Fresh home-grown Lettuce makes a real salad 
MICHELL'S CHOICE STRAINS OF LETTUCE 
Lettuce, New York 
Laitue (Fr.) Lattich Salad (Ger.) Lattuga (Ital.) 
One ounce will produce about 2500 plants 
Heading Varieties 
All Heart. An excellent Lettuce for either spring or summer use. Can be used for sowing in 
frames or in spring and early summer outdoors. 
10c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 35c.; $1.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. $4.75; $9.00 per 10 lbs. 
All Right (MichelPs). Fine for an early spring crop in the hotbed or outdoors and for sowing 
in August for late autumn under sash or outside. 
15c. per oz.; *41b. 45c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Big Boston. A large, flat, cabbage-headed variety for midsummer or fall use, or under glass 
in the early spring and autumn. Light green, tinged light brown on the outer leaves. 
15c. per oz.; V 4 lb. 45c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Boston Market (White-seeded Tennisball). One of the best for forcing. 
15c. per oz.; yffb. 45c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Davey’s Improved Big Boston. Heads are similar in size to Big Boston, but earlier and minus 
the brown tinge on outer edges of leaves. 
15c. per oz.; 141 b. 50c.; $1.50 per lb.; 5 lbs. $7.25; $14.00 per 10 lbs. 
Iceberg. Solid, cabbage-like heads; leaves curly, slightly tinged red. 
15c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Improved Hanson. Extra-large heads; the outer leaves are curled. 
15c. per oz.; y 4 \b. 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
May King. Matures early outdoors. Outside leaves tinged golden 
brown. Suitable for sowing under sash in early spring. 
15c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Michell’s No. 1. A good variety for summer use as it resists the hot 
sun better than most sorts. We do not recommend it for forcing. 
15c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Michell’s Springtime. A fine early type to sow for spring use. Fair¬ 
sized, compact heads; leaves light green, outer edges tinted bronze. 
An ideal garden variety. 
15c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 50c.; $1.50 per lb.; 5 lbs. $7.25; $14.00 per 10 lbs. 
Mignonette. Heads small; leaves curly and edges tinted brown. 
15c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
New York or Wonderful No. 12. A variety in great demand, especially 
during the late winter and early spring months. Gigantic heads which 
are almost white, very solid, and without any trace of bitter taste. 
Does best in the latitude of Philadelphia as an early spring and late 
autumn crop. We offer a fine strain of seed. 
15c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 50c.; $1.50 per lb.; 5 lbs. $7.25; $14.00 per 10 lbs. 
Wayahead. One of the earliest hard-headed varieties, doing well either 
under glass or in the open in the spring or autumn. 
15c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
White Big Boston. A sure-heading variety which resembles Big Boston 
in size, solidity, and general appearance, but is minus the red edge so 
common in that variety. 
15c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 50c.; $1.50 per lb.; 5 lbs. $7.25; $14.00 per 10 lbs. 
Loose-Leaf or Cutting Varieties 
Black-seeded Simpson. Ideal for midsummer use as it withstands 
heat and drought. 
15c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 45c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Early Curled Silesian. 
10c. per oz.; V^b. 35c.; $1.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. $4.75; $9.00 per 10 lbs. 
Early Curled Simpson. 
10c. per oz.; V^b. 35c.; $1.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. $4.75; $9.00 per 10 lbs. 
Grand Rapids. The leading variety in this class for forcing under glass, 
but it may also be grown successfully outdoors. Leaves curly, crisp 
and brittle; fine flavor. We pay particular attention to the seed-stock, 
therefore offer a strain of especial merit. 
15c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Chicken. An excellent “green” for poultry or rabbits. Grows to a 
height of 18 to 20 inches. Ready for cutting 40 to 45 days after 
sowing. Sow early in spring, either in rows or broadcast. 
10c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 35c.; $1.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. $4.75; $9.00 per 10 lbs. 
Romaine • Celery Lettuce 
Kingsholm Cos. The largest and best heading variety of this type. 
The inner leaves blanch almost pure white and have little or no ribs; 
heads very full throughout, and therefore contain more edible part. 
15c. per oz.; y 4 \b. 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
MICHELL'S MUSKMELON or CANTALOUPE 
Melon Muscade (Fr.) Melone (Ger.) Popone Melone (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow about 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds, an acre 
Emerald Gem. Flat shape; flesh thick and of a rich salmon shade. 10c. per oz. ; y 4 lb. 35c.; $1.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. $4.75; $9.00 per 10 lbs. 
Fordhook. Flat like Emerald Gem, on which it is an improvement; flesh salmon-orange and very sweet; large, often weighing 2 pounds each. 
10c. per oz.; y 4 \b. 35c.; $1.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. $4.75; $9.00 per 10 lbs. 
Hale’s Best. The chief value of this variety is its earliness and fine quality. Oval; 
heavily netted; salmon-color flesh. An excellent variety for long-distance shipping. 
15c. per oz.; y 4 \b. 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Hearts of Gold. A midseason variety. Fruit round, distinctly ribbed; flesh deep salmon, 
excellent quality. A good shipping melon. 
10c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 35c.; $1.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. $4.75; $9.00 per 10 lbs. 
Honey Dew. Flesh thick, emerald-green, of delicious flavor. 
15c. per oz.; l / 4 lb. 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Honey Rock. New. Medium size; round, with coarse netting; flesh orange color and of 
fine flavor. An excellent variety for the roadside stand. 
15c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Jenny Lind. A small, flat, early sort, heavily netted; green flesh. 
10c. per oz.; %lb. 35c.; $1.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. $4.75; $9.00 per 10 lbs. 
Michell’s Delicious. Large; flesh deep orange-salmon; seed space very small. 
25c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 75c.; $2.75 per lb. 
New Surprise. A large variety, often weighing 8 to 9 pounds; oval, with prominent ribs; 
skin green and slightly netted, turning to cream color as it ripens; flesh salmon color, 
thick, and spicy. 15c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Rocky Ford. Oval, finely netted; flesh green, very sweet. 
10c. per oz.; y 4 lb. 35c.; $1.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. $4.75; $9.00 per 10 lbs. 
Forcing Melons, English Varieties p erp kt. 100 seeds 
Blenheim Orange.$0 20 $1 50 
Windsor Castle. 20 1 50 
Sutton’s Al. In original pkts. 1 00 
MELON NETS. For supporting forcing melons in greenhouses. Made very strong; will 
last for a number of crops. $2.25 per doz.; per 100, $15.00; 50 at 100 rate Muskmelon, Hale’s Best 
All seeds offered on this page, mailed postpaid at prices quoted 
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