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Lettuce<br />
(Lactuca sativa) An Old World crop, appreciated<br />
since ancient times, that requires cool er<br />
temperatures to grow really well. Sow in place<br />
in the garden as early in spring as soil may be<br />
worked—seeds sprout and grow whenever mild<br />
weather predominates. Or start indoors and set<br />
out acclimated seedlings 2-4 weeks before last<br />
frost date. Succession plant lettuce for a continual<br />
crop, but avoid long days and heat of early-mid<br />
summer. May be grown right through the winter<br />
where the weather is mild, or under row cover,<br />
cold frames, etc. Lettuce is healthy and rich in<br />
Vitamins A & C. 250 seeds per pkt.<br />
AMISH DEER TONGUE #LT125<br />
50 days. Medium-green, triangular leaves are perfect<br />
for baby salad greens. It forms loose, upright heads and<br />
is slow to bolt. A popular variety with many heirloom<br />
growers. The old favorite of the Amish. Pkt $2.50<br />
AUSTRALIAN YELLOW #LT152 New!<br />
50-60 days. A very bright yellow-green loose-leaf variety<br />
from Down Under. Heat tolerance and bolt resistance<br />
reported. Glossy, deeply savoyed leaves look like<br />
chartreuse seersucker! Pkt $2.25<br />
BIG BOSTON (Laitue Lorthois) #LT106<br />
First offered in this country by Peter Henderson & Co. in<br />
1890. Originally from France, it was renamed Big Boston<br />
by Henderson. A heading-type that is large, tender, and<br />
good for salads. Pkt $2.00<br />
BLONDE DU CAZARD #LT135<br />
An enormous French butterhead type; up to 12” across<br />
with big, wavy, green leaves. This lettuce has been grown<br />
in France for many years. Pkt (50 seeds) $2.00<br />
BRONZE BEAUTY #LT149 New!<br />
40-50 days, leaf-type. Also known as Bronze Arrowhead.<br />
All-America Award winner for 1947, the year it was<br />
Celtuce<br />
introduced by Germania Seed Company. Super-sweet<br />
leaves are blushed with medium bronze, mainly around<br />
the wavy leaf margins. Heat tolerant and slow to bolt.<br />
Spectacular and flavorful! Pkt $2.25<br />
BRUNE D’HIVER #LT139<br />
Compact, hardy, French butterhead-type lettuce that was<br />
introduced in 1855. Crunchy green leaves are blushed<br />
in reddish-brown color. Plants require little space when<br />
growing and are perfect for fall plantings. Hard to find in<br />
America. Pkt $2.00 or 1 oz $12.00<br />
CELTUCE #LT147<br />
A very unique lettuce. Grown for its celery-like stem that is<br />
tasty raw or cooked, the leaves can also be used as greens.<br />
High in vitamin C, introduced from China in the 1840’s.<br />
Excellent! Pkt $2.00<br />
CHADWICK’S RODAN #LT137<br />
This variety was developed by the legendary Alan<br />
Chadwick, the English leader of the organic movement<br />
in the early 1970’s. Green, loose-leaf heads are tinged in<br />
bright red. They are quite compact and perfect for small<br />
gardens. We are delighted to offer a historical lettuce that<br />
is also quite tasty. Pkt (50 seeds) $2.00<br />
CIMMARON #LT122<br />
65 days. Very nice, deep red, romaine-type heads; good<br />
resistance to bolting. Crisp, juicy texture and delicious<br />
flavor. This heirloom dates from the 18th century. Pkt<br />
$2.00<br />
CRACOVIENSIS #LT136<br />
A beautiful, tender and sweet leaf-lettuce with bright<br />
green leaves that are tipped in purple. This pre-1885<br />
variety was referred to by Vilmorin as “Red Celtuce” as it is<br />
sometimes used for the bolting stem which is tender and<br />
light pink. Pkt $2.50<br />
CRISP MINT #LT150 New!<br />
60-65 days. Romaine type. Large, succulent, mint-green<br />
outer leaves surround crystal-white hearts: mild, sweet<br />
and crunchy in flavor. Succulent heads to 10 inches in<br />
height are a standout in the salad garden. Pkt $2.50<br />
DE MORGES BRAUN #LT145<br />
65 days. Very rare romaine type with upright, rounded<br />
leaves, applegreen in the center and pink-to-bronze<br />
outside. Tender and sweet, holds well in the garden, and<br />
is one of the last to become bitter. A good choice for early<br />
spring or fall gardens, as it tolerates cool temperatures<br />
very well. Makes a lovely salad! From Switzerland. Pkt (100<br />
seeds) $2.50<br />
DE PIERRE BENITE #LT141<br />
A popular European crisphead lettuce with large, pale<br />
green, curled leaves; it is still grown commercially,<br />
although it is believed to pre-date 1885. Pkt $1.75<br />
FLAME #LT113<br />
60 days. A unique red leaf lettuce that is great for the new<br />
high-class markets. The color is intense crimson-red and is<br />
slow to bolt. Introduced in 1988. Pkt (50 Seeds) $2.50<br />
FORELLENSCHLUSS #LT104<br />
60 days. Old Austrian heirloom; the name means “speckled<br />
like a trout.” A superb, gorgeous romaine lettuce that is highly<br />
splashed in deep red. Very beautiful and tasty. Pkt $2.25 or 1<br />
oz $7.50<br />
GENTILINA #LT130<br />
Lovely, bright green, frizzled, leafy heads that are very<br />
ruffled. Good resistance to bolting. Tender leaves are first<br />
rate in salads; an extra fine Italian variety. Pkt $2.00<br />
GRANDPA ADMIRE’S #LT151 New!<br />
60 days. This heat-tolerant butterhead type has been<br />
lovingly preserved by descendants of Civil War veteran<br />
Grandpa George Admire, born in 1822. Forms large<br />
plants with large, loose heads; deeply crinkled leaves are<br />
gracefully splashed with bronze and are of very fine flavor!<br />
Originally a Seed Savers Exchange accession, donated to<br />
them in the 1970’s by Chloe Lowry. Pkt $2.50<br />
HENDERSON’S BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON #LT108<br />
60 days. Introduced in the 1870’s by Peter Henderson<br />
& Co. Sweet and tender leaves, light yellow-green; very<br />
popular. Pkt $2.50 or 1 oz $3.75
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