LETTUCE 
Lake Superior Lettuce 
Cabbage-Heading Varieties 
In the following descriptions, WS indicates White Seeded, 
BS indicates Black Seeded varieties 
WOODRUFF’S A-36 (WS) 86 days 
The plants are medium to large diameter, with a 
large frame and short stem. Heads are about 61/2 
inches wide by 6 inches deep, and the foliage dark 
green. Outer leaves are firmly attached in a way that 
reduces wrapper loss when cutting and trimming. The 
interior is well blanched with a medium sized core. 
Wrapper leaves protect the head from the sun. 
Pkt. 20¢; Oz. 55¢; V4 Lb. $1.80; Lb. $6.00 
NEW YORK NO. 12 (WS) 78-81 days 
An early, sure heading strain of the popular New 
York Lettuce. More adapted to summer weather than 
the original strain. It forms somewhat flat, exposed 
heads with rather light green thin leaves. 
Pkt. 20¢; Oz. 40¢; 1/4 Lb. $1.10; Lb. $3.25 
IMPERIAL NO. 44 (WS) 80-83 days 
This is a type of Iceberg Lettuce developed by the 
U. S. Department of Agriculture that seems to be very 
adaptable to the eastern climate and soil. It makes 
heads better than most strains and shows marked 
resistance to tip burn. The heads are solid and of fine 
quality. 
Pkt. 20¢; Oz. 45¢; 1/, Lb. $1.20; Lb. $3.50 
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IMPERIAL NO. 847 (BS) 
83-86 days 
A medium large, hard head- 
ing variety that does quite well 
in hot weather and is resistant 
to tip burn. It produces heads 
of good size and solidity where 
other strains fail. It is a little 
later than Imperial 44 and has 
larger heads. 
Pkt. 20¢; Oz. 45¢; Y%, Lb. $1.20; 
Lb. $3.50 
PENNLAKE (WS) 82 days 
\ALEAMERICA (ah SELECTION i 
Bronze Medal 1948 
Developed at Pennsylvania 
State College, this variety is 
slow bolting, dark green, uni- 
form, subject to some tip burn. 
The heads are globe shape, 5 by 
5 inches, crisp and very solid. 
Pkt. 20¢; Oz. 55¢; Y%, Lb. $1.65; 
Lb. $5.50 
CORNELL 456 (WS) 80-82 days 
Originally developed for use 
in New York state by those who 
wish to grow head lettuce in the 
summer months, it withstands 
heat better than Imperial No. 
44 and is resistant to tip burn. 
Pkt. 20¢; Oz. 55¢; Yq Lb. $1.65; 
Lb. $5.50 
PREMIER GREAT LAKES (WS) 
\AIEAMERIA SELECTION 7 Bronze Medal 1948 
Another development by Pennsylvania State Col- 
lege, this new variety has large heads which are uni- 
form, compact, and slow bolting, with dark green 
leaves which are folded well over the top to give a 
high percentage of perfect heads. 
Pkt. 20¢; Oz. 55¢; 4 Lb. $1.65; Lb. $5.50 
LAKE SUPERIOR (New) 74 days 
A line-bred strain of Great Lakes produced from an 
outstanding single plant selection. 
Plants moderately large with over-all spread of 16 
to 18 inches. Heads are usually spiral or conical shape 
before full development, but fully rounded at matur- 
ity. 5-6 inches in diameter but often larger and un- 
usually solid. Color bright apple green. Heads are 
well covered affording good resistance to hot sunlight. 
Matures in season with Premier Great Lakes, and 
5—6 days earlier than Woodruff’s A—36. 
Pkt. 20¢; Oz. 55¢; Yq Lb. $1.80; Lb. $6.00 
GREAT LAKES (WS) 
VALEAMERICAAN SELECTION 7 Bronze Medal 1944 
A U.S.D.A. and Michigan State College develop- 
ment of the New York-Imperial type, that will really 
stand up and produce hard heads in hot weather. The 
heads are large, attractive deep green, of good size, 
with thick, crisp leaves. Remains in condition long 
after forming the head. Resistant to tip burn, and un- 
surpassed for upland use. 
Pkt. 20¢; Oz. 55¢; 4 Lb. $1.65; Lb. $5.50 
74 days 
85-88 days 
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