LETTUCE All Select 
One ounce for 200 feet of row. One ounce of Head Varieties will plant 400 
feet of row. Two pounds per acre. ; 
Lettuce will stand slight frosts, and is therefore one of the first things to plant; if the 
ground is well prepared, early April is not too soon. It can be planted up to the middle 
of July, and many prefer the later plantings. Place seed in trench half an inch deep, 
cover with fine soil to top of the trench and press the soil down. The plants should be 
up in about a week. If head varieties are wanted, thin to 4 or 5 inches. The heads are 
usually well formed in 10 weeks and should then be cut or they will rapidly go to seed, 
especially in hot weather, The rows of lettuce should be at least a foot apart. The quality 
of the lettuce depends on the tilling—keep the hoe busy. 
*These varieties form heads. 
This variety is called a head Lettuce, though not as large as the 
*Great Lakes western varieties of Wonderful or Imperial. However, it has 
been proven as an excellent small head variety doing well in hot weather. We do 
believe it suitable for our Victory Gardens. Received All-America Prize in 1943. 
Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 20c; oz. 60c; %4 1b. $1.80. 

—  —- was : i a SA : % Ib. 75e; 
New York or Wonderful * Hanson ie gaan. heads; curled edge, Pkt. 5c; oz. 25¢; 74 Ib. 75¢; 
a A strain of 
*No. 12 Early Mountain Iceberg {12 New 
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*New York or Wonderful poe ee re 
called Los Angeles Market, “Dependable Grade.” This 
grand Lettuce we believe to be the finest in cultivation. A won- 
derful heat-resisting Lettuce and slow to run to seed; mammoth 
heads, like small cabbages, bright green. Our seed is direct from 
certified stock grown in California by Rohnert. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 35c; %4 Ib. $1.00; lb. $3.00. 
An excellent heat-resisting va- 
* Wonderful No. 515 rietv of the New York trp. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 35c; 14 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.00. 
*Improved Big Boston 
14 lb. 6O0c; lb. $1.80. 
York or Wonderful that is earliest of all head varieties, thus 
especially suitable for growing in high altitudes. Produces a 
good average of very large, round, solid heads. Resists hot 
weather and ready for market in 60 or 70 days. Big Lettuce 
rowers use this now extensively. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; %4 Ib. 
1.00; lb. $3.00. 
LEAF vases 7: 4 
= Forces well, crisp and tender. 
Grand Rapids 7. 20c; 14 1b. 60c; Ib. $1.80. 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Large, attractive curled leaves. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 55c; lb. $1.60. . 
SIMPSON’S EARLY CURLED, Loose leaves, good variety. 
Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; % lb. 550; 1b. $1.60. 
PRIZE HEAD. Brown edge leaves; early, 
Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; %4 lb. 60c; 1b. $1.80. 
ROMAINE—Paris White Cos. Upright, very tender and now 
Pkt. 5c; 
Large, firm heads, fine for 
market. PEt. 5c; oz. 20c; 
attractive sort. 
*MIGNONETTE. A curly crisp small heading variety. Leaves 
small but compact hard head. Phte 100; 44 om 0c$ on, Soc, —«*YeT%~Popular on market. PEE, Se} oz. 200} %4 Ib. 560; 
MUSKMELON OR CANTALOUPE 
One ounce for 50 hills, 3 pounds per acre & 
Muskmelon planting and cultivation throughout are the same as those used in raising Cucumbers. Is 
considered rather delicate for northern latitude, but with care can be successfully grown. Starting the 
plants in pots or small strawberry boxes indoors, and then setting out after frost is over, gives early 
production. The pleasure of raising tsem is worth the effort. 
9 This early strain is now acknowledged by the leading Rocky Ford growers to be the 
Hale’s Best most profitable. Its earliness puts it aead and its firm flesh makes it an excellent 
shipper. Salmon color, slightly oblong, deeply netted. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 60c; Ib. $1.80. 
Perfect IMPROVED. Very uniform in size, nearly round, and densely netted. The flesh is a 
errecto very thick salmon color, shading to green with exceedingly small seed cavity, therefore 
very desirable for market. It is the most popular variety in the Rocky Ford district. Is second early. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1% 1b. 6GOc; lb. $1.80, 
HEARTS OF GOLD. Fruit round, slightly ribbed, fine netted. Average 2 pounds. 
flesh. One of the best shippers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4% lb. 50c; 1b. $1.50. 
Known also as-Pride of Wisconsin. Medium round, with heavy, coarse ix 
Queen of Colorado netting. Deep rich color of salmon. Strong rind. Excellent for shipping. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 4% lb. 60c; lb. $1.80. 
’ . Py The H. B. variety that has proven very resistant to 
Hale s Mildew Resistant, No. powdery mildew. Holds firm and stands long dis- 
tance shipping. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 144 Ib. 60c; lb. $1.80. 
GREELEY WONDER. The most satisfactory of the true muskmelons. Especially suitable for home use. 
Salmon color, thick sweet flesh, Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 144 lb. 75c; lb. $2.25. F 
BURRELLD’S GEM. While this is more of the Muskmelon type, it still is a good pink-fleshed, sweet 
flavored Melon. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢; %4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. > his eka 
HONEY DEW. Originated at Rocky Ford. Green flesh and light cream color skin; a long keeper; in 
fact, ripens after being removed from the vine. PEt. 5c; 0z. 25c; 1% lb. 75c; 1b. $2.25. 
HOTKAP PROTECTORS will protect your melon plants from late frosts. : a 
25 with setter, 50c; by mail 60c. See page-39 for larger quantity. : F 

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Deep pink-salmon _ 
WATERMELONS 375 Sneuses 20. Maret a 
Watermelon culture is the same as that of the cucumber, es 
but hills should be 8 to 10 feet apart. Nii. 
. or DIXIE BELLE. Large, nearly 
Stone Mountain round. Size is between all round and 
long type. Dark green, scarlet flesh. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15e; %4 Ih. 
50c; 1b. $1.50. 
STONE MOUNTAIN, No. 5. Being wilt-resistant it is now 
much preferred over the old strain. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢; 14 Ih. 
50c; 1b. $1.50. ? 
HALBERT HONEY. A very sweet flavor. Dark green with 
deep red meat, free from stringiness. Fruit averages 18 to 20 
inches long. Especially good ‘for home garden. Pkt. 5¢ 

Kleckley’s Sweet 





or MONTE CRISTO. Often called 
Kieckley’s Sweet Rocky Ford, the sweetest of the large 
Watermelons. Its fine quality makes it a most desirable variety 
for home use and nearby markets. . Fruits are of large size, 
oblong in form, skin dark green, rind very thin; flesh bright 
scarlet with broad, solid heart. crisp and sugary. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; % 1b. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
IMPROVED KLECKLEY SWEET, No. 6. A strain of wilt- 
resistant produced at the Iowa Agricultural College. Much 
superior to the regular strain. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 50c; 
lb. $1.50. : 
TOM WATSON. A long, dark-skinned Melon similar to Kleck- 
ley’s Sweet. and is a good shipper. PEt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ih. 
50c; lb. $1.50. 

We pay postage on all seeds priced on this page, 
{6} 
oz. 15c; 4% Ih. 45c; Ib. $1.25. d 
IRISH GRAY. A large, long, main crop variety with a distin 
tive gray-green skin; shell very tough and hard, making a fine 
shipner; flesh very firm, crisp and sweet. PEt. 5c; oz. 15¢; 
% lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 




