LETTUCE, continued 
Salamander or Black-Seeded Tennis 
Ball. 65 days. Forms a large, light green, 
compact head with a white heart. Very 
tender, crisp, and extremely slow to run to 
seed. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 35c.; Yb. 95c. 
White Big Boston! 72 days. A heading 
variety which resembles Big Boston in 
size, solidity and general appearance, but 
it lacks the brown edge. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 
35c.; 4b. 95c. 
Chicken Lettuce 
An excellent green for poultry or rabbits. 
Grows 18 to 20 inches high. Ready for cut- 
ting 40 to 45 days after sowing. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; 4b. 75c.; Ib. $2.10. 
Romaine - Cos Lettuce 
This type, of French origin, differs greatly 
from the American varieties in Its peculiar, 
upright growth. To produce tender heads, 
the outer leaves must be tied together at the 
top so that the inner ones blanch. Best 
adapted to outdoor planting and stands the 
heat well. 
Dark Green Cos. 66 days. Similar to the 
White Cos but darker green leaves. Inner 
leaves bleach a creamy to golden yellow 
with endive-like flavor. Pkt. 15c.; 0z. 35c.; 
Mlb. 95c. 
Paris White Cos. 66 days. Strong grower 
with long, medium green leaves of most 
excellent quality. A self-folder, but when 
half grown it is best to tie it up so the inner 
leaves may be blanched white. Head § to 9 
inches high. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 35c.; 4b. 95c. 
Loose-Leaf or Cutting Varieties 
For early or midsummer use, seed should 
be sown very thickly. When pulling the 
young plants, try to do so carefully, with an 
effort to thin out the bed, thus allowing the 
remaining plants to become large. 
Bronze Beauty. 40 days. Bronze Medal, 
1947 All-America Selections. The bronze- 
shaded, crisp leaves are long, with margins 
deeply lobed and scalloped, with tasty nut- 
like flavor. The plants are vigorous, fast 
growing and resistant to hot weather. Pkt. 
15c.; Woz. 45c.; oz. 85c.; 44Ib. $2.50. 
Slobolt. 45 days. A new _ non-heading 
variety that Is very slow to develop seed- 
stalks in hot weather. Especially desirable 
for home-garden use. Pkt. 15c.; %oz. 50c.; 
oz. 90c.: 4b. $2.50. 
Oak Leaf. 45 days. A beautiful golden green 
Lettuce of fine form and valuable because 
remarkably slow to shoot to seed. Makes 
attractive loose-leaf heads during the 
hottest summer weather; no other variety 
grows so well at that time of the year. The 
leaves are broad, deeply lobed like an oak 
leaf, thick, succulent and tender. Pkt. 15c.; 
Voz. 35c.; oz. 50c.; Ib. $1.50. 
Black-seeded Simpson. 46 days. Ideal 
for midsummer use. When matured, pre- 
sents a loose head with finely fringed leaves. 
Pkt. 15c.; oz. 35c.; Ib. 95c. 
Early Curled Silesian. 45 days. This va- 
riety should be cut instead of pulled, as it 
makes new growth from the same root. 
Leaves light green. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 35c.; 
Yb. 95c. 
Early Curled Simpson. 45 days. An ex- 
cellent, curly-leaved sort; loose heads and 
very tender. Pkt. 15c.; OZ DCs abso OCs 
Grand Rapids. 43 days. The leading variety 
in this class for forcing under glass, but may 
also be grown successfully outdoors. Leaves 
are very curly, crisp and brittle. Pkt. 15c.; 
oz. 35c.; Wb. 95c. 

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_ Herb whose fragrant dried flowers are used 
in sachets. Pkt. 25c.; Woz. 75c.; Yoz. $1.35; 
oz. $2.50. 
MUSKMELON 
MeEton Muscape (Fr.) MELOoNE (Ger.) 
PoPponE MeEtone (lItal.) 
While these do best in a light, sandy loam, 
any good, well-prepared garden soil suits 
them. Plant when the ground has become 
permanently warm, in hills 6 feet apart each 
way, 8 to 10 seeds in a hill. After the second 
tier of leaves has formed, thin out to 4 plants 
in a hill. 
Casaba Golden Beauty. 112 days. Late- 
maturing winter variety. Large round 
fruits, 6 to 8 inches in diameter, weighing 
about 6 pounds. Wrinkled golden yellow 
skin with thick white flesh, luscious and 
spicy. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 45c.; : YJb. $1.25. 
Emerald Gem. 85 days. Flat; sweet, rich 
salmon flesh that ripens close to the rind. 
Pkt. 15c.; oz. 50c.; 4b. $1.25. 
Fordhook. 88 days. Flat; flesh salmon- 
orange, very sweet. Fruits large, often 
weighing 2 pounds each. Early and very 
prolific. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 50c.; 4b. $1.50. 
Hale’s Best No. 36. 82 days. Heavily 
netted fruits with salmon-color flesh; oval 
form; fine quality. Excellent for long- 
distar.ce SUEDE: Rite Scrmoz moor 
talb. $1.25 
Hearts of Gold. 90 days. Midseason. 
Round fruit, distinctly ribbed; thick, deep 
salmon flesh of excellent flavor and can be 
eaten close to the rind. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 45c.; 
lb. $1.25. 
Honey Dew. 112 days. Matures late. Fruits 
large—6 inches in diameter and 7 to 8 
inches long—with smooth, creamy white 
skin with occasional netting. Thick, 
emerald-green flesh, melting, and of de- 
licious flavor. Ripe melons can be kept for 
several weeks before using. Pkt. 15c.; 
oz. 45c.; lb. $1.25. 
Honey Rock. 81 days. Medium size, round 
as a ball, and with a coarse netting. Flesh 
thick and of a deep orange color. Ripens 
early and has proved to be very productive 
Pkt. 15c.; oz. 45c.; Wb. $1.25. 
Jennie Lind. 86 days. A small, early, green- 
fleshed variety much flattened at the poles. 
Flesh medium thick, juicy and of excellent 
quality. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 45c.; Y%Ib. $1.25. 
Delicious. 83 days. Large fruits often 
weigh 8 pounds. Flesh is deep orange- 
salmon, of fine quality. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 45c.; 
14 |b. $1.25 
Pride of Wisconsin. 90 days. A new 
introduction with considerable merit. 
The rind is a gray color, with a distinct 
netting. Flesh is unusu ally thick and of 
very good flavor. Carries well in ship- 
ping. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 45c.; Wlb. $1.25. 

Bender’s Surprise. 90 days. A large va- 
riety, often weighing 8 to 9 pounds, oval in 
shape, with prominent ribs. The green skin 
(slightly netted) turns to cream color as it 
ripens. Flesh bright salmon, thick and 
sweet. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 45c.; \YIb. $1.25. 
Rocky Ford. 92 days. Medium-early va- 
riety. Fruit oval, covered with a fine net- 
ting; flesh green, very sweet, highly flavored. 
Pkt. 15c.; oz. 50c.; 4b. $1.50. 
Preserving Melon - Citron 
California Red-seeded. 85 days. A large- 
fruited variety with pure white flesh and 
thin rind. It ts planted like watermelon. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 4b. 90c. 
WATERMELON 
MELON D’EAU (Fr.) Wass—ER MELONE (Ger.) 
MELONE D’AQua (lItal.) 
One ounce will sow 30 hills; 4 pounds, an acre 
Plant in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way, 
8 to 10 seeds in each hill, covering 4% inch 
deep. When well established, thin out to 
three or four of the strongest plants to each 
hill. Watermelons should not be planted 
until after the soil has become thoroughly 
warm. We offer the varieties which we know 
are the better ones. 
Dixie Queen. 85 days. A splendid melon 
with thin, tough rind, light green in color 
with dark green stripes. Flesh is fine- 
grained, tender and lusciously flavored, 
rich scarlet. Average weight 30 pounds. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; Y4Ib. 90c. 
Golden Honey. A truly fine yellow-fleshed 
variety. Oblong in shape, averaging about 
20 pounds in weight. Rind is dark green, 
with irregular stripes of darker green. 
Flesh amber-yellow, tender and delight- 
fully flavored. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 35c.; 4Ib. 95c. 
Halbert Honey. 82 days. The long fruits 
with blunt ends are very large, often weigh- 
ing 50 pounds. Rind ts thin, dark green; 
flesh rich crimson and sweet. It is alto- 
gether a first-rater. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 35c.; 
Ylb. 95c. 
Harris’ Earliest. 75 days. Ripens early and 
on this account is one of the best for the 
northern states. Fruit oblong, marbled 
light and dark green; flesh bright red and 
or good quality. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; M4lb. 
c. 
Kleckley Sweets. 85 days. Has a luscious 
tenderness all its own. Not a shipping va- 
riety, as the rind is too close to the ripe, 
fluffy, rich red meat, when in condition to 
use. The melons average about 20 inches 
long pnd pibes quite early. Pkt. 15c.; 
oz. 35c.; YIb. 95c. 
Stone Mountaln: 80 days. A good market- 
and home-garden variety. Round, slightly 
elongated, with light green skin and sweet 
flesh. Average weight 40 to 50 pounds. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; Y%Ib. 90c. 
Thurmond Gray Wilt-resistant. 95 days. 
A large, cylindrical sort weighing about 35 
pounds, highly resistant to disease. Rind 
very hard, light green with mottling of 
darker green. Flesh is dark red, firm and of 
good quality. Pkt. 1bc.; oz. 45c.; Wb. 
$1.25. 
Tom Watson. 95 days. A handsome, large 
fruit, frequently 2 feet long and 1 foot in 
diameter, dark green rind and bright scar- 
let flesh of excellent texture and flavor. 
Nothing can touch it for shippmg qualities. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 4b. 90c. 
WATERMELON SEEDS. For 
purposes. lb. 45c.; lb. 85c.; 
MUSTARD 
One ounce will sow 75 feet of row 
medicinal 
Ib. $1.50. 
Makes a delicious green salad, pungent in 
taste, highly palatable, and healthful. Sow 
every two weeks in rows the same as spinach. 
Fine winter greens if sown in a heated frame 
or greenhouse, also fine if served with lettuce 
for flavoring. 
Fordhook Fancy. 65 days. Produces a 
large crop of leaves resembling an ostrich 
plume, which are of mild flavor. Pkt. 15c.; 
oz. 35c.; Y4lb. 85c. 
Southern Giant Curled. 65 days. The 
best of the curled Mustards. Sweet flavor; 
matures very early and produces abundant 
foliage. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; Mlb. 80c. 
Tendergreen or Spinach Mustard. 40 
days. A mild-flavored, dark green, smooth- 
leaved type. Foliage is prepared for the 
table the same as spinach or turnip greens. 
The leaves can be cut throughout the en- 
tire growing season. Resistant to heat and 
drought. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 35c.; M4lb. 85c. 

HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
PHILADELPHIA 5, 
PA. 47 
