Paris Island romaine lettuce boasts the merits of a commercial variety, with crisp, sweetly scrumptious leaves that evoke heirloom quality. Beloved by growers, especially on the Eastern Seaboard where it was introduced by Ferry Morse in 1951, this lettuce is prized for its uniform, upright growth, disease tolerance, and moderate bolt resistance. The tender, crisply folded leaves with delicate white hearts have made this lettuce a gardener's favorite for generations, perfect for scooping dips or holding dressings.