The I. W. Scott Company, Pittsburgh, Pa 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 17 
LETTUCE, continued 
MAY KING. An early Butterhead Lettuce of superb quality, and an ideal sort for early 
spring planting. If grown in cool weather and given ample room and cultivation, it will 
make very solid heads of medium size, with light green outer leaves and rich golden 
yellow hearts. Pkt. io cts., oz. 20 cts., fi\b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
BIG BOSTON. Where conditions are favorable, Big Boston is a most dependable producer 
of very large, compact heads of rich buttery quality. It is a favorite with market-gar¬ 
deners, particularly in the South, but will not ordinarily “head up” for the home-gardener 
unless it is started indoors or sown very early so as to mature before warm weather. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., yf\b. 50 cts., lb. Si.50. 
BLACK-SEEDED BIG BOSTON. Similar to the original Big Boston which is white- 
seeded, but a little coarser in growth and stands longer before going to seed. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 20 cts., }i\b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
WHITE BOSTON. Similar to Big Boston but with slightly lighter green leaves and free 
from the brownish tint on the outer leaves. Head of medium size and compact, with 
creamy yellow heart. Excellent quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., ) 4 \b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
LARGE SUMMER CABBAGE. A better warm-weather Lettuce than other Butterhead 
sorts. The heads are large, quite solid, medium green in color, blanching to creamy 
yellow in the heart, and of fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., fi\b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
LEEK 
This relative of the Onion is grown for its thick leaf-stalks, which resemble a giant young 
onion. Its pungent flavor is much appreciated by many people, and it is widely used for 
flavoring soups and stews. A light, moderately rich soil is required for best results. Sow 
the seed in shallow drills early in the spring and when the plants are about 5 inches high, 
transplant them 6 to 8 inches apart in rows 15 inches apart, and cultivate frequently. At 
the time of transplanting it is a good plan to cut back the plants about a third of their height. The stalks are best when 
blanched by drawing earth up around them. 
An ounce 0/ seed will sow 150 feet of row; 4 pounds will produce sufficient plants for an acre 
LARGE LONDON FLAG. The hardiest and most generally I MUSSELBURG. Grows larger and is milder in flavor than 
cultivated variety. Broad stalks of strong flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., | the preceding. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., %\b. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. 
oz. 30 cts., Xlb. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. 
H XI T C! ¥ / r "\M An ounce of seed will plant about 50 hills; 
J[V1 Vj > ’ N 1VM r.l . I 11 \ 2 to 3 pounds will plant an acre 
Large London Flag Leek 
Melons grow best in a light, warm, well-enriched soil. Since they cannot be sown outdoors until warm weather, and require a 
long growing season, it is a good plan, in this part of the country, to start the seed in a hotbed or box indoors, using inverted sods 
or dirt-bands, as recommended for early cucumbers. Plant them in the garden, in hills 5 to 6 feet apart, digging the soil to a depth 
of a foot and mixing in plenty of manure or fertilizer with the bottom soil. In sections where the young plants are troubled with 
insect pests, it will be necessary to sow an excessive number of seeds with the idea of leaving enough plants to produce a crop after 
the bugs have done their worst. No more than three or four strong plants should be left in each hill. Hoe frequently at first, taking 
care not to injure the roots which run close to the surface, but do not disturb after the vines begin to spread. 
EXTRA-EARLY HACKENSACK. A large, round melon, slightly flattened at the ends. The skin is ribbed and netted; the flesh 
is thick, light green in color, and of good quality. Matures earlier than the old type. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., y£\b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
HACKENSACK, or Turk’s Cap. Larger and later than the preceding. Productive. An old favorite with market-gardeners. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., yf lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
OSAGE, or Miller’s Cream. A popular market melon, unusually pro¬ 
ductive and bears for a long season; does well on soils too heavy for other 
varieties. The fruits are large, slightly elongated, with lightly netted 
dark green skin and thick, firm, orange flesh of fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 20 cts., Xlb- 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
EMERALD GEM. An early, prolific melon. The fruits are small, de¬ 
cidedly flattened and deeply ribbed; the skin is dark green and the flesh 
is unusually deep and solid, bright orange in color clear to the rind, and 
of remarkably fine quality. Not a good shipping melon as it remains in 
good condition but a short time, but a great favorite for home-gardens 
on light soil. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., %\b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
TIP-TOP. Probably the most dependable melon for this region. Medium 
early and productive, bearing large, round, ribbed and netted fruits with 
thick, sweet orange, flesh. A good market melon and does well on a 
variety of soils. Pkt. IO cts., oz. 20 cts., }i\b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
ROCKY FORD. One of the finest quality melons in cultivation. The 
fruits are medium small, oval in shape, slightly ribbed and covered with 
a coarse, gray netting. Flesh green and remarkably sweet. Productive 
but requires a long season. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., f^lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
HONEY DEW. This melon, recently introduced to American gardens, 
has come into great favor on account of its extraordinary sweetness. 
The fruits are very large, with thin, hard, smooth, pale green rind and 
thick green flesh which remains firm and crisp for a long time. Requires 
Tip-top Muskmelon a long growing season. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., fi\b. 75 cts., lb. $2. 
DUST MELONS WITH HAMMOND’S SLUG SHOT- See page 77 
