The following are but a few of our favorites. The flavor of this variety, an exceptionally popular one in France, is marvelous. It can be planted for spring, summer, and fall crops and is always slow to bolt and resistant to tip-burn in hot weather. Slightly savoyed leaves are meaty and a light yellowy green. This new French crisp lettuce is a good grower in three seasons.
Color is a dynamic, attractive red with a great flavor to match.
Sierra has the texture and taste of a bibb type with the habit and savoy of leaf lettuce. The Vilmorin representative for the US tells of visiting a produce stand in California and being told by the owner that when Sierra was in stock, it was the only variety that people bought. In our trials, it is one of the last varieties to bolt. Nevada is quite similar to Sierra, but with a light green leaf and a bit earlier to mature. We noted excellent emergence of the heavy, finely textured leaves and what we describe as a buttery taste which lingers with the sweet flavor.