GOOD VEGET
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 about 50 ft. of row.
Culture.
02545 BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Our most popular. The heaviest yielder and very tol- erant of hot weather. Very popular early variety with brittle, crisp texture and delicate flavor. Plants can be picked time after time as new leaves appear. Heavily frilled, with the center leaves blanching al- most white. 40 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $2.35; 3+ $2.15 each; (L) 1 oz. $4.75; (M) 1/4 lb. $9.95.
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 Mosaic Virus. 45 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $2.25; 3+ $2.10 each; (L) 1 oz. $4.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.50.
02573 OAK LEAF. Our most heat-resis- tant variety. Never gets bitter. Leaves are crisp and flavorful, even during the hottest summer months. Forms a tight center with loose outer leaves. The medium green leaves are oakleaf-shaped. Tender and tasty. 40 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $2.45; 3+ $2.20 each; (L) 1 oz. $5.75; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.95.
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) $2.35; 3+ $2.15 each; (L) 1 oz. $5.25; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.50.
02560 GREEN ICE. 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) $2.50; 3+ $2.25 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $8.75; (L) 1 oz. $14.95.
BUTTERHEAD TYPES.
02549 CHICKEN LETTUCE MIX. Famous Shumway blend that thrives when cut; also known as Rabbit Lettuce. Famous for its heavy yields, especially after cutting or stripping. Large, light green succulent rosettes, 1 in. across, prefers cool weather, as it bolts somewhat in hot weather. 46 days. (A) Pkt. (200 seeds) $2.35; 3+ $2.15 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $5.75; (L) 1 oz. $10.50.
ROMAINE (COS) TYPES.
02524 PARIS WHITE COS. The sweetest Romaine lettuce, highly recommended for Caesar salad. Plant is 10 in. tall, erect and cylindrical. Light green outer leaves, creamy yellow heart. Leaves are crisp, sweet and flavorful, with crunchy, very juicy midribs. Delicious tossed with other greens. Self-blanching. 70 days. (A) Pkt. (approx. 1,000 seeds) $2.35; 3+ $2.15 each; (L) 1 oz. $5.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.95.
02537 OUTREDGEOUS. Beautiful dark red lettuce that is sure to become a standard variety for salad lovers. A great baby leaf variety that develops into large, loose romaine heads at maturity. Slightly ruffled leaves maintain their gorgeous dark red color even under low-light conditions. Begin cutting young leaves at only 28 days. 28-50 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $2.35; 3+ $2.15 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $6.95; (L) 1 oz. $11.95.
02527 GUSTAV’S SALAD. A true heirloom butterhead lettuce from the Southern Dutch Isles. Gustav, a local, developed his own strain of melt-in- your-mouth butterhead lettuce. He proudly rode his bicycle all over the village delivering his popular pro- duce. He let some of his lettuce mature for seed for the next year and continued growing it for more than 40 years. Delicious flavor and texture makes this a perfect salad. 40-45 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $2.35; 3+ $2.15 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $6.75; (L) 1 oz. $11.95.
CRESS.
01997 CRESS, UPLAND. Same flavor as Water Cress, except this plant grows well on high, dry land. As eas- ily grown as spinach or lettuce. Hardy perennial that can be grown for several years without replanting. (A) Pkt. (3 grams) $2.25; 3+ $2.10 each; (L) 1 oz. $7.50.
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02587 TENNIS BALL. This heirloom is documented as being grown at Monticello by Thomas Jefferson! The original black-seeded strain that we are offering was one of the most popu- lar lettuces in the early 1900’s, but is now very hard to find. Small heads measure only 6 to 8 in. in diameter and form nice little loose heads that are excellent for spring and summer salads. Butterhead type. 45-50 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $2.65; 3+ $2.45 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $7.95.
02568 BON VIVANT MESCLUN BLEND. Why spend money at the produce store, when you can grow your own spicy, gourmet mix? This special blend is chosen to create the best grouping of flavor, texture and color. Includes deep red and bronze leaves, and greens ranging from dark emerald to light mint. 35-45 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $2.65; 3+ $2.45 each; (L) 1 oz. $12.95.
MESCLUN MIX. This is a colorful assort- ment of our finest salad greens. It includes en- dive, mustard and cress for some added tangy flavor, along with an assortment 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) $2.35; 3+ $2.15 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $5.95; (L) 1 oz. $10.50.
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02533 GRANDPA ADMIRE’S. This heirloom butterhead type was named after George Admire, a Civil War veteran whose family lovingly preserved seed throughout the years. Beautifully bronze-tinged leaves, with a mild flavor, form large, loose heads. Slow to bolt, even in extreme heat. 60 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $2.75; 3+ $2.55 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $8.50; (L) 1 oz. $14.95.
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KING. The largest and most heat-resistant of all Butterhead types. All-America Winner. An im- proved 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. (1,000 seeds) $2.25; 3+ $2.10 each; (L) 1 oz. $4.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.50.
02559 OLD-TIMEY HERI- TAGE BLEND. Four vari- eties over 50 years old, each a different type, for continuous lettuce all season long. Includes Black-Seeded Simpson (Loose- head), Iceberg (Crisphead), Paris White (Romaine or Cos) and But- tercrunch (Butterhead). Matures from 40 to 70 days. (A) Pkt. (approx.
OLD-FASHIONED MIX.
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Plant in early spring or late summer. Does not do well in hot weather. Sow 1/2 in. deep in rows 18 in. apart. Thin to 12 in. apart. One packet plants a 30 ft. row. Mesclun is a French term for a mixture of early, young leaves, greens and herbs. Expect to find a collection of many different colors, textures and flavors.
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