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Culture: In our immediate section where sown in the spring of the year, the heading 
varieties have to be transplanted in order to form heads, and when sown in the fall of the 
year, especially if the weather is warm, the seed does not always germinate readily, and if 
you experience trouble in getting it to germinate, dampen a cloth and spread the seed on 
same, placing it in the ice box for several days until the seeds germinate, then plant the 
sprouted seed in the open ground, sprinkling a little soil over them lightly, in drills 18 inches 
apart and thin the young plants to 4 inches apart in the row. ounce to 100 feet of row; 
2 pounds to the acre. 
Lettuce—Big Boston 
CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. (Heading 
Variety). An extremely solid heading variety, 
highly prized for table use, leaves are thick 
and of a buttery, sweet flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; ^ lb., 40c; Ib., $1.25, postpaid. 
BIG BOSTON. (Heading Variety.) This is 
the most popular sort in Texas. It is a light 
green cabbage variety, slightly tinged with 
brown in the head, making a beautiful golden, 
buttery head. Pkt,, 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 30c; 
lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. (Loose Bunch¬ 
ing Variety). This is a very hardy type, easy 
to grow, forms no definite head, having light 
green, curled leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Vi- 
Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25, postpaid. 
JACKSON’S ICEBERG. (Heading Variety). 
This type is light green in color, the red 
tinged leaves are somewhat curled, forming 
heads that are very large but not solid, being 
very tender and crisp and of excellent flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %-Ib., 40c; lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
PARIS WHITE COS—ROMAINE. (Loose 
Bunching Variety). Easy to grow and a dif- 
fei-ent type from all other sorts; has long, 
narrow, spoon-shaped leaves, forming a loose, 
conical head; very crisp and tender. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
NEW YORK or WONDERFUL. (Heading 
Variety). This Lettuce is sometimes called 
the "Los Angeles Market”. It is the thickest 
and most solid variety on the market, often 
weighing 2% pounds a head. This is the most 
popular variety of Lettuce on today’s market 
with the truckers; also an excellent Lettuce 
for home use. Being a poor seeder, the price 
is usually higher than other sorts. Our supply 
of this variety is very limited and we suggest 
ordering early. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; lb., 
40c; lb., $1.35. 
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Watermelon—Tom Watson 
IMPROVED IRISH GREY. In color the 
Melon is of a yellowish grey and the rind is 
as tough as a citron, making an ideal Melon 
to ship to distant markets, or for home use. 
The fruit is of a sparkling red color, being 
very sweet and free from strings. The out¬ 
side appearance is not as attractive as some 
other Melons, but when once eaten you will 
be convinced that it is one of the sweetest 
Melons you have ever tasted. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
I5c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $4.00, post¬ 
paid. 
ALABAMA SWEET. An old time popular 
Melon : the dark, green, thin rind makes it a 
favorite with the shippers, and the dark red 
flesh, free of strings, makes it a I'eady seller 
with the trade. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 
25c; lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE. This is a large, 
oblong Melon ; bright green in color, mottled 
and striped with a lighter shade, having a 
thin rind with dark red flesh of a very deli¬ 
cious flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 25c; 
lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
We Handle All Kinds of Field 
Seeds. Write for Our Special 
Prices. 
HALBERT’S HONEY. This is unquestion¬ 
ably the sweetest long, dark, glossy Melon we 
know of. The flesh is crimson, very sweet and 
of a delicious flavor. Vigorous in growth and 
a heavy fruiter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 
25c; lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
KLECKKLEY SWEETS. An excellent va¬ 
riety which is unsurpassed for home use or 
nearby market; the fruits are medium to large 
oblong, tapering slightly toward the stem end; 
dark green. The flesh is very bright, rich red 
and exceedingly sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
14 lb., 25c; lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
CUT RED TOM WATSON. The grower of 
Cut Red Tom Watson claims to have perfected 
a strain of Watson that cuts red and sweet, 
and grows dark, glossy green Melons of a 
large size. Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 85c; 5 
lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
BLUE TOM WATSON. A variety of Tom 
Watson that has been crossed with the Wonder 
melon, by the growers around Hempstead. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
Plant Stakes 
PLANT STAKES. Painted green. Im¬ 
ported bamboo stakes excellent for stak¬ 
ing up plants. Not prepaid. 
2 ft._ _25c dozen; $1.00 per 100 
3 ft..35c dozen; $1.25 per 100 
4 ft..45c dozen; $1,50 per 100 
Watermelon 
Culture: Our Watermelon seed is all south¬ 
ern grown and is far superior to northern 
grown seed. A light, sandy soil, with good 
exposure to the sun is the best for Water¬ 
melons. It should be prepared deep, but re¬ 
ceive shallow cultivation; hoe often. Plant 
in hillfS 8 to 10 feet apart each way; plant 
about 10 seeds to the hill, usually thinning out 
to three strong plants to the hill. One-half 
ounce to 100 feet of row; 2 pounds to the acre. 
NEW WONDER WATERMELON. This new 
variety of Melons is about 5 or 6 years old, 
and is gaining in popularity each year. It is 
a large and long Melon, somewhat resembling 
the Watson; the rind is a dark, solid green, 
being thin but very tough. The flesh is a beau¬ 
tiful red, having a solid heart which does not 
show a hollow. An exceptionally fine eating 
Melon, good for use and fine for market. The 
seed is white with but few in the Melons, be¬ 
ing very prolific. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 
25c; lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. Not post¬ 
paid, 10 lbs., $6.50. 
DIXIE QUEEN. This is a new variety that 
is known in some sections of the country as 
the Cuban Queen. The seed are white, the 
shape of the melon is round or blunt oblong, 
usually weighing about 35 lbs. The color is 
gray with prominent dark green stripes. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; ^ lb., 60c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
Watermelon—Dixie Queen 
