HEAD LETTUCE 
CULTURE — Can be planted almost any time of the year. Give head varieties plenty of room, 
at least 14 inches apart each way. Cover one-half inch deep. Referring to head lettuce, it is generally 
agreed among large growers that some aging of the seed produces earlier and firmer heads, besides 
making them more sure heading. 
New York Strains 
PRICES ON NEW YORK STRAINS — 
Unless otherwise noted are: Postpaid. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. 45c; 1% Ib. $1.00; 
Ib. $3.15. 
We have a very large trade with market Zgar- 
deners and sell New York seed to plant thousands 
of acres each year. Do not gamble with your crop 
by buying cheap lettuce seed, Intensive selection 
has resulted in many strains of New York, several 
of which we list below. Market gardeners require 
many different types to cover the various seasons 
and climatic conditions. For home gardeners we 
recommend New York Supreme, New York B, 
Pennlake, and any of the Great Lakes varieties. 
LAKE SUPERIOR (New) — Line bred 
from a single plant of Great Lakes. Mod- 
erately large with over-all spread of 
16 to 18 inches. Fully rounded heads at 
maturity, 5 to 6 inches in diameter and 
unusually solid. Heads of bright apple 
green well covered with good sun re- 
sistance. Matures along with Premier 
Great Lakes. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c; oz. 90c; 
\% Ib. $2.00; Ib. $5.00. 
WOODRUFF’S A 36— The plants are 
medium to large diameter, with a large 
frame and short stem. Heads are about 
614 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 trim- 
ming. The interior is well blanched with 
a medium sized core. Wrapper leaves 
protect the head from the sun. 86 days. 
Prices same as Lake Superior. 
PENNLAKE — A cross between Great 
Lakes and Imperial 847. Large, solid 
heads of better quality than Great Lakes. 
Crisp, dark green foliage, showing more 
refinement than the original Great 
Lakes and without the ribbiness of that 
variety. Valuable for early spring and 
late summer plantings but not best 
suited for cutting in hot summer weath- 
er. A splendid variety for home and 
markets. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 45c; oz. 75c; 
Y% Ib. $1.75; Ib. $4.25. 
EARLY GREAT LAKES — This fine 
new strain is earlier and more uniform 
than the original Great Lakes. It is more 
refined with less fringes and the quality 
is better. In size, about the same as the 
regular Great Lakes, but equally resist- 
ant to heat and tip-burn. The underside 
leaves are darker green, making them 
more attractive when packed. It has 
shown up exceedingly well for spring, 
summer and fall cutting. The solid heads 
are brittle and sweet. Market gardeners 
have tested it out and are enthusiastic 
about it. Pkt. 15¢e; % oz. 45c; oz. 75c; 
4 lb. $1.75; Ib. $4.50. 
Lettuce, Pennlake, This Page. 
GREAT LAKES (R Strain) — A large, 
sure heading variety exceedingly re- 
sistant to warm weather. Especially val- 
uable on higher soil and in dry weather 
conditions. What chiefly distinguishes 
Great Lakes from other varieties of the 
Imperial type is its increased resistance 
to tip-burn injury and great ability to 
produce solid heads under adverse con- 
ditions. The leaves are large, relatively 
thick, folding well over the heads so that 
when unwrapped they give large sec- 
tions desirable for salad. Large solid 
heads of fine quality, and also very sure 
heading. It is adaptable for good heads 
almost nation-wide. This has also proved 
excellent for the early fall crops. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c; oz. 75c; 144 lb. $1.75; 
Ib. $4.50. 
NEW YORK “B” (No. 199)—Resembles 
No. 12, but has better leaf coverage, is 
larger and more burn resistant. Desir- 
able for early spring and fall cutting. 
LATE GREAT LAKES—A new strain 
of Great Lakes which matures about one 
week later than the regular Great Lakes. 
The heads are darker green than Great 
Lakes with a light green exterior at the 
base. They are very sure heading and 
uniform. Very resistant to heat. A fine 
lettuce deserving a good trial. Pkt. 15c; 
Y% oz. 45e; oz. 75e; 14 Ib. $1.75; Ib. $4.75. 
CORNELL 456—Valuable for growers 
in Eastern States and some sections of 
the Pacific Coast. Slightly earlier than 
Great Lakes. Heads very firm but small- 
er than Great Lakes. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 40c; 
oz. 65c; %4 Ib. $1.50; Ib. $3.50. 
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