CANTALOUPES---Big, Sweet and Juicy 
HEAD LETTUCE—Continued 
BIG BOSTON. Fine for coldframes or out- 
doors. Heads large and solid. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 20c; oz., Y, Ib., 
35c; 
70c; Ye Ib., $1.35; 1b., $2.50. 
ALL THE YEAR ROUND. A variety for 
sowing in the fall for wintering over to 
have early head lettuce the first thing in 
the spring. Finest quality, solid heads 
with creamy yellow center. Sow the seed 
about August 15 to September 10. About 
the end of October set the plants to remain 
permanently in as warm and favorable 
Situation as possible. Protect with straw 
during frosty weather. Heads begin to 
form in April. 
PEt.) LO0c3 14/55 02... 2003 0Z:, 1 35Cs 2/24 1b 
70c; Ye 1b., $1.35; lb., $2.50. 
COS or ROMAINE 
This class is quite distinct from the other 
classes of lettuce. It is frequently called 
celery lettuce on account of its erect habit 
of growth and because it possesses dark col- 
ored spatulate leaves with prominent midribs. 
For best results it should be planted for late 
summer or early fall use as it does not make 
solid heads in hot weather. When grown in 
the home garden each plant should have ample 
room and should be thinned to about 8 inches 
apart. 
The earliest sowing may be made in Febru- 
ary or March under glass, with slight heat. 
For later supply, sow in the open ground, and 
as soon as the season permits, thin out rows 
two feet apart and a foot between the plants. 
Requires good ground and abundant moisture. 
SELF-FOLDING COS or ROMAINE. Sow 
early and tie up to blanch. lLong-leaved. 
crisp and tender. 
Pkt WliOc | oz. GOCsent/4uel DOC maou Lb. 
$1.50. 
LEEK 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
This is a widely cultivated species of the 
onion family. It is highly esteemed as a fal] 
and winter substitute for green onions. Also 
regarded by many as superior in tenderness 
and flavor when cooked. The leaves are flat 
and the stems are large, cylindrical and bulb- 
ous. Sow early in spring in rows 12 to 15 
inches apart, covering % inch deep. Thin the 
plants to 6 inches apart in the row and draw 
the earth about them when cultivating. If 
one desires very white and tender leeks, 
transplant when about 6 inches tall, setting 
4 inches apart in trenches about 2 feet apart 
and gradually earth up like celery. 
LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. The kind mostly 
grown for market. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 65c; % lb., $1.50. 
MUSTARD 
This is a very quick growing foliage plant 
that is raised principally for greens. It is 
related to the turnip and the leaves are much 
like turnip tops in flavor but are more tender 
and the stems are not so long or so coarse. 
Mustard greens have a rich flavor and are 
fully as healthful and nutritious as spinach. 
Seed may be sown from early spring to 
midsummer in rows 18 inches apart. Thin to 
5 or 6 inches apart in the rows. The plants 
are in condition for use as soon as the leaves 
are the size of one’s hand. Mustard runs to 
seed quickly, so successive plantings are nec- 
essary for a continuous supply. 
FORDHOOK FANCY. The plume-like leaves 
of this variety are closely curled and finely 
fringed. The medium yellowish green color 
and compact erect habit of growth lends a 
decorative touch to the garden and the 
tender quality and fine flavor of this va- 
riety render it one of the most desirable 
for salads and greens. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % Ib., 50c; 1b., $1.50. 
ABEL'S SEED HOUSE, READING, PA. 

HALE’S BEST 
MUSKMELON 
One ounce of seed will sow 80 hills; 2 to 3 
pounds an acre. 
There are few products of the garden that 
give as much pleasure as ripe sweet melons 
fresh from the vines. With seedsmen and 
other plant breeders vieing to produce the 
most delicious varieties it is now comparative- 
ly easy for the home gardener to enjoy this 
luscious garden prize at its best. Our list is 
made up of the most desirable varieties suited 
for growing wherever melons can be grown. 
In sections where the summer is short, 
seed can be planted indoors or in hot beds 
by using small boxes, such as berry boxes. 
These can be transplanted to the garden when 
danger of frost is past. If practicable spade 
in a liberal fork full of well rotted manure 
at the bottom of each hill. The rows should 
be at least 6 feet apart and the hills 3 feet 
apart in the rows. In general the culture is 
practically the same as for cucumber. 
All Muskmelon, Pkt., 10c; 2 0z., 20c¢; 
oz., 30c; 4 Ib., 85c; V2 Ib., $1.45; 
Ib., $2.75. 
BENDER’S SURPRISE. 95 days. 
greenish-yellow when ripe. 
salmon-fleshed melon. 
Skin light 
Delicious, large 
EMERALD GEM. 85 days. For home gar- 
dens; flesh thick, deep rich salmon color, 
flavor sweet and spicy. 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. 80 days. 
Fruits large, globular. flattened: heavily 
ribbed with coarse netting. Green flesh. 
FLAT JENNY LIND. 88 days. Heavily 
netted fruits with light green flesh of rich 
flavor. 
HALE‘S BEST. 80 days. Early variety, 
fruits 6” to 6%” long, flesh thick, fine 
grained, deep salmon-pink, and richly fla- 
vored. 
HONEY DEW. 112 days. Green (fleshed 
melon with smooth, ivory skin. 
IMPERIAL NO. 45. 86 days. Disease re- 
sistant, orange flesh; popular commercial 
variety. Good producer. 
PRIDE OF WISCONSIN. 90 days. For home 
gardens and local markets. Firm, thick 
orange flesh, excellent flavor. 
ROCKY FORD. 92 days. Fruits small, nearly 
round, faint ribs; flesh thick, green with 
salmon tinge to center. 
PARSLEY 
This well known vegetable is very useful 
for flavoring soups and for garnishing. The 
green leaves are used for flavoring or they 
may be dried crisp, rubbed to powder and 
kept in bottles until needed. 
Parsley succeeds best on rich, mellow soil. 
The seed is even slower than parsnips in 
germinating and should be sown as early as 
possible in the spring, in rows 1 to 2 feet 
apart, covering not more than % inch with 
fine soil firmly pressed down. When the plants 
are well up thin 8 to 12 inches apart in the 
row. When the plants of the curled varieties 
are about 3 inches high cut off all the leaves; 
the plant will then start new growth of 
leaves which will be brighter and better 
curled. Later, if these turn dull or brown they 
can be cut in the same way; every cutting will 
result in improvement of the quality of the 
leaves. 
PARAMOUNT. A recent introduction of 
triple curled type. Plant slow growing, 
very dark green, tall and with stout stems 
for bunching. 85 days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 1b., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
PLAIN (SINGLE). 
flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4 1b., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
DARK MOSS-CURLED. The leaves are of an 
extra-dark green color. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % 1b., 50c; 1b., $1.50. 
TURNIP-ROOTED (HAMBURG). The edible 
portion is the fleshy root which resembles 
a small parsnip, and is used for flavoring 
soups, stews, etc. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % 1b., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
Plain leaves of excellent 
PARSNIP 
Parsnips grow best in a loose rich sandy 
loam but will take good roots in any soil that 
is reasonably rich and deep. Stony soil and 
coarse raw manure is apt to produce branched 
or misshapen roots. The seed requires steady 
and abundant moisture for germination and 
should be sown as early as practicable. Sow 
in rows 2 to 2% feet apart and when well up, 
thin to about 5 inches apart in the row. Keep 
the ground moist if possible. Parsnips are 
improved rather than injured by freezing, and 
a portion of the crop can be left in the ground 
all winter to be used as a spring vegetable 
when the ground has thawed. 
LONG SMOOTH (HOLLOW CROWN). A 
large cropper that is tender, sugary, and 
popular for general cultivation, but requires 
a deep soil. 
Pkt., 0c; 4% 0z., 20c; oz., 35¢c; 4 1b:, Toe; 
Ibs $1.90: 2 1 bs:..oo.50. 

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