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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
Grand Rapids 
Lettuce 
XOFFSALAT (Ger.) 
LETTUCE 
LATTUGA (It.) 
The smallest of home gardens can easily grow plenty of Lettuce. By making suc¬ 
cessive sowings and using the Lettuce as it is thinned, a supply can be had through¬ 
out the season from just a few rows in the garden. 
Lettuce seed germinates quickly and may be planted as soon as the ground can 
be prepared in the early spring. Sow seed in rows 15 to 18 inches apart, covering 
not more than % inch deep. 
To grow good head Lettuce, the conditions necessary are rich soil, plenty of 
moisture, and steady growth from the time the seeds are planted until the heads 
are ready to use. A check in growth from lack of nourishment or moisture usually 
means no head. The most satisfactory results come from growing Lettuce in cool 
weather. The plants should be thinned to 10 inches apart in the row and thorough 
cultivation given to keep down the weeds and conserve moisture. 
One ounce sows about 250 feet of row; 3 pounds for 1 acre. 
Curled or Loose-Leaved Varieties 
172 BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. The best sort for nearby markets and for home gardens on 
account of its superior quality. It forms a large, loose head, very bright green, nearly white and 
is exceedingly tender. Is largely used for forcing under glass and a superior sort for earlier crop. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 40c. „ , , 
173 GRAND RAPIDS. Special forcing strain. The most popular variety for greenhouse forcing, 
especially for shipping. It is of quick growth, hardy and not liable to rot; remains in good con¬ 
dition several days after being fit to cut. Plants are upright and uniform; leaves finely crumpled 
at the edges. It is the heaviest loose-headed sort, will stand shipping better and is a very attractive 
variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c. 
174 EARLY CURLED SIMPSON (White Seeded). Makes a large, loose curled head similar 
to Black Seeded Simpson. Particularly adapted for sowing thickly and cutting when the plants are 
young. Leaves light green, slightly frilled, much blistered, crisp, sweet, and tender. 
Pit., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 40c. 
175 EARLY CURLED SILESIAN. An old and very popular 
variety which is probably the earliest and quickest sort grown. 
Plants loose, not quite so large as Black Seeded Simpson. Pop¬ 
ular for outside. Pi t., 1 0c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 40c. 
176 EARLY PRIZE HEAD. A large clustering, non-heading 
sort, most excellent for home gardens as it is very early. Leaves 
broad, crumpled, and frilled; outside leaves tinged red, inner 
leaves entirely green ; very crisp, sweet, and tender. 
Pit., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb.. 40c. 
Cabbage or Heading Varieties 
178 ICEBERG. A beautiful Lettuce, with large, curly leaves of bright, light 
green, with a very slight reddish tint at the edges. Handsome heads, un¬ 
usually solid because of the natural tendency of the large, strong leaves to 
turn in which also causes thorough blanching. Crisp, tender and fine flavor. 
Pit., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 45c. 
179 TOP NOTCH. A distinctly improved variety of Big Boston and one of 
the very best for forcing or out-of-door culture. Under favorable conditions 
the heads will measure 10 to 12 inches across ; are bright, lively green color 
with the brownish marking of Big Boston. The heart and inner leaves are 
pure white. It is deliciously flavored, very tender, of splendid quality and 
highly recommended for extensive market growing or home use, as it will be 
found thoroughly reliable in heading and the most profitable of this type. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V\ lb., 45c. 
180 BIG BOSTON. This has long been a favorite sort with market gardeners 
and truck growers and in some sections is planted almost exclusively. It forms 
a large, compact head, forces well in frames and is thoroughly satisfactory 
for outdoor crops in the spring or very late head crops in the fall. Leaves are 
broad, comparatively smooth, color bright, light green. The heads are slightly 
tinged with reddish brown. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 45c. 
182 IMPROVED HANSON. A splendid summer heading sort and probably 
the most popular of its class in this section. The plants are compact, forming 
a large cabbage-like head which remains in good condition a long time. The 
outer leaves are yellowish green, somewhat crumpled with a large, distinctive 
mid-rib, the inner leaves white, sweet and tender. This variety is a little 
coarse in quality, but on account of its large size and general reliable summer 
heading qualities, is profitable and desirable for summer use. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c ; V 4 lb., 45c. 
183 NEW YORK or WONDERPUL. This variety is raised in California 
and shipped to Eastern markets as “Iceberg.” Crisp, tender and free from 
bitterness. It produces immense heads, often 16 to 16 inches across and 
weighing enormously. The interior is beautifully blanched, creamy white, 
crisp, tender and delicious. It is a very large, robust growing variety, rooting 
deeply, resisting hot, dry weather, very slow to run to seed and a sure header 
under most trying conditions. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; y 4 lb., 60c. 
MELONS (Ger.) 
MUSKMELON or CANTALOUPE 
POFONE (It.) 
One ounce plants 50 hills; 2 pounds to 1 acre. Plant in May for early crop; in June for late crop. 
i, * I il l i _ U • It is much easier to raise melons than is usually supposed and they are so delicious a fruit that 
It 8 not rlarO tO r\alSC IVieiOnS every one who has any garden at all should raise some. All that is required is a good rich, well- 
manured soil, that is not too heavy, and a warm, sunny situation. 
Culture. Seed is planted in hills 6 feet apart, putting 10 to 12 seeds to the hill and covering 1 inch deep. If land is not rich, use well-rotted 
manure or a little sheep manure mixed with the soil. When danger of insects is over, thin out to 4 plants to the hill. 
Green Fleshed Varieties 
187 ROCKY FORD or NETTED GEM. The flesh is green, thick, 
with small cavity, very sweet and has that spicy flavor that makes a 
Cantaloupe so delicious. The melons are oval-shaped, slightly ribbed, 
well covered with fine netting and are uniform in size and shape. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; l A lb., 40c. 
188 OHIO SUGAR. The flesh is an attractive green of fine texture, 
sugary, juicy, tender, and free from stringiness. It is round, inclined 
to oval, distinctly ribbed and netted. Because of its firm flesh and 
solidity, it is a splendid shipper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 40c. 
189 EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. Two weeks earlier than the 
Large Hackensack and produces medium sized fruit, somewhat flat¬ 
tened, evenly deep ribs with coarse netting. The flesh is green, slightly 
tinged with yellow, juicy, and sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; l / 4 lb., 40c. 
190 LARGE HACKENSACK (or Turk’s Cap). An old and well- 
known sort which produces very large, green-fleshed fruits which are 
nearly round and flattened. Flesh green, thick, juicy, and sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c. 
191 HONEY DEW. Its name has been well chosen, as it is about as 
sweet as honey. The average size is about 6 inches in diameter, and it 
weighs 6 to 6 pounds. The skin is smooth with a little netting and of 
creamy yellow when ripe. The flesh is beautiful green next to the 
outside rind shading to light green at the center. It is very thick, fine 
grained, and can be eaten almost to the rind and the seed cavity is 
quite small. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 45c. 
ALL 10c PACKETS ARE 3 FOR 25c; ALL 15c PACKETS ARE 2 FOR 25c 
