FRANK HOWARD, INC., PITTSFIELD, MASS. 11 
LETTUCE (Leaf) 
1KOz. Pkt. 40z. Oz. 4Lb. 
GRAND RAPIDS—One of the best forcing 
varieties, strong grower, tender, crisp 
and retains its freshness a long time 
after it is cut. Leaves loose, light green 
and curly. pols) oe AeAsS | og EN WA 
PRIZE HEAD—Non-heading variety, very 
early, leaves green and red, thin, crisp, 
tender and curly. Loa 2D eto 1.25 
LEEK 
CULTURE—Sow very early in drills 6 inches apart and 1 inch deep. Thin to 
1 inch. When 7 inches high, transplant in rows 12 in. apart, deep as possible 
without covering center leaves. Water well if dry when planted out. Draw soil 
up to them as they grow. Rich soil is necessary. 
BROAD AMERICAN FLAG—The best variety grown, 25c pkt. 
MUSK MELON 
CULTURE—Light, sandy soil, very rich, plant when ground is dry and warm, 
in hills from 4 to 6 feet apart each way, 10 or 12 seeds to a hill. When well up, 
and danger from insects is past, thin to 3 or 4 plants to hill. Pinch ends ot grow- 
ing shoots to induce early fruiting. 
DELICIOUS (Early Bender; Bender’s Surprise)—Medium size, 
early, delicious flavor. 15¢ pkt., 20c 4% oz., 35¢ oz., 85¢e 4 |b. 
83 days. 
Leek 
HALE’S BEST No. 36—As- 
grow Strain—80 days. Thick, 
deep salmon-colored flesh; 
sweet, aromatic, fine quality. 
15c pkt., 20c 14 o2., 35¢ 02., 
85¢ 14 lb. 
HALE’S BEST, Jumbo Strain 
—83 days. Flesh thick, sal- 
mon orange, sweet, of excel- 
lent quality. 15¢ pkt., 20e 4 
o02z., 35¢ oz., 85¢ 14 lb. 
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WATER MELON | 
CULTURE—Same as Musk Melon, only plant further apart, about 8 or 10 feet. 
Pkt. Oz. Lb. 
RHODE ISLAND RED—HEarly midseason of good quality HLS Y 1530 ee SO 
NEW HAMPSHIRE MIDGET—Small, early, red crisp and sweet, al Die tO Ladd: 
CITRON—Red Seed,—For Preserving, Loe meoU mao 
MUSTARD 
Sow thickly during early spring in shallow drills. Sow eariy in September for fall salad. 
FORDHOOK FANCY—Mild, bright green plume like—15c pkt., oz. 35¢, 4 Ib: $1.00 
