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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
KOFFSALAT (Ger.) 
LETTUCE 
LATTUGA (It.) 
The sm,_ 3 t 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 16 to 18 inches apart, covering 
not more than *4 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 BIiACK 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 is a superior sort for earlier crop. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 35c. 
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., 5c; OZ., 15c; lb., 35c. 
Cabbage or 
Heading 
Grand Rapids 
Lettuce 
Varieties 
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. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35c. 
Trianon Cos Lettuce 
175 EARLY 
CURLED 
SILESIA. An 
old and very 
popular variety 
which is proba¬ 
bly the earliest 
and quickest sort 
grown. Plants 
loose, not quite 
so large as Black 
Seeded Simpson. 
Popular for out¬ 
side. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; Vt lb., 
35c. 
176 EARLY 
PRIZE HEAD. 
A large cluster¬ 
ing, non-heading 
sort, most excel¬ 
lent 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. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; V4 lb., 35c. 
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 tt, 
turn in which also causes thorough blanching. Crisp, tender and fine flavor 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c. 
179 MAY KING. A very early variety. The plant is small and practically 
all head. Leaves are light green, slightly tinted with brown on the edges. 
The inside of the head is a beautiful golden yellow. Crisp and tender. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^4 lb., 40c. 
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 form? 
a large, compact head, forces well in frames and is thoroughly satisfactorj 
for outdoor crops in the spring or very late head crops in the fall. Leaves art 
broad, comparatively smooth, color bright, light green. The heads are slightly 
tinged with reddish brown. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V\ lb., 40c. 
181 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., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c. 
182 NEW YORK or WONDERFUL. 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., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 50c. 
Cosfor Romaine Lettuce 
This type of Lettuce forms upright loose folding heads, and the inner leaves 
bleach white. Heads readily in almost any climate. 
183 TRIANON COS. Makes a well-folded, cylindrical, medium green head. 
Interior pale greenish white. Smooth, crisp leaves. A distinct flavor all its own. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 40c. 
MELONE (Ger.) 
MUSKMELON or CANTALOUPE 
One ounce plants 50 hills; 2 pounds to 1 acre. Plant in May for early crop; in June for late crop. 
POFONE (It.) 
«, * kl L Li J 1 n • L4 I It is much easier to raise melons than is usually supposed and they are so delicious a fruit that 
It S l'(Ot Mara to r\alSG ivieions everyone 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., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 35c. 
188 OHIO SUGAR. The flesh is an attractive green of fine texture, 
sugary, juicy, tender, and free from stringiness. It ia round, inclined 
to oval, distinctly ribbed and netted. Because of its firm flesh and 
solidity, it is a splendid shipper. Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; W lb., 35c. 
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., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 35c. 
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., 5c; oz., 15c; ^4 lb., 35c. 
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. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 35c. 
ALL 10c PACKETS ARE 3 FOR 25c; ALL 15c PACKETS ARE 2 FOR 25c 
