Lettuce 
Lettuce will stand light 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 pre- 
fer 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, One ounce plants 200 feet 
of row. 
New York or Wonderful 
946 Also called Mountain Iceberg and Los Angeles 
Market. 
This grand Lettuce we believe to be the finest 
in cultivation. A wonderful heat resisting Lettuce 
and slow to run to seed; mammoth heads, like 
small Cabbages; bright green. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; 
Yq lb. 75c; Ib. $2.25. 
Wonderful No. 515 
947 An excellent heat-resisting variety of the New 
York type. Head medium large, attractive, well 
rounded, solid and crisp. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; “4 
Ib. 90c; Ib. $2.75. 
Early Mountain Iceberg No. 12 
948 A strain of the New York or Wonderful that 
is earliest of all head varieties, thus especially 
suited for growing in high altitudes. Produces 
a good average of large, round, solid heads. Re- 
sists 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; Ib. 
$2.75. 
Mignonette 
949 A curly, crisp, small heading variety. Leaves 
much crumpled with brownish tinge, forming a 
small but compact hard head. Has a well 
blanched, white heart. Of excellent quality for 
home garden. Pkt. 10; oz. 30c; lb. 90c; Ib. 
$2.75. 
Oak Leaf 
950 An early dark green leaf Lettuce. Leaves are 
thick, smooth, but deeply lobed, resembling oak 
leaves. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 30c; 14 Ib. 90c; Ib. $2.75. 
Grand Rapids 
951 A popular leaf Lettuce that forces well and 
is crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c; oz, 20c; '4 lb. 65c; 
Ib. $2.00. 
Simpson's Early Curled 
952 Probably the most widely used of all leaf va- 
rieties for the home garden. Early, hardy and 
dependable. Loose leaved, forming a compact 
central bunch. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 lb. 60c; Ib. 
$1.80. 
Prizehead 
953 Not a true heading variety, but a fine loose leaf 
sort. Leaves are curled and frilled, edged brown. 
Pkt, 10c; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 60c;. Ib. $1.80. 
Musk Melon 
Muskmelon planting and cultivation throughout 
are the same as those used in raising Cucumbers. 
Are considered rather delicate for northern lati- 
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tudes, 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 rais- 
ing them is worth the effort. One ounce plants 50 
hills. 
Hales Best 
954 This early strain is now acknowledged by the 
leading Rocky Ford growers to be the most prof- 
itable. Its earliness puts it ahead, and its firm 
flesh makes it an excellent shipper. Salmon color, 
slightly oblong, deeply netted. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
VY Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.80. 
Greeley Wonder 
955 The most satisfactory of the true Muskmelons. 
Especially suited for home use. Salmon color, 
thick, sweet flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz, 25c;. 4 Ib. 80c; 
Ib. $2.50. 
Honey Dew 
956 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 lb. 75c; Ib. $2.25. 
Watermelon culture is the same as that of the 
cucumber, but hills should be 8 to 10 feet. apart. 
One ounce will plant 20 hills. 
Kleckley's Sweet or Monte Cristo 
957 Often called 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. 15¢; 4 Ib. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
Stone Mountain or Dixie Belle 
958 Large, nearly round, Size is between all round 
and long types. Dark green with scarlet flesh. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; '4 Ib. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
Used as greens and also in salads. Liked for its 
sweet, pungent taste. One ounce per 50 feet of drill. 
Southern Chinese Giant Curled 
959 The earliest and most popular sort. Leaves 
long and wide, light green, tinged with yellow, 
heavily crumpled at edges. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
4 Ib. 45c. 
Mustard Spinach 
960 A quick growing variety with thick smooth 
leaves. Combines flavor of Mustard and Spinach. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 Ib. 45c. 
Sow the seed as soon as the frost is out of the 
ground. The rows should be 2 feet apart, the fur- 
rows half an inch deep. Sow the seed close, pressing 
the soil down firmly on them. Thin the plants out 
to 3 inches apart. One ounce for 100 feet of row: 
4 to 5 lbs. per acre. 
Danvers Yellow Globe 
st anes yellow, being the popular strain 
or Colorado markets. Pkt. 10c; . 30c; ! 
90c; Ib. $2.85. Benepe es 
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