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Heirloom Lettuce
(Lactuca sativa)
Bath Cos (1700s)
An old eighteenth century English variety that is very rare. The leaves are green with a slight bluish cast and pinkish stems and forms a very loose head. A very unique looking Romaine type of lettuce that is best planted early in the season. A beautiful variety with dark brown seed. EXTREMELY RARE. Romaine type
- Package Qty: 200 seeds
- Price: $3.95
Black Seeded Simpson (1850)
Introduced in 1850 and still one of the best early leaf lettuce available. The light green, crumpled leaves are tender and sweet. Loose leaf lettuce.
- Package Qty: 200 seeds
- Price: $3.00
Bronze Arrow (1947)
A gorgeous red oakleaf lettuce with exceptional taste! Originally introduced by Germania Seed & Plant Co. as Bronze Beauty Lettuce. Very bolt resistant. Looseleaf type.
- Package Qty: 200 seeds
- Price: $3.00
Brown Dutch Winter (White Seed) (1731)
This is a very historic lettuce mentioned as early as 1731 by British botanist Stephan Switzer. It was also very popular in Colonial America and Thomas Jefferson often planted it at Monticello. Large floppy heads that are bronze tinged and very hardy. White seed. EXTREMELY RARE.
- Package Qty: 200 seeds
- Price: $3.95
Cimmaron (1700s)
A very old, beautiful red Romaine lettuce that is easy to grow and self seeds readily. Excellent addition to salads. Pretty enough for the flowerbed! Romaine type.
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- Price: $3.00
Cracoviensis (pre 1885)
An Eastern European heirloom that has wavy green leaves with a purple tint. Very fast growing and selfseeds readily. Retains buttery flavor even in the heat. A very nice leaf lettuce. Dark seed. Looseleaf type.
- Package Qty: 200 seeds
- Price: $3.00
Crisp Mint
Unique leaves form compact heads to 10" tall. The leaves are very crisp and delicious. My favorite lettuce! Romaine type.
- Package Qty: 200 seeds
- Price: $3.00
Deer Tongue (1740s)
(a.k.a. Amish Deer Tongue, Matchless) The green leaves are triangular in shape and have a thick midrib. Leaves grow in a rosette and are very tolerant of heat and cold. Looseleaf type.
- Package Qty: 200 seeds
- Price: $3.00
Drunken Woman
Very old Italian frilly leaf lettuce with reddish edges. Good flavor and easy to grow. Looseleaf type.
- Package Qty: 200 seeds
- Price: $3.00
Feuille de Chene Blond (1785)
(a.k.a. Chestnut Leaved) Very historic bright green oak leaf lettuce from France. White seeded. Looseleaf type.
- Package Qty: 200 seeds
- Price: $3.00
Lily's (early 1800's}
This heirloom leaf lettuce has been grown since the early 1800’s. Nice green leaves for salads, very tasty!
- Package Qty: 200 seeds
- Price: $3.00
Lollo Rossa
Extremely frilly red leaves are gorgeous! One of the most beautiful lettuce varieties available. Looseleaf type.
- Package Qty: 200 seeds
- Price: $3.00
Mascara
A beautiful red oakleaf type of lettuce with curly leaf edges. One of the darkest red oakleaf varieties. This variety really adds interest to salads. Quite bolt resistant. Looseleaf type.
- Package Qty: 200 seeds
- Price: $3.00
Merveille des Quatre Saisons (pre 1885)
(a.k.a. Marvel of Four Seasons) A French heirloom described in Vilmorin’s The Vegetable Garden in 1885. Reddish green rosette with crispy leaves and excellent flavor. The red color intensifies with cool weather. One of the most beautiful lettuces available. Butterhead type.
- Package Qty: 200 seeds
- Price: $3.00
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