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Days Main Uses erate Lettuce 69 
46 HM 
(Loose Leaved) BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON 
An early, curled, loose-leaf lettuce which grows rapidly and dependably whether be- 
ing forced under glass or out in the open field; fairly tolerant of hot weather, Black 
seed. 
PLANT—Large, upright and compact; leaves crinkled and curled, but less so than 
Grand Rapids, crisp and tender. Delicate light green color. 
78 H (Butterhead) CRISP AS ICE 
A nice summer lettuce for the home garden. Its rich bronze color is distinctive, and 
many consider it quite attractive. Black seed. 
HEADS—Rather small, fairly compact, well blanched, crisp and very tender with 
pleasing buttery flavor. 
45 H 
An early variety once widel 
White seed. 
(Loose Leaved) EARLY CURLED SIMPSON 
y used in the home garden, but now losing its popularity. 
PLANT—Medium large, dependable grower. Leaves, formed in a compact bunch, are 
large, curled, crisp and tender. Clear light green color. Sweet and delicate. 
43 HM (Loose Leaved) GRAND RAPIDS 
The outstanding variety for greenhouse forcing, also extensively used as a very early 
market lettuce for outside growing. Fairly tolerant of hot weather. Black seed. 
PLANT—Large, erect, compact, fast growing. Leaves cut and frilled. Crisp and tender. 
Attractive clear light green color, particularly sweet flavor. 
43 HM (Loose Leaved) GRAND RAPIDS RESISTANT H 5-4 
A very uniform, high yielding selection from the Grand Rapids variety, released by the 
Ohio State Experiment Station. Has very good resistance to tip burn, as well as attrac- 
tive well-frilled edges and high production. Black seed. 
