Start Muskmelons Under Hot Kaps 
For quicker and better results. 100 
Setter and Tamper, 
Kaps, 
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ROMAINE LETTUCE, Silver King 
MUSKMELON 
One ounce will plant 50 hills 
Muskmelons thrive best in alight, rich soil. 
Plant early in May, when the ersund has 
become warm and dry. in hills 6 feet apart 
each way. The hills should be dug about 2 
feet square, 18 inches deep, and haif filled 
with rotted manure. Sow 6 to 12 seeds to a 
hill. When up, and al] danger of insects has 
passed, pull out all but 3 plants. Cultivate 
until the vines cover the ground: pinch the 
ends of the growing shoots to induce early 
fruiting. A few hills for early use may be had 
by sowing the seeds out-of-doors under 
frames. 
Burnett’s ‘“‘Discovery.’’ A real specialty 
for outdoor or indoor culture. Emerald- 
green fruit, finely netted, flesh very deep, 
ripening clear to the rind; of a beautiful 
salmon color, flavor delicious. It is early, 
prolific and long bearing. PA En «DOs, 
5 pkts. $1.00. 
Bender’s Surprise. In many localities one 
of the most popular Melons grown. Fruits 
large. Flesh is thick, deep salmon color, 
and of sweet superior quality. Pkt. l5c., 
oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50. 
Delicious. The melons are large, firm, sweet, 
and golden yellow. The quickest growing 
and ripening variety known. Excellent 
keeper. Pkt. 15c., az. 45c.. '4 Ib. $1.35. 
Emerald Gem. Fruit of medium size; skin 
smooth; orange flesh, rich and delicious; of 
a deep green color. Pkt. 10c., oz. 50c., 
14 lb. $1.50. 
Hearts of Gold. Splendid new midseason 
variety, fine for home garden. Fine tex- 
tured fruit borne on productive vines. 
Flesh thick, deep salmon color, of high qual- 
levee bikt, Jocoz. 45e), 14 Ib. $1.35. 
Honey Rock. A recent novelty becoming 
very popular. Very sweet. thick orange 
flesh. Oval fruits of medium size. Weight 
4 lbs. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., 4 lb. $1.30. 
Pride of Wisconsin. New early Melon with 
unusually thick, pink flesh of excellent 
quality. The outside color is pearl gray 
covered with heavy, open netting. Pkt. 
TDCHMOZ OUCH 4a lbs ol.50: 
Rocky Ford. Fruit oval; flesh thick. green 
and highly flavered. Pkt. 10c., oz. 45c., 
lg |b. $1.35. 

FORCING MUSKMELON 
Roya! Jubilee. A deliciously flavored, 
oval, green-fleshed Melon. Skin al- 
most white, handsomely netted. Good 
cropper. Pkt. 50c., 3 pkts. $1.25. 


LETTUCE 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 
Sow the seed in hotbeds in February or 
March, and transplant out in rows 8 inches 
apart as soon as the ground can be worked. 
For succession sow in the open ground as 
early as the weather permits. continuing until 
July. Always thin out well, or the plants will 
not be strong. When wanted as a cut salad 
sow the seed thickly in rows or broadcast. 
Lettuce does best in a sheltered spot with 
southern exposure. 
Bibb. Small-headed sort prized for its crisp- 
ness and delicious flavor. Dark green 
leaves bleach to a butter yellow. Will force 
wells Pkt) loc, oz. 60c., 24 Ib. $2.00. 
Big Boston. Popular early Spring and Au- 
tumn head Lettuce. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 
\ |b. $1.10. 
Early Curled Simpson (White-seeded). 
Tender, early crinkled leaf variety. Pkt. 
10e;, oz. 40e% 24 Ib, Slc15: 
Grand Rapids. An excellent forcing variety; 
large crisp leaves, delicately tender. Pkt. 
10c:, oz. 35e5 14 Ibs $1215: 
Great Lakes (See Novelty page 32). Pkt. 25c. 
iceberg. Large, solid, curled heads; yellow 
heart, crisp and tender. Pkt. 15c., oz. 45c., 
V4 lb. $1.50. 
imperial No. 44. Surest heading strain of 
the New York type. I-eaves tightly folded 
make solid heads. Resists heat. Pkt. 15c., 
oz. 60c., 14 Ib. $2.00. 
Matchless. A cross between a head variety 
and a Cos or Romaine, with numerous 
leaves which form a long, loose head, ten- 
der, sweet and brittle. An excellent Sum- 
mer sort, also fine for growing in frames. 
Pte snO7, (O0C mea lbmptnaas 
May King. Large, round, solid heads, with 
vellow heart; very tender and a good forcer. 
Pkt. 10c:, oz. 40c., 24 Ib. 31.30. 
Mignonette. Distinct russet-colored: solid 
and compact; of medium size. Pkt. 1ic., 
Oz (oe, +4 1b $2.50: 
New York, or Wonderful, No. 12. A large 
solid-hearted variety; crisp, tender and of ex- 
cellent flavor. Pkt. 15c. 0z.60c., 14 1b. $2.00. 
New York, No. 515, Improved. Earlier 
than New York No. 12. Heads of medium 
size are solid and crisp, and a bright dark 
green. Resistant to tip-burn during hot, 
sunny days. Pkt. l5c., oz. 60c., 14 lb. $2.0). 
Oakleaf (Summer Triumph). A real salad 
bowl novelty with leaves resembling those 
of the White Oak. An all-season variety of 
fine texture and sweet flavor. Valuable in 
Summer when other varieties will not head. 
Pkt. 20c., oz. 50c., 144 lb. $1.50. 
White Boston. An unrivaled Summer Let- 
tuce, tightly folded heads ofa bright, creamy 
yellow. Very satisfactory forcing or Summer 
planting. Pkt. 10c., oz. 45c., 14 Ib. $1.25. 
COS or ROMAINE LETTUCE 
This type of Lettuce becomes more popu- 
lar every year. The leaves are long and up- 
right, forming oval-shaped heads, which 
should be tied loosely at the tops to blanch 
the inner leaves. Flavor distinct and pleasing, 
good for Summer planting, as it stands heat 
well. 
Cosberg 600. Cross between Cos and Ice- 
berg. Anearly, sure-heading Lettuce under 
adverse conditions. Slightly smaller head 
than Iceberg. Very compact. Pkt. l5c., 
oz. 65c., 14 lb. $2.25. 
Paris White Cos. The finest for Summer 
use: the leaves should be tied up to blanch. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., 144 Ib. $1.15. 
Silver King. Perfect form, self-folding, very 
crisp and tender, a solid heart of crystal 
white. Largest of Romaine strain. Pkt. 
l5c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50. 



LETTUCE, White Boston 
WATERMELON 
One ounce will plant 25 hills 
Cultivate same as Muskmelon, except that 
they should be planted 8 to 10 feet apart, 
according to variety. 
Cole’s Early. One of the earliest grown; the 
flesh is of a beautiful bright red color, crisp 
and delicious. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 95c. 
Dixie Queen. High quality, semi-round 
fruits, light green striped dark green. 
Sweet deep red flesh. Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., 
4 Ib. $1.20. 
Golden Honey (Cream Fiesh’. A leader 
among yellow-fleshed sorts. Oblong-shaped, 
maturing in 90 days. Golden flesh of del- 
cious flavor. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50. 
Midget. (See Specialty page 32.) 
Tom Watson. Produces melons 16 to 22 in. 
long and 8 to 10 in. in diameter. The dark 
green rind is thin but tough; stands ship- 
ping well. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 85c. 
MUSTARD 
One ounce will sow 75 feet of drill 
Sow thickly during early Spring in shallow 
drills, 12 inches apart. For Fall use, sow in 
September. Rich in vitamins. 
White London. Leaves used for salads while 
young; grows very rapidly. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
25¢:, 44 lb. 75e., lb. $2.25 

MUSKMELON. Hearts of Gold 
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