Cos Lettuce 
WHITE PARIS. This kind of lettuce is 
distinguished by its long, narrow, spoon¬ 
shaped leaves, folding into loose, sugar- 
loaf shaped heads which blanch better by 
having the outer leaves drawn about them 
and tied. The quality is distinct from 
that of the Cabbage Lettuces and by many 
is considered very superior. Pkg. 5c; 
oz. 15c; !4 lb. 35c. 
Chicken Lettuce 
CHICKEN LETTUCE. This is a rough, 
rank growing variety of lettuce that has 
no head but produces a large bunch of 
leaves. For this reason it is an ideal 
source of green feed for chickens, and 
should find great favor with poultrymen 
everywhere. Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; |4 lb. 35c; 
1 lb. $1.25. 
Leek 
LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. This vege¬ 
table belongs to the onion family and is 
a good fall and winter substitute for green 
onions. It is very fine for flavoring soup 
and other cooking. The leaves are flat 
and the stems large and bulbous. Pkg. 
10c; oz. 25c. 
Muskmelons 
Muskmelons 
★ SKAGIT GOLDEN. This is the earliest 
muskmelon that we have ever seen and 
while muskmelons are not always satis¬ 
factory in Western Washington we believe 
that Skagit Golden will give good results 
here even in spite of the short growing 
season. If you have a warm early soil 
you will be delighted with this fine melon. 
The flesh is medium thick, sweet and 
juicy and of a rich salmon orange color. 
Pkg. 10c; oz. 25c. 
EMERALD GEM. One of the earliest of 
all muskmelons &nd therefore more nearly 
adaptable to the short growing seasons of 
this locality. The skin is smooth and of 
deep emerald green color. The flesh is 
thick and of a delicate salmon color. 
Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c. 
Mustard 
One ounce will sow 75 feet of drill. 
CULTURE —Sow frequently through the 
spring in drills from 8 to 12 inches apart. 
GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED. This va¬ 
riety grows about three feet tall. The 
broad leaves are cut and frilled. They 
are boiled and used as greens. Sometimes 
when the plants are about two inches tall 
they are cut, washed and used as a sand¬ 
wich spread. Pkg. 5c; oz. 10c; !4 lb. 25c. 
Parsley 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. The most 
beautiful kind for garnishing or flavoring. 
Can be cut fresh from the garden ail 
winter. Pkg. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 30c. 
HAMBURG or TURNIP ROOTED. The 
root of this variety is the edible portion 
and resembles a small turnip. It is ex¬ 
tensively used for flavoring soup, stews, 
etc. Pkg. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. 45c. 
Okra or Gumbo 
EARLY DWARF GREEN. An early sort 
which remains in condition for use a long 
time. Pods long, fluted and dark green. 
Pkg. 10c; oz. 20c. 
Watermelons 
★ SKAGIT GEM. A brand new water¬ 
melon just introduced into this country 
from Asia that is reported to be about 20 
days earlier than any other melon now 
used. Medium small, oval, flesh pink and 
of excellent flavor. Our own trials have 
proven this to be the earliest watermelon 
for the Puget Sound area we have seen. 
Pkg. 10c; oz. 35c. 
COLE’S EARLY. A fine early variety for 
the Northwest. Fruits medium-sized, and 
green striped. Flesh pink and of good 
flavor. Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c. 
CITRON. A type of watermelon used for 
preserving. While a little late for the 
Puget Sound area it will mature some 
fruits with special care on warm soil. 
Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c. 
Peppers 
★ HARRIS’ EARLY GIANT. This is the 
largest and best of the early sorts. It is 
the best adapted for use in the Northwest 
that we know about. Seven to ten fine 
large fruits are usually produced on each 
plant. Best for home use. Pkg. 10c; oz. 60c. 
LARGE BELL or BULL NOSE. This is 
the earliest pepper of the “bell” type. 
The fruits are larger and a little later 
than the Harris’ Early. The fruits are 
also more pungent and produced in great¬ 
er abundance. Pkg. 10c; oz. 60c. 
PIMENTO. This is a very mild, sweet 
variety of Pepper that is in great demand 
for salad making. It is easily canned for 
home use. The seed should be planted in 
a hotbed and the plants set out after the 
ground is warm. Pkg. 10c; oz. 60c. 
★ STARRED VARIETIES ARE BEST FOR LOCAL CONDITIONS 
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