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HallaiveWs 
LETTUCE 
Lettuce seed requires a cool soil and should be covered 
very lightly to secure germination. When well started trans- 
plant to rows 18 inches apart and 6 inches apart in the row. 
It may be planted throughout the season in most localities, 
and will mature in 65 to 90 days according to the variety and 
season of planting. One ounce will sow 200 feet of row. 
Head varieties may be drilled in the open on ridges in 
double rows 12 to 15 inches apart and the plants thinned to 
10 inches apart. From 2 to 4 pounds of seed are required to 
the acre. 
LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
These do not form heads but large plants of loose leaves 
which are quite brittle and tender. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON—Forms a close, compact mass 
of leaves; matures very early. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 4 lb., 
50c; lb., $1.50. 
EARLY PRIZEHEAD—Leaves are brownish red, very curly 
and of fine flavor. Makes a compact bunch. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; |4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE—-Sends up a stout stalk 3 to 4 feet 
high, loaded with leaves; for poultry and rabbits. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; |4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.35. 
CRISP HEAD VARIETIES 
These make a quick growth and form fine large heads 
which are always crisp, mild and extremely juicy. They with' 
stand the heat better than any other type of lettuce. 
HANSON—The heads are solid and grow to a good size. 
The leaves, which are of a light green color, tightly over- 
lap each other; very crisp and brittle. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
ICEBERG—Large solid heads; light green, slightly tinged 
with brown; very tender and crisp. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
LOS ANGELES (New York Special)—A large, crisp, tight- 
heading variety; light green curly leaves. There is no 
waste in preparing as all the leaves can be used. The heads 
are large and of fine quality. We recommend this variety 
above all others. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; >4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
CABBAGE OR BUTTERHEAD VARIETIES 
Tight heading varieties. The leaves making the heads are 
closely folded together and the inner portion is blanched to 
a clear white or a rich buttery yellow. 
BIG BOSTON—Very large, tender heads; leaves are light 
green with a slight tinge of brown on margins of the outer 
leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
CREAMY HEART—A selection that has been made from 
California Cream Butter. The leaves are thick and dark 
green; the interior of the head is a rich golden yellow; 
quality fine, very desirable for early spring planting. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; 4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
MAY KING—A very early solid head variety of the best 
quality. The outer leaves are green tinged with brown, 
while the inside is golden yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c- 
4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
MIGNONETTE—Heads small, compact; leaves slightly 
curled; edges tinted brown. Especially suitable for the Ha¬ 
waiian Islands and other tropical countries. Pkt. 10c- oz 
20c; 4 lb., 60c; lb., $1.75. 
ROMAINE, OR COS LETTUCE 
This type of lettuce forms long upright loose folding heads 
and the inner leaves bleach white. It is usually preferable to 
tie up the heads to assist bleaching. 
PARIS WHITE COS or TRIANON—Very crisp and sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; 02 ., 20c; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
Lettuce, Los Angeles 
OKRA or GUMBO 
Highly esteemed for its green pods, which are used in 
soups and stews. Sow the seed thickly in rich ground about 
the middle of May, or when the ground has become warm, 
until June, in rows 3 feet apart, 1 inch deep; thin to 18 
inches apart in the rows. One ounce will sow 100 feet of 
row; matures in about 75 days. 
PERKIN’S MAMMOTH POD—Pods deep green, very 
long, slender and slightly corrugated: very tender and of 
good quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
WHITE VELVET—Pods white, long, smooth and tender. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
Melon, Hale’s Best No. 45 
