Start Muskmelons Under Hot Kaps 

MUSKMELON 
One ounce will plant 50 hills 
Muskmelons thrive best in alight, rich soil. 
Plant early in May, when the ground 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 half filled 
with rotted manure. Sow 6 to 12 seeds toa 
hill. When up, and all 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. The fruit is 
of an emerald-green color, finely netted, 
flesh very deep, ripening clear to the rind; 
of a beautiful salmon color, flavor rich and 
delicious. It is early, protific and long 
bearing. Pkt. 25c., 5 pkts. $1.00. 
Bender’s Surprise. Fruits large and oval. 
Flesh is thick, deep salmon color, and of 
sweet superior quality. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., 
V4 Ib. $1.50. 
Delicious. The melons are large, firm, sweet. 
and golden yellow. The quickest growing 
and ripening variety known. Excellent 
keeper. Pkt. 10c., oz. 45c., 14 Ib. $1.40. 
Emerald Gem. Fruit of medium size; skin 
smooth; orange flesh, rich and delicious; of 
a deep green color. Pkt. ldc., oz. 60c., 
V4 Ib. $1.75. 
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- 
ity. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., 14 lb. $1.50. 
Honey Rock. Very sweet, thick orange 
flesh. Oval fruits of medium size. Weight 
4 lbs. Pkt. 10c., oz. 45c., 14 lb. $1.40. 
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. 
1éc., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50. 
Rocky Ford. Fruit oval; flesh thick, green 
and highly flavored. Pkt. 10c., oz. 45c., 
VY |b. $1.35. 
Schoon’s Hardshell. A superb new late 
Canteloupe, nearly round and weighing 5 
to 7 lbs. Closely netted, grey green color 
becoming yellow when ripe. Flesh thick 
and deliciously flavored. Hard shell 
makes it an excellent keeper and shipper. 
PEt 15c:, oz. 50c:, % Ib. $1.50. 

FORCING MUSKMELON 
Cotting’s Hybrid (Reselected Strain). 
A deliciously flavored, golden fleshed 
Melon. Fine cropper. We feel very 
fortunate in being able to offer seed 
of this famous strain selected trom 
only the most perfect fruit. Pkt. 
$2.00, 3 pkts. $5.00. 


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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 
well. Pkt. 15c., oz. 60c., 14 Ib. $2.00. 
Big Boston. Popular early Spring and Au- 
tumn head Lettuce. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 
Vy |b. $1.25. 
Early Curled Simpson (White-seeded). 
Tender, early crinkled leaf variety. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 40c., 14 Ib. $1.25. 
Grand Rapids. An excellent forcing variety; 
large crisp leaves, delicately tender. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 40c., 14 lb. $1.35. 
Great Lakes. A new Summer Lettuce, crisp- 
head type like Imperial 456. Remarkable 
for withstanding heat and drought and re- 
sistance to tip burn and early seed stalk de- 
velopment. Pkt. 25c., 44 oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, 
14 Ib. $3.50. 
Iceberg. Large, solid, curled heads; yellow 
heart, crisp and tender. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., 
V4 lb. $1.50. 
Imperial No. 44. Surest heading strain of 
the New York type. Leaves tightly folded 
make solid heads. Resists heat. Pkt. l5c., 
oz. 75c., 14 Ib. $2.50. 
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. 
Pkt. 20c., oz. 65c., 144 Ib. $2.25. 
May King. Large, round, solid heads, with 
yellow heart; very tender and a good forcer. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., 14 Ib. $1.35. 
Mignonette. Distinct russet-colored: solid 
and compact; of medium size. Pkt. 25c., 
oz. 80c., 4 Ib. $2.75. 
New York, or Wonderful, No. 12. A large 
solid-hearted variety; crisp, tenderand of ex- 
cellent flavor. Pkt. 15c. oz. 65c., 14 Ib. $2.25. 
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. 15c., oz. 75c., 14 Ib. $2.25. 
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. 15c., oz. 50c., 4% Ib. $1.50. 
White Boston. An unrivaled Summer Let- 
tuce, tightly folded heads of a bright, creamy 
yellow. Very satisfactory forcing or Summer 
planting. Pkt. 10c., oz. 45c., 4 lb. $1.35. 
COS or ROMAINE LETTUCE 
The leaves of this type are 
long and upright, forming oval- 
shaped heads, which should be 
tied toosely at the tops to blanch 
the inner leaves. Flavor dis- 
tinct and pleasing, good for 
Summer planting as it stands 
heat well. 
Paris White Cos. The finest for 
Summer use; the leaves 
should be tied up to blanch. 
Pkt. 10c., 0z; 40c,, 24 -1b: 
S125: 
Trianon Cos. Perfect form, 
self folding, a solid heart of 
crystal white, crisp and ten- 
der. Largest of the Romaine 
strain and formerly called 
Silver King. Pkt. 15c., oz. 
50c., 14 Ib. $1.50. 
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For quicker and better results, 100 Kaps, 
Setter and Tamper, $2.95. (See page 52) 

WATERMELON, Dixie Queen 
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.,0z. 35c., 14 Ib. $1.15 
Dixie Queen. High quality, semi-round 
fruits, light green striped dark green. 
Sweet deep red flesh, few seeds. Pkt. 15c., 
oz. 60c., 14 Ib. $1.75. 
Golden Honey (Cream Flesh). 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 or Icebox. A delicious round Melon 
that is outstanding for its early maturity. 
Acclaimed for its sweetness, the fruit is 
about 61% in. in diameter, and will go into 
the refrigerator nicely without slicing. 
Pkt. 20c., oz. 60c., 14 Ib. $1.75. 
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. 35c., 14 lb. $1.15. 
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¢c., 44 Ib. 75c., Ib. $2.25: 



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Vegetable Seeds 
