Hanson Lettuce
The heads are of very large size; deliciously sweet, tender, and crisp, even to the outer leaves. Color green outside and white within, free from any bitter or unpleasant taste.
Originally listed in: 1881 D.M. Ferry Catalog
The heads are of very large size; deliciously sweet, tender, and crisp, even to the outer leaves. Color green outside and white within, free from any bitter or unpleasant taste.
Originally listed in: 1881 D.M. Ferry Catalog
Hanson Lettuce
Grows to large size and is uniformly sure heading. Heads very solid and beautifully blanched; crisp, mild, and tender. One of the finest varieties to grow for market during the summer months. Our stock is unexcelled. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.75, postpaid.
Originally listed in: Burpee's Annual for 1916
Grows to large size and is uniformly sure heading. Heads very solid and beautifully blanched; crisp, mild, and tender. One of the finest varieties to grow for market during the summer months. Our stock is unexcelled. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.75, postpaid.
Originally listed in: Burpee's Annual for 1916
Hanson Lettuce
Heads grow to a remarkable size and are deliciously sweet, tender and crisp, even to the outer leaves. This variety is free from any bitter or unpleasant taste found in some sorts. It is not recommended for forcing, but for outdoor cultivation it is rarely equaled, if grown in ground well manured and well cultivated. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; lb., postpaid, $2.00
Originally listed in: James J.H. Gregory's 1885 Retail Catalogue
Heads grow to a remarkable size and are deliciously sweet, tender and crisp, even to the outer leaves. This variety is free from any bitter or unpleasant taste found in some sorts. It is not recommended for forcing, but for outdoor cultivation it is rarely equaled, if grown in ground well manured and well cultivated. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; lb., postpaid, $2.00
Originally listed in: James J.H. Gregory's 1885 Retail Catalogue
Hanson Lettuce
Heads very large, solid, tender, crisp, of fine flavor; heads often. Weighs from two to three pounds each, and measure to outer leaves, from fifteen to twenty inches in diameter. It heads up well in dry weather. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.,oz., 40c.
Originally listed in: Livingston's Gardeners Seed List for 1878
Heads very large, solid, tender, crisp, of fine flavor; heads often. Weighs from two to three pounds each, and measure to outer leaves, from fifteen to twenty inches in diameter. It heads up well in dry weather. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.,oz., 40c.
Originally listed in: Livingston's Gardeners Seed List for 1878
Hanson Lettuce
Earliest of Head Lettuce, making a large, solid head of light green color; leaves curled with fringed edges enclosing a white head of remarkable solidity, keeps fresh long after cutting. A sure-heading sort, standing heat remarkable well. Crisp, tender and sweet. About 50 days. Pkt 5c; oz 15c.
Originally listed in: Mills Annual Seed Book, 1934
Earliest of Head Lettuce, making a large, solid head of light green color; leaves curled with fringed edges enclosing a white head of remarkable solidity, keeps fresh long after cutting. A sure-heading sort, standing heat remarkable well. Crisp, tender and sweet. About 50 days. Pkt 5c; oz 15c.
Originally listed in: Mills Annual Seed Book, 1934
Hanson Lettuce
In every respect an ideal lettuce. Outer leaves bright green, with distinct light-colored veins; inner leaves white and unusually curved and twisted at the base. It never fails to make large, handsome heads. Quality very fine. Tender and brittle.
Originally listed in: Porter and Sons mid-20th-century pricelist
In every respect an ideal lettuce. Outer leaves bright green, with distinct light-colored veins; inner leaves white and unusually curved and twisted at the base. It never fails to make large, handsome heads. Quality very fine. Tender and brittle.
Originally listed in: Porter and Sons mid-20th-century pricelist
Hanson Lettuce
One of the best varieties in cultivation. Heads large, solid, heavy and very crisp and tender. The leaves are of a beautiful green outside and white within. Endures the Summer heat well; Pkt., 05c.; oz., 20c.; ¼ lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50.
Originally listed in: R.H. Allen Company 1888 Catalog
One of the best varieties in cultivation. Heads large, solid, heavy and very crisp and tender. The leaves are of a beautiful green outside and white within. Endures the Summer heat well; Pkt., 05c.; oz., 20c.; ¼ lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50.
Originally listed in: R.H. Allen Company 1888 Catalog