Kohlrabi 
A quick-growing, “turnip-rooted” cabbage. Use when half 
grown (the bulbs 2 to 214 inches in diameter). Make sowings 
every 10 days to insure succession. 
EARLY SHORT-LEAF WHITE 
An extremely early variety with very small tops, which per- 
mit planting very closely. It is the best for forcing or outdoor 
use. Pkt. 15 cts.; 0z. 40 cts.; 14lb. $1.25; lb. $4; 10 lbs. $39. 
WHITE VIENNA. A very popular white variety with few small leaves, 
white skin, and tender, delicate flesh. Pkt. 15 cts.;.0z.. 40 cts.: U/4lb. 
$1.25; lb. $4; 10 Ibs. $39. 
ABBOTT & COBB LETTUCE 
PENNLAKE 
Here is an entirely new strain of Lettuce developed by 
_ = Dr. M. T. Lewis of Pennsylvania State College. In recent 
Early Short-Leaf White trials this was outstanding. It is a rather green type and has 
Kohlrabi hick leaf: : ao ae | . 
a thick leat; maturity Is five days later than our Early Great 
Lakes. It is somewhat resistant to bottom rot and tip burn. One of the larger types of 
Great Lakes producing an exceptionally hard head. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 65 cts.; 14lb. $2.25; lb. $8; 10 Ibs. $75 
GREAT LAKES 
A new Michigan College development of New York Imperial type. This will really stand 
up and produce hard heads in warm weather. The heads are large, deep green, of good size, 
with thick crisp leaves. Remains in condition Jong after forming head. Resistant to tip- 
burn. Unsurpassed for upland. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 14lb. $1.75; Ib. $6; 10 Ibs. $55. 
IMPERIAL No. 456 
An exceptionally fine strain of the Imperial type of Lettuce developed by Cornell Uni- 
versity. Since its introduction, this stram has proved to be worth while on upland and 
muckland. Approximately 10 days earlier than the Great Lakes type, and will produce a 
very firm head; outer Jeaves are dark green resistant to tip-burn. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; 0z. 50 cts.; 14lb. $1.75; Ib. $6; 10 Ibs. $55 
Lettuce, 
Salad Bowl 
All-America Gold Medal winner 
for 1952. A loose-leaf variety that 
stands the sun better than Oakleaf 
and is a faster grower. Slow to bolt 
to seed and of very high quality. 
A head fills a salad bowl with a 
perfect rosette of rich green leaves, 
waved and notched. Holds its 
fine texture over a long period. 
Fine for the home garden and 
market. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.;14lb. $1.25; 
Ib. $4.00 
Salad Bow! Lettuce 
ABBOTT & COBB 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
24 
