LETTUCE 
To produce solid heads, plant in very rich soil. For first-early crop, sow 
in hotbed in March, and transplant outside the middle of April. Sow out¬ 
doors as soon as the ground opens, in drills from 1 to 2 feet apart, covering 
the seed with l^inch of soil. Thin out to 10 inches apart. Lettuce should 
not be transplanted after May 15, or you will not get heads. Drop two or 
three seeds every 10 inches and leave the strongest plant to grow. 
One ounce is sufficient for 100 feet of drill 
Schling’s Stubborn-Headed, Yellow. The heads are large, solid as a 
rock, and remain so for a much longer time than any other variety before 
going to seed. Pkt. 25 cts., J^oz. 60 cts., oz. $1. 
lyigy Kina Heads 6 to 7 inches across, with broad, light 
- s. -^ green outer leaves, slightly tinged with brown. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. 75 cts. 
White Boston. Similar to Big Boston in appearance, but clear green in 
color and withstands heat much better. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., $1.25. 
Mignonette. Small, but a most dependable tight-heading Lettuce of 
russet color. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 341b. 75 cts. 
Wonderful Reliable, sure-heading for all the year round. Solid, 
- ' crisp, and tender; stands heat well. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 
40 cts., Mlb. $1.25. 
Iceberg. Fine for summer uce; large, solid heads. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 
34lb. 75 cts., lb. $2. 
Eariy Curled Simpson. The best early loose-heading variety, succeeding 
everywhere. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 341b. 75 cts. 
Schiing»s Ideal Earliest Forcing. ^ 
Pkt. 20 cts., oz. 60 cts., 341b. $2.25. 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
Plant the same as Lettuce, in very rich soil. 
Schling’s Improved Silver Cos. 
very crisp. Superior in every way. Pkt. 20 cts., oz. 60 cts., 341b- $2.25. 
Paris White Cos. Large size, self-folding and crisp. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 
40 cts., 341b. $1. 
MUSKMELONS 
Muskmelons succeed best in light, rich soil, preferably sod-soil. Theji 
should be planted in well-enriched hills from 4 to 6 feet apart. For very 
early melons, start seed in pots and plant outdoors when weather is settled, 
about May 20. For main crop, plant outside middle of May, six to eighi, 
seeds in each hill. Leave four of the strongest plants to grow. 
One ounce is sufficient for SO hills 
English Forcing Melons 
Sutton’s Emerald Gem. Finely netted. Flesh unusually thick, of a rich 
green color. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Sutton’s Superlative. Flesh scarlet and very thick; rich flavor. Pkt. 
50 cts. 
Blenheim Orange. Beautifully netted. Very delicious. Pkt. 50 cts. 
White Boston Lettuce 
Curled Simpson Lettuce 
Cos Lettuce 
Rocky Ford Muskmelon 
Emerald Gem Muskmelon 
Schling’s Delicious New Korean Honey Wonder 
Muskmelon 
A superb melon of extreme sweetness which can always be depended on 
to furnish an abundance of ripe melons through September and October 
from seeds sown outdoors in early May. Started in pots and frames in 
March and set out in May, ripe melons may be had as early as August. 
The fruits are smooth, oblong, green, approximately 534 inches long by 
1034 inches in circumference. Flesh light green, ripens to the rind, and has 
the same rich luscious flavor as the well-known Honeydew. Pkt. 50 cts., 
5 pkts. $2. 
Beautifully netted. Flesh very thick, deep rich 
salmon, and deliciously sweet. The best for the 
Emerald Gem. 
home-garden. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 341b. 75 cts. 
Honeydew. Great size and delicious flavor. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., 
341b. $1. 
Rocky Ford. Flesh thick and deep green. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 341b. $1. 
icious. New; an early strain of Bender’s Surprise, slightly smaller and 
two weeks earlier. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 45 cts., 341b. $1.50. 
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