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Lettuce, Los Angeles 
CRISP HEAD VARIETIES 
These make a quick growth and form fine large heads 
which are always crisp, mild and extremely juicy. They 
withstand the heat better than any other type of lettuce. 
{CEBERG—Large solid heads; light green, slightly tinged 
with brown; very tender and crisp. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(4 1b, 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 recom- 
mend this variety above all others. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) 
G4 Ib. 85c) (Ib. $2.50) 
Hallawell’s 
LETTUCE 
Lettuce seed requires a cool soil and should be covered 
very lightly to secure germination. When well started 
transplant 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 accord- 
ing 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 re- 
quired 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% |b. 50c) (1b. $1.50) 
EARLY PRIZEHEAD—Leaves are brownish red, very 
curly and of fine flavor. Makes a compact bunch. 
(Pkt. 10c) (02. 20c) (44 Ib. 50c) (Ib. $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 Ib. 45c) (1b. $1.35) 
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) (0z. 20c) (44 Ib. 50c) (Ib. $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 Ib. 50c) (1b. $1.50) 
MIGNONETTE—Heads small, compact; leaves slightly 
curled; edges tinted brown. Especially suitable for the 
Hawaiian Islands and _ other tropical countries 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (4% Ib. 75c) (1b. $2.00) 
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) (oz. 25c) (4% Ib. 75c) (Ib. $2.00) 

LEEK 
Sow from January to April, in drills 1 foot apart and 
% inch deep. When the plants are 6 to 8 inches high 
transplant in a deep, rich soil, in rows 12 inches apart 
and 4 inches in the rows, as deep as possible, so that the 
neck may be covered and blanched; draw the earth to 
them as they grow. The seed may also be sown in July 
or August for good plants in the fall and winter. One 
ounce will sow 200 feet of row. 
LARGE AMERICAN FLAG — The _ favorite 
(Pkt. 10¢) (oz. 85c) (%4 Ib. $2.50) (1b. $8.00) 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
PURE CULTURE SPAWN —The latest scientific develop- 
ment in the production of Mushroom Spawn, using the 
medium of tobacco stems which are inoculated by a 
patented pure culture process. Booklet giving instruc- 
tions for growing Mushrooms furnished with each pur- 
chase of spawn. Available in cans containing sufficient 
spawn for planting 50 square feet. (Hach $1.35 postpaid) 
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. 
PERKINS MAMMOTH POD—Pods deep green, very 
long, slender and slightly corrugated; very tender and 
of good quality. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (1b. 75c) 
WHITE VELVET—Pods white, long, smooth and tender. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (lb. 75c) 
variety. 

Muskmelon, Hale’s Best No. 45 
