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DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 



LETTUCE — IMMENSITY 



Also called Maximum. Of enormous size and 

 probably the largest known variety of Lettuce. A 

 wonderful heat resisting Lettuce, remaining a 

 long time, even in hot weather, without going to 

 seed. Very solid heading, deliciously crisp and of 

 superb quality. It is green outside and yellow in 

 the center. Not early, but just the variety to 

 follow the early ones, as it will withstand very 

 warm weather and remain crisp. 



Per pkt. 5 cts., oz., 20 cts., V 4 lb. 50 cts., lb 

 $2.00. 



MAY KING. A very early, extra fine heading 

 lettuce for spring and fall use in the open 

 garden, or for cold frames during winter 

 months. The inner leaves are tightly folded, 

 of good substance. The entire heads are blanch- 

 ed to a rich golden yellow and have a rich 

 buttery flavor. Heads being so firmly folded 

 and solid that they can be shipped to distant 

 markets and arrive in good condition. Can be 

 highly recommended. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 

 cts., % lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



IMPROVED HANSON. We have a very fine 

 stock of this popular lettuce, and can recom- 

 mend it as one of the very best. Heads green 

 outside and white within ; grow to a remarkable 

 size, very solid, and are deliciously sweet, 

 crisp and tender, even to the outer leaves. It 

 stands the hot sun better than most other va- 

 rieties. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., *4 lb. 50 

 cts., lb. $1.75. 



CRISP AS ICE. A most beautiful and attrac- 

 tive Cabbage Lettuce well adapted for family 

 and home market use. The heads are solid, 

 of immense size when well grown and so ex- 

 ceedings tender and brittle as to fully war- 

 rant the name, CRISP AS ICE. The glossy 

 leaves are thick, nicely crimped and curled; 

 outside they are beautifully variegated with 

 dark bronze and green. The heads when cut 

 open have a rich creamy-yellow heart. A var- 

 iety that will become popular with all. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. % lb. 50 cts., lb. $2.00. 



THE WONDERFUL OR NEW YORK. The larg- 

 est heading lettuce grown. The large white 

 heads resemble early cabbage in size and solidi- 

 ty, and frequently weigh 2 and 3 pounds each. 

 The variety blanches itself naturally, is crisp, 

 tender and of excellent flavor, and free from 

 bitterness. It stands for a considerable time 

 before running to seed and is one of the best 

 for summer use. Outer leaves a deep rich 

 green, white inside. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.. 

 % lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



KLECKLEY SWEET WATER MELON 



OR MONTE CRISTO 



The introducer says: "In our ex- 

 tensive trials of watermelons, we fail 

 to find any of so uniformly fine qual- 

 ity as the Kleckley Sweets. It is the 

 unanimous verdict of growers that it 

 is the finest of Water-melons for 

 home use or nearby market. The on- 

 ly drawback to the variety is that the 

 fruits are too tender to stand ship- 

 ment. The vines are strong and vig- 

 orous and the fruits grow uniformly 

 to quite large size ; oblong in form. 

 The skin is a rich dark green, while 

 the flesh is bright scarlet, ripening 

 close to the skin, the rind being only 

 about one-half inch in thickness. 

 Large solid heart, which does not 

 crack open when ripe, as is the case 

 in many large Melons. The rich scar- 

 let flesh is crisp, sugary, and melting 

 to the highest degree, being entirely 

 free from any stringiness. 



Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 

 25 cts., lb. 90 cts. 



All 10c packages Garden or Flower Seeds, 3 pkgs. 25c 



