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LEEK 
Sow very early in the Spring in drills 6 in. apart, 
thinning out to 1 in. When about 6 to 8 in. high, trans- 
plant 10 in. apart in rows the same distance. Set as 
deep as possible without covering the small center 
leaves. 
Large American Flag—Long, large stalk, broad- 
leaved, white and sweet when properly blanched. 
Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 25c, 14 lb. 85c, 1 lb. $3.00. 
LETTUCE 
Sow in early Spring in coldframe or hotked; trans- 
plant as soon as the ground can be worked. For suc- 
cessive crops, sow two weeks apart until July. Seed 
sown in the Fall can be transplanted in the Spring. 
Lettuce does best grown cool. 
CURLED VARIETIES 
Grand Rapids—Of a distinct, upright growth; much 
fringed, light green colored leaves. Does best under 
glass. Sow seed not over one-eighth inch deep. Pkt. 
10c, 1 oz. 20c, 14 Ib. 50c, 1 Ib. $1.50. 
Prizehead Early—An excellent home variety, crisp 
and tender. Does well in Summer. Pkt. 10c, 1 02. 20c, 
14 Ib. 50c, 1 Ib. $1.50. 
Black-seeded Simpson—A light colored, rapid grow- 
ing variety of excellent quality. Rapid growing; 
stands the heat well. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 20c, 14 Ib. 50c, 
1 Ib. $1.50. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
New York Imperial F—Of excellent quality. A very 
large head, with dark green leaves frilled at the edge. 
Crisp and compact. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 20c, 14 lb. 60c, 
1 Ib. $2.00. 
Iceberg—The heads are medium large, leaves wavy, 
fringed and touched with brown. Hearts blanch a 
pure white. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 20c, 14 lb. 50c, 1 Ib. $1.50. 
May King—Large heads with broad green outer leaves 
tinged brown. Solid. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 20c, 14 Ib. 50c, 
1 Ib. $1.50. 
Mignonette—Small, but a most dependable tight head- 
ing Lettuce of russet color. Pkt. 10c, 1 0z. 20c, 14 Ib. 
50c, 1 lb. $1.50. 
Deacon—A large butterhead variety. Pale yellow cen- 
ter of fine quality. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 20c, 14 lb. 50c, 
1 Ib. $1.50. 
Big Boston—Medium large heads of the butterhead 
type with light green, smooth leaves. Interior of the 
head is brittle, buttery, and golden yellow. It is 
early and hardy. Recommended for Spring planting. 
Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 20c, 14 Ib. 50c, 1 Ib. $1.50. 
Cos or Romaine (Paris White)—Considered the most 
reliable Cos Variety. Long spooned-shaped leaves. 
Pkt. 10c, 1 02. 20c, 14 Ib. 50c, 1 Ib. $1.50. 



Big Boston Lettuce 
Vegetable Seeds 

Hearts of Gold 
MELONS 
MUSKMELON 
Melons demand a light, sandy soil, well manured, 
with decayed compost. Plant in hills 4 to 6 feet apart, 
leaving three plants to each hill. 
Emerald Gem—Small fruited but prolific. With thin 
rind and small seed cavity. Rich and luscious meat 
of a salmon color. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 15c, 14 lb. 45ce, 
1 Ib. $1.50. 
Millers Cream—One of the finest Melons grown. 
Smooth, slightly netted, green exterior, medium size, 
slightly ribbed, thick, hard, salmon flesh. Pkt. 10c, 
1 oz. 15c, 14 Ib. 45c, 1 Ib. $1.50. 
Honey Rock—Medium sized fruits with grey-green 
skin and heavily netted. The fruits are heavy due to 
the thick deliciously sweet salmon colored flesh. 
Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 15c, 14 Ib. 45ce, 1 Ib. $1.50. 
Hearts of Gold—Flesh of deep orange, which ripens 
close to the rind. Quality fine grained and of the 
sweetest flavor. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 15c, 14 lb. 45e, 1 Ib. 
$1.50. 
Hale’s Best—An oval-shaped melon of the Rock Ford 
type. The flesh is salmon-orange, sweet and of fine 
quality. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 15c, 4% lb. 45c, 1 Ib. $1.50. 
Bender’s Surprise—A large greenish-yellow oblong 
melon with delicious salmon-colored flesh. Pkt. 10e, 
1 oz. 15¢, 4 Ib. 45c, 1 lb. $1.50. 
WATERMELONS 
They want light, dry, warm ground. Plant in hills 
6 or 8 feet apart. Rotted stable manure should be 
thoroughly mixed in each hi!! with the soil. 
Cole’s Early—Medium size, nearly round striped va- 
riety; excellent quality, black seed Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 
15c, 14 lb. 40e, 1 Ib. $1.00. 
Kleckley’s Sweet—White seeded; flesh scarlet, skin 
dark with thin rind. Firm and luscious. Pkt. 10e, 
1 oz. 15c, % Ib. 40ce, 1 lb. $1.00. 
Mountain Sweet—The old, well known favorite. 
Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 15c, 4 lb. 40c, 1 lb. $1.00. 
Kiondyke—A new, early, high quality Melon of me- 
dium size. Dark green with deep red flesh, free from 
fiber. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 15c, 4 Ib. 40c, 1 Ib. $1.00. 
MUSTARD 
In early Spring sow thickly in shallow drills. Can 
be sown as late as September for Fal! salad, or in frames 
during Winter. 1 oz. will sow 100 ft. of drill. 
Giant Southern Curled—A hardy, light green 
variety. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 15ce, 14 lb. 25c, 1 lh. 75c. 
