Lettuce 
1 packet will sow 30 feet of row; 1 ounce 250 feet; 2 pounds per acre. 
Pkt., 15c; % oz. 40c; 0z., 75c; % Ib., $2.10 
(76 days.) Our strain is from the original 456 and has been de- 
veloped for summer 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 
539 Cornell 456 
when Lettuce is in its greatest demand. 
538 Imperial No. 44 = Pkt., 10c; Y% 02z., 25c; 0z., 45c; V4 1b., $1.25 
“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 
Imperial 44. Excellent for muck or upland soils. 
520 Bibb 
556 White Boston (Sure Heading) 
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. 
554 Deer Tongue Pkt., lsc; Ye oz., 25c; 
oz., 45c; % 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; % oz., 40c; 
oz., 75c; Y% 1b., $2.00 
(82 days.) Earlier than regular Great Lakes. Selected 
for sure heading, ability to stand up well in warm 
weather, resistance to tip-burn, uniformity, high yield. 
Plants large, dark green, well folded, crisp, brittle. 
547 Premier Great Lakes Pkt., 15c; % 02z., 40c; 
oz, 75c; % 1b., $2.10; % 1b., $3.00 
(80 days.) An improved early maturing strain of 
Great Lakes. Recommended for production on all 
types of land from July 1 until fall, and on muck land 
for late cropping only. The heads are large, solid, uni- 
form and slightly darker green than Imperial 456. 
549 Salad Bowl Pkt., 15c; % oz., 40c; 
oz., 75c; % 1b., $2.00 
(45 days.) A looseleaf varietiy recommended for home 
garden only. Rich green, decorative leaves set in per- 
fect rosettes, hold their tenderness over a long period. 
543 Pennlake Pki, 1oe= 1 0z,-40c; 02. .00cs 
VW 1b., $2.15 
(76 days.) A new strain from a cross between Great 
Lakes and Imperial 847. Has already become quite 
popular in some muck-land areas. Pennlake has shown 
good resistance to tip-burn. Pennlake is earlier and 
darker green than 456. 
551 Slobolt Pkt., 15c; Y 0z., 40c; 0z., 75c; % Ilb., $2.00 
(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. Of delightful crisp- 
ness and mild flavor. 
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. 
Pit 1oG. 0c. es0Ce 
Y% 1b., 85c; %% Ib., $1.35 
(76 days.) “Butterhead” Lettuce. The leaves are light green and 
Cornell 456—Solid, Crisp Head 
027. Crisp-as-Ice Pkt., 15c; Y oz., 25c; 0z., 45c 
(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., 15c; 0z., 35c; % 1b., 90c 
(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 H5-4 (New) 
Pkt., 20c; Y% oz., 30c; 0z., 50c; % 1b., $1.45 
(42 days.) An improved selection of the original 
Grand Rapids Resistant Leaf Lettuce. To be known as 
Grand Rapids Resistant H5-4. Plants are heavier and 
the leaves are more frilled, than the original, giving 
better appearance, more uniformity. Being heavier, it 
gives greater weight per unit area. Selected and de- 
veloped in A. G. Heinrichs Greenhouse, Cleveland, 
Ohio, by A. G. Heinrichs and Dr. I. C. Hoffman of 
Ohio Experiment Station. Replaces the old strain. 
522 Black-Seeded Simpson Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 
% Ib., 85c; % Ib., $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 Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % Ib., 85c 
(48 days.) Loose-leaved. Produces a large bunch of 
crisp, frilled leaves, heavily tinged with brown. Early. 
548 Oak Leaf Pkt., 15ce; % oz., 30c; oz. 50c; 
% Ib., $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. 
552 Dark Green Cos (Romaine) Pkt., 15c; 
oz., 30c; % I1b., 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. 
Waterme}lons 
A packet will plant about 8 hills; 1 ounce 25 to 30 hills; 
599 Early Kansas Pkt., 10c; oz. 35c; 
% 1b., 75c; Y% I1b., $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; % 1b., 90c 
(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. 
2 to 3 pounds per acre. 
596 Cole’s Early Pkt., 10c; 02z., 35c; %4 Ib., 75c 
(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 Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c: 
% 1b., 75c; % 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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