Lettuce 
For an early crop of head Lettuce, start seed in a sunny win- 
dow tndoors or in a hotbed or coldframe. Transplant as soon 
as seedlings are large enough to handle. Allow 15 inches 
between plants and the same distance between rows. Seed 
can also be sown in open ground. 
Loose-Leaf Varieties 
163 Bronze Beauty. 43 days. New, tender, crisp Lettuce 
with a tasty, nut-like flavor. The color, too, is entirely 
new—a warm ruddy bronze shade completely suffuses 
the soft green undertone. Pkt. 25 cts.; loz. 60 cts.; 
oz. $1.00. 
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 day. Pkt. 25 cts.; 140z. 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. 25 
cts.; 40z. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
171 Simpson. 45 days. Very good variety for home 
gardens. Light green, frilled and fringed leaves with a 
delicate, crisp taste. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
162 Slobolt. 45 days. Stands heat without going to seed 
for two or three weeks longer than such similar varieties 
as Grand Rapids and Simpson. A lIoose-leaf variety 
with leaves that are very fringed and curled. Pkt. 20 cts.; 
1goz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
Heading and Iceberg Varieties 
158 Bibb. 77 days. Very small heads which possess a 
most appetizing flavor. Crisp and tender. Excellent for 
early spring planting and also desirable for late summer 
sowing for fall use. Pkt. 15 cts.; 44oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
178 Big Boston. 75 days. An all-season type with large 
heads tinged bronze at the edges of the outside leaves. 
Pk Sictsss oz..40) cts: 
187 Great Lakes. 90 days. An All-America prize-winner. 
Crisp head variety of the Iceberg type. Stands more 
heat and sun than any hard-head variety without going 
to seed. Pkt. 25 cts.; 402. 50 cts.; oz. 95 cts. 
185 Iceberg. 84 days. Forms compact, medium-sized 
heads with curly, fringed, green outer leaves and a crisp, 
fine-flavored heart. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
159B Imperial 847. 84 days. A very fine strain having 
large rounded heads, with plenty of outside leaves to 
protect the heart. Very resistant to blight, and lasts 
well in hot weather. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
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. Pkt. 20 cts.; 
Yooz. 45 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
169 New York No. 12. 83 days. The large heads are 
solid, uniform, and bright green in color. Stands hot 
weather remarkably well. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
186 Pennlake. 80 days. A cross between Imperial 847 
and Great Lakes, producing large heads that are uni- 
form, with a dark green color. Excellent for the home 
garden as well as the market garden. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
1goz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
172 White Boston. 80 days. Similar to Big Boston but 
leaves are light green. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
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LETTUCE, continued 
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. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
163A Salad Bowl. 50 days. Its name speaks for itself—a 
head fills a salad bowl. Especially adapted for home 
gardens. Resembles Oak Leaf but much larger in size. 
It also stands the heat better than most varieties. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; 4oz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
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. Melon seed is 
usually sown in hills 6 feet apart each way; 3 plants to a hill 
are sufficient. 
490A Bender’s Surprise. 90 days. An oblong, greenish 
yellow melon with flesh of salmon color. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 
50 cts. 
490E Emerald Gem. 90 days. Dark green outer skin, with 
thick, sweet, deep salmon flesh. Somewhat flattened in 
shape; very early. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 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. 50 cts. 
490D Rocky Ford (Gold-lined). 90 days. Oval in shape, 
with heavy netting over the whole melon. Flesh is thick 
and sweet. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Mustard 
Seed can be sown in the open ground as soon as soil can be 
prepared. Space plants 6 inches apart, with 18 inches between 
rows. Young leaves can be pulled as needed. 
196 Giant Southern Curled. 35 days. Mild-flavored, 
bright green leaves making a fine dish when cooked as 
greens. Curled leaves; excellent for either spring or fall 
planting. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 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. 4 ft. Dark green 
pods. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 14lb. $1.00. 
520B Dwarf Green Long Pod. 52 days. 2 ft. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 35 cts.; 4lb. $1.00. 
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 makes good scallions. Lb. 50 cts. 
Red Onion Sets. Mild flayor; good keeper. Tasty as 
scallions. Lb. 50 cts. 
White Onion Sets. Mostly used for scallions and table 
Onions. Lb. 50 cts. 
Onion Seed 
Seed can be started in the hotbed and transplanted to the 
open ground, spacing plants 4 inches apart, with at least 14 
feet between rows. Or the seed can be sown directly m the 
garden as early as possible in the spring. When large enough, 
thin out to allow plenty of space for growth. 1 ounce will 
plant 100 feet of drill. 
524 Ailsa Craig. 110 days. Oval-shaped Onion with 
straw-colored skin and solid white flesh. Grows to huge 
size. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
526A Prizetaker. 110 days. A very large, thm-skinned 
Onion, golden brown with pure white, solid, mild flesh. 
Crisp and juicy. Pkt. 25 cts.; 1goz. 50 cts.; oz. 95 cts. 
517A Southport Red Globe. 115 days. Glossy light red, 
with fine-grained, mild white interior. Yields heavily and 
is a good keeper. Pkt. 25 cts.; Moz. 45 cts.; 02. 85 cts. 
517 Southport White Globe. 110 days. Large, round, 
paper-white. Very fine flavor. Sweet, juicy, and extra 
good. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; oz. 85 cts. 
525 Southport Yellow Globe. 115 days. Bright golden 
yellow strain, perfectly round and uniform in size and 
shape. Pkt. 25 cts.; 1goz. 45 cts.; oz. 85 cts. 
526B Sweet Spanish Vellon! 110 days. Globe-shaped 
Spanish Onions with exceptionally mild flavor. Pkt. 
25 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; oz. 95 cts. 
518A White Bunching. 120 days. Grown especially for 
scallions and small Onions. Tender and mild. Pkt. 
25 cts.; 4o0z. 50 cts.; oz. 95 cts. 
518B White Portugal. 105 days. A large flat white 
Onion. Also used for bunching as well as for pickling 
when small. Pkt. 25 cts.; Yoz. 50 cts.; oz. 95 cts. 
Garlic Sets 
Used as a flavoring for stews, soups and salads, Plant 
6inches apart. Very easily grown. Lb. 80 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. 32 Oe 
503A Hamburg or Parsnip-rooted. 90 days. P : 
cts.; oz. 40 cts. “Hen 
503B Plain-leaf. (Italian Parsley). 60 days. Dark g 
uncurled, richly flavored leaves. Pkt. 15 cts.; 0z. 40 
503C Paramount Moss Curled. 70 days. Very t 
curled leaves, finely cut and dark green. Pkt. 
oz. 40 cts. ; 
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A general garden insecticide and 
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tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, cabbage and 
tatoes, and on many flowers such as hollyhc 
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