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Lettuce, Los Angeles 
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. 
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. 
ICEBERG—Large solid heads; light green, slightly tinged 
with brown; very tender and crisp. (PKt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
C4 Ib. 50c) Cb. $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) 
(4 Ib. 85c) (1b. $2.50) 
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) 
QO4 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 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) (Ib. $1.35) 
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. 20c) (4 Ib. 50c) (Ib. $1.50) 
Hallawell Seed Co. 
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 Ib. 50c) (Ib. $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) (44 Ib. T5c) (Ib. $2.00) 
CASABA MELONS 
The melons should not be picked until they become 
quite yellow. Stow away so they do not touch each other, 
in a cool, dark place. When the rind becomes slightly 
softened and moist they are ready to eat; some of the 
melons will keep until February. 
GOLDEN BEAUTY—This melon is very similar to Win- 
ter Pineapple except that it has a golden yellow rind. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25ce) (44 Ib. 75c) 
HONEY DEW —The fruit of this melon is of medium 
size, weighing 5 to 6 pounds; light colored smooth 
skin, thick light green flesh of a delicious honey-like 
flavor. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (44 lb. 75c) 
HONEY DEW, PINK FLESH-—Slightly earlier than the 
above, and similar except that the flesh is pink. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (% Ib. 75c) 
MUSKMELON 
A light, warm, rich soil is essential for this crop. When 
all danger from frost is over, plant the seed in slightly 
raised hills 4 feet apart each way, placing 6 to 8 seeds 
in each hill in a circle and covering with one inch of 
fine soil. Place a shovelful of old manure about 6 inches 
under each hill and tamp down firmly. Have the soil 
moist before planting so that no watering is required 
until the seeds have sprouted, otherwise they are apt to 
rot. After all danger of destruction by bugs is over, thin 
out to 3 plants to a hill; when about 1 foot long pinch 
off the tips to make them branch. This strengthens the 
growth of the vines and makes the fruit mature early. 
Muskmelons mature in 120 to 140 days. One ounce will 
plant about 50 hills. 
DELICIOUS GOLD LINED ROCKY FORD — Fruit is 
heavily netted, slightly oval with no ribs. Has green 
flesh with a gold margin next to the seed cavity; thick 
meated and of fine flavor. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) 
(4 Ib. 75c) 
HALE’S BEST No. 45 (Mildew Resistant)—Also known 
as Imperial No. 45. This early melon is nearly round, 
heavily netted, and has thick deep salmon-pink flesh 
of rich flavor. It keeps well after picking, and the 
mildew resisting quality assures melons of excellent 
flavor. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (%4 Ib. 75c) 
HEARTS OF GOLD—The medium sized fruits are round 
and distinctly netted; flesh orange-salmon, thick and 
fine flavored. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (% Ib. 75c) 
PERSIAN (Small Type)—A globular melon, 6 to 8 inches 
in diameter, heavily netted without ribs; orange flesh 
of delicious flavor; a good keeper. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) 
(% lb. T5c) (Ib. $2.25) 
ROCKY FORD NUTMEG or NETTED GEM — Fruit is 
slightly oval and slightly ribbed with netted skin. Has 
thick dark green flesh of delicate flavor, with a small 
seed cavity. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (44 Ib. 75c) 
TIP TOP — The melons are of medium size and nearly 
round, well ribbed and slightly netted over a light 
green skin. The flesh is quite thick and bright salmon 
in color. Very richly flavored. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 36c) 
(Y% Vb. T5e) 
