404 — EARLY PRIZE HEAR (Or Prolific). A splendid 
quick growing hardy loose leaf lettuce. The large crisp 
loose heads of bright green leaves are fringed with 
brownish red. Decidedly sweet flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. (See colored picture, 
Page 58.) 
406 — GRAND RAPIDS. (40 days.) This does not form 
solid heads but makes large compact bunches of light 
green leaves. Especially adapted to greenhouse culture 
in Winter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.15, post¬ 
paid. 
Crisp Head Lettuce 
To grow good head lettuce start early in the house, or 
hotbed, transplant later to the garden a foot apart each 
way. Rich soil, early planting, and lots of moisture is 
necessary for good Head Lettuce. 
412 — BIG BOSTON. (65 days.) Large forcing sort; very 
hardy, vigorous; broad, smooth light green leaves. Heads 
quite solid. Good for late summer planting. Pkt., 5c; 
’ oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.15, postpaid. 
414 — HANSON. (70 days.) A sure heading variety for 
late planting. Stands the heat remarkably well. Large 
globe shaped heads. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., 
$1.25, postpaid. 
Leafy Vegetables Rich in Minerals 
Fresh Crisp Lettuce from Your Own 
Garden 
One ounce will sow a row 80 feet long, 4 lbs. to the 
acre 
Lettuce is a cool season plant that likes rich soil and 
plenty of moisture. Seed can be sown very early in 
the Spring. To have good lettuce and plenty of it, make 
plantings at intervals. 
Early Loose Leaf Lettuce 
These do not form solid heads, but where the plants 
are grown singly at a suitable distance apart they make 
a large cluster of leaves. 
402—BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. (40 days.) Always 
reliable and easily grown. Large and compact; leaves 
finely fringed; very crisp and tender. Very good in 
hot weather. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
417—CHICKEN LETTUCE. 
Lettuce that will yield 
more green feed for your 
poultry and rabbits than 
any other plant you can 
grow. Cut, and come 
again, furnishing an 
abundance of good green 
feed throughout the sum¬ 
mer season. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
418—MIXED LETTUCE SEED. All 
kinds mixed together. Do not sow 
too thickly and your crop will 
come on continuously. My best 
varieties in this mixture. Sow 
plenty and give the surplus to the 
poultry. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 
30c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
MUSKMELON 
or CANTALOUPE 
401—SIMPSON’S EARLY CURLED. One of the first 
vegetables we enjoy from our garden. It grows 
quickly, forms a large, tender, loose leaf. Is sweet 
and well flavored. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; 
lb., $1.15, postpaid. 
416 — ICEBERG. (72 days.) Large, crisp heads, 
tightly folded and well blanched; mild flavor; ten¬ 
der and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., 
$1.25, postpaid. 
420 — CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. (65 days.) Leaves 
are broad, very thick and crumpled. Interior of head 
rich, golden yellow; outside darker, producing large solid 
heads of beautiful appearance. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 
35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
421 — COS LETTUCE. This type saves the day during the 
hot weather. Round, upright, loose folding heads. The 
inner leaves are bleached white. A fine variety for the 
home garden as well as the market. Try a package in 
your own garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00, 
postpaid. 
Finely Flavored for the Farm Belt 
One ounce will plant 50 -Hills, 
2 to 3 pounds per acre 
Culture: Plant these in hills 6 feet apart each way, 8 to 10 seeds 
to a hill, V 2 to 1 inch deep, just as soon as the ground is thoroughly 
warm. Thin out to 3 plants per hill. Melons prefer rich, sandy, 
well-drained soil. My favorites are Honey Rock, Rocky Ford and 
Hearts of Gold. 
Green Fleshed 
. ■. 
Black Seeded Simpson Loose Leaf Lettuce 
434 — EXTRA EARLY. (68 days.) One of the most prolific. Weight 
2 3 A lbs. Early round, medium size; fruits slightly ribbed. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb . 90c, postpaid. 
436 — HONEY DEW. (112 days.) Requires longer and warmer 
season than any other Melons. Smooth, white rind, green 
flesh, sweet honey-like flavor. Plas small seed cavity, juicy. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.10, postpaid. 
442—EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. (70 days.) Fruits 
round and flattened at the end. Very heavily netted and 
irregularly ribbed. One of the best early green-meated 
sorts. Melons weigh 4 % lbs. . Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 35c; 
lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
433 — NEW MASTERPIECE. Here’s a new variety—a cross 
between the Honey Dew and the Rocky Ford, having the 
fine qualities of both. A deep fleshed variety, green with 
gold lining. It’s the most delicious muskmelon I know of. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
INTEREST THE CHILDREN IN GAR¬ 
DENING. TRY THEM ON MELONS. 
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