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Heading Varieties 
One ounce will produce about 2500 plants. 
For the first outdoor crop, seed is usually sown in hotbeds in 
February or March and transplanted to the garden in April in rows 
1% feet apart, 8 to 12 inches apart in the row. For a succession, sow 
in drills in the open ground at intervals of 2 to 3 weeks and thin out 
to 8 inches apart. 
All Heart. 71 days. An excellent Lettuce for spring or summer use. 
The head has a heart of a decided buttery flavor. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 35c, Y% Ib. 95c. 
Bibb. 60 days. A distinct variety with a crispness of flavor of its own. 
Heads medium sized, outer leaves deep glossy green, and interior 
bleaches to a rich yellowish waxy green. 
Pkt. 15c, 2 oz. 35c, oz. 65c, Y% Ib. $1.95. 
Big Boston. 75 days. A large, flat, Cabbage-headed variety, excellent 
for midsummer or fall use, or under glass in early spring and autumn, 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 35c, % Ib. 95c. 
Great Lakes. 82 days. Decidedly crisp, of the Imperial type. Excellent 
quality, exceedingly sweet and tender. Stands heat and sun and is 
exceptionally resistant to tip-burn injury. Very slow to shoot to seed. 
Pkt. 20c, 2 oz. 50c, oz.+95c, Y% Ib. $2.75. 
iceberg. 84 days. A fine variety, producing large, solid, Cabbage-like 
heads, firm, crisp, and of fine flavor. Leaves curly, slightly tinged 
red. Pkt. 15c, oz. 40c, 4 Ib. $1.25. 
May King. 63 days. The first solid head Lettuce to mature outdoors. 
It is of good size, with tender. full heart. Suitable for sowing under 
sash in early spring. Pkt. 15c, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.20. 
Number 1. 70 days. A good variety for summer use as it resists 
the hot sun better than most sorts. Heads unusually large, tender, 
and of a delicious buttery flavor. Pkt. 15c, oz. 40c, %4 Ib. $1.25. 
New York or Wonderful No. 12. 80 days. This is a leader of the 
Cabbage-headed sorts. Heads large, dark green, with white interior 
and curled outer leaves. Pkt. 15c, Y% oz. 35c, oz. 50c, %4 Ib. $1.50. 
Premier Great Lakes. 74 days. All-America Selections. 7 to 10 days 
earlier than standard Great Lakes. Leaves are smooth, green, small 
ribbed and tip-burn resistant. Heads are large and solid. Excellent 
for spring and early summer. 
Biv 25 0; sen oz 5¢;078 61,25, 4 Ib. $3275: 
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. 30c, Y lb. 90c. 
Lettuce, Great Lakes 
deu-Yresh Lettuce 
Loose Leaf or Cutting 
SALAD BOWL. 45 days. Gold Medal All-America Selection 1952. 
This new variety of Loose Leaf Lettuce is well named. A head will 
fill a salad bowl with a perfect rosette of rich green and very 
decorative leaves of extremely high quality. It is a rapid grower, 
very slow to bolt to seed and stands the sun very well. Leaves are 
short, closely set, waved and notched and hold their quality, ten- 
derness and fine texture over a long period. 
Pkt. 25c, Y oz. 55c, oz. $1.10. 
Oak Leaf. 45 days. Makes attractive loose-leaf heads during the hottest 
summer weather. Leaves broad, deeply lobed like an Oak leaf, thick, 
succulent and tender. Pkt. 15c, Y% oz. 35c, oz. 65c, Y Ib. $1.95. 
Black-seeded Simpson. 46 days. Ideal for midsummer use. When 
matured, presents a loose head with finely fringed leaves. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 40c, %4 lb. $1.10. 
Early Curled Simpson. 45 days. An excellent, curly-leaved sort; loose 
heads and very tender. Pkt. 15c, oz. 40c, %4 Ib. $1.10. 
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. 40c, Y% Ib. $1.10. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE 
An excellent green for poultry or rabbits. Grows 18 to 20 inches 
high. Ready for cutting 40 to 45 days after sowing. 
Pkt. 1557 07.°30c,-Y4 Ibs 90; 1b.9 $2570: 
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. 
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. 156, 02. 35¢, ¥4 Ibe 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 8 to 9 inches high. Pkt 15C Ozma 0 Gres stb OG. 
MUSKMELON or CANTELOUPE 
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. 
Fordhook. 88 days. Flat; flesh salmon-orange, very sweet. Early and 
very prolific. Pkt. I5c, oz. 50c, % Ib. $1.50. 
Golden Delight. 90 days. All-America Bronze Medal, 1952. A strong 
growing Melon with large, broad, oval fruit. The flesh is sal- 
mon colored, very thick and firm with the best of flavors. 
BKie25 6207, 7 )Cy Ibs $2225), 
Hale’s Best No. 36. 82 days. Heavily netted fruits with salmon color 
flesh; oval form; fine quality. Pkt. 15c, oz. 50c, %4 Ib. $1.50. 
Hearts of Gold. 90 days. Round fruit, distinctly ribbed; thick, deep 
salmon flesh of excellent flavor. Pkt. 15c, oz. 50c, 4 Ib. $1.50. 
Jennie Lind. 86 days. A small, early, green-fleshed variety much flat- 
tened at the poles. Flesh medium thick, juicy and of excellent quality. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 50c, %4 Ib. $1.50. 
Pride of Wisconsin. 90 days. The rind is a gray color, with a distinct 
netting. Flesh is unusually thick and of very good flavor. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 50c, %4 Ib. $1.50. 
Bender’s Surprise. 90 days. A large variety, oval in shape, with prom- 
inent ribs. Flesh bright salmon, thick and sweet. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 50c, %4 Ib. $1.50. 
Rocky Ford. 92 days. Fruit oval, covered with a fine netting; flesh 
green, very sweet, highly flavored. Pkt. 15c, oz. 50c, %4 Ib. $1.50. 
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