Our Strains of Lettuce Are the Finest Obtainable 
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LETTUCE 
To grow head Lettuce early, sow the seed in February or March in boxes, flats 
or in hotbeds in rows. When an inch high, transplant to coldframes. From there set 
out in the garden as soon as the soil is warm, placing the plants 5 to 7 inches apart in 
rows while the rows should be 12 to 18 inches apart. Where there is no hotbed, sow 
seed outside when ground is warm and transplant. For looseleaf or curly-leaved sorts, 
sow the seed either broadcast or in rows; make sowings every couple of weeks for 
Lettuce all Summer, and cut as it comes. By sowing in rows the plants can be cul- 
tivated. Sow seed the last of August and in September to be transplanted to the 
coldframe in October. One ounce will sow 300 feet of row, 4 to 5 lbs. for an acre. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
(82 days.) One of the most adaptable and satisfactory strains of the 
Imperial type yet introduced. Our strain is sure heading. Stands up well in warm 
Heads large, firm, well folded with crisp, brittle texture. A favorite with 
Great Lakes. 
weather. 
home and market gardeners. 
Bich lLoee 51072 00C5 OZ SUG nal lbs P2200). 
Imperial No. 847. (83 days.) 
type and stand heat very well. 
Cornell No. 456 (w.s.) 
to tip burn and early bolting. 
(BS.) A strain recently developed and found:to be 
adapted to New York and New England conditions. Resembles the other ‘‘Iceberg”’ 
Pkt 10c., 44 oz. 35c., oz. 50c., 14 lb. $1.85, lb. $6.00. 
, 4a 
A type which has proven very sure heading when grown 
in the East during the Summer months. Particularly adapted for growing on muck 
soils. Frame and head smaller than Great Lakes and of lighter green color. Resistant 
Pkt. 15c., oz. 65c., 14 Ib. $2.00, 1b. $7.00. 
Prices on Lettuce seed unless otherwise 
noted as follows: Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 
14 Ib. 90c., Ib. $3.00. 
Big Boston (Trocadero). w.s.e Good for 
Summer and Fall use out-of-doors, and for 
hotbed and coldframe culture. It is a 
butterhead type with glossy, plain edged 
leaves tinged brown on the margins; forms 
a firm, well folded head, buttery-yellow 
at the heart. 
Iceberg (Giant Crystal Head). Crisp head- 
ing variety. Heads large, well folded and 
firm, white inside. 
White Boston (Unrivaled). A cabbage but- 
terhead type. Head light green. Heart 
buttery and yellow. The best strain 
obtainable. 
Cos or Romaine (White Paris). Plants 
medium large and upright. Light green 
with firm-spooned outer leaves. Loaf 
shaped, well folded firm head 8 to 9 in. tall. 
imperial No. 44. (82 days.) Very long well 
folded leaves, produces hard well-formed 
heads under favorable conditions. Pkt. 
15c., oz. 90c., 14 Ib. $2.50, lb. $7.50. 
New York, Wonderful, or Los Angeles,w.s. 
Plant large, dark green, crisp heading, with 
large outer leaves which are notched and 
slightly curled on the edges and large, 
tightly folded, Cabbage-like head which is 
well blanched, crisp and sweet. 
LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
Prices on Loose Leaf varieties: 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c., Ib. $2.50. 
Salad Bowl. Leaf Lettuce leaves are short 
and closely set, waved and notched. <A 
head . fills a salad bowl with a perfect 
rosette of rich green and very decorative 
leaves. A slow bolting variety. Pkt. 25c., 
oz. 70c., 14 Ib. $2.50. 
Black Seeded Simpson. (45 days.) Early. 
Dependable in all parts of America and 
widely grown in home and market gardens. 
Plant large, attractive, compact; with 
broad, frilled light green leaves’that are 
of fine crisp texture and splendid quality. 
Early Curled Simpson. (45 days.) Early. 
Plant large, compact, bright light lustrous 
green; leaves broad, frilled, firm, crisp, 
sweet and of good quality. 
Grand Rapids. (42 days.) Very early. 
Hardy, disease resistant; the most widely 
used and best adapted variety for green- 
house forcing. Plants, large, upright, com- 
pact; bright, light green leaves. Margin 
much waved and frilled. 
Prize Head. (48 days.) Very early, quick 
growing and one of the most popular for 
home gardens, 
Oak Leaf. A very popular variety for home 
gardens. Produces dark green leaves and 
shows resistance to hot weather. 
KOHL-RABI 
One ounce will sow 300 feet of row 
Prices on Kohl-Rabi: Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., 
1% Ib. $1.00 
Early Purple Vienna. Similar to Early 
White Vienna, except in color. 
Early White Vienna. Very early and should 
be used before being fully grown. Flesh 
white with greenish white skin, 
LEEK 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill 
The Leek is very hardy and easily culti- 
vated. Sow as early in the Spring as prac- 
ticable, in drills 1 inch deep and 1 foot apart. 
When 6 to 8 inches high, transplant in rows, 
as deep as possible, that the neck, being cov- 
ered, may be blanched. 
Large American Flag. The most desirable 
for market or family use. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
60c., 14 lb. $1.75. 
Lettuce, Great Lakes 
ENDIVE 
One ounce of seed for 100 feet of drill 
One of our best salad plants. For a first 
crop sow about the middle of April; for suc- 
cession smal] sowings may be made every 
month till August, when the main planting is 
made. Set out the plants 1 foot apart in rows 
and when well grown blanch by folding the 
leaves. 
Broad-leaved Batavian. (90 days.) (Es- 
carolle.) Full hearted. One of the best 
varieties for salads. Leaves broad, bright, 
dark green. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 85c. 
Deep Heart Fringed. (90 days.) Is an 
All-America Silver Medal winner. En- 
tirely new type of Endive, between Full 
Heart Batavian and Green Curled, but 
more upright in growth than either, and 
leaves broader than Green Curled. Outer 
leaves turn upward, making plants less 
susceptible to bottom rots than most 
Endives. Extra deep, well filled hearts 
blanch to clear creamy yellow. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 85c. 
Giant Green Curled or Ruffec. (95 days.) 
This is a hardy growing variety, with deep 
green leaves. When tied up these plants 
of red footstalks blanch white very quickly. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 85c. 
KALE, or BORECOLE 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill 
Sow about the middle of April in prepared 
beds, covering thinly and evenly; plant out in 
June following the directions recommended 
for cultivating Cabbage. 
Green Curled Scotch. (55 days.) A rather 
dwarf variety, growing about 18 in. in 
height, but spreading under good cultiva- 
tion to 3 ft. in diameter. Leaves of a bright 
green, beautifully curled. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
35c., 14 Ib. $1.00. 
Siberian Dwarf Curled. (65 days.) This 
variety grows a little larger and coarser 
than the preceding. The leaves are not so 
deeply curled and are of a bluish green 
color. Very hardy. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 
YY Ib. $1.00. 
