
* Hanson 
se “Mountain Iceberg,” 
*New York or Wonderful pack icebers, algo 
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; 02. 25c; 
14 lb. 75c; lb. $2.25. 
BY An excellent heat-resisting va- 
‘Wonderful No. 515 riety of the New York type. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 30c; 4% Ib. 90c; 1b. $2.75. 
A strain of 
No. 12 Early Mountain Iceberg (1,2 “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. 30c; %4 Ib. 
90c; lb. $2.75. 
New York or Wonderful 
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Large, firm heads, fine for 
“Improved Big Boston ji2;h<. Pxt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
4, Ib. 65c; Ib. $2.00. 
*Great Lakes western varieties of Wonderful or Imperial. 
been proven as an excellent small bend variety doing well in hot weather. 
believe it suitable for our home gardens. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. 45c; 14 Ib. $1.30; 1b. $4.25. 
Solid, crisp heads; curled edge. 
lb. $2.00. 
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. 1 
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. ed 
quality of the Lettuce depends on the tilling—keep the hoe busy. 
Place seed in trench half an inch deep, 
The rows of Lettuce should be at least a foot apart. The 
*These varieties form heads. 
This variety is called a head Lettuce, though not as large as the 
: However, it has 
We do 
Received All-America Prize in 1943. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 65c; 
*MIGNONETTE. A curly, crisp, small heading variety. Leaves 
much crumpled, brown with dark greenish tinge, forming a 
small but compact hard head. Pkt. 10c; 0Z. 30c; %4 Ib. 90c; 
lb. $2.75. 
LEAF VARIETIES 
OAKLEAF. An early dark green leaf Lettuce, leaves are thick, 
smooth, but deeply lobed to resemble the leaf of an oak tree. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1% Ib. 20c; Ib. $2.75. 
2 Forces well, crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c; 
Grand Rapids oz. 20c; % 1b. 65c; 1b. $2.00. 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Large, attractive curled leaves. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. Z20c; %4 1b. 60c; lb. $1.80. 
SIMPSON’S EARLY CURLED. Loose leaves; good variety. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; %4 Ib. €0c; Ib. $1.80. 
FRIZE HEAD. Brown edged leaves; early; 
Pkt. 10c; oz. Z20c; 14 lb. 60c; 1b. $1.80. 
ROMAINE—Paris White Cos. Upright, very tender and now 
very popular on the market. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 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. 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. 
y 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 netted. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 60c; lb. $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 [lord district. Is second early. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1%4 lb. 60c; Ib. $1.80. 
HEARTS OF GOLD or HOODOO. J'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; 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; oz. 25c; % Ib. 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; 4% 1b. 80c; lb. $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; 144 1b. 60c; 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; 14 lb. 75c; 1b. $2.25. 
HOTKAP PROTECTORS will protect your melon plants from late frosts. 
25 with setter 70c; by mail 85c. 
One ounce for 20 hills; 
WATERMELONS :: +o ¢ pounas per acre: 
Watermelon culture is the same as that of the Cucumber, 
but hills should be 8 to 10 feet apart. 
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=. or DIXIE BELLE. Large, nearly 
Stone Mountain round. Size is between all round and 
long type. Dark green, scarlet flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % Ib. 
45c; lb. $1.25. 
Kleckley’s Sweet 
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. 10c; 
oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 40c; 1b. $1.25. 
TOM WATSON. A long, dark-skinned Melon similar to Kleck- 
ley’s Sweet, and is a good shipper. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 15c; % Ih. 
40c; 1b. $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. 15c; 
% lb. 45c; Jb. $1.25. 


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