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. 
ao 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 home gardens. Received All-America Prize in 1943. 
Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 15c; oz. 45c; 1% lh. $1.30; Ib. $4.25. 
ste Solid, crisp heads; curled edge. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 
* Hanson jp. $2.00. ; 
*MIGNONETTE. A curly, crisp, smalt heading variety. Leaves 
much crumpled, brown with dark greenish tinge, forming a 
Hor but compact hard head. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 90c; 
lb. $2.75. 

= lb. 65c; 
New York or Wonderful 
ste “Mountain Iceberg,” 
“New York or Wonderful pan. iochers, alco 
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. 25c; 
14 1b. 75c; lb. $2.25. 
LEAF VARIETIES 
OAKLEAF. An early dark green leaf Lettuce, leaves are thick, 
% An excellent heat-resisting va- 
Wonderful No. 515 riety of the New York type. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4% Ib. 90c; 1b. $2.75. 
*No. 12 Early Mountain Iceberg 43°72 .°! 
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; 0z. 30c; %4 Ib. 
£Oc; lb. $2.75. 
se . Large, firm heads, fine for 
improved Big Boston ji2\ic;. ‘Put. 10c: oz. 200; 
4 1b. 65c; lb. $2.00. 
smooth, but deeply lobed to resemble the leaf of an oak tree. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14 Ib. 90c; 1b. $2.75. 
= Forces well, crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c; 
Grand Rapids 7. 20c; 14 1b. 65c; Ib. $2.00. ; 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Large, attractive curled leaves. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; 1b. $1.80. 
SIMPSON’S EARLY CURLED. Loose leaves; good variety. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 14 lb. €0c; 1b. $1.80. 
PRIZE HEAD. Brown edged leaves; early; 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 1b. 60c; Ih. $1.80. 
ROMAINE—Paris White Cos. Upright, very tender and now 
very popular on the market. Fkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %4 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. Starting the 
plants in pots or small Strawberry boxes indoors, and then setting out after frost is over, gives early 
protection. The pleasure of raising them is worth the effort. 
This early strain is now acknowledged by the leading Rocky Ford growers to be the 
Hale’s Best most profitable. Its earliness puts it ahead and its firm flesh makes it an excellent 

shipper. Salmon color, slightly oblong, deeply neited. Pkt. 10c; 02. 20c; 144 lb. 6GOc; lb. $1.80. 
IMPROVED. Very uniform in size, nearly round, and densely netted. The flesh is a 
perfects Perfecto very thick salmon color, shading to green with exceedingly small seed cavity, therefore 
very desirab!e for market. It is the most popular variety in the Rocky lord district. Is second early. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; 1b. $1.80. 
HEARTS OF GOLD or HOODOO. ['ruit round, slightly ribbed, fine netted. Average 2 pounds. Deep 
pink-salmon flesh. One of the best shippers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 60c; 1b. $1.80. 
Known also as Pride of Wisconsin. 
Queen of Colorado netting. Deep rich color of salmon. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; lb. $1.80. 
y = . The H. B. variety that has proven very resistant to 
Hale Ss Mildew Resistant, No. 45 powdery mildew. Holds firm and stands long dis- 
tance shipping. PKt. 10c; 0z. 25c; 44 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. 10c; 0z. 25c; 14 lb. 80c; 1b. $2.50. 
BURRELL’S GEM. While this is more of the Muskmelon type, it still is a good pink-fleshed, sweet 
flavored Melon. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 44 Ib. 6Oc; Ib. $1.80. 
HONEY DEW. Originated at Rocky Ford. Green flesh and light cream colored skin; a long keeper; 
in fact, ripens after being removed from the vine. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %4 1b. 75c; lb. $2.25. 
HOTKAP PROTECTORS will protect your melon plants from late frosts. 
25 with setter 70c; by mail 80c. 
One ounce for 20 hills; 
WATERMELONS : ¢: 2 bounas per acre. 
Watermelon culture is the same as that of the Cucumber, 
but hills should be 8 to 10 feet apart. 
= Or DIXIE BELLE. Large, nearly 
Stone Mountain round. Size is between all round and 
long type. Dark green, scarlet flesh. Pkt. 10c¢; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 
45c; lb. $1.25. 
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. 10c; 
oz. 15c; 4% Ib. 45c. 
Medium round, with heavy, coarse 
Strong rind. Excellent for shipping. 

Kleckley’s Sweet 
¥ or MONTE CRISTO. Often called 
Kleckley Ss 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. 10c; 
oz. 15c; % 1b. 40c; lb. $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. 10c; oz. 15¢; 
1% 1b. 45c; lb. $1.25. . 
TOM WATSON. A long, dark-skinned Melon similar to Kleck- 
ley’s Sweet, and is a good shipper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ih. 
40c; lb. $1.25. 


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