I RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEM 



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LETTUCE— Cont. 



Crisp Heading Varieties 



462 Dreer's Improved Hanson. (See Special- 

 ties, page 3.) Pkt., 10 cts. ; j oz., 20 cts. ; oz., 

 30 cts.; \ lb., 90 cts. 

 483 Dreer's Wonderful. Sometimes called 

 "New York" or "Los Angeles Market." 

 Withstands heat and forms perfect heads, 

 which resemble cabbage in their solidity, 

 measuring from 12 to 15 inches across and 

 frequently weighing 2 to 3 pounds. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; J oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; I lb., 90 cts. 

 Iceberg. The outer leaves are light green 

 in color, tinged with brown, and their habit 

 of branching towards the centre of head is a 

 great aid to the blanching of heart. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; £ lb., 75 cts. 

 Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves 

 curled, and edges tinted brown. Though of 

 unattractive appearance this is one of the surest 

 "headers" and of particularly sweet quality. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



Romaine or Cos Lettuce 



This type of Lettuce will usually succeed when, dur- 

 ing hot weather nearly all other lettuces "shoot" seed " 

 stalks. 



4 66 Kingsholm Cos. Forms long, firm, upright plants with 

 narrow leaves, which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding 

 the summer heat. Light green in color and a very reliable 

 variety for late use. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; \ lb., 75 cts. 



4 73 Paris White Cos. One of the best known. Plants 

 erect, and tightly folded, leaves pale green and of good 

 quality, which it retains for a long time. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



464 



470 



Dreer's "Wonderful" Lettuce 



47 9 Trianon Cos. Sown at the same time as the head 

 Lettuces, this variety perfects compact, upright, tightly 

 folded cones within sixty days of sowing the seeds. It 

 folds of its own accord, no tying being required, and inside 

 leaves bleach naturally to a most attractive greenish 

 white. It is an ideal Lettuce for sowing again during June 

 for use during August when regular head Lettuces will not 

 form solid plants. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts. 



Melon Musca, Fr. 



MUSKMELONS 



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Melon, Sp. 

 Melone, Ger. 



One ounce will plant about 50 hills ; 6 to 8 lbs. in hills per acre. 



CULTURE — Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil, and sunshine is essential for increasing the sugar content of the melons. When 

 the ground has become thoroughly warm, generally after middle of May, sow seeds in hills 5 to 6 feet apart each way for Muskmelons, 

 8 to 10 feet for Watermelons. Melon vines are ravenous feeders and for best results, a few shovelfuls of well-rotted manure should be 

 incorporated in each hill. Scatter 12 to 15 seeds on top of each hill and cover about j inch deep. After all danger of bugs is over, thin out 

 to three or four strongest plants per hill. Early and repeated spraying with Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead Mixture is always advisable for 

 these crops. 



Green Fleshed Varieties 



Delicious Gold Lined. This melon is nearly round, 

 without ribs, and the skin is covered with a thick gray 

 netting, adding much to its appearance. The thick flesh 

 is green, with golden tint next to the small seed cavity, 

 which makes it very attractive when cut, and the flavor 

 delicious, being remarkably sweet and spicy. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 30 cts.; I lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



503 Hackensack, Extra Early. A flat melon with 

 prominent ribs. Flesh light green, thick, sweet and juicy. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; § lb., 60 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



508 Honey Dew. The outer skin is smooth, hard and nearly 

 white, being really of the Casawba type. The melons are 

 large, round to oval in shape, flesh is light green, solid and 

 of honey-like flavor, luscious and juicy. Not recommende 1 

 for Northern States. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 60 

 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



49 5 Knight, Early. In some sections this melon is called 

 "Maryland," and in others "Sugar Sweet." It is earlier 

 than Rocky Ford and more oval in shape, with thicker 

 netting. Skin deep green turning to golden when ripe, 

 flesh bright green blending to light pink near the centre. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Delicious Gold Lined Muskmelons 



Many very interesting books on garden subjects 

 are offered on page 44. 



Desirable collections of Vegetable Seeds are offered on page 8 



