Wcitermelons Easily Grown—Start Early in Pots 
LETTUCE, Big Boston 
LETTUCE 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 
Sow the seed in hotbeds in February or 
March, and transplant out in rows 8 inches 
apart as soon as the ground can be worked. 
For succession sow in the open ground as 
early as the weather permits, continuing until 
July. Always thin out well, or the plants will 
not be strong. When wanted as a cut salad 
sow the seed thickly in rows or broadcast. 
Lettuce does best in a sheltered spot with 
southern exposure. 
Big Boston. Color and shape same as Boston 
Market, but double the size; the best vari¬ 
ety for general purposes. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 
lb. 75c. 
Black-seeded Simpson. Heads large, light 
colored. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., fi lb. 76c. 
Boston Market. The standard sort; heads 
solid, crisp and compact; one of the best 
for forcing. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., }4, lb. 75c. 
Burnett’s Balmoral. A grand, early head 
Lettuce for forcing or outside planting. 
(Full description in Novelty Section, page 
31). Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., M lb. S1.50. 
Deacon. Heads very large and solid; a splen¬ 
did Summer variety. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 
lb. 75c. 
Early Curled Simpson. A standard early 
variety; very tender. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 
K lb. 75c. 
Golden Queen. A splendid forcing variety 
of a golden yellow color; heads medium 
sized, solid, crisp and tender. This is also a 
good Lettuce for general use. Pkt. 15c., 
oz. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
Grand Rapids. An excellent forcing variety; 
heads solid and crisp. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 
M lb. 75c. 
Iceberg. Large, solid, curled heads; yellow 
heart, crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c.. 
M lb. 75c. 
Matchless. This Lettuce is a cross between 
a head variety and a Cos or Romaine, with 
numerous leaves which form a long loose 
head, very tender, sweet and brittle. An 
excellent Summer variety, also fine for 
growing in frames. Pkt. 25c., oz. $1.00, 
]4 lb. $3.50. 
May King. Large, round, solid heads, with 
yellow heart; very tender and a good forcer. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., M lb. 75c. 
Mignonette. Distinct russet-colored; solid 
and compact. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 34 lb. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
New York, or Wonderful, No. 12. A large 
solid-hearted variety; crisp, tender and of 
excellent flavor. Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., 34 lb. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Salamander Improved. Heads large and 
compact; resists the Summer drought and 
heat. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 34 lb. 85c. 
White Boston. An unrivaled Summer Let¬ 
tuce, tightly folded heads of a bright, creamy 
yellow. Very satisfactory forcing or Summer 
planting. Pkt. 16c., oz. 40c., 34 lb. $1.00. 
COS, or ROMAINE VARIETIES 
This type of Lettuce becomes more popu¬ 
lar every year. The leaves are long and up¬ 
right, forming oval-shaped heads, which 
should be tied loosely at the tops to blanch 
the inner leaves. Flavor distinct and pleasing, 
good for Summer planting, as it stands heat 
well. 
Paris White Cos (Romaine). The finest for 
Summer use; the leaves should be tied up 
to blanch. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 34 lb- $1.00. 
“Silver King” (Romaine or Cos). The seed 
we offer is selected with the utmost care by 
one of the leading houses in Europe, who 
claims it to be the largest of the Romaine 
strain. Perfect form, self-folding, very 
crisp and tender, a solid heart of crystal 
white. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., 34 lb. $1.50. 
Trianon Self-closing Cos. Leaves long, 
narrow, forming close upright heads. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 35c., 34 lb. $1.00. 
MUSKMELON 
One ounce will plant 50 hills 
Muskmelons thrive best in a light, rich soil. 
Plant early in May, when the ground has 
become warm and dry, in hills 6 feet apart 
each way. The hills should be dug about 2 
feet square, 18 inches deep, and half filled 
with rotted manure. Sow 6 to 12 seeds to a 
hill. When up, and all danger of insects has 
passed, pull out all but 3 plants. Cultivate 
until the vines cover the ground; pinch the 
ends of the growing shoots to induce early 
fruiting. A few hills for early use may be had 
by sowing the seeds out-of-doors under 
frames. 
Burnett’s “Discovery (For description, see 
page 31). Pkt. 25c., 5 pkts. $1.00. 
Delicious. The melons are large, firm, sweet, 
and golden yellow. The quickest growing 
and ripening variety known. Excellent 
keeper. Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., 34 ib. $1.00. 
Emerald Gem. Fruit of medium size; skin 
smooth; orange flesh, rich and delicious; of 
a deep green color. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 
34 lb. 75c. 
Extra Early Hackensack. Flesh light green. 
\’ery large. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c. 
Hearts of Gold. Splendid new midseason 
variety, fine for home garden. Fine tex¬ 
tured fruit borne on productive vines. 
Flesh thick, deep salmon color, of high qual- 
itv. Good shipper. Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., 
34 lb. 90c. 
Honey Dew. A large, round, light-colored 
Melon, of delicious flavor, green flesh. Pkt. 
15c., oz. 40c., 34 lb. $1.00. 
Honey Rock. A recent novelty becoming 
very popular. Very sweet, thick orange 
flesh. Oval fruits of medium size. Weight 
4 lbs. Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., 34 lb. 90c. 
Miller’s Cream, or Osage. Flesh salmon 
color, very thick; flavor superb. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 30c., 34 lb. 75c. 
Rocky Ford. Fruit oval; flesh thick, green 
and highly flavored. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 
34 lb. 75c. 
Start Muskmelons under Hot-~| 
Kaps for quicker and better re- L 
suits. 100 Kaps, Setter and I 
Tamper, $2.50 
MUSKMELONS for FORCING 
Imported English Varieties 
Blenheim Orange. Flesh scarlet. Pkt. 50c. 
King George. A beautiful Melon. Flesh 
thick, scarlet-orange, beautifully netted. 
Pkt. 50c. 
Royal Sovereign. Flesh white, tinged with 
green. Pkt. 50c. 
Sutton’s A-1. Flesh scarlet. Pkt. 50c. 
LETTUCE, Silver King 
WATERMELON 
One ounce will plant 25 hills 
Cultivate same as Muskmelon, except that- 
they should be planted 8 to 10 feet apart, 
according to variety. 
Cole’s Early. One of the earliest grown; the 
flesh is of a beautiful bright red color, crisp 
and delicious. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb- 65c. 
Kleckley Sweets. Sweet and fine flavored; 
dark green skin rind; flesh scarlet, solid and 
firm. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c. 
Mountain Sweet. The old reliable sort; 
fruit oblong; color dark green; flesh red, 
sweet and delicious. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 
34 lb. 60c. 
Tom Watson. Produces melons 16 to 22 in. 
long and 8 to 10 in. in diameter. The dark 
green rind is thin but tough; stands ship¬ 
ping well. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 65c. 
MUSTARD 
One ounce will sow 75 feet of drill 
Sow thickly during early Spring in shallow 
drills, 12 inches apart. For Fall use, sow in 
September. 
White London. Leaves used for salads while 
young; grows very rapidly. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.25. 
MUSKMELON, Hearts of Gold 
Vegetable Seeds 
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