Crisp-Head © 
Varieties. 
NEW YORK No.12. 75 days. (W.S.) An early 
aes arid: sure-heading strain of New York called 
Iceberg in almost all markets. It is well adapted 
_ to mid-season maturity because it resists hot dry 
weather. Forms solid, cabbage-like heads of med- 
ium light green color with the leaf edges slightly 
curled. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 80c; oz. 55c; %4 lb. $1.50. 
IMPERIAL~ No. 847. 83 days. (B.S.) 
important California shipping strain of Iceberg, 
popular with growers everywhere. Large, crisp, 
round, solid heads with smooth, thick, light green 
leaves. Resists hot weather, brown blight, and tip 
burn. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35e; 0z. 65c; 
oe ICEBERG. 84 days. (W.S.) Different from the 
one called Iceberg by shippers and housewives. 
The large, brittle, tightly folded waxy white heads 
do not ship well but are fine for local trade and 
ee nen crisp. Pkt. 10c; 12 0z. 30c; oz. 55c; 
Th Ib. $1.50 : 
A very 
SAM 2 SRR HENLE NEAT EOI 
Great Lakes 
33 GREAT LAKES. 85 days. (W.S.) “A sure head- 
ing summer lettuce of the Iceberg type for all 
‘sections and seasons. Fine, solid heads with few 
- outer leaves. Very slow going to seed. Highly ac- 
claimed by shippers, market growers and home 
gardeners everywhere. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c; oz. 
~90c; % Ib. $2.65. 
PREMIER GREAT LAKES. 80 days. (W.S.) 
An All America strain from the Pennsylvania Ex- 
periment Station outstanding for its smoothness, 
uniformity, and absence of thick ribs. Dark green 
leaves folded tightly over a heavy, large head. 
- Earlier than Great Lakes; slow bolting. Pkt. 10c; 
% oz. 50c; 0z. 90c; % Ib. $2.65. 
-a.very pleasing mild flavor. 
Ts WHITE COS. 65 days. 
% |b. $1.95. | 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
; A aetinct type of lettuce with torpedo-shaped, upright heads 
composed of narrow, spoon-shaped leaves which are brittle and have 
Grown the same as other lettuce but 
_ thinned to stand only 6 to 8 inches apart in the row. 
(W.S.) This variety is grown 
extensively for market and in the home garden. Of medium. 
size with the long, narrow, concave leaves forming a well- 
‘olded head 8 inches in height. The outside leaves are light 
een and the inner ones blanched to an icy greenish white. Of 
shoicest quality — always crisp and tender, and of exceptionally 
fine” Boyer: Ee 10¢; Ve OZ. ley OZ. 40e; A Ib. $1. 10. 
Hea fo Grow Good Lettuce Ries 
Sow % oz. per 100 ft.; 3 lb. per acre. 
Sow % in. deep with rows 18 in. apart.as 
early in spring as possible in rich, well- 
drained but moisture-retentive soil. Give 
frequent cultivation. Thin when plants be- 
gin crowding one another to stand 6 to 10 in. 
apart. Lettuce grows best during cool 
weather. A check in growth from lack of 
fertilizer or moisture prevents heading. For 
fall use, sow the middle of July and keep 
well watered and cultivated. 
Butterhead Varieties 
Big Boston 
BIG BOSTON. 75 days. (W.S.) Glossy, smooth 
leaves, wavy at edges and tinged reddish brown. 
Solid medium-size heads with creamy yellow in- 
terior of buttery flavor. Fine for home and mar- 
ket. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.10. 
WHITE BOSTON. 70 days. (W.S.) Light 
green leaves without any dark shading. Smooth 
and straight at edges, and a closely folded, golden 
heart. Fine for forcing, early outdoors, or nearby 
shipping. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.10.. 
W.S. means | 
white 
seeded 
B.S. means 
black 
seeded 
ae 
Paris White Cos 
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