Childs' Half Century Lettuce Lettuce
Several years ago a customer sent us a small quantity of lettuce seed to test, saying that it had been in his family for fifty years, and was noted for its great superiority over all other known sorts. We were surprised at its delicious quality, and have had it thoroughly tested from here to California, and it has proved to be a novelty of sterling merit. Its leaves fold together, forming a long, loose head, remarkable for tenderness and delicious flavor. It may seem a good deal to say, but it is nevertheless a fact, that for tenderness, brittleness, and delicious quality, this lettuce grown in the open ground, surpasses any other sort grown under glass. Nothing can approach it in quality. It is so brittle and tender that its leaves break to pieces in handling if care is not used. Fifty years is a long time to cultivate, select, and improve any vegetable, but it has surely accomplished much in this lettuce. It is a quick-grower and attains its full size in 40 to 50 days, and remains in fine condition for a very long time. Pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; lb., $4.00
Originally listed in: 1891-Illustrated Catalog of Bulbs and Plants
Several years ago a customer sent us a small quantity of lettuce seed to test, saying that it had been in his family for fifty years, and was noted for its great superiority over all other known sorts. We were surprised at its delicious quality, and have had it thoroughly tested from here to California, and it has proved to be a novelty of sterling merit. Its leaves fold together, forming a long, loose head, remarkable for tenderness and delicious flavor. It may seem a good deal to say, but it is nevertheless a fact, that for tenderness, brittleness, and delicious quality, this lettuce grown in the open ground, surpasses any other sort grown under glass. Nothing can approach it in quality. It is so brittle and tender that its leaves break to pieces in handling if care is not used. Fifty years is a long time to cultivate, select, and improve any vegetable, but it has surely accomplished much in this lettuce. It is a quick-grower and attains its full size in 40 to 50 days, and remains in fine condition for a very long time. Pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; lb., $4.00
Originally listed in: 1891-Illustrated Catalog of Bulbs and Plants