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PLANT LANDRETHS’ TOP NOTCH GOLDEN WAX BEAN—A NEW INTRODUCTION 
LETTUCE—Continued 
NEW YORK No. 12—73 Days. White Seed. An early im¬ 
proved strain of New York for Spring and Summer. It is a 
well bred selection of this famous lettuce, being lighter in color 
and more desirable for general planting than any other stock of 
New York. This strain does better on the Atlantic Coast 
than other strains of New York. 
Pkt. 5c oz. 20c 34 lb. 55c lb. $1.75 
SALAMANDER OR BLACK SEEDED TENNIS BALL- 
65 Days. Black Seeds, forming a large size, light green com¬ 
pact head with a white heart, very tender and crisp, extremely 
slow to run to Seed, stands heat. One of the most popular 
American varieties. The sun cannot be too hot for Salamander 
as it is one of the best, if not the best, beat resisting Lettuces 
in use. Pkt. 5c oz. 15c 34 lb. 30c lb. $1.00 
SPEARHEAD —See Inside Front Cover for description 
LETTUCE CULTURE 
Sow the seed in the open ground as soon as the soil can be 
worked. Space the rows 1 ft. apart and cover the seed 34 in. 
deep with fine soil. Thin the plants to stand 6 to 8 in. apart 
in the row. For early crops start in a cold frame or window-box 
in February. 
COS or ROMAINE LETTUCE 
Cos originated on the Island of Cos near Malta, in the 
Mediterranean Sea. Both varieties were listed 
by us over 100 years ago 
GREEN COS—65 Days. White Seed. Americans familiar 
with European travel have been delighted with the flavor of 
the long, spoon-shaped, natural leaved Lettuce served every¬ 
where and termed Romaine at the hotels, but upon their 
return home they have not found the Romaine in the American 
markets. Yet, if they have home gardens, they can grow it 
themselves to as perfect a conditon as observed abroad. Same 
as Paris Cos except leaves are dark green. 
Pkt. 5c oz. 15c 34 lb. 40c lb. $1.25 
PARIS WHITE COS OR TRIANON—65 Days. White 
Seed. This variety, maturing for table in nine weeks from 
germination, should be found in every vegetable garden as it is 
a thoroughly reliable Lettuce. A strong grower and very pro¬ 
ductive with long, shell-shaped, light green leaves of most 
excellent quality. It is a self-folder, but when the plant is over 
half grown, it is best tied up with a soft string or a wisp of 
grass that the inner leaves may be blanched perfectly white, in 
which condition they are more crisp and decidedly more 
palatable than varieties of a Cabbage-heading habit. 
Pkt. 5c oz. 15c 34 lb. 40c lb. $1.25 
MUSTARD 
Of European Origin. Four Ounces of Seed Will Sow 100 Yards of Row. Four Pounds Will Sow 
an Acre. Breaks ground in 5 days. One inch high in 8 days under most favorable circum¬ 
stances in greenhouse. 
BLOOMSDALE LARGE-LEAVED—35 Days. Producing, 
when fully grown, immense leaves which are as long and as 
broad as Tobacco. These same leaves when size of a man’s 
hand are very tender and palatable as a salad. The leaves when 
twice that size we recommend for boiling as Spinach. This 
plant should have a place in every garden. An immense 
amount of edible and garnishing material can be raised in a 
very limited space. Pkt. 5c oz. 10c 34 lb. 20c lb. 60c 
CHINESE BROAD LEAF OR ELEPHANT’S EAR—45 Days. 
The mother variety from which Bloomsdale Large-leaved was 
selected and bred. Largely planted in all places where Mustard 
is used. Pkt. 5c oz. 10c 34 lb. 20c lb. 55c 
FLORIDA BROAD LEAF—43 Days. Leaves exceptionally 
large, slightly crumpled and thick. More of a yellowish color 
than Chinese Broad Leaf. Thick, white midrib. A quick 
growing variety becoming more popular every day. 
Pkt. 5c oz. 10c 34 lb. 20c lb. 55c 
GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED OR CREOLE—35 Days. 
Leaves large, yellowish green, much crumpled on the edges 
and very popular. The most popular Mustard on the market 
today but not equal to Ostrich Plume. Much more in demand 
and more productive seeder than the Ostrich Plume. 
Pkt. 5c oz. 10c 34 lb. 20c lb. 55c 
OSTRICH PLUME—40 Days. This sort was grown, named 
and introduced over fifty years ago by the Landretbs and is 
recommended as the best Mustard in cultivation today, for it 
is more delicate, curly and ornamental than the Giant Southern 
Curled, and shoots to seed much more slowly than any other 
sort. It is sometimes called Fordhook Fancy. Dark green, 
long plume-like leaves are very distinct and borne in pro¬ 
fusion. Pkt. 5c oz. 10c 34 lb. 20c lb. 60c 
WHITE OR YELLOW—30 Days. Seeds white and larger 
than the Brown, similar in habit to Brown, shoots to seed earlv. 
This blended with Brown is what is used to make Commercial 
Mustard, used on the table. Pkt. 5c oz. 10c 34 lb. 20c lb. 50c 
MUSTARD SPINACH OR TENDERGREEN—28 Days. 
Something new in greens of Oriental origin. This vegetable, 
os its name implies, is a mild Mustard with a distinct Spinach 
flavor. It is a very rapid grower. Slow to shoot to seed. The 
first cutting of plants four or five inches long can be made in 
three or four weeks from planting. It should first be planted 
in the Spring when greens are most in demand. It withstands 
beat wonderfully. Plantings made in July make an excellent 
crop. Pkt. 5c oz. 10c 34 lb. 15c lb. 50c 
MUSKMELON or CANTALOUPE 
Cantaloupe is believed to have first come from Africa and was cultivated in the Roman Empire. 
Three Ozs. of Seed Will Plant 100 Yds. of Row. Plant Three Lbs. to the Acre. Breaks ground in 
6 days. One inch high in 9 days under most favorable circumstances in greenhouse. 
GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK—88 Days. This Melon 
is 6 days earlier than the large old-fashioned Hackensack, 
deeply ribbed, coarse netted, flesh thick, of excellent flavor, 
flesh and skin green, slightly tinged with yellow. Nearly round, 
somewhat flattened in shape. Pkt. 5c oz. 15c 34 lb. 35c lb. $1.10 
HONEY DEW—GREEN FLESH—110 Days. This is a 
melon known in France as Antipes. Fruits round to oval with 
smooth, very nearly white skin. Flesh thick, light emerald 
green when first picked but creamy yellow after stored several 
days. It is best five or ten days after picking, when the flesh 
becomes creamy yellow. If picked when slightly green and 
put in a cool place it will keep from five to six weeks. This is 
the very popular melon served in the late autumn after all 
other Cantaloupes are over. Best grown in Colorado and 
California where it thrives in a long season which is required 
to mature good fruits. Pkt. 5c oz. 15c 34 lb. 40c lb. $1.25 
KNIGHT’S EARLY, SWEET AIR OR MARYLAND—85 
Days. Green fleshed, of excellent flavor, by many considered 
superior to the Rocky Ford. Same general shape, but small, 
sometimes a perfect globe, completely netted, but not so well 
netted as Rocky Ford, light ribs, a good shipper, very popular 
with the large grower when it was called Jr. Rocky Ford. 
Pkt. 5c oz. 15c 34 lb. 30c lb. $1.00 
LARGE HACKENSACK OR TURK’S CAP—94 Days. 
Large fruit, flattened at the poles, flesh green, a great favorite 
with the family gardeners. It is the best flavored of the very 
large green Melons, very deeply ribbed and densely covered 
with a coarse netting. Weight about 8 pounds. * 
Pkt. 5c oz. 15c 34 lb. 35c lb. $1.10 
ROCKY FORD—FINE SELECTED—95 Days. Flesh light 
green with gold tinge in center. Fruit nearly round, small 
cavity. Netted with gray all over and free from ribs. This is 
the greatest favorite in the market today. Is a medium 
early sort with practically no ribs and intense netting. 
Pkt. 5c oz. 15c 34 lb. 35c lb. $1.10 
JENNY LIND SMALL— 86 Days. A small early green 
fleshed variety of unsurpassed flavor, much flattened at the 
poles. We believe this is still the best flavored of all Melons. 
Very little netting, shallow ribs, a large size button at the 
blossom end. Recommended for family gardening rather than 
for the market, as its small size is against it. Size 4x3 inches. 
Weight 1 pound. Pkt. 5c oz. 15c 34 lb. 35c lb. $1.10 
YELLOW FLESHED CANTALOUPES 
BANANA—92 Days. A melon growing 18 inches long, 4 to 5 
inches thick, weighing about 7 pounds, and distinctly tapering 
at each end. Lemon colored skin, pink flesh, of very fine 
texture and delicate flavor. To all who enjoy something out 
of the ordinary we strongly recommend the trying of this 
variety as a novelty. Pkt. 5c oz. 15c 34 lb. 40c lb. $1.25 
