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Schling's Improved Silver Cos Lettuce 
LENTILS 
Lentils are of great food-value; the seeds are eaten like 
beans and are excellent for soups and stews. Sow in drills 
3 feet apart, as soon as the ground is open. The plant pre- 
fers light soil, and requires practically no attention until 
the seeds are gathered in August or September. Lb. 
60 cts. 
ROMAINE, or COS 
LETTUCE 
Of distinct, upright growth, Romaine 
or Cos Lettuce forms a large, oval head 
and is esteemed for the fresh crispness 
and mild flavor of its leaves. It stands 
the heat well, and may be grown right 
through the season. Plant the same as 
Lettuce, in very rich soil. 
Schling's Improved Silver 
Cos ^ e recommen d this variety as the 
" finest and most highly selected strain 
of white Cos Lettuce in cultivation. Heads of 
the largest size, perfect in form, self-folding, 
and very crisp. Does not easily run to seed, 
and is of superior quality in every way. Grand 
for exhibiting. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, }4lb. %l. 
Paris White Cos. Grows to a large size, self- 
folding in habit, very crisp, and has the merit of 
standing a very long time before running to seed. 
The outside leaves are light green in color; the 
inner leaves are well bleached, crisp, and tender. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 75 cts. 
LETTUCE PLANTS of Big Boston, Boston 
Market, May King, Mammoth Black-seeded 
Butter, Wonderful, and Schling's Improved 
Silver Cos can be supplied from April 15 
to May 15. 30 cts. per doz., $2 per 100. 
MARTYNIA PROBOSCIDEA 
The curiously shaped fruits of this plant are 
used for pickling, Pkt. 25 cts. 
MUSKMELONS 
Muskmelons succeed best in light, rich soil, preferably sod-soil. They should be planted 
in well-enriched hills from 4 to 6 feet apart. For very early Melons, start seed m pots and 
plant outdoors when the weather is settled, about May 20. For main crop, plant outside the 
middle of May, six or eight seeds in each hill. Leave four of the strongest plants to grow. 
HONEY DEW. 
A Melon of great 
size and delicious 
flavor. Matures 
fairly early, and 
is very produc- 
tive. Flesh thick, 
sweet, melting, 
and of deep or- 
ange color. The 
outside rind is 
very solid, and 
the Melon keeps 
excellently after 
it is picked. It 
can be stored 
away for winter 
use, w h c n t h e 
delightful flavor 
that is character- 
istic of the Hon- 
eydew will be all 
the more appre- 
ciated. Carries 
safely for long 
distances. P k t . 
15 cts., oz. 40 cts. 
One ounce is sufficient for 50 hills 
Emerald Gem Muskmelons (see page 23) 
NITRATE OF SODA IS A SPLENDID STIMULANT FOR LETTUCE, TO PRODUCE LARGE HEADS. page 93 
