8 O. P. Jackson SEED Company, Inc., Houston, TEXAS 



Lettuce—Big Boston 
JACKSON’S ICEBERG. (Heading Variety). 
This type is light green in color, the red 
tinged leaves are somewhat curled forming 
heads that are very large but not solid, being 
very tender and crisp and of excellent flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 Ib., 90c; Ib., $2.50, 
postpaid. ; 
Culture: 

In our immediate section where sown in the spring of the year, the heading 
varieties have to be transplanted in order to form heads, and when sown in the fall of the — 
year, especially if the weather is warm, the seed does not always germinate readily, and if 
you experience trouble in getting it to germinate, dampen a cloth and spread the seed on 
same, placing it in the ice box for several days until the seeds germinate, then plant the 
sprouted seed in the open ground, sprinkling a little soil over them ligitly, in drills 18 inches 
apart and thin the young plants to 4 inches apart in the row. % ounce to 100 feet of row; 
2 pounds to the acre. 
BIBB LETTUCE—A distinct, quick matur- 
ing lettuce with a flavor and crispness all its 
own. The leaves are smooth and dark green. 
The head is small and loosely folded with a 
rich yellowish green interior. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
30c; %4 Ib., 90c, postpaid. 
KiG BOSTON. (Heading Variety.) This is 
the most popular sort in Texas. It is a light 
green cabbage variety, slightly tinged with 
brown in the head, making a beautiful golden, 
buttery head. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 14 Ib., 90c; 
Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. (Loose Bunch- 
ing Variety). This is a very hardy type, easy 
to grow, forms no definite head, having light 
green, curled leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 
Ib., 90c. 
CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. (Heading 
Varietv), An extremely solid heading variety, 
highly prized for table use, leaves are thick 
and of a buttery, sweet flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
30c; 14 Ib., 90c; Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
PARIS WHITE COS—ROMAINE. (Loose 
Bunching Variety). Easy to grow and a dif- 
ferent type from all other sorts; has long, 
narrow, spoon-shaped leaves, furming a loose, 
conical head; very crisp and tender. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 30c; 1% Ib., 90c, postpaid. 
NEW YORK or WONDERFUL. (Heading 
Variety). This Lettuce is sometimes called 
the ‘“‘Los Angeles Market’’. It is the thickest 
and most solid variety on the market, often 
weighing 2144 pounds a head. This is the most 
popular variety of Lettuce on. today’s market 
with the truckers; also an excellent Lettuce 
for home use. Being a poor seeder, the price 
is usually higher than other sorts. Our supply 
of this variety is very limited and we suggest 
ordering early. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., 90c; 
Ib., $3.40. 
Jacksons. Southern -Grown Watermelon Seed 
ue ‘Tom Watson 
WATER 
Weather conditions may be 
unfavorably dry. Gardens won’t 
grow without water. If possible 
water your garden freely — it 
will pay you well. 



FLORIDA GIANTS. 90 days. Also called 
Cannonball or Black Diamond. It is oval-round 
with blunt ends, has dark green skin and 
thick, tough rind. Ships well, though rather 
large for some markets. Flesh is firm, red and 
of excellent quality. Vines are vigorous and 
productive, and should be pruned to one or 
two melons to develop the largest size. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 30c; 14 Ib., $1.00, pestpaid. 
BLUE TOM WATSON. A variety of Tom 
Watson that has been crossed with the Wonder 
melon, by the growers around Hempstead. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c;°14 Ib., $1.00, postpaid. 
GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE. This is a large, 
oblong Melon; bright green in color, mottled 
and striped with a lighter shade, having a 
thin rind with dark red fiesh of a very deli- 
cious flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 lb., $1.00, 
postpaid. 

Get 
Earlier Crops, 
Bigger Profits! 
HOTKAPS are waxed paper cones, easily 
set out in quantity over seed or growing 
plants. They guard against rain, frost, cold, 
wind, hail, birds and insects, and maintain 
perfect mulch. Growth is forced and yield 
is increased 10 to 25%. Millions are sold 
every year. Crops mature 2 to 3 weeks 
earlier, and bring premium prices. Our 
Ceiling Prices, 1,000 for $11.00. 

Germaco 
Hotkaps 


We Handle All Kinds of Field 
Seeds. Write for Our Special 
Prices. 

Watermelon 
Culture: Our Watermelon seed is all south- 
ern grown and is far superior to northern 
grown seed. A light, sandy soil, with good — 
exposure to the sun is the best for Water- 
melons. It should be prepared deep, but re- 
ceive shallow cultivation; hoe often. Plant 
in hil¥s 8 to 10 feet apart each way; plant 
about 10 seeds to the hill, usually thinning out 
to three strong plants to the hill. One-half 
ounce to 100 feet of row: 2 pounds to the acre. 
NEW WONDER WATERMELON. This new 
variety of Melons is about 5 or 6 years old, 
and is gaining in popularity each year. It is 
a large and long Melon, somewhat resembling 
the Watson; the rind is a dark, solid green, 
being thin but very tough. The flesh is a beau- 
tiful red, having a solid heart which does not 
show a hollow. An exceptionally fine eating 
Melon, good for use and fine for market. The 
seed is white with but few in the Melons, be- 
ing very prolific. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 Ib., 
$1.00, postpaid. é 
DIXIE -QUEEN. This is a new variety that 
is known in some sections of the country as 
the Cuban Queen. The seed are white, the 
shape of the melon is round or blunt oblong, 
usually weighing about 85 lbs. The color is 
gray with prominent dark green stripes, Pkt., 
10c; oz., 30c; %4 lb., $1.00, postpaid. 


Watermelon—Dixie Queen 
