(60 - 65 days) 1800's. An old French variety with red & green leaves, which have a sweet, buttery flavour. Cold & heat resistant. Large, 8-12" heads. (approx. 24,000 seeds/oz)

(55 days) A French heirloom that is extremely bolt-resistant, sweet-tasting and cold-tolerant. Has a lovely colour pattern of green on the lower section and rich burgundy red on the top

( 40 - 55 days) Originating in Holland, 'Speckled' travelled to Germany and then to the U.S. It was brought to Waterloo, Ontario by the Martin family, Mennonite settlers from Pennsylvania, in 1799. It has endured due to its beauty, taste and hardiness. This attractive lettuce has light-green leaves heavily "speckled" with maroon flecks. It's very slow to bolt and produces juicy, tasty leaves well into fall. It has been listed on the SlowFood USA Ark of Taste. (approx. 24,000 seeds/oz)

(50 days) Introduced in the 1850's (although the name makes it seem modern!), and offered in Canada since at least 1878, this tiny, perfect lettuce produces loose heads measuring only 7" in diameter. Perfect for pots and balconies.