LETTUCE, continued 
180 Matchless. 65 days. The best of all Lettuces to 
grow during hot weather. It is midway between the 
heading and romaine types. Noted for its crispness on 
the hottest summer day. Pkt. 25 cts.; Moz. 60 cts.; 
oz. $1.00. 
179 May King. 63 days. An early butterhead variety. 
The head is of medium size, tightly folded leaves, bright 
yellow inside with creamy yellow center. Plants dwarf 
and compact, quick growing and hardy. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
Voz. 20 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
169 New York No. 515. 83 days. The large heads are 
solid, uniform, and bright green in color. Stands hot 
weather remarkably well. Pkt. 15 cts.; Moz. 30 cts.; 
oz. 50 cts. 
186 Pennlake. A cross between Great Lakes and Im- 
perial 847. Less ribby than Great Lakes. Resistant to 
heat injury and bolting. Green color extends more into 
the head than most varieties. Pkt. 25 cts.; 1goz. 60 cts.; 
oz. $1.00. 
170 Oakleaf. 65 days. Semi-heading, of medium size, 
with medium green leaves resembling oak leaves. Very 
tender and tasty and can stand hot weather. Pkt. 15 
cts.; 440z. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
193 Paris White Cos (Romaine). 83 days. Elongated 
heads of very crisp, sweetly flavored leaves that provide 
a welcome change from the usual Lettuce. Plants grow 
to 10 inches tall, with outer leaves medium green and 
inner ones blanched to a delicate white. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
Voz. 20 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
171 Simpson. 45 days. Very good variety for home 
gardens. Light green, frilled and fringed leaves with a 
delicate, crisp taste. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
162 Slobolt. 45 days. A long-standing Lettuce recently 
developed by the Department of Agriculture. Stands 
heat without gomg to seed for two or three weeks longer 
than such similar varieties as Grand Rapids and Simp- 
son. A loose-leaf variety with leaves that are very 
fringed and curled. Pkt. 20 cts.; 440z. 35 cts.; oz. 65 cts. 
172 White Boston. 80 days. Similar to Big Boston but 
leaves are light green. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Leek 
Sow seed in a trench 8 inches deep and cover with 14 inch of 
soil. Thin young plants to stand 5 to 6 inches apart, with 114 
feet between rows. As seedlings grow, trenches can be filled 
in to blanch the stems. 
523 American Flag. 130 days. An early variety pro- 
ducing stems 2 inches across, that may be blanched 10 
inches from the root. Strong, fast grower, best in late 
summer. Pkt. 15 cts.; 144oz. 50 cts.; oz. 90 cts. 
Mustard 
Seed can be sown in the open ground as soon as soil can be 
prepared. Space plants 6 tnches apart, with 18 inches between 
rows. Young leaves can be pulled as needed. 
196 Giant Southern Curled. 35 days. Mild-flavored, 
bright green Jeaves making a fine dish when cooked as 
greens. Very popular in the South. Curled leaves; ex- 
cellent for either spring or fall planting. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 25 cts. 
Muskmelon 
Melons grow best in light rich soil. Do not set out plants or 
seed until all danger of frost has passed and ground is warm. 
For an early start, sow seed indoors in pots or in the open 
ground if Hotkaps are used to protect young seedlings. Melon 
seed is usually sown in hills 6 feet apart each way; 3 plants toa 
hill are sufficient. As vines grow, lift them frequently to pre- 
vent them from rooting. As fruits ripen, applications of water 
help to hasten maturity. 
490A Bender’s Surprise. 90 days. An oblong, greenish 
yellow melon with flesh of salmon color. Its fine flavor 
recommends it for the home garden. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 
40 cts. 
490E Emerald Gem. 90 days. Dark green outer skin, with 
thick, sweet, deep salmon flesh. Somewhat flattened in 
shape; very early. Popular for the home garden. Pkt. 
15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
490B Hearts of Gold. 90 days. The rich deep orange 
flesh is very sweet. Slightly elongated in shape and of 
medium size, weighing about 3 pounds each. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 40 cts. 
490C Pride of Wisconsin. 92 days. Oval fruits with 
coarsely netted, pearly gray rind. Thick orange flesh, 
solid and very sweet. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
490D Rocky Ford (Gold-lined). 90 days. Oval in shape, 
with heavy netting over the whole melon. Flesh is thick 
and sweet, green, with a golden edge next to the seed- 
cavity. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Okra 
Young pods are good for cutting up In soups, stews, etc. 
Strictly a warm-weather crop. Sow in the open ground about 
June 1 and thin plants to stand 12 inches apart. Space rows 
216 feet apart. 1 ounce will plant 50 feet of drill. 
520A Clemson Spineless. 56 days. A new variety, 
almost spineless. Dark green pods 7 to 9 inches long. 
Plants grow 4 feet tall and produce many pods. Pkt. 
15 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 4lb. 75 cts. 
520B Dwarf Green Long Pod. 52 days. Plants reach a 
height of 2 to 214 feet and produce many dark green 
pods measuring 7 to 8 inches long. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 
25 cts.; Ylb. 65 cts. 
520C White Velvet. 62 days. Plants grow 3 feet tall. 
Creamy white pods 6 to 7 inches long, which are tender 
and slender. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 4lb. 65 cts. 
Onion Sets 
These small bulbs produce scallions and Onions much more 
quickly than seed. For scallions plant sets 2 inches apart 
as early in spring as possible. They will be ready in four to six 
weeks. For large Onions plant the yellow Onion sets 4 inches 
apart. Space rows at least 114 feet apart, and plant the sets 
2 inches deep. 1 pound will plant 50 feet. 
Yellow Ebenezer Onion Sets. An excellent winter 
keeper; develops into full size Onions much sooner than 
seed. Also ptes good scallions. Qt. 40 cts. 
Red Onion Sets. Mild flavor; good keeper. Tasty as 
scallions. Qt. 40 cts. 
White Onion Sets. Mostly used for scallions and table 
Onions. Qt. 40 cts. 
Onion Seed 
Seed can be started in the hotbed and transplanted to the 
open ground, spacing plants 4 inches apart, with at least 144 
feet between rows. Or the seed can be sown directly in the 
garden as early as possible in the spring. When large enough, 
thin out to allow plenty of space for growth, as good Onions 
yee not grow when crowded. 1 ounce will plant 100 feet of 
rill. 
524 Ailsa Craig. 110 days. Oval-shaped Onion with 
straw-colored skin and solid white flesh. Grows to huge 
size if started early m hotbeds and later transplanted. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; 440z. 45 cts.; oz. 85 cts. 
526A Prizetaker. 110 days. A very large, thin-skinned 
Onion, golden brown with pure white, solid, mild flesh. 
Crisp and juicy. Pkt. 25 cts.; 4oz. 40 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
517A Southport Red Globe. 115 days. Glossy light red, 
with fine-grained, mild white interior. Yields heavily and 
is a good keeper. Pkt. 15 cts.; 4g0z. 40 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
517 Southport White Globe. 110 days. Large, round, 
paper-white. Very fine flavor; popular with home gar- 
deners. Sweet, juicy, and extra good. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
Voz. 40 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
525 Southport Yellow Globe. 115 days. Bright golden 
yellow strain, perfectly round and uniform in size and 
shape. Pure white, sweet, mild flesh; very widely raised. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; 40z. 40 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
526B Sweet Spanish Yellow. 110 days. Globe-shaped 
Spanish Onions with exceptionally mild flavor. Excel- 
lent to use raw for salads and sandwiches. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
1goz. 45 cts.; oz. 85 cts. 
518A White Bunching. 120 days. Grown especially for 
scallions and small Onions. Tender and mild. Pkt. 
15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
518B White Portugal. 105 days. A large flat white 
Onion when mature. Also used for bunching as well as 
for pickling when small. Very tender. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
Voz. 40 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
526C White Sweet Spanish. 110 days. Large, solid, 
crisp, pure white Onion. Excellent either for cooking 
or for serving raw. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; 0z. 85 cts. 
Parsley 
Seed is slow to germinate, sometimes requiring three to four 
weeks. Soak it overnight before planting, and keep soil moist 
with wet burlap until it germinates. To encourage new growth 
plants can be sheared in late summer. 1 ounce will plant 100 
feet of row. 
503A Hamburg or Parsnip-rooted. 90 days. Grown 
for the fleshy roots which are used for flavoring soups 
and stews, as well as for the plain leaves. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts. 
503B Plain-leaf (Also known as Italian Parsley). 60 days. 
Dark green, uncurled, richly flavored leaves. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 30 ets. 
503C Moss Curled. 70 days. Very thick, densely curled 
leaves, finely cut and dark green mm color. Good for 
flavoring meat and vegetable dishes, soups, etc. Pkt. 
10°cts.; oz. 30'cts: 
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