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Early Curled Pitnpson- 
This does not head, but 
forms a close, compact mass 
of leaves: very early, excel- 
lent for forcing. 
Bos- 
Early Curled ton 
Simpson. Curled 
Of superior quality; does 
not form solid heads; fine for 
early use. 
Boston Curled. 
Early Prize Head- Forms a mammoth plant, in 
which even the outer leaves are crisp and tender, 
and remains so throughout the season. It is slow 
to run up to seed, of superb flavor and very hardy, 
one of the best varieties for family use, but for mar- 
ket gardens it if too tender to stand much handling. 
Hanson- The heads are of very large size, delic- 
iously sweet, tender and crisp, even to the outer 
leaves. Color green outside and white within. 
Black Seeded Simpson. the Curled Simp- 
son, this variety does not, properly, form a head; 
but it differs in the leaves being nearly white, and 
attaining nearly double the size of the Curled 
Simpson. It stands the summer heat splendidly 
while it is equally suited for forcing. 
Early Summer 
Cabbage- 
One of the very 
best head Lettuces 
for summer that we 
know of. The heads 
ire of good size, 
close and well form- 
ed. It is a splendid 
market variety. 
Oak Leaved A distinct variety due to the 
peculiar outline of the leaves, which are shaped 
like those of the oak. The heads are compact, crisp 
and tender, and it is largely free from that bitter 
taste peculiar to so many kinds of Lettuce. See 
specialties. 
.Tennis Ball- A favorite forcing variety. Well 
formed heads, hardy and crisp, of excellent quality. 
One of the earliest of the heading varieties. 
Salamander An excellent 
summer variety, forming good 
sized heads that stand drought 
and heat longer without in- 
jury than any other sort. 
Salamander. 
Phila Butter or Cabbage 
Produces fine, greenish- 
white, large heads, of extra 
quality, remarkably crisp, 
Phila. Butter or and tender, sure to head; of 
Cabbage. quick growth. It is one of 
the best for forcing, and for summer use, as it is 
slow to shoot to seed, and resists heat well. 
Ice Drumhead Produces a beautiful head, very 
firm, solid and compact. The head is of an attrac- 
tive and silvery white, rich, buttery, and most delic- 
ious in flavor. It comes early and stands a long 
while before running to seed; excellent for early 
spring and summer use. 
White Paris Cos. The 
heads are long, upright, 
with oblong leaves. It is 
very hardy, of large size, 
and long in running to seed; 
tender, brittle, and high 
flavored. 
All the Year Round- 
A hardy, crisp eating and 
compact growing variety, 
with small, close heads of a 
dark green color; an excel- White Paris Cos. 
lent summer Lettuce, and 
valuable for forcing. 
Martynla 
Used much for 
pickling, when 
gathered while 
green and tender. 
Sow in open ground and transplant to two feet 
apart. 
Musk Melons. 
One oz. for 50 hills; three pounds for an acre. 
Melons thrive best in good sandy loam. Plant as 
soon as the ground becomes warm, in hills six feet 
apart; a little well rotted manure in each hill will be 
of great benefit. Put twelve to fifteen seeds to a 
hill, and after they are up and all danger from bugs 
is over, thin out to three plants to the hill. If the 
growth is too rapid, pinch off the top and leading 
shoots, and thin out the fruit, which will increase 
the size of those remaining. Pumpkins, Squashes 
or Cucumbers should not be grown near them, as 
they would be apt to hybridize. 
Emerald Gem Melon- This most excellent new 
musk melon originated in Michigan. It is of super- 
ior flavor and quality; the outside skin is an emer- 
ald green color and quite smooth; they ripen early 
and produce well; the flesh is light red or salmon, 
very thick, juicy and crystalline, and luscious in 
flavor. See specialties. 
California Netted Cantaloupe. This is the most 
popular and best market variety grown in this State; 
large, deeply ribbed and netted; green flesh and of 
delicious flavor and a good keeper. 
Montreal Improved Green 
Nuimeg- 
Nearly round, slightly flat- 
tened at the ends, with a dense- 
ly netted, green skin. They 
grow to a large, uniform size, 
averaging from fifteen to twen- 
ty pounds in weight, speci- 
mens often weighing twenty- 
five pounds. The flesh is re- 
markably thick and of good flavor. Owing to its 
large and handsome appearance, it sells rapidly m 
the market at very high prices. 
