
* Hanson 
* “Mountain Iceberg,’ 
New York or Wonderful pars Iceberg, also 
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. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 
4 1b. 90c; 1b. $2.70. 
PO An excellent heat-resisting va- 
Wonderful No. 515 tietv of the New York type. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 35c; 4% lb. $1.00; lb. $3.00. 
a . Large, firm heads, fine re 
Improved Big Boston (25°. “Dict. Beto dees 
Y% lb. 75c; 1b. $2.25. 
*No. 12 Early Mountain Iceberg 
New York or Won erful 
A strain of 
the New 
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 
growers use this now extensively. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; %4 Ib. 
$1.00; lb. $3.00. 
protection. 
most profitable. 
shipper. 

Perfecto 
Perfecto 
Queen of Colorado 
flavored Melon. 

Kleckley’s Sweet 
9 or MONTE CRISTO. Often called 
Kleckley 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. 
TOM WATSON. A long, dark-skinned Melon similar to Kleck- 
ley’s Sweet, and is a good shipper. PEt. 50; oz. 15¢; % Ib. 
50c; lb. $1.50. 



LETTUCE All Select 
Oue 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 u 
of July, and many prefer the later plantings. 
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 
especially in hot weather, The rows of lettuce should be at least a foot apart. 
of the lettuce depends on the tilling—keep the hoe busy. 
* Great Lakes 
been proven as an excellent small head variety doing well in hot weather. We do 
believe it suitable for 
Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 20c; oz. 60c; %4 lb. $1.80. 
Solid, crisp heads; curled edge. 
lb. $2.25. 
to the middle 
Place seed in trench half an inch deep, 
0 to seed, 
he quality 
*These varieties form heads. 
This variety is called a head Lettuce, though not as large as the 
western varieties of Wonderful or Imperial. However, it has 
our Home Gardens. Received All-America Prize in 1943. 
Pkt. 5c; oz 25c; % Ib. 75c; 
*MIGNONETTE. A curly crisp small heading variety. Leaves 
much crumpled, brown with dark greenish tinge, forming a 
ms but compact hard head. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; %4 1b. 90c; 
. $2.'70. 
LEAP VABIETIES 
OAKLEAF. An early dark green leaf Lettuce, leaves are thick, 
smooth, but deeply lobed to resemble the leaf of an oak tree. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; %4 lb. $1.50. 
Pkt. 5c; 
= Forces well, crisp and tender. 
Grand Rapids 42. 25c; 14 1b. 75c; 1b. $2.25. 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Large, attractive curled leaves. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 144 lb. 60c; lb. $1.80. 
SIMPSON’S EARLY CURLED. Loose leaves, good variety. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 144 lb. 6Oc; Ib. $1.80. 
PRIZE HEAD. Brown edge leaves; early, 
Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; 1b. $1.80. 
ROMAINE—Paris White Cos. Upright, very tender and now 
very popular on market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % Ib. 75c; 
lb. $2.25. : 
attractive sort. 
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 latitudes, but with care can be successfully grown. g 
plants in pots or small Strawberry boxes indoors, and then setting out after frost is over, gives early 
The pleasure of raising them is worth the effort. 
Starting the 
This early strain is now acknowledged by the leading Rocky Ford growers to be the 
Hale’s Best Its earliness puts it ahead and its firm flesh makes it an excellent 
Salmon color, slightly oblong, deeply netted. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 25c; 1% 1b, 75c; lb. $2.25. 
IMPROVED. Very uniform in size, nearly round, and densely netted. The flesh is a 
very thick salmon color, shading to green: with exceedingl 
very desirable for market. It is the most popular variety in the Rocky 
Pkt. 5c; 0z. 25c; 1%4 lb. 75c; 1b. $2.25. 
HEARTS OF GOLD. Fruit round, slightly ribbed, fine netted. Average 2 pounds. 
flesh. One of the best shippers. Pkt. 5c; 02. 15c; 14 lb. 50c; 1b. $1.50. 
Known also as Pride of Wisconsin. Medium round, with heavy, coarse 
netting. Deep rich color of salmon. Strong rind. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1% lb. 60c; lb. $1.80. 
Hale’s Mildew Resistant, No. 4 
tance shipping. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1% lb. 75c; lb. $2.25. 
GREELEY WONDER. The most satisfactory of the true muskmelons. Especially suitable for home use. 
Salmon color, thick sweet flesh. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 144 Ib. 75c; lb. $2.25. 
BURRELL’S GEM. While this is more of the Muskmelon type, it still is a good pink-fleshed, sweet 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 50c; 1b. $1.50. ‘ 
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. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c; 1b. $2.25. 
HOTKAP PROTECTORS will protect your melon plants from late frosts. 
25 with setter 60c; by mail 70c. See page 61 for larger quantity. 
WATERMELONS 
Watermelon culture is the same as that of the cucumber, 
but hills should be 8 to 10 feet apart. 
small seed cavity, therefore 
ord district. Is second early. 
Deep pink-salmon 
Excellent for shipping. 
The H. B. variety that has proven very resistant to 
powdery mildew. Holds firm and stands long dis- 
One ounce for 20 hills; 
3 to 4 pounds per acre. 
s or DIXIE BELLE. Large, nearly 
Stone Mountain round. Size is between all round and 
long type. Dark green, scarlet flesh. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢; % Ib. 
50c; lb. $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. 5c; 
oz. 15c; %4 lb. 45c; Ib. $1.25. 
IRISH GRAY. A large, long, main crop variety with a distinc- 
tive gray-green skin; shell very tough and hard, making a fine 
shipper; flesh very firm, crisp and sweet. Pkt. 6c; ox. 15¢c; 
Y% Ib. 45c; 1b, $1.25. 

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