Lettuce “is 
a Varieties 
NEW YORK No.12. 75 days. (W.S.) An early 
and 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. 30c; 0z. 55c; % lb. $1.50. 
_ IMPERIAL No. 847. 83 days. (B.S.) A very 
Important California shipping strain of Iceberg, 
popular with growers everywhere. Large, crisp, 
How to Grow Good Lettuce... 
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. 
: round, solid heads with smooth, thick, light green 
leaves. Resists hot weather, brown blight, and tip 
burn. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35¢; oz. 65c; %4 lb. $1.95. 
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 
exceptionally crisp. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. 55c; 
_% |b. $1.50. 
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;: 14 0z, 25c; oz. 40c; % 1b.°$1.10. 
Great Lakes 
-. 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; % |b. $2.65. — 
PREMIER GREAT LAKES. 80 days. (W.S.) 
An All America strain from the Pennsylvania Ex- 
ae periment Station outstanding for its smoothness, 
ae uniformity, and absence of thick ribs. Dark green 
ie leaves folded tightly over a heavy, large head. 
me: - Earlier than Great Lakes; slow bolting. Pkt. 10c; 
~. - ¥ oz. 50c; 0z. 90c; %4 Ib. $2.65. - 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
A distinct type of lettuce with torpedo-shaped, upright heads 
composed of narrow, spoon-shaped leaves which are brittle and have 
a. very pleasing mild flavor. Grown the same as other lettuce but 
thinned to stand only 6 to 8 inches apart in the row. 
PARIS WHITE COS. 65 days. (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- 
folded head 8 inches in height. The outside leaves are light 
green and the inner ones blanched to an icy greenish white. Of 
choicest-quality — always crisp and tender, and of exceptionally 
fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. 40c; % lb. $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; 1% Ib. $1.10. 
W.S. means 
white 
seeded 
B.S. means 
black 
seeded 
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