Archive image from page 11 of Delano Bros' seed catalogue of. Delano Bros.' seed catalogue of everything for the farm and vegetable garden for 1894 delanobrosseedca1894dela Year: 1894 HANSON. variety originated at Grand Rapids, Mich,, where it is largely grown' tor slup ment to distant points and where it is considered by njany the best loose headed lettuce for forcing under glass. Leaves medium size, of light, yellowish-green color, much crimped and frilled, thirf, but of very upright growth, forms a fair sized but loose head, crisp, tender and of good quality. Owing to its upright j)5jpi(
Archive image from page 11 of Delano Bros' seed catalogue of. Delano Bros.' seed catalogue of everything for the farm and vegetable garden for 1894 delanobrosseedca1894dela Year: 1894 HANSON. variety originated at Grand Rapids, Mich,, where it is largely grown' tor slup ment to distant points and where it is considered by njany the best loose headed lettuce for forcing under glass. Leaves medium size, of light, yellowish-green color, much crimped and frilled, thirf, but of very upright growth, forms a fair sized but loose head, crisp, tender and of good quality. Owing to its upright j)5jpi( â â¢ssSsw iiabit it can be planted vury closely. It is of extremely rapid growth, very little liable to rot; will stand without spoil- ing a Aveek to ten days after it is tit to cut, and retains its freshness a long time after it is cut, Pkt, oc; oz,, 20c; ilb,. 60c, 'We are willing to confirm all Ave said prize head. of its merits last j'ear, and believe it to be the coming Lettuce. We have tried nearly all kinds of lettuce on our table and find this the best flavored and most satisfactory.' Pkt,, 10c; oz,, 15c; Bb , 50c; lb., $1. Henderson's New YorkâOf unusual size and solid- ity of head, heads often Aveighing four pounds. It blanches itself, is free from bitterness, and is tender, crisp and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ilb., 30c; lb., $1. White PassionâA large handsome cabbage-lettuce. Very crisp and tender. Fine for autumn and winter planting to get an early spring lettuce, Pkt,, 5c; oz,, 10c; ilbâ 30c; lb., $1, SalamanderâA grand lettuc for summer use. With- stands summer drouth and heat, crisp and tender and sloAV to run to seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Ub., 30c; lb., |1. Grand KapidsâThis
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