Lactuca sativa, French Heirloom Streaked Basson Butterhead, (Aka: Mervielle de Quatres Saisons) - Circa 1880, French Heirloom, A wonderful French butterhead type with 8/12 in heads. Leaves are a creamy yellow to light green colour & tipped with a beautiful reddish-bronze colour swirled around on the outer leaves & The undersides of the leaves are pink, as are the stems. For beauty, This is one of the most striking & gorgeous lettuces available plus its an excellent flavour & it does well in all types of climates. Sow both Spring & Autumn. Matures in 45 to 55 days, Seed Count Approx - 350 avg SOWING - Sow in an unheated greenhouse or protected area outside, all thru Spring & Summer, making succession plantings every 1-2 weeks to ensure a constant harvest. Always harvest lettuce very early in the morning, Cut & Come Maturity 6 wks or fully in 70 days