VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES % KEYSTONE SEEDS 
LETTUCE—Continued = Prin- Tele- 
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Uses Code Days 
BIG BOSTON or Trocadero w. s. HM LABOR 75 
An old, standard variety of “butterhead type” lettuce which is known the 
world over. Can be grown for hotbed and cold frame forcing, or as an out- 
door variety. One of the surest heading of the butterhead type for spring or 
fall crop. 
HEADS—Medium sized, globular shaped, light green, butterhead type, firm, 
compact, well formed, crisp, tender, with buttery, light golden 
yellow heart; outer leaves smooth, glossy, medium light green, with 
slight tinge of reddish brown on the margins. 
BIG BOSTON—Known the world over. 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON b.s. HM LAVER 46 
An early, curled, loose-leaf lettuce which grows rapidly and dependably 
whether being forced under glass or out in the open field; fairly tolerant of 
hot weather. 
PLANT—Large, close forming, upright and compact; leaves crinkled and 
curled, crisp, tender, dainty light green color; of excellent flavor 
and quality. . 
CRISP AS ICE b.s. H LANNE 78 
A fine summer head lettuce for the home garden. Its rich bronze color is 
distinctly different and attractive. 
HEADS—Medium small, compact, well blanched, crisp and very tender with 
pleasing buttery flavor. 
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