Introduced in 1902. Considered one of the earliest of the large-fruited varieties, coming to crop about 10 to 14 days ahead of the others, it was popular for the simple reason that it would produce well in short-season areas of the country. Black Beauty produces as many as 8-10 oval-shaped fruits, each weighing from 1 to 3 pounds per plant. But to maintain this productivity, it is necessary to pick the fruit regularly.
1422 ~ BUTTERCRUNCH LETTUCE.
65 Days. A large, heat resistant butter head type that was an "All American Winner" in 1963. The compact heads have thick, juicy, crisp green leaves tinged in red, with a compact yellow-white heart. A heat tolerant variety.
1430 ~ OAK LEAF LETTUCE
40-60 Days. A popular variety from at least the 1800's. Attractive, medium green, deeply lobed leaves grow upright in a tight rosette; tolerates how weather. Stays well in the garden without getting bitter. Pkg. of 300 seeds.
1431 ~ BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON LETTUCE
43 Days A very early variety first introduced in 1850. An easy to grow leaf lettuce, with light green frilled leaves. A very crisp and tasty choice. An old favorite!
1402 ~ FORIDA MARKET
76 to 80 Days. Vigorous upright plant. Large purple fruits with white flesh. Disease and drought resistant, hardy and overbearing.
1404 ~ LONG PURPLE
80 Days. This Italian favorite has plants that grow 25 to 35 inches, and bear 4 or more fruits per plant, each growing 8-10 inches. Very productive, with dark purple fruit.
1435 ~ LITTLE GEM.
50 Days A midget butterhead lettuce with dark green leaves and a sweet buttery flavor. The small, 5 inch heads can be served whole in a gourmet salad. It will make a fine addition to any garden or table.
1437 ~ LOLLA ROSA
55 Days. Beautiful magenta leaves with tiny frills, light green bases. Mild flavor. Small 5-8" half globe heads. After harvesting leave about an inch remaining, and it will re-grow thru spring into summer.
1439 ~ ROUGE DE HIVER
60 Days. Introduced in 1840. This french heirloom produces 10-12" heads, green in the center with reddish brown leaves. Better color in cold weather. Very ornamental.
1432 ~ TOM THUMB
65 Days. An old English heirloom, that was first introduced in 1830. Small, 5 inch wide plants produce a miniature butterhead that is the size of a tennis ball. Just right for a single serving.
50 days A Amish variety valued for its ruggedness and heavy production. Thick solid compact plant. Sharply triangular green leaves with straight edges. Unique growth habit. Thin midrib, good texture. Pleasantly sharp flavor. Loose leaf.
