York, several 
of which we list below. Market gardeners require 
many different types to cover the various seasons 
and climatic conditions. For home gardeners we 
recommend New York Supreme, Improved B, 
Pennlake, and any of the Great Lakes varieties. 
PENNLAKE—A cross between Great 
Lakes and Imperial 847. Large, solid 
heads of better quality than Great Lakes. 
Crisp, dark green foliage, showing more 
refinement than the Original Great Lakes 
and without the ribbiness of that variety. 
Valuable for early spring and late sum- 
mer plantings but not best suited for 
cutting in hot summer weather. A splen- 
did variety for home and markets. 
Pkt. 15¢e; % oz. 45¢; oz. 75c; %4 Ib. $1.75; 
Ib. $4.50. 
EARLY GREAT LAKES — This fine 
new strain is earlier and more uniform 
than the original Great Lakes. It is more 
refined with less fringes and the quality 
is better. In size, about the same as the 
regular Great Lakes, but equally resist- 
ant to heat and tip-burn. The underside 
leaves are darker green, making them 
more attractive when packed. It has 
shown up exceedingly well for spring, 
summer and fall cutting. The solid heads 
are brittle and sweet. Market gardeners 
have tested it out and are enthusiastic 
about it. Pkt. 15e; % oz. 45c; 0z. 75¢; 
Y% Ib. $1.75; Ib. $4.75. 
GREAT LAKES—A large, sure heading 
variety exceedingly resistant to warm 
weather. Especially valuable on higher 
soil and in dry weather conditions. What 
chiefly distinguishes Great Lakes from 
other varieties of the Imperial type is its 
increased resistance to tip-burn injury 
and great ability to produce solid heads 
under adverse conditions. The leaves are 
large, relatively thick, folding well over 
the heads so that when unwrapped they 
give large sections desirable for salad. 
Large solid heads of fine quality, and 
also very sure heading. It is adaptable 
for good heads almost nation-wide. This 
has also proved excellent for the early 
fall crops. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 40c; oz. 65c; 
1% Ib. $1.50; 1b. $4.50. . 
NEW YORK “B” (No. 199)—Resembles 
No. 12, but has better leaf coverage, is 
larger and more burn resistant. Desir- 
able for early spring and fall cutting. 
Lettuce, Pennlake 
LATE GREAT LAKES—A new strain 
of Great Lakes which matures about one 
week later than the regular Great Lakes. 
The heads are darker green than Great 
Lakes with a light green exterior at the 
base. They are very sure heading and 
uniform. Very resistant to heat. A fine 
lettuce deserving a good trial. Pkt. 15c; 
1% 07. 50¢; oz. 90c; 14 Ib. $2.00; 1b. $6.00. 
CORNELL 456—Valuable for growers 
in Eastern States and some sections of 
the Pacific Coast. Slightly earlier than 
Great Lakes and is claimed to be more 
resistant to tip-burn. Heads verv firm 
but smaller than Great Lakes. Pkt. 10c; 
ly oz. 40c; oz. 65c; %4 Ib. $1.50; Ib. $4.00. 
IMPERIAL “44” — Medium sized, firm 
heads with few outer leaves. Fine for 
August and early September cutting in 
the Pacific Northwest. Recommended for 
general use in Eastern locations. Excep- 
tionally fine for low, dark soils. 
IMPROVED B — Ideal for commercial 
growers. An improvement over New 
York B for market gardeners. 
NEW YORK No. 12—Large, compact, 
medium green heads, adapted to early 
spring and summer cutting. 
IMPERIAL “847”—Large, dark green 
heads, desirable for spring, summer and 
fall cutting. Tip-burn resistant. Black 
seed. Especially valuable for Fall crops. 
NEW YORK SUPREME No. 55—A true 
New York strain making solid, attractive 
heads. The earliest N. Y. strain and 
notable for its excellent table quality. 
Besides this it is fine for early spring and 
fall lettuce. Both home and market gar- 
deners should try this strain. 
