ROCK’S—Kansas City, Mo 
Select Vegetable Seeds 
25 
WAV AHEAD LETTUCE 
LETTUCE 
One ounce is sufficient for 100 feet of drill, 3 pounds 
per acre. 
Culture.—Sow in drills 18 inches apart, covering about 
one-half inch deep. Plant the seed at intervals of two 
weeks. Head lettuce should be used for early and late 
plantings and leaf lettuce for midsummer. For very 
early crop, sow seed in hotbed in March and transplant 
in open ground April 15th. 
8900 WAYAHEAD. A very early, compact, sure-heading 
variety; the outer leaves are medium light green, 
crumpled and blistered; the inner head blanches a rich 
buttery yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 75c. 
8885 GRAND RAPIDS. Earliest of all lettuce. A variety 
for forcing as well as open-ground culture. The plant 
is upright and forms a loose cluster of large, bright 
green leaves, savoyed, finely crimped at edges. The 
leaves are tender, crisp, sweet; not liable to rot. Pkt., 
10c; 14 oz., 20c; oz., 35c; *4 lb., 95c. 
8860 BIG BOSTON. Head large and compact; leaves 
broad, almost smooth, but wavy at the edge; color, 
light green, slightly tinged reddish brown; heart 
greenish white, tinged yellow; tender and sweet. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 65c. 
8897 MIGNONETTE. Type of head lettuce for growing 
in warm climates. The heads are solid, crisp, very 
small and of delicious flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 
lb., 75c. 
8865 MAMMOTH BLACK-SEEDED BUTTER. Leaves 
broad, fairly crumpled and blistered; color medium 
green; quality excellent. Heads firm, large and oval¬ 
shaped. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 75c. 
8890 ICEBERG. A late, crisp variety; leaves unusually 
broad, blistered and crumpled, borders finely frilled; 
color medium green with faint brown tracing on the 
border. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 75c. 
8870 BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Leaves broad, blis¬ 
tered and crumpled, and frilled on the borders; color 
light yellowish green. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 75c. 
8905 WONDERFUL. Late, cabbage-heading, with large, 
crumpled, dark green leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; *4 
lb., 75c. 
COS or R0MAIXE LETTUCE 
8915 TRIANON COS. With long spoon-shaped leaves 
folding into loose head, blanching readily. Crisp and 
of mild, sweet flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 75c. 
MUSTARD 
One ounce will sow 40 feet of drill. 
Sow the seed in drills early in the spring and at 
frequent intervals throughout the summer to secure a 
constant supply of fresh greens. 
8930 SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. Seed small, dark 
reddish brown. Plant vigorous and hardy, of upright, 
spreading growth; leaves large, light green, tinted 
yellow, crumpled and frilled at the edges. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c. 
OKRA or GUMBO 
One ounce will sow 75 feet of drill. 
Used for flavoring soups. The pods contain a large 
amount of gum, which imparts a thickness and softness 
as well as flavor to the soup. 
Culture.—Sow in the open ground when the ground is 
thoroughly warm. In this latitude about the 15th of 
May. Sow in rows 2% feet apart and thin the plants to 
18 inches apart. The pods should be picked while green 
and dried. 
8945 PERKINS’ MAMMOTH. Pods are of deep green 
color, very prolific. Long and somewhat ribbed or 
corrugated. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c. 
MUSKMELONS 
One ounce will plant about 50 hills, 2 to 3 pounds 
per acre. 
Culture.—Select a rich soil, and after danger of frost 
is over, and the ground has become warm and dry, 
plant in hills 4 to 6 feet each way, and 6 seeds in a hill. 
Thin out to 4 plants. Cultivate until the vines cover 
the ground and pinch off the ends of the growing vines 
to induce early fruiting. Wood ashes, lime or tobacco 
dust, sifted over young plants when the dew is on, is 
something effective to prevent the attack of insects. 
8995 POLLOCK’S No. 25. The best of all the Rocky 
Ford Cantaloupes; rust-resisting. Flesh is salmon-tint¬ 
ed, of delightfully rich, aromatic flavor. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; »4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
8975 HONEY DEW. The average size of the melon is 
6 inches in diameter and about 8 inches in length, 
weight five to six pounds. The skin is smooth and 
is a creamy yellow when ripe. The flesh is light green, 
very thick, fine-grained and sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
% lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
8960 BURREL’S GEM. Flesh thick and firm, salmon 
colored, being sweet and of the finest flavor. The 
melons are oblong, averaging 6 inches long; skin dark 
green with brown netting. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 
60c; lb., $2.00. 
8980 HOODOO (Hearts of Gold). An orange-fleshed, 
round melon, finely netted, medium size. Flesh is 
thick, firm, of fine texture and delicious flavor. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 
9000 ROCKY FORD. Fruit is small, almost round, 
smooth, showing no ribs, and densely covered with a 
heavy, hard gray netting; flesh thick and deep green, 
showing a faint lining of pink or gold at the center. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
