539 Cornell 456 
Lettuce 
4 packet will sow 30 feet of row; 1 ounce 250 feet; 2 pounds per acre. 
Pkt., 15c; Y oz., 40c; 0z., 75c; % Ib., $2.10; 
Y% 1b., $3.25 
(76 days.) Our strain is from the original 456 and has been de- 
veloped for suminer production on heavy and muck soils. Cornell 
456 is more satisfactory for this purpose than Great Lakes because 
the heads are light green in color, are large, solid and more re- 
fined in growth. Our strain of Cornell 456 developed heads of 
Lettuce the equal to California productions, which produce well 
under adverse, hot, dry growing conditions of July and August 
when Lettuce is in its greatest demand. 
538 Imperial No. 44 
Imperial 44. Excellent for muck or upland soils. 
520 Bibb 
556 White Boston (Sure Heading) Pkt., 10c¢; 
oz. 35c; % 1b. 85c; % I1b., $1.35 
(76 days.) ““Butterhead” Lettuce. The leaves are light 
green and smoother and more tender than the crisp 
heading types, and they form excellent, tightly folded 
heads of the most delicious quality and flavor. The best 
butterhead type for home gardens and market. 
504 Deer Tongue Phi oloGs nyo -02,820C; 
oz., 49c; % Ib., $1.35 
(80 days.) Leaves are oblong to triangular in shape 
with rounded tip, savoyed, attractive green, upright 
growth, withstands hot weather; slow to seed. 
533 Great Lakes Pkt., 15c; % 0z., 40c; 0z., 75c; 
% 1b., $2.10 
(85 days.) Here’s a heading variety that is highly re- 
sistant to tip-burn, and production of solid heads under 
adverse conditions. One of the best strains when seed- 
ed in open ground in May for mid-summer maturity. 
547 Premier Great Lakes Pkt., 15c; % o2z., 40c; 
oz., 7oc; % lb., $2.10; Y% Ib., $3.00 
(76 days.) An early Great Lakes strain, usually ready 
a week or ten days earlier and valuable on this account. 
It has large, dark green leaves and large heads, very 
uniform and compact, slow bolting, leaves folding well 
over the top; a high percentage of perfect heads. 
549 Salad Bowl Pkt., 25c; Y oz., 50c; 
oz., 95c; % Ib., $2.75 
(45 days.) Loose-leaf, stands hot weather. See page 2. 
543 Pennlake Pkt., 15c; Y% oz., 45c; 02., 80c; 
4 1b., $2.15; % 1b., $3.25 
(85 days.) All-America Winner. See rear page. 
% 1b., $2.00; % 1b., $3.10 
551 Slobolt Pkt., 15c; % oz., 40c; 0z., 75c; 
% 1b., $2.00; Yo Ilb., $3.10 
(40 days.) Long Standing—Crisp Green Leaves. It will 
remain in bright condition without going to seed for 
two or three weeks longer than the regular kinds. It 
resembles Grand Rapids in type and has the same at- 
tractive flesh and greener leaves. Light green color. Of 
delightful crispness and mild flavor, produces fine, 
crisp Lettuce over a long period. Adapted to growing 
in the spring, summer and fall. A most desirable home 
garden variety. 
PEE MOC B7e10z, 2OCSL02. 406; 
WY 1b., $1.25; % I1b., $1.80 
“Iceberg” type. (82 days.) Imperial 44 should be used for the 
earliest crop. All later plantings made up to July 5th should be of 
Cornell 456. Plants to mature after September 15th should be of 
Pkt., 15c; % 0z., 30c; 02., 50c 
(60 days.) A small, loose head Lettuce which produces crisp, tender 
and distinctive flavored leaves. The outer leaves are deep, glossy 
green with interior bleaching to a rich yellowish, waxy green. 
Cornell 456—Solid, Crisp Head 
527 Crisp-as-Ice Pkt, 15¢3002, 3503 A* lb285e 
(76 days.) A fine, early, solid head Lettuce, very com- 
pact, crisp, tender and of excellent quality. The edges 
of the leaves are tipped with brown. 
531 Grand Rapids Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % 1b., 85c; 
VW Ib., $1.25 
(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 Phi< 15€> Gz.2306; 
Y% 1b., 90c; Yo 1b., $1.35 
(42 days.) Developed by Dr. Ira C. Hoffman of Ohio 
Ex. Sta. Grows faster, maturing a few days earlier than 
other strains. Compact, stocky and extra heavy. 
522 Black-Seeded Simpson Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 
WY Ib., 85c; Ye I1b., $1.25 
(45 days.) Produces a mass of light green, curly 
leaves. One of the most desirable varieties for the 
home garden as well as for market. Grows quickly. 
550 Prize-Head Phi, 10c: oz., 30c2 4 1b, 85c 
(48 days.) Loose-leaved. Produces a large bunch of 
crisp, frilled leaves, heavily tinged with brown. Early. 
552 Dark Green Cos (Romaine) Pkizel3es 
oz., 30c; % 1b., 85c; Y Ib., $1.25 
(70 days.) A new strain that will stand heat and bad 
weather conditions. The leaves are 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 Pkt., 156: Vo cons - 30CE 0% 006s 
% I1b., $1.20 
(42 days.) Tender and delicious; excellent for all 
season. Shaped like an Oak leaf, deep green color, 
tender and of superior flavor. Oak Leaf Lettuce stands 
up well and does not turn bitter in hot weather. 
525 Chicken Lettuce  Pkt., 19c; 0z., 25c; 4 ozs., 65c; 
1% 1b., $1.10 
Rabbits and chickens need green feed. This variety is 
a high yielder and grows again when cut back. Also 
good for human consumption. 
Watermelons 
A packet will plant about 8 hills; 1 ounce 25 to 30 hills; 2 to 3 pounds per acre. 
599 Early Kansas Pht. 1L0cs02,-.30C; 
1 lb., doe; Ye Ib. $1.20 
(80 days.) Known as 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; % Ib., 90c; 
W% 1b., $1.59 
(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. 
596 Cole’s Early PkESlOce of G5 6S 450s oes 
1% 1b., $1.20 
(80 days.) (Known as Harris Earliest.) A splendid 
Melon for the North. Rind green, striped a lighter 
shade. Flesh bright red, crisp, delicate texture, juicy 
and sparkling, sweet and luscious. Very early. 
618 Kleckley’s Sweet No. 6 = Pit., 10c; 0z., 35c; 
WY 1b., 75c; Y% Ib., $1.20 
(85 days.) (Wilt-Resistant Strain.) It is a favorite 
shipping Melon. Grows oblong, with very dark green 
skin, flesh deep scarlet-red, solid heart. “Sweetest of 
ail”—the best home and nearby market Watermelon. 
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