ROMAINE or COS LETTUCE 
Dark Green 
LETTUCE, Oakleaf 
14 
LETTUCE, Great Lakes 
LETTUCE, Iceberg 
LETTUCE 
1 oz. will plant a row 100 ft. long; V2 1b. will produce sufficient plants to set an acre. 
Cutture: To grow Lettuce successfully requires rich soil, plenty of moisture, thorough cul- 
tivation and cool weather. In the latitude of Norfolk, for an early crop, sow 4 inch deep in 
coldframes in December, or outdoors from the last week i in March to the first week in May. For 
late crop, sow in August. The seed is usually sown in rows 18 inches apart, but the truckers 
around Norfolk sow it on beds 4 feet wide, 4 rows to the bed, using 3 pounds to the acre. 
Heading Varieties 
Great Lakes. (82 days.) Selected for greater 
uniformity and color, our market-gardeners’ 
strain of this popular Lettuce is “‘tops.”’ It 
has sufficient leaves to protect the heads as 
they develop. It ts sure heading and re- 
sistant to tip-burn, standing up well under 
hot weather. The plants are vigorous, and 
the heads are large, firm and well folded, 
with crisp, brittle texture. Pkt. 10c; 4%oz. 
45c; oz. 80c; Mlb. $2.00; Ib. $5.50, postpaid. 
Imperial No. 44. (80 days.) Our market- 
gardeners’ strain of this splendid variety 
of the New York or Iceberg type has proved 
to be the best sort for the South and South- 
east. The large, well-formed heads are 
medium dark green, quite solid, and re- 
sistant to tip-burn. Pkt. 10c; Woz. 30c; 
oz. 50c; Mlb. $1.25; Ib. $3.50, postpaid. 
Imperial No. 847. (60 days.) Quite similar 
to No. 44, but black seeded. Pkt. 10c; 
Voz. 30c; oz. 50c; Mlb. $1.25; Ib. $3.50, 
postpaid. 
New York Special No. 12. (80 days.) An 
early, sure-heading strain of the popular 
New York Lettuce. More adapted to 
summer weather than the original strain. 
Forms somewhat flat, exposed heads with 
rather light green, thin leaves. Pkt. 10c; 
Voz. 30c; oz. 50c; Ylb. $1.25; Ib. $3.50, 
postpaid 
Iceberg. Also called Giant Crystal Head. 
(80 days.) A popular curled or crisp head- 
ing variety for either market or the home 
garden. Large, well-folded heads, white 
inside; crisp, sweet and tender. The out- 
side leaves are light green, slightly edged 
brown. Resistant to brown blight and tip- 
burn and stands up well in hot weather. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; oz. 40c; Mlb. $1.00; 
Ib. $2.75, postpaid. 
White Boston. Also called Unrivaled. (75 
days.) A cabbage butterhead type, quite 
similar to Big Boston, with smooth, light 
green leaves, straight on the edges, without 
any brown tinge. The heart is cream col- 
ored and of good quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 
lb. 70c; |b. $2.00, postpaid. 
Big Boston. Also called Trocadero. (75 
days.) This well-known cabbage butter- 
head type has glossy, plain medium green 
leaves, edged with brown. The heads are 
well folded and quite firm, with creamy 
heart. Good quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 
Yb. 80c; Ib. $2.25, postpaid. 
Bibb. Sometimes called Kentucky Bibb. 
(60 days.) A small head Lettuce with 
deep green outer leaves and rich yellow 
heart. Usually crisp and tender, witha rather 
distinct flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. 
$1.10; Ib. $3.00, postpaid. 
Loose-Leaf Varieties 
Grand Rapids. (50 days.) The most popu- 
lar loose-leaved variety. Hardy, of quick 
growth and especially fine for greenhouse 
forcing. It forms loose clusters of large, 
thin, bright green, savoyed leaves, crump- 
Ied at the edges. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30; Ylb. 
80c; Ib. $2.25, postpaid. 
Oakleaf. (40 days.) An old variety regain- 
ing popularity because of its tender texture 
and ability to withstand heat without 
getting bitter. The plant forms a tight 
rosette or indefinite head of medium green, 
oakleaf-shaped leaves, which are succulent 
and tender. Pkt. 10c; Moz. 30c; oz. 50c; 
ib. $1.25; lb. $3.50, postpaid. 
Black-Seeded Simpson. (50 days.) Broad 
crisp, light green leaves, frilled and 
crumpled. One of the most attractive 
varieties for early planting. Widely grown 
in home gardens everywhere, for it is a 
fast and reliable producer. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
30c; Mlb. 80c; Ib. $2.25, postpaid. 
Salad Bowl. (75 days.) All-America 
Gold Medal Winner for 1952. A splen- 
did home-garden Lettuce with long, 
loose, medium green, deeply cut leaves 
of excellent quality. Slow in running 
to seed. Pkt. 25c; oz. 50c; oz. 95e; 
Yb. $2.35, postpaid. 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
Dark Green. (55 days.) A popular variety 
with large, well-folded heads. The outer 
leaves of our market-gardeners’ strain are 
of a rich, dark green color, which makes it 
unusually attractive. Slow to bolt in hot 
weather. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 35c; Mlb. 90c; Ib. 
$2.50, postpaid. 
White Paris or Trianon. (55 days.) A 
large, upright, quick-growing, self-blanch- 
Ing variety with large, crisp heads of 
splendid flavor. Makes a very tasty salad. 
oe 10c; oz. 35c; Ylb. 90c; Ib. $2.50, post- 
paid. 
Chicken Lettuce. (55 days.) This Lettuce 
is relished by poultry and rabbits. Grows 
3 to 4 feet in height and produces an 
enormous quantity of green feed. Grows 
again after bemg cut. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 
lb. 70c; Ib. $2.00, postpaid. 
Remember, Tait’s Thorobred Seeds have 
pleased the most particular truckers, market 
and home gardeners for over 85 years. 
They have been found to be ‘‘Best by Test.” 
GEO. TAIT & SONS, INC. 
