Twilley’s Selected Lettuce 
GREAT LAKES (New) — 82 days. One of the best 
“Teeberg’ varieties ever introduced. Great Lakes 
beats the heat, producing large, solid heads even 
in summer weather; nearly 100 per cent tipburn re- 
sistant, stands longer without bolting than almost 
any other variety. Well adapted to all sections, from 
the Gulf States to the North and Upper Midwest. 
Very large, dark green heads, exceptionally firm, and 
earry well in shipping. Give the large heads plenty 
of room — about 14 inches in the row. Best adapted 
for upland. 315 — Pkt. 15e; 0z. 65e; 14 Ib. $1.90; 
16 Ib. $3.25; Ib. $5.60. 
CORNELL 456 — 82 days. One of the best heading 
types, and a proven variety. Very sure heading in 
the East during the summer months. Developed by 
Cornell University and the U. S. D. A. Resistant to 
tipburn and early bolting. Experienced growers like 
this variety. One of the best for muck land. 316— 
Pkt. 15¢e; oz. 60e; 44 Ib. $1.75; 12 Ib. $3.00; Ib. $5.25; 
10 Ibs. $54.00. 
WHITE BOSTON 76 days. Also known as White 
Big Boston. We have seen this lettuce from Florida 
to the Great Lakes; year after year it does well, 
both on upland and muck. In good seasons it cuts 
almost 100 per cent. More resistant to tipburn than 
almost any other variety, and the finest head let- 
tuce of its kind. We offer the large strain. 317—Pkt. 
10c; 0z. 35e; 14 lb. 75e; 42 Ib. $1.35; Ib. $2.35; 10 
Ibs. $22.50. 
IMPERIAL 44 — 82 days. Heads well in warm 
weather ; resistant to tipburn. Dependable for home 
and market. Grows well in the East and South. 
319 — Pkt. 10c; 02. 45¢; 14 Ib. $1.10; 4% Ib. $1.90; 
Ib. $3.35; 10 Ibs. $32.50. 
PLAIN FACTS ABOUT 
LETTUCE AND SPINACH 
Year after year we have observed many varie- 
ties of lettuce and spinach, in all kinds of wea- 
ther, on upland, muck and under irrigation in the 
South, East and Midwest. 
One important fact must be ‘recognized in 
growing lettuce and spinach; the weather has a 
greater influence on these crops than any other, 
except cauliflower. For example; a large grower 
planted Cornell 456 in 1945. The crop was per- 
fect. In 1946 he again planted Cornell 456, using 
seed left from 1945. All his 1946 crop was “plain 
junk’. 
In 1947 this grower again planted Cornell 456. 
He happened to have two ounces of seed left 
from 1945, which he planted separately as a test. 
That year all his lettuce was simply wonderful. 
Several years ago I sold 100 pounds of spinach 
to a New Jersey grower. He planted part of this 
seed and was “mad as a hornet”; said it was the 
poorest crop he ever grew. After two hours I per- 
suaded him to plant the remainder of the seed, 
because I knew if weather conditions should be 
good he would have a nice crop. When I called 
the next time to inquire about the second plant- 
ing. He smiled, “It was the best crop of spinach 
I ever grew.” 
We assure you that with good culture and fav- 
orable weather Twilley’s lettuce and spinach will 
produce excellent crops. Our lettuce and spinach 
seed is bred for the grower who wants the finest 
strains to match against his land and production 
costs. 
IMPERIAL 847 — 83 days. Popular in the South 
and Hast for a market garden and shipping variety. 
Known for its ability to produce solid heads of “Tce- 
berg” type. Resistant to Brown Blight. 324 — Pkt. 
10ce; oz. 45e; 14 Ib. $1.10; 1% Ib. $1.90; Ib. $3.35. 
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LOOSE LEAVED VARIETIES 
BLACK SEED SIMPSON — 45 days. Dependable in 
all parts of America; nationally popular for spring 
and early summer planting. Large, attractive plants, 
frilled light green leavees of crisp texture. 323 — 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 35ce; 14 Ib. 75e; 15 Ib. $1.35; Ib. $2.25. 
GRAND RAPIDS Tip Burn Resistant — 42 days. 
The most popular loose leaf type. Excellent for 
greenhousese or outdoor culture. Stands long with- 
out bolting. 320 — Pkt. 10e; oz. 35e; 414 Ib. %5e; 
14 Ib. $1.35; Ib. $2.25. 
Twilley’s Spinach = Treated Seed 
LONG STANDING BLOOMSDALE — 48 days. Re- 
mains free of flower stalks about two weeks longer 
than other Bloomsdale strains; a trifle darker 
green, giving it superior market appearance. Large, 
very uniform plants, with deeply crumpled, glossy 
green leaves. This variety is recommnded for spring 
crops. Treated seed. 615 — Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 
30c; Ib. 60c; 5 Ibs. $2.75; 25 Ibs. $11.25; 50 Ibs. 
$21.75; 100 Ibs. $42.00. 
BLIGHT RESISTANT SAVOY — 39 days. Develop- 
ed by the Virginia Experiment Station for sections 
where mosiac (blight) occurs. Similar to Blooms- 
dale, but somewhat smoother leaves. Produces large 
crops where other varieties blight and fail. Recom- 
mended for fall planting. 616 — Pkt. 10e; oz. 20c; 
14 Ib. 30e; Ib. 600; 5 Ths. $2.75; 25 lbs. $11.25; 50 
Ibs. $21.75; 100 Ibs. $42.00. 
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BLOOMSDALE DARK GREEN (Savoy)—40 days. 
Very early for home and market. One of thte lead- 
ing shipping varieties. Large leaves; deeply blister- 
ed and crumpled of rich, deep glossy color. One of 
the best for quality. The darker green color gives 
this variety excellent appearance. 617 — Pkt. 10¢e; 
oz. 20e; lb. 55e; 5 Ibs. $2.50; 25 Ibs. $11.00; 50 Ibs. 
$21.00; 100 lbs. $41.00. 
NEW ZEALAND — 55 days. Distinct from other 
kinds, as it is not a true spinach, but similar when 
cooked. Will grow all summer as it thrives in hot, 
dry weather, and is planted for a summer spinach. 
The leaves can be picked from the same plants all 
summer. 618 — Pkt. 15¢; 02. 25e; 14 Ib. 50e; Ib. 90e; 
5 lbs. $4.25; 10 Ibs. $8.00. 
