Big Boston Lettuce 
LETTUCE 
With the proi)er selection of varieties, a continuous 
supply of Lettuce can be had throughout the season 
by sowing seed outsitle at intervals of two weeks, 
from April 15 to August 15. Use the head Lettuce 
for early and late sowing, and the leaf Lettuce during 
the summer months. To produce solid heads, plant 
in very rich soil. For first-early crop, sow in hotbed 
in March, and transplant outside the middle of 
Ajiril. Sow outdoors as soon as the ground opens, 
in drills from 1 to 2 feet apart, covering the seed 
with }4mch of soil. Thin out to 10 inches apart. Let¬ 
tuce should not be transplanted after May 15, or you 
will not get heads. Drop two or three seeds every 10 
inches and leave the strongest plant to grow. 
One ounce is sufiBcient for 100 feet of drill 
SCHLING'S STUBBORN-HEADED. The 
heads are large, solid as a rock, and remain so for a 
much longer time than any other variety before 
going to seed. 
Stubborn-Headed Large Yellow. Pkt. 25 cts., 
J^oz. 60 cts., oz. $1. 
Stubborn-Headed Brown. Pkt. 25 cts., 
60 cts., oz. $1. 
Early May King. 
Heads 6 to 7 inches 
across, with broad, 
light green outer leaves, slightly tinged vdth brown 
at top. Hearts crisp, tender, and highly attractive 
in appearance. One of the best for spring sowing. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., hilb. 75 cts. 
BIG BOSTON. A solid head Lettuce of great size. 
Has very few waste leaves; nearly all heart, exceedingly 
crisp and sweet. "Well adapted for forcing in cold- 
frames. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., J^lb. 65 cts., lb. $1.75. 
California Cream Butter. The hearts blanch 
beautiful creamy yellow; tender and buttery flavor. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. 75 cts. 
Mignonette. Small, but a most dependable tight- 
heading Lettuce of russet color. The heart is yellow, 
tender, and crisp. Excellent for the home-garden. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. 75 cts. 
MAMMOTH BLACK-SEEDED BUTTER. Im¬ 
mense solid head, recommended especially for second- 
early and late idanting. Fully 8 inches in diameter; large, 
solid heart. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. 75 cts. 
Wonderful. Reliable, sure-heading for all 
- the year round. Solid, crisp, 
and tender; stands heat well. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 
35 cts., Mlb. .$1. 
Iceberg. Fine for summer use; large, solid heads, 
crisp and tender. Well blanched; stands heat well. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. 75 cts., lb. .$2. 
Early Curled Simpson. The best early loose¬ 
heading variety, succeeding everywhere. Always 
reliable. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., hflb. 75 cts. 
Schling*s Ideal Earliest Forcing. 
Matures in thirty-five days. Choice, solid heads 
about 3 inches in diameter with scarcely any out¬ 
side leaves; hearts beautifully blanched and very 
tender. Especially valuable for forcing, and should 
be used for first-early crop only. Pkt. 20 cts., 
oz. 60 cts., 34^1b. $2.25. 
ROMAINE or COS LETTUCE 
Plant the same as Lettuce, in very rich soil. 
Schling^s Improved Silver Cos. 
Finest and most highly selected strain of white Cos 
Lettuce in cultivation. Largest size, perfect form, 
self-folding, and very cri.^jp. Superior in every way. 
Pkt. 20 cts., oz. 60 cts., }4^h. $2.25. 
Paris White Cos. Large size, self-folding and 
crisp. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., Mlb. $1. 
LEEK 
A splendid vegetable for flavoring soups and 
stews; used in the same manner as onions, but of a 
milder and more agreeable flavor. Sow in drills a 
foot apart as soon as the ground opens, and thin 
out, when plants are large enough, to 6 inches. 
One ounce will plant 75 feet of drill 
DOBBIE'S INTERNATIONAL PRIZE. Pure 
white, attractive stems. Many first prizes have been 
awarded to this variety. Pkt. 20 cts., Mo*- 30 cts., 
oz. $1. 
SUTTON’S PRIZETAKER. (Imported seed.) 
Immense size, thick, pure wFite stems, and green, 
narrow, erect leaves; mild and very tender. Numerous 
prize medals at exhibitions. Pkt. 20 cts., J^oz. 30 cts., 
oz. $1. 
Large Broad American Flag. ^ ^ ^ 
- — -H. popu¬ 
lar American variety. Of very fine quality, early, 
and productive. Pkt. 15 cts., 3^oz. 25 cts., oz. 
40 cts., 341b. $1. 
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 in pots and plant outdoors when 
the W'eather is settled, about May 20. For main 
crop, plant outside the middle of May, six to eight 
seeds in each hill. Leave four of the strongest plants 
to grow. 
One ounce is sufficient for 50 hills 
Emerald Gem. e^dra-early va- 
- riety; emerald-green, glob¬ 
ular, slightly flattened, irregularly ribbed, and 
beautifully netted. Flesh very thick, deep rich 
salmon, and deliciously sweet. "Good for the home- 
garden. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 341b. 75 cts. 
HONEYDEW. Great size and delicious flavor. 
Flesh thick, sweet, keeps excellently after it is picked. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. $1. 
Rocky Ford. Flesh thick and deep green, showing 
a fine lining of gold at the center. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 
cts., Mlb. $1. 
Montreal Maiket. (Green Nutmeg.) Melon often 
eighteen to twenty pounds. Fruit round, flattened at 
both ends, light green, deeply ribbed, and well netted. 
Flesh green, remarkably thick, and richest flavor. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., Mlb. $1. 
Hackensack. Large, round, fine quality, deeply 
ribbed, heavily netted; the flesh is green. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 30 cts., 341b. SI. 
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