GOOD VEGET
SIMPSON. Our most popular. The heaviest yielder and very tolerant of hot weather. Very popular early variety with brittle, crisp texture and delicate fla- vor. Plants can be picked time after time as new leaves appear. Heavily frilled, with the center leaves blanching almost white. 40 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $3.98; (M) 1/4 lb. $8.25.
02545 BLACK-SEEDED
Does best in cool weather, can be started inside. If directly seeding outdoors, sow seed 1 in. apart at a depth of 1/8 in. as soon as soil can be worked. Thin to 6 to 12 in. apart. A packet plants a 50 ft. row.
Loosehead Types Culture.
02595 SIMPSON ELITE. Stands 30 to 45 days longer than the original Black- Seeded Simpson, drastically expanding the harvest pe- riod. Leaves are medium to light green, attractive, broad and crumpled. Flavor is deli- cate, with almost no bitter- ness, even late in the harvest season. 48 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $2.25; (K) 1/2 oz. $6.95; (L) 1 oz. $11.95.
02591 RED SALAD BOWL. Frilled, deep red leaves hold up in hot weather. Wide leaves are crisp, tender and always delicious. Very slow to bolt. 50 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $4.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $9.50.
LETTUCE MIX. Fa- mous Shumway blend that thrives when cut; also known as Rabbit Lettuce. Famous for its heavy yields, especially after cutting or stripping. Large, light green succu- lent rosettes, 1 in. across, prefers cool weather, as it bolts somewhat in hot weather. 46 days. (A) Pkt. $1.75; (K) 1/2 oz. $4.99; (L) 1 oz. $8.65.
02549 CHICKEN
02570 PRIZEHEAD. An early, fast growing variety with attractive, red-tinged outer leaves. Bright green leaves with a reddish-brown edge and a beautiful green interior. Plants are large with broad, crumpled and well- frilled leaves. Stays crisp, sweet and tender for a long period. Resists Mo- saic Virus. 45 days. (A) Pkt. $1.65; (L) 1 oz. $3.99; (M) 1/4 lb. $8.35.
Butterhead Variety
TER KING. The largest and most heat-resistant of all Butterhead types. All- America Winner. An improved Bibb type, with the same fine flavor as Bibb, but larger and more heat tolerant. The heads are heavy and compact with leaves that are thick, juicy and crisp. Very slow to bolt. True gourmet quality. 66 days. (A) Pkt. $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $3.99; (M) 1/4 lb. $8.35.
02515 BUTTERCRUNCH or BUT- Romaine (Cos) Varieties
02529 FRECKLES. Festive leaves brighten up any salad. Crisp, tasty, bright- green leaves are covered with a confetti-like pattern of dark red speckles, splashes and splotches. Makes a short, 8 to 10 in. wide head if allowed to mature to full size. 70 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $2.10; (K) 1/2 oz. $5.25; (L) 1 oz. $7.50.
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02573 OAK LEAF. Our most heat-resistant variety. Never gets bitter. Leaves are crisp and flavorful, even dur- ing the hottest summer months. Forms a tight center with loose outer leaves. The medium green leaves are oakleaf-shaped. Ten- der and tasty. 40 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $4.75; (M) 1/4 lb. $9.50.
Unlike onions, leeks do not bulb. Sow leek seeds indoors about 8 weeks be- fore outdoor planting time. Keep well fertilized, as large transplants make the best leeks. Or sow directly outdoors in early spring. One packet sows 30 ft. of row. Sorry, we cannot ship plants to Alaska, California or Hawaii.
LEEKS - SEED & PLANTS. Culture.
or plants (plants will be shipped at planting time). 02502 SEED. (A) Pkt. $2.45; 2 pkts. $4.35. 04496 PLANTS. (50 plants per bunch minimum) 1 bunch $9.95; 2 bunches $14.95; 5 bunches $32.95.
LANCELOT. This is the one we highly recommend. A vigorous, heavy yielding leek with blue-green flags and very thick white shafts that can reach 12 to 14 in. Mild, de- licious. Good virus resistance. 90 days. Choose from seed
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02560 GREEN ICE LETTUCE. Cool and refreshing, this wonderful sweet Batavian lettuce makes large loose heads even in hot weather. This is one of the most sure heading lettuces in existence. You’ll enjoy both the taste and the appearance of the rich, bright green, ruffled leaves in your favorite tossed salads. Has delicate flavor. 45 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $1.95; (K) 1/2 oz. $6.95; (L) 1 oz. $11.95.
02524 PARIS WHITE COS. The sweetest Ro- maine lettuce, highly recommended for Caesar salad. Plant is tall (10 in.), erect and cylindrical. Light green outer leaves, creamy yellow heart. Leaves are crisp, sweet and flavorful, with crunchy, very juicy mid- ribs. Delicious tossed with other greens. Self-blanching. 70 days. (A) Pkt. (approx. 1,000 seeds) $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $4.75; (M) 1/4 lb. $9.95.
Shumway’s Old-Fashioned Mixes
02559 OLD-TIMEY HERITAGE BLEND. Four varieties over 50 years old, each a different type, for continuous lettuce all season long. Includes Black-Seeded Simpson (Loosehead), Iceberg (Crisp- head), Paris White (Romaine or Cos) and Buttercrunch (Butterhead). Matures from 40 to 70 days. (A) Pkt. (about 1,000 seeds) $1.75; (K) 1/2 oz. $4.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $9.79.
02507 GIANT MUSSELBURGH. Still popular after 200 years, with flamboyant foliage, earning it the nickname “American Flag”. Gigantic stems with the edible portion being at least a foot long and 2 to 3 in. across. Very winter hardy; does well in the south. 110 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $1.95; 2 pkts. $3.45; (L) 1 oz. $6.50.
02504 LINCOLN. Grow baby leeks or mild giants with this variety. Har- vest when finger-sized for baby leeks or leave to mature for larger leeks. Plant from early summer to fall for a continu- ous supply. 50-80 days. (A) Pkt. (250 seeds) $2.45; 2 pkts. $4.40.
CLUN MIX. This is a colorful assortment of our finest salad greens. It includes endive, mustard and cress for some added tangy flavor, along with an assort- ment of lettuces in exotic shapes and textures. Easy-to- grow, very tasty and really good for you. 35-45 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $1.85; (K) 1/2 oz. $5.50; (L) 1 oz. $9.50.
02567 SHUMWAY'S GOURMET MES-
LETTUCE - our very finest.
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02530 SUMMERTIME. The best green Iceberg lettuce to grow everywhere for spring planting. It’s so tolerant to hot weather, it will make heads even in states like Georgia. If you’ve failed to grow good crisp lettuce in the past, try again with Summertime. 70 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $1.95; (K) 1/2 oz. $6.50.
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