BRIDGEPORT, CONN._ 23_Vegetable Seeds 
KALE, or BORECOLE 
Splendid greens for Fall, Winter and early Spring 
use. The plant is hardy and the leaves can be cut all 
through the Winter. 
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. Spreading habit, hardy 
and improved by frost. Pkt. 10e., oz. lac., 34 lb. 40c., 
Lb. $1.25. 
Tall Green Curled Scotch. Similar to dwarf, but 
growing 2 to 3 ft. high. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., 
lb. $1.25. 
Lettuce, New York Imperial F 
KOHLRABI 
The bulbs, formed above ground, are cooked like 
Turnips Sow from April to July; plant and cultivate 
the same as Cabbage. 
White Vienna. White in color and matures in six 
weeks from seed. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., 
lb. $2.00. 
Purple Vienna. Purple skin, white flesh. A good late 
sort. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c.. lb. $2.00. 
LEEK 
Sow very early in the Spring in drills 6 in. apart, 
thinning out to 1 in. When about 6 to 8 in. high, trans¬ 
plant 10 in. apart in rows the same distance. Set as 
deep as possible without covering the small center 
leaves. 
Large American Flag. Long, large stalk, broad- 
leaved, white and sweet when properly blanched. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., Y lb- 60c., lb- $2.00. 
LETTUCE 
Sow in early Spring in cold frame or hotbed; trans¬ 
plant as soon as the ground can be worked. For suc¬ 
cessive crops, sow two weeks apart until July. Seed 
sown in the Fall can be transplanted in the Spring. 
Lettuce does best grown cool. 
CURLED VARIETIES 
Grand Rapids. Of a distinct, upright growth; much 
fringed, light green colored leaves. Does best under 
glass. Sow seed not over one-eighth inch deep. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 20c., Y lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
Prizehead Early. An excellent home variety, crisp 
and tender. Does well in Summer. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
Black-seeded Simpson. A light colored, rapid grow¬ 
ing variety of excellent quality. Rapid growing: 
stands the heat well. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., Y lb. 50c., 
lb. $1.50. 
LETTUCE —Continued 
HEADING VARIETIES 
New York Imperial F. Of excellent quality. A very 
large head, with dark green leaves frilled at the edge. 
Crisp and compact. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., Y lb. 60c., 
lb. $2.00. 
Iceberg. The heads are medium large, leaves wavy, 
fringed and touched with brown. Hearts blanch a 
pure white. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., Y lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
IVlay King. Large heads with broad green outer leaves 
tinged brown. Solid. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., Y lb. 50c., 
lb. $1.50. 
Mignonette. Small, but a most dependable tight head¬ 
ing Lettuce of russet color. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 
Y lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
Deacon. A large butterhead variety. Pale yellow cen¬ 
ter of fine quality. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c., 
lb. $1.50. 
Big Boston. Medium large heads of the butterhead 
type with light green, smooth leaves. Interior of the 
head is brittle, buttery, and golden yellow. It is 
early and hardy. Recommended for Spring planting. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., Y lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
Cos or Romaine (Paris White). Considered the most 
reliable Cos variety. Long, spoon-shaped leaves. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., Y lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
MELONS 
MUSKMELON 
Melons demand a light, sandy soil, well manured, 
with decayed compost. Plant in hills 4 to 6 feet apart, 
leaving three plants to each hill. 
Emerald Gem. Small fruited but prolific. With thin 
rind and small seed cavity. Rich and luscious meat 
of a salmon color. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 45c., 
lb. $1.50. 
Millers Cream. One of the finest Melons grown. 
Smooth, slightly netted, green exterior, medium size, 
slightly ribbed, thick, hard, salmon flesh. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 15c., 34 lb. 45c., lb. $1.50. 
Rocky Ford. Medium size, nearly round, thickly 
netted with no trace of ribs. The flesh is green and 
unexcelled for sweetness. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 
45c., lb. $1.50. 
Hearts of Gold. Flesh of deep orange, which ripens 
close to the rind. Quality fine grained and of the 
sweetest flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 45c., 
lb. $1.50. 
Honey Dew. Green fleshed. It should be started early 
in hotbed and transplanted into the open ground, as 
it requires a long growing season. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 
34 lb. 45c., lb. $1.50. 
Bender’s Surprise. A large greenish-yellow oblong 
melon with delicious salmon-colored flesh. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 15c., 341b- 45c., lb. $1.50. 
Muskmelon, Bender’s Surprise 
