Collection, Heirloom Lettuce |
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1420
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A great selection of some of our most popular lettuce varieties. Each
collection contains six packets of 250 seeds each (plus growing and
seed saving instructions) in an attractive, resealable envelope. These
collections make excellent presents for your gardening friends or a
great value for yourself.
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AMISH DEER TONGUE 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. Looseleaf, 45-55 days. |
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BRONZE ARROWHEAD Awarded the bronze medal at the 1947 All American Selections. Introduced as Bronze Beauty by Germania Seed & Plant Co. Hailed as "the finest, most colorful and most delicious leaf lettuce for the home garden." Looseleaf, 40-50 days. |
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CRISP MINT Compact heads grow almost straight up to a height of 10", excellent flavor. Unique, almost serrated leaves. A real standout, one of our best varieties. Romaine, 45-55 days |
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FORELLENSCHUSS Our perennial favorite, hard to find an all-around better lettuce. Austrian heirloom that translates literally as "trout, self-enclosing" meaning it's a speckled romaine. Gorgeous romaine lettuce with medium green leaves and splotches of maroon. Superior flavor. Holds very well in the summer heat without bolting. Romaine,
55 days. |
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RED VELVET Striking appearance. Tops of leaves are solid reddish-maroon, and the backs are green tinged with maroon. Most likely the darkest of all the red lettuces available. Looseleaf, 55 days. |
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SUSAN'S RED BIBB Upright growth habit. Curled and blistered leaf edges are tinged with red, dark lime-green leaf centers, fairly wide mid-ribs. Mild flavor. Looseleaf, 50-60 days. |
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