Lettuce 
533 Great Lakes PitelaG= Ys Oz S06 02. O0Cs 94) lbn hl .Bo 
(85 days.) Here’s a heading variety of the Imperial type that is highly resistant to tip-burn, 
and production of solid heads under adverse conditions. “Great Lakes” is one of the best 
strains when seeded in open ground in May for midsummer maturity. 
547 Premier Great Lakes Pkt., 15c; % oz., 45c; 0z., 80c; % Ib., $2.20 
(76 days.) 1949 All-America Winner. See page 3. 
543 Pennlake Pkt., 15c; Y 0z., 45c; 0z., 80c; % 1b., $2.20 
(85 days.) 1949 All-America Winner. See page 9. 
501 Slobolt Pkt., 15ce; Yo oz., 49c; oz., 75c; % 1b., $2.00 
(40 days.) Long Standing—Crisp Green Leaves. Developed by the United States Depart- 
ment of Agriculture and is a real find for home gardeners. It will remain in bright condi- 
tion without going to seed for two or three weeks longer than the regular kinds. It resembles 
Grand Rapids in type and has the same attractive flesh and greener leaves. Light green 

Slobolt color. Of delightful crispness and mild flavor, produces fine, crisp Lettuce over a long period. 
Longest Standing Loose Leaf Adapted to growing in the spring, summer and fall, a most desirable home garden variety. 
527 Crisp-as-ice Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 Ib., Tac; % Ib., $1.25 
(76 days.) A fine, early, solid head Lettuce, very compact, crisp, tender and of excellent 
quality. The edges of the leaves are tipped with brown. One of the best early varieties 
for the home garden. 
531 Grand Rapids Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 1b., 75c; VY 1b., $1.15 
(42 days.) Leaves are crumpled, curled, very tender and brittle; as they grow upright, it 
can be planted fairly close and will not rot as it does not come in contact with the ground. 
Excellent for forcing. 
532 Grand Rapids Resistant Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 1b., 85c; Y Ib., $1.35 
(42 days.) Developed by Dr. Ira C. Hoffman of Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station. 
Grows faster, maturing a few days earlier than other strains. Plants are compact, stocky 
and extra heavy. 
541 May King (Wayahead) Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % 1b., 80c; % 1b., $1.35 
(66 days.) Practically the earliest head Lettuce. A very quick grower; heads medium 
sized and light green. Inside a rich buttery yellow. 
522 Black-Seeded Simpson Rita l0ce Oz 296 Anos (OCs 6 yo LO b1 10 
(45 days.) Produces a mass of light green, curly leaves, each individual plant attaining a 
large size. Very fine. One of the most desirable varieties for the home garden as well as 
for market. Grows very quickly. 
550 Prize-Head Pki., 10c; oz., 25c; % Ib., 75c; % Ib., $1.10 
(48 days.) A loose-leaved Lettuce. Produces a large bunch of crisp, frilled leaves, heavily 
tinged with brown. Grows rapidly and is early. 
552 Dark Green Cos (Romaine) Pkt., 10c; 02z., 30c; % 1b., 80c Black-Seeded Simpson 
(70 days.) A new strain that will stand heat and bad weather conditions. The leaves are Quick Growing—Dependable 
dark green with self-folding head. Height about 15 inches. We believe this to be a very 
valuable strain for the grower. 
548 Oak Leaf See page 3. Pkt., 15c; Ye 0z., 30c; oz., 50c; % Ib., $1.20 





Watermelons 
A packet will plant about 8 hills; 1 ounce 25 to 30, hills; 2 to 3 pounds per acre. 
A well fertilized, loose, sandy soil is most conducive to the growth of Watermelons. 
Their culture is much the same as that of Muskmelons. 
599 Early Kansas Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % 1b., 85c; % Ib., $1.50 
(80 days.) Known as Kansas King-Hutchinson-Russian Red Seeded. Large, very 
productive, nearly round, bright green with broad stripes of light green. Flesh red, 
thick, crisp, fine flavor. Thin, tough rind. 
598 Dixie Queen Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; % 1b., 90c; Ye 1lb., $1.50 
(85 days.) A good home garden Melon. Fruits nearly round, light green striped 
dark green, weigh 30 to 35 pounds; rind thin but tough. Deep red flesh is crisp and 
sweet. The few seeds are white. 
596 Cole’s Early Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % 1b., 70c; V% 1b., $1.10 
(80 days.) (Known as Harris Earliest.) A splendid Melon for the North. What they 
lack in size they more than make up in number and quality. Rind green, striped a 
lighter shade. Flesh bright red, crisp, delicate texture, juicy and sparkling, sweet and 
Dixie Queen luscious. Very early and will mature large crops in the northern states. 
Fine Quality—Prolific 
618 Kleckley’s Sweet No. 6 Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 lb., 70c; % lb., $1.10 
(85 days.) (Wilt-Resistant Strain.) It is a favorite shipping Melon and rapidly growing in 
favor. The Melons grow oblong, with very dark green skin, flesh deep scarlet-red, solid heart. 
Don’t fail to plant “sweetest of all”—the best home and nearby market Watermelon yet 
introduced. 
609 Stone Mountain Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 lb., 70c; Y 1b., $1.10 
(90 days.) One of the best early Melons for the North. Largest of the early varieties and of 
excellent high quality. The fruit is large, almost round, dark green, with bright red flesh which 
is of delicious sweetness. 
615 Winter Queen Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % lb., 70c; Y% lb., $1.10 
(90 days.) Has a white skin with deep red flesh of excellent quality. They are round, of 
medium size, and if picked before frost will keep several months. Superb for home and 
market. Give them a trial. 
603 Honey Cream Pkt., 15c; 0z., 50c; % 1b., $1.40; Ye Ib., $2.50 
(82 days.) An early, prolific Watermelon of excellent quality. The Melons are large, nearly 
round and light green with dark green stripes. One of the earliest high quality Melons for the 


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home garden and roadside stand, Honey Cream is being raised successfully in northern gardens. Large—Flesh Deep Red 
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