LETTUCE the No.7 Salad Vegetable 
SEED CROP IS VERY SHORT 
Lettuce is a cool-season crop that must grow 
fast in order to be crisp and fresh when ready 
for the table. Sow seed as early as possible in 
rich soil, for there is no better crop than the 
first in the spring. 
IMPROVED HANSON — One of the 
best for growing during the hot sum- 
mer months, as it will stand heat and 
dry weather to perfection. Light green 
color outside and white within; tender, 
crisp. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c, postpaid. 
.BIG BOSTON—Very distinct variety, 
grown largely in the South as a win- 
ter lettuce. Light green color and 
quite tender when well grown. Out- 
side is a less distinctive heading sort, 
the plants bearing vigorously, grow- 
ing to a good size and forming loose 
heads. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, postpaid. 
PARIS WHITE COS—The Cos lettuce 
differs entirely in shape from the 
other varieties, the head being elon- 
gated and of a conical form, 8 to 9 
inches in height and 5 to 6 inches in 
diameter. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30¢, postpaid. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON — Forms 
close, compact bunches of effectively 
curled leaves. 
Pki., 10c; 0z., 25c, postpaid. 

GREAT LAKES 
GREAT LAKES — This variety won 
top place in the 1943 All-American 
trials. This crisp head or Iceburg type 
is very attractive. It stands sun and 
heat, remarkably slow to throw a seed 
head, and is very resistant to tip-burn. 
Pkt., 25c, postpaid. 
PRIZE HEAD—The outer leaves are 
bright and green, shaded with brown- 
ish red. They are large and thin, 
attractively curled, and very tender. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c, postpaid. 
NEW YORK—A favorite variety. 
Heads very large, heavy and compact. 
Has a vigorous root system, which 
enables it to stand hot weather better 
than other varieties. The interior is 
beautifully blanched, creamy white, 
crisp and tender, and free from any 
bitterness. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c, postpaid. 
GRAND RAPIDS — The well-known 
forcing variety for the Middle West, 
where the butterheads or cabbage va- 
rieties do not grow very well under 
glass. It is a loose-branching variety, 
forming no definite head; is extremely 
curly, and its light green color is very 
attractive. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c, postpaid. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE-— The plant 
grows very much like kale, to a height 
of four or five feet, with much growth 
of leaf. It is used mainly for chicken 
and rabbit feeding. It does not head 
and it is seldom if ever used for table 
purposes. The wonderful leaf growth 
makes it ideal for green food for 
chickens. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, postpaid. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON—Makes 
large bunches of curly, crisp leaves. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, postpaid. 
You Will Enjoy Eating luscious Cantaloupe 
A warm, sandy loam is best for raising mel- 
ons. Plant early in the spring, 8 seeds in each 
hill. After they are well started thin to about 
8 plants to each hill. An ounce will plant 60 
hills; 2 or 3 pounds to the acre. We strive to 
supply melon seed of the highest quality. We 
have them grown where they reach the highest 
point of perfection by the most reliable grow- 
ers, and are in a position to offer strains far 
superior to the commonly sold commercial 
grades. Many testimonials from thoroughly 
pleased customers show that our efforts to sup- 
ply only the best are appreciated. 
HALE'S BEST No. 36—Is the stand- 
ard of its class. Ready for the market 
in 85 days. Solidly. netted, no ribs. 
The rich, spicy salmon flesh is deep, 
fine grained and will hold up well for 
long distance shipping. 
paid. 
OSAGE, or MILLER'S CREAM—One 
of the finest and most popular sal- 
mon-fleshed muskmelons. The fruits 
are large, usually nearly three times 
the size of the Rockyford, with skin 
moderately netted and of oblong shape. 
Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 20c; “4 Ib., 60c, post- 
paid. 
IMPROVED BAN AN A — Produces 
fruit of the finest quality, 1% to 2% 
feet long; rind thin and comparatively 
tough; flesh of a beautiful reddish sal- 
mon color, of excellent flavor; with- 
stands the heat to perfection; fine for 
family use. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 4 Ib., 60c, post- 
paid. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 4 Ib., 60c, post- 

HALE’S BEST NO. 36 
HONEY DEW MELON — The fruits 
are of medium size, round or slightly 
oval, 5 to 6 inches in diameter and 
weigh about 6 pounds each. Flesh 
light emerald green, fine grained and 
of very sweet, sugary flavor. Rind 
thin but very firm and the fruit stands 
shipping remarkably well. If picked 
shortly before mature the fruits will 
keep for several weeks. Matures about 
two weeks later than Rockyford. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; V4 Ib., 60c, post- 
paid. 
ROCKY FORD—This is the melon that 
made Rockyford famous. The flesh 
is green, very deep, solid and sweet, 
and can be eaten close to the rind. The 
seed cavity is very small. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; V4 Ib., 60c, post- 
paid. 
HEARTS OF GOLD—This melon runs 
very uniform in size and is a splen- 
did shipping’ variety. The melons are 
oval to oblong in shape and are a 
little larger than the Rockyford. While 
it is a ribbed melon the ribs are not 
prominent and the melons are very 
heavily netted. The flesh is rich orange 
color, fine grain and of excellent flavor. 
Seed cavity is small. It doesn’t turn 
yellow when ripe, but retains its nat- 
ural color and remains solid and firm 
for days after it is picked from the 
vine. 
Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 20c; 4 Ib., 60c, post- 
paid. 
PERFECTED PERFECTO—Undoubted- 
ly the “last word” in the Rockyford 
type of shipping cantaloupe. The flesh 
is almost solid, with the smallest seed 
cavity of any type. The fruits are 
nearly round, with gray netting. It 
is an outstanding early market va- 
riety, highly recommended for its 
hardiness, prolificness, deep rich 
orange-tinted flesh, unexcelled eating 
and shipping qualities. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 4 Ib., 60c, post- 
paid. 
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PERFECTION BRAND SEEDS—Since 1906 
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