Black Seeded Simpson
Splendid loose leaf or curled leaf lettuce of great popularity with market and home gardeners. Grows large leaves, the inner ones forming a semi-compact head, very tender, crisp, fine quality, and sweet flavor. Always reliable and easily grown; ready for market in 45 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, prepaid.
Splendid loose leaf or curled leaf lettuce of great popularity with market and home gardeners. Grows large leaves, the inner ones forming a semi-compact head, very tender, crisp, fine quality, and sweet flavor. Always reliable and easily grown; ready for market in 45 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, prepaid.
California Cream Butter
One of the best Summer varieties of head Lettuce, producing large, solid heads of globular form, which are compact, firm and well blanched, of beautiful appearance; crisp, rich, decidedly buttery flavor. The leaves are broad, very thick, blistered and crumpled. Ready for market in 55 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, prepaid.
One of the best Summer varieties of head Lettuce, producing large, solid heads of globular form, which are compact, firm and well blanched, of beautiful appearance; crisp, rich, decidedly buttery flavor. The leaves are broad, very thick, blistered and crumpled. Ready for market in 55 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, prepaid.
Chicken Lettuce
Your poultry needs “green” food and this variety of Lettuce is just the thing you will want to grow for this purpose. It is a genuine Lettuce which will yield as much or more chicken or rabbit feed than any plant you may have used for “greens.” When once cut it starts to grow again and makes a successive crop. The largest plant of Lettuce in cultivation. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.20, prepaid.
Your poultry needs “green” food and this variety of Lettuce is just the thing you will want to grow for this purpose. It is a genuine Lettuce which will yield as much or more chicken or rabbit feed than any plant you may have used for “greens.” When once cut it starts to grow again and makes a successive crop. The largest plant of Lettuce in cultivation. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.20, prepaid.
Crisp-as-Ice
Decidedly solid heading and slow to shoot to seed. The plants are very compact and can be set close together. Interior of heads is remarkably well blanched and the quality is exceedingly buttery, tender and sweet. The leaves are so brittle as to suggest the name “Crisp-as-Ice.” the outer leaves are variegated brown and green. They are very broad and thick, somewhat crumpled and blistered. Desirable for home garden. Ready for use in 55 to 60 days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 65c; lb., $2.00, prepaid.
Decidedly solid heading and slow to shoot to seed. The plants are very compact and can be set close together. Interior of heads is remarkably well blanched and the quality is exceedingly buttery, tender and sweet. The leaves are so brittle as to suggest the name “Crisp-as-Ice.” the outer leaves are variegated brown and green. They are very broad and thick, somewhat crumpled and blistered. Desirable for home garden. Ready for use in 55 to 60 days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 65c; lb., $2.00, prepaid.
Early Prizehead
This old standard variety is still the best of the large, thin-leaved, clustering sorts for the home garden, but it is not a good kind to ship. The leaves are very large, crimped, bright green tinged with brownish red at the edges and are exceedingly tender, crisp and sweet, forming a large, loose head. Stands a long time without going to seed. Is known throughout the country and highly prized by every planter. Ready for table use in 45 days. Pkt., 5c; oz. 15C; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, prepaid.
This old standard variety is still the best of the large, thin-leaved, clustering sorts for the home garden, but it is not a good kind to ship. The leaves are very large, crimped, bright green tinged with brownish red at the edges and are exceedingly tender, crisp and sweet, forming a large, loose head. Stands a long time without going to seed. Is known throughout the country and highly prized by every planter. Ready for table use in 45 days. Pkt., 5c; oz. 15C; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, prepaid.
Early White Self-Folding Cos
(Romaine Lettuce) Cos Lettuce is distinguished by long narrow oval leaves which grow upright and fold into loose heads. The midribs are white and prominent. The inner leaves are light green, nearly white and are very crisp and tender. The heads will blanch better if tied loosely near the tops with soft twine. Makes a delicious Romaine Salad and affords a pleasing change from other sorts. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 45c; lb., $1.45, prepaid.
(Romaine Lettuce) Cos Lettuce is distinguished by long narrow oval leaves which grow upright and fold into loose heads. The midribs are white and prominent. The inner leaves are light green, nearly white and are very crisp and tender. The heads will blanch better if tied loosely near the tops with soft twine. Makes a delicious Romaine Salad and affords a pleasing change from other sorts. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 45c; lb., $1.45, prepaid.
Iceberg
A beautiful and easily grown lettuce of the crisp-head type. One of the very best summer-growing varieties. The leaves are wavy with fringed edges, tinged at margins with brown. Makes a firm, hard head, with strong, incurving ribs, blanching the hearts leaves to a creamy whiteness. The quality is very good, sweet and exceedingly crisp. It is ready for the table in 55 to 60 days and is one of the best varieties for market and the home garden. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 45c; lb., $1.50, prepaid.
A beautiful and easily grown lettuce of the crisp-head type. One of the very best summer-growing varieties. The leaves are wavy with fringed edges, tinged at margins with brown. Makes a firm, hard head, with strong, incurving ribs, blanching the hearts leaves to a creamy whiteness. The quality is very good, sweet and exceedingly crisp. It is ready for the table in 55 to 60 days and is one of the best varieties for market and the home garden. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 45c; lb., $1.50, prepaid.
Improved Hansen
Its table quality is perfection itself, having a sweet, rich flavor, and its ability to remain a long time in edible condition is one of its leading characteristics. It forms large heads, as an outdoor lettuce ONLY, and may be planted from earliest Spring to late in the Fall. The outer leaves are large and broad, somewhat blistered and crumpled, with frilled edges, color clear light green. A sure heading sort standing the heat well. Ready for market in 55 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 45c; lb., $1.35, prepaid.
Its table quality is perfection itself, having a sweet, rich flavor, and its ability to remain a long time in edible condition is one of its leading characteristics. It forms large heads, as an outdoor lettuce ONLY, and may be planted from earliest Spring to late in the Fall. The outer leaves are large and broad, somewhat blistered and crumpled, with frilled edges, color clear light green. A sure heading sort standing the heat well. Ready for market in 55 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 45c; lb., $1.35, prepaid.
Isbell's May King
It is astonishing how quickly this lettuce has made its way into popular favor. It grows very quickly. The habit of growth is very compact; in fact, the plant is about all head. Outer leaves light green, showing a tinge of reddish brown, inner leaves bright yellow, and of fine, rich, buttery flavor. Heads weigh from 12 to 16 ounces, are are so solid that they carry to market in perfect condition. Ready for market in 50 to 55 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.45, prepaid.
It is astonishing how quickly this lettuce has made its way into popular favor. It grows very quickly. The habit of growth is very compact; in fact, the plant is about all head. Outer leaves light green, showing a tinge of reddish brown, inner leaves bright yellow, and of fine, rich, buttery flavor. Heads weigh from 12 to 16 ounces, are are so solid that they carry to market in perfect condition. Ready for market in 50 to 55 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.45, prepaid.
Isbell's Select Grand Rapids
This variety of curled or loose leaf Lettuce is especially adapted to greenhouse culture in winter. In the great lettuce growing centers this forcing sort is largely used, and the product is sold in such large quantities that prices are quoted by the ton. This superior lettuce is of rapid, upright growth; retains its freshness a long time after being cut. Its quality is very desirable. The Isbell's strain is especially selected for purity and is the best to be found. Ready for market in 42 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.45, prepaid.
This variety of curled or loose leaf Lettuce is especially adapted to greenhouse culture in winter. In the great lettuce growing centers this forcing sort is largely used, and the product is sold in such large quantities that prices are quoted by the ton. This superior lettuce is of rapid, upright growth; retains its freshness a long time after being cut. Its quality is very desirable. The Isbell's strain is especially selected for purity and is the best to be found. Ready for market in 42 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.45, prepaid.
Isbell's Verifirst
The earliest and best leaf lettuce. A curled leaf variety suitable for forcing and outdoor culture, very early, withstanding frost to a remarkable degree. This new lettuce is so good that we have so far been unable to find any other lettuce that can in any way approach it. It is also more tender and sweeter and has a more delicious, nutty, creamy flavor. The leaves are heavily fringed, much crumpled and blistered, of light green color. We recommend it for home garden and to all growers who cater to a “fancy trade.” Ready for market in 38 days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 60c; lb., $1.90, prepaid.
The earliest and best leaf lettuce. A curled leaf variety suitable for forcing and outdoor culture, very early, withstanding frost to a remarkable degree. This new lettuce is so good that we have so far been unable to find any other lettuce that can in any way approach it. It is also more tender and sweeter and has a more delicious, nutty, creamy flavor. The leaves are heavily fringed, much crumpled and blistered, of light green color. We recommend it for home garden and to all growers who cater to a “fancy trade.” Ready for market in 38 days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 60c; lb., $1.90, prepaid.
New Creamy Heart
New and very desirable sort for early planting, where a butterhead variety is wanted for market and home garden. Produces large, solid heads that are crisp and of rich buttery flavor. The leaves are thick, crumpled, green color without brown spots or brown edges. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 65c; lb., $2.00, prepaid.
New and very desirable sort for early planting, where a butterhead variety is wanted for market and home garden. Produces large, solid heads that are crisp and of rich buttery flavor. The leaves are thick, crumpled, green color without brown spots or brown edges. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 65c; lb., $2.00, prepaid.
New Wonderful or New York
Also called “Los Angeles” - The largest heading lettuce of all. This is the so-called “Dark Iceberg” of commerce, but no the true Iceberg. It frequently weighs 2 or 3 pounds. The heart is very solid, of pleasing light green color. The leaves are large and crumpled. As an example of its “standing” properties, perfect Lettuces were cut from the same bed for upwards of seven weeks. It is pronounced the finest in cultivation for exhibition purposes, and for an outdoor all season variety it stands unrivaled. Ready for market in 60 to 65 days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.75, prepaid.
Also called “Los Angeles” - The largest heading lettuce of all. This is the so-called “Dark Iceberg” of commerce, but no the true Iceberg. It frequently weighs 2 or 3 pounds. The heart is very solid, of pleasing light green color. The leaves are large and crumpled. As an example of its “standing” properties, perfect Lettuces were cut from the same bed for upwards of seven weeks. It is pronounced the finest in cultivation for exhibition purposes, and for an outdoor all season variety it stands unrivaled. Ready for market in 60 to 65 days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.75, prepaid.
Selected Big Boston
One of the greatest favorites. A large cabbage variety, forming big, yet compact, tender and crisp heads, or rich yellow color inside and good quality when grown. It is adapted to open ground for summer and fall use, or to growing in frames or to force in cool greenhouses. Withstands adverse weather conditions. A favorite sort with all planters. Ready for market in 55 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, prepaid.
One of the greatest favorites. A large cabbage variety, forming big, yet compact, tender and crisp heads, or rich yellow color inside and good quality when grown. It is adapted to open ground for summer and fall use, or to growing in frames or to force in cool greenhouses. Withstands adverse weather conditions. A favorite sort with all planters. Ready for market in 55 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, prepaid.
Simpson's Early Curled
Seed white. Early, erect growing, but somewhat smaller than the preceding. Leaves broad, very much curled, often frilled, forming a large, loose head, light green in color; sweet, tender and well flavored. Largely planted for early outdoor crop. Ready for market in 45 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, prepaid.
Seed white. Early, erect growing, but somewhat smaller than the preceding. Leaves broad, very much curled, often frilled, forming a large, loose head, light green in color; sweet, tender and well flavored. Largely planted for early outdoor crop. Ready for market in 45 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, prepaid.