

NEW LETTUCE 
“Great Lakes” 



Great Lakes (B.M., A.A.S., 1944). 
Imperial type. The best Summer 
lettuce to date, being remarkably 
resistant to heat drought and tip- 
burn. Being slow-in-going-to-seed, 
it insures heads, even in hot 
weather and by the amateur, too. 
Its crispy, thick leaves fold well 
over solid heads, which when un- 
ravelled make desirable salad 
pieces; and most delicious. 
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Lettuce 
Although lettuce is easy to grow, it 
should be grown quickly in rich moist 
soil to be crisp and tender. Sow in a 
hot-bed in Feb.-March, transplanting to 
open ground 12 in. to 15 in. apart, in 
rows 18 in. apart. Make successive sow- 
ings to August. Cultivate and water 
thoroughly. Remember lettuce does best 
during cool weather. 
Big Boston (Select). Most widely used 
variety with light green hard heads of 
superior quality; edges tinged brown. 
PEt 15ce3) 072. 40c2 44, 1b) 1.25 
Cosherg 600 (H.M., A.A.S., ’42). This 
cross between Cos and Iceberg is a sure 
header under adverse weather conditions. 
Smaller and earlier than Iceberg, with 
light green leaves and no bronzing. It 
heads when all others fail to do so. 
Pkt. 25c; oz. 75c 
Early Curled Simpson. A fine quality, 
hardy, early, loose leaf variety. Large 
compact, firm plants; sweet, crisp, ten- 
der and of good quality. 
Pkt. 10cs 0z.730c 
Hanson Improved. Very hard, cabbage- 
like, globular heads with white heart 
and broad, thick, frilled, light yellowish- 
green leaves; crisp, sweet and tender. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.00 
Iceberg. Large, hard, crumpled heads, 
white centered; leaves broad, crisp, wavy, 
light green, tinged brown; quality good. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.25 
Imperial 847. Summer heading, undoubt- 
edly the crispest and hardiest, proven 
by Cornell and other tests; medium 
heads, long, well folded leaves; New 
York or Iceberg type. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.25 
MATCHLESS. One of the easiest Sum- 
mer varieties to grow; a cross between 
heading and cos types, forming loose- 
leaved heads of great delicacy and flavor 
that are highly heat resistant. 
When in doubt as to what variety to 
sow, select Matchless. It is without 
doubt the best tasting of the loose leaf 
varieties, and comparable to the best of 
the heading sorts. If you can’t get let- 
tuce to head up, sow Matchless; it tastes 
just as good, and no worry about bolting. 
Pkt. 25c; oz. $1.00 
May King. The earliest heading lettuce; 
medium-small, round and firm; light 
green, tinged brown leaves; interior rich 
golden-yellow; buttery and of splendid 
quality....Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.50 
New York No. 12. A heat resister which 
does well in mid-Summer; crisp, dark 
green heads with slightly curled outer 
leaves. Large, tightly folded cabbage- 
like heads are well blanched; sweet. 
Pkt. 15¢c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.50 
Nonpareil Summer. A sure heading, fine 
mid-Summer lettuce, large, globular, 
compact head; broad, curly leaves, edges 
waved; tender and sweet. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 60c 
Salamander. A quite popular black 
seeded sort; leaves medium green, crum- 
pled. Heads of medium size, round, 
firm, and buttery. A dependable header 
under various weather conditions. 
Pkt. 15¢c; oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.25 
Unrivaled (White Boston). Similar to 
Big Boston, with slightly lighter color 
and no brown tinge; heart buttery, yel- 
low and of fine quality..Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c 
Cos or Romaine Lettuce 
Giant Exhibition Cos. Outstanding ex- 
hibition and general purposes Cos; fine 
for greenhouse forcing and garden use. 
Large, solid, compact, self-folding heads, 
Its interior of light green is extremely 
crisp and tender; flavor exquisite. 
Pkt. 25c; oz. 75c 
Paris White Cos. Medium dark green, 
suitable for greenhouse and garden. In- 
terior leaves whitish-green, erect, smooth 
and concave, of fine flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; % Ib. $1.00 
MUSK MELON 
Requires well-enriched light, warm soil. 
In May, sow 10 seeds per hill, 48 in. 
apart each way; rotted manure added 
to hills is beneficial. For an early start, 
sow seeds in sod .indoors and set out 
after danger of frost is past, thin out 
to 3 plants to a hill. Best to use HotKaps 
to protect against frost and insects. 
When fruit sets, branch is pinched two 
leaves above the fruit to hasten matur- 
ity and enhance size of growth and 
quality. 
Bender’s Surprise. Oblong, well rounded, 
7 lb., coarsely netted, hard, greenish yel- 
low sort; flesh bright salmon, delicious. 
PKt. 10c; oz. 35c 
Emerald Gem. A very fine early glob- 
ular melon emerald green turning yellow 
at maturity; flesh bright salmon, of de- 
licious quality.........PkKt. 10c; oz. 40c 
Honey Dew. Large, 5 to 7 lb. fruits, 
smooth, hard, creamy-white skin, with 
practically no netting; emerald green, 
thick flesh ripening to the rind; juicy, 
tender, with a distinct flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c 
Honey Rock (G.M., A.A.S., ’33). <A re- 
cent introduction that has won wide 
favor. Medium, 4 lbs., nearly round 
fruit, grey-green, coarse netted; thick, 
juicy, orange-salmon flesh of fine flavor. 
Pkt) 15ce3" 027. 50c¢ 
Hoodoo (Hearts of Gold). Distinctly 
ribbed, deep green skin, round; thick, 
deep golden flesh that is tender, juicy, 
sweet and aromatic.....Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c 
Rocky Ford (Netted Gem). The most 
popular sort. Small, nearly round and 
heavily netted; flesh is thick, green with 
gold tinge, juicy, delicious; quality fine. 
Pkt: 10c; oz. 3bc 
FORCING MELONS (Imported). 
King George. Distinct, scarlet...Pkt. 7ic 
WATER MELON 
One ounce will seed 25 hills. Water 
melons require the same treatment as 
muskmelons except that they should be 
planted 8 ft. to 10 ft. apart. 
Cole’s Early. Leading early variety that 
is reasonably productive; fruits medium 
sized, short, oval, with alternate dark 
and light stripes; flesh pink-red, of good 
HAVOL Pe eciceileieitters «© Me. Kt 0c; Foz 2zoe 
King & Queen. An exceptional keeper. 
Fruits small, nearly round, creamy white 
with faint irregular pale green stripes; 
tough rind. Flesh deep red, very firm 
and of fine quality......Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c 
Kleckley’s Sweet. Excellent medium 
early; fruits large, cylindrical, dark blu- 
ish green, with thin, tender rind. Flesh 
bright red, and extremely sweet. 
Pkt. 10c3 oz) 25¢ 
Stone Mountain. A recently introduced 
variety of high quality; fruits large, 
oval-round with blunt ends; dark green 
with tough rind. Flesh rich scarlet, fine 
grained and sweet...... Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c 
Citron (Red Seeded). Used only for pre- 
serving; extremely productive. Flesh 
whitevandUsolidie. ... en Pkt 110¢:s0z5e20c 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
Cultural directions mailed with order. 
American Spore Culture (bricks). One 
brick will spawn about 10 square feet. 
Peri bricked sciccc «ciscets «terete -40c¢ each 
Bottle Spawn. One bottle spawns about 
40%square: Leete.. «eter caida creme ene $1.25 each 
MUSTARD 
One ounce sows 75 ft. of drill. 
Mustard greens are as healthful and 
nourishing as spinach. Make successive 
sowings from April to July in rows 18 
in. apart; thin to 6 in. apart. Ready for 
harvesting when about the size of a 
man’s hand. 
White London. A rapid growing variety; 
leaves are small, dark green, smooth and 
deeply cut. Seeds are used for ground 
mustard......Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c 
OKRA 
One ounce will seed 100 hills. Used for 
soups, stews, catsup and relishes. Sow 
during warm weather in rows 30 in. 
apart, 1 in. deep; thin to 18 in. apart, 
cultivate thoroughly. 
Dwarf Green. Of dwarf, stocky growth, 
early and prolific bearer. 
PKty10C+ OZ 12> Gael Door 
Perkin’s Mammoth Podded. Long, slen- 
der pods, pale green and of superb qual- 
AU Yaethetont te overs Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % lb. 75e 
MINT PLANTS. 
3, $1.75; doz. $3.50 postpaid. 


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Lettuce Unrivaled 
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rotundifolius: round leaved 
23-25 Warren Street 
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rubens: red 
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rugosa: wrinkled 
rupestris: rock loving 

sanguineus: blood-red 
New York 7, N. Y. 
