PERFECTION BRAND SEEDS 
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Perfection Brand Lettuce 
IMPROVED HANSON—One of the best for growing during the hot 
summer months, as it will stand heat and dry weather to perfection. 
Light green color outside and white within; tender, crisp. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; *4 lb. 35c, postpaid. 
BIG BOSTON—Very distinct variety, grown largely in the South as 
a winter lettuce. Light green color and quite tender when well grown. 
Outside it is a less distinctive heading sort, the plants bearing vigor¬ 
ously, growing to a good size and forming loose heads. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
Ya lb. 40c, postpaid. 
PRIZE HEAD—The outer leaves are bright and green, shaded with 
brownish red. They are large and thin, attractively curled, and very 
tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ya lb. 40c, postpaid. 
Early Curled Simpson 
PARIS WHITE COS—The Cos lettuce differs entirely in 
shape from the other varieties, the head being elongated 
and of a conical form, 8 to 9 inches in height and 5 to. 6 
inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Ya lb. 50c, postpaid. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON—Forms close, compact 
bunches of effectively curled leaves. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ya 
lb. 40c, postpaid. 
NEW YORK—A favorite variety. Heads very large, 
heavy and compact. Has a vigorous root system, which 
enables it to stand hot weather better than other varieties. 
The interior is beautifully blanched, creamy white, crisp 
and tender, and free from any bitterness. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
25c; Ya lb. 65c, postpaid. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON—Makes large bunches of 
curly, crisp leaves. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 40c, postpaid. 
GRAND RAPIDS—The well-known forcing variety for 
the Middle West, where the butterheads or cabbage va¬ 
rieties do not grow very well under glass. It is a loose¬ 
branching variety, forming no definite head; is extremely 
curly, and its light green color is very attractive. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.00. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE!—The plant grows very much like 
kale, to a height of four or five feet, with much growth 
of leaf. It is used mainly for chicken and rabbit feeding. 
It does not head and it is seldom if ever used for table 
purposes. The wonderful leaf growth makes it ideal for 
green food for chickens. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 40c; 
lb. 95c. 
Lettuce is a cool-season crop that must grow fast in order to be crisp and fresh when ready for the table. Sow seed 
as early as possible in rich soil, for there is no better crop than the first in the spring. 
Cantaloupes or Muskmelons 
A warm, sandy loam is best for raising melons. Plant early in the spring, 8 seeds in each hill. After they are 
well started thin to about 3 plants to each hill. An ounce will plant 60 hills; 2 or 3 pounds to the acre. We 
strive to supply melon seed of the highest quality. We have them grown where they reach the highest point of 
perfection by the most reliable growers, and are in a position to offer strains far superior to the commonly sold commer¬ 
cial grades. Many testimonials from thoroughly pleased customers show that our efforts to supply only the best are 
appreciated. 
PERFECTED PERFECTO—Undoubtedly the "last word’’ in the Rocky- 
ford type of shipping cantaloupe. It has commanded the highest price 
in every market. Its appealing, deep orange flesh is its distinctive 
characteristic; the flesh is most solid, with the smallest seed cavity of 
any type. The fruits are remarkably uniform in size and shape, nearly 
round, densely covered with hard gray netting. The rich, deep orange 
flesh is fine grained, ripening close to the rind, juicy, melting, won¬ 
derfully sweet and of spicy flavor. It is an outstanding early market 
variety, highly recommended for its hardiness, prolificness, deep rich 
orange-tinted flesh, unexcelled eating and shipping qualities. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; Ya lb. 50c: lb. $1.40, postpaid. 
NEW EARLY IDEAL NO. 9-36—The vines are of medium size but 
healthy and vigorous. It is very prolific, first set unusually heavy. The 
melons run mostly jumbo in size and oval in shape, practically all solid 
net. The flesh is a deep salmon, firm, fine grained. It has a smaller seed 
cavity than the other early strains which with deep colored flesh indicates 
a cross with Perfecto. It has an excellent flavor and is a fine shipper. 
First melons are ripe within 80 to 90 days. Our seed is grown in the 
Rocky Ford district and taken from crown set melons, hand cut. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; 14 lb., $1.40, postpaid. Write for quantity prices. 
IMPROVED BANANA—Produces fruit of the finest quality, 1% to 
2 y 2 feet long; rind thin and comparatively tough; flesh of a beautiful 
reddish salmon color, of excellent flavor; withstands the heat to per¬ 
fection; fine for family use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 50c, postpaid. 
Hearts of Gold 
HONEY DEW MELON—The fruits are of medium size, round or 
slightly oval, 6 to 6 inches in diameter and weigh about 6 pounds each. 
Flesh light emerald green, fine grained and of very sweet, sugary flavor. 
Rind thin but very firm and the fruits stand shipping remarkably well. 
If picked shortly before mature the fruits will keep for several weeks. 
Matures about two weeks later than Rockyford. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; *4 lb. 
50c; lb. $1.25. 
OSAGE, or MILLER’S CREAM—One of the finest and most popular 
salmon-fleshed Muskmelons. The fruits are large, usually nearly three 
times the size of the Rocky Ford, with skin moderately netted and of 
oblong shape. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ya lb. 40c; lb. $1.10, postpaid. 
ROCKYFORD—This is the melon that made Rockyford famous. The 
flesh is green, very deep, solid and sweet, and can be eaten close to 
the rind. The seed cavity is very small. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ya lb. 45c; 
lb. $1.10, postpaid. By freight or express, lb. 90c; 10 lbs. $8.00. 
HEARTS OF GOLD—This melon runs very uniform in size and is a 
splendid shipping variety. The melons are oval to oblong in shape and 
are a little larger than the Rockyford. While it is a ribbed melon the 
ribs are not prominent and the melons are very heavily netted. The 
flesh is rich orange color, fine grain and of excellent flavor. Seed 
cavity is small. It doesn’t turn yellow when ripe, but retains its natural 
green color and remains solid and firm for days after it is picked from 
the vine. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 50c; lb. $1.40, postpaid. 
Perfecto Cantaloupe 
