16 GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
Slobolt Lettuce 
%GRAND RAPIDS FORCING, WASHINGTON 
STRAIN. 45 days. This splendid strain is one of the 
favorite strains being used by all of the larger green- 
house growers, who recommend it as a superior Lettuce. 
The late Mr. Yonker, who was one of our leading green- 
house growers, by careful plant selection, has kept it up 
to its original purity. It is absolutely true to type. Color 
is light green; heads very heavy; leaf crisp, tender and 
curly; quality the best. We grow our own stock seed in 
the greenhouse and send to one of the best seed growers 
on the coast to grow the seed. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 5c; 1% Ib., 
70c; 1 Ib., $2.00, postpaid. 
GRAND RAPIDS TIP-BURN RESISTANT. 45 days. 
Color light green, somewhat like the Washington strain, 
being used for greenhouse growing where tip-burn is 
visible. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 4% Ib., 70c; 1 Ib., $2.00, post- 
paid. 
SLOBOLT. A new variety of the Grand Rapids type that 
is slow to bolt, developed by the United States Dept. of 
Agriculture and has a definite characteristic for with- 
standing high growing temperatures. Large, erect, com- 
pact; leaves. broad, wavy, heavily fringed on the edges, 
tender, of light green color. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 14 Ib., 
$1.00; 1 Ib., $3.00, postpaid. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. 40 days. An early loose 
leaf variety. One of the best sorts for the home garden. 
Pkt., 10c; 02z., 20c; 44 Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
%BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. 40 days. One of the 
best loose leaf varieties for home garden or for the 
market garden, for outdoor sowing. Can be grown all 
through the season; very tender. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 
60c; 1 Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
Black-Seeded eed yt 
Leek 
AMERICAN FLAG. 150 days. Stem about 10 inches long by 
2 inches thick. A strong, vigorous plant with mild flavor. One 
of the best sorts for the market garden. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 45c; 4 Ib., 
$1.35; 1 Ib., $4.00, postpaid. 
ELEPHANT. (Monstrous Carentan). 150 days. Large stems 
6 to 8 inches long, 2 to 3 inches thick. Leaves very dark green, 
hardy, prolific, for fall and early winter use. Pkt., 10c; 02., 45c; 
1% \b., $1.35; 1 Ib., $4.00, postpaid. 
Leaf Lettuce 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce to 150 feet of drill. 
Lettuce requires rich soil to grow best quality. Mix pulverized 
hen manure with the soil and sow seed very early in the spring. 
For Leaf Lettuce, sow in rows twelve inches apart and do not 
thin until plants are big enough to use. Head Lettuce should 
be sown in rows twelve inches apart and thinned to eight inch- 
es apart in the row. 
During warm weather germination may be greatly aided 
by firming the seed bed, and sowing the seed shallow. Keep 
the soil moist until germination is completed. 
Grand Rapids Forcing, Washington Strain 
PRIZEHEAD. 45 days. A crisp and tender loose-leaved, non-head- 
ing sort, color light brown on a medium green base, quality good. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
CHICKEN. ‘JUall, leafy, prolific. Dark green. Pkt., 10c; 02., 20c; 
14 lb., 60c; 1 tb., $1.75, postpaid. 
OAK-LEAVED. 43 days. A distinct Lettuce. Leaves are smooth 
but are deeply lobed to resemble the leaf of an oak tree. 
Medium large size, spreading, fairly dark green. Leaves are 
thick, succulent and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 Ib., 70c; 1 Ib., 
$2.00, postpaid. 
Head Lettuce 
BIG BOSTON. 76 days. Heads best in cool weather of early spring 
and late fall. We do not recommend it for the hot weather 
months. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
WHITE BOSTON. 76 days. Has a fine, large solid head and light 
green outer leaves, but does not have the brown edges. A tightly 
folded heart that blanches to a bright, creamy yellow shade. It is 
sweet and crisp. Pkt., 10c; 02., 20c; 4 Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
*This variety recommended by Michigan State College 
