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Start Muskmelons Under HOTKAPS 
For 
quicker 
Setter and Tamper, 
and better results, 100 Kaps 
$4.95. (See page 650.) 
MUSKMELON 
One ounce will plant 50 hills 
Muskmelons thrive best in alight, rich soil. 
Plant early in May, when the ground has 
become warm and dry, in hills 6 feet apart 
each way. The hills should be dug about 2 
feet square, 18 inches deep, and half filled 
with rotted manure. Sow 6 to 12 seeds toa 
hill. When up, and all danger of insects has 
passed, pull out all but 3 plants. Cultivate 
until the vines cover the ground; pinch the 
ends of the growing shoots to induce early 
fruiting. A few hills for early use may be had 
by sowing the seeds out-of-doors under 
frames. 
Burnett’s ‘“‘Discovery.’’ A real specialty 
for outdoor or indoor culture. The fruit is 
of an emerald-green color, finely netted, 
flesh very deep, ripening clear to the rind; 
of a beautiful salmon color, flavor rich and 
delicious. It is early, prolific and long 
bearing. Pkt. 35c., 3 pkts. $1.00. 
Emerald Gem. Fruit of medium size; skin 
smooth; orange flesh, rich and delicious; of 
a deep green color. Pkt. 20c., oz. 60c., 
Y Ib. $1.75. 
Granite State (AAS 1951). New small 
early Melon resistant to downy mildew. 
Moderate sized vine. Pkt. 35c., oz. $1.00, 
YY |b. $2.25. 
Hearts of Gold. Splendid new midseason 
variety, fine for home garden. Fine tex- 
tured fruit borne on productive vines. 
Flesh thick, deep salmon color, of high qual- 
ity. Pkt. 20c., oz. 60c., 14 lb. $1.75. 
Honey Rock. Very sweet, thick orange 
flesh. Oval fruits of medium size. Weight 
4 lbs. Pkt. 20c., oz. 60c., 14 lb. $1.65. 
Iroquois. Best of the Bender type. Fruits 
uniform with even netting, deep salmon 
flesh, and of extra fine quality. Pkt. 25c., 
oz. 75c., 14 |b. $2.00. 
Pride of Wisconsin. New early Melon with 
unusually thick, pink flesh of excellent 
quality. The outside color is pearl gray 
covered with heavy, open netting. Pkt. 
25c., oz. 75c., 44 lb. $2.00. 
Rocky Ford. Fruit oval; flesh thick, orange 
and highly flavored. Pkt. 20c., oz. 60c., 
Y Ib. $1.75. 
Schoon’s Hardshell. A superb new late 
Cantaloupe, nearly round and weighing 5 
to 7 lbs. Closely netted, gray green color 
becoming yellow when ripe. Flesh thick 
and deliciously flavored. Hard shell 
makes it an excellent keeper and shipper. 
Pkt. 25c., oz. 85c., 4 lb. $2.00. 
FORCING MUSKMELON 
BLENHEIM ORANGE. A deliciously 
flavored scarlet fleshed Melon pro- 
ducing excellent round fruits, well 
netted. When ripe, the outside skin 
is a deep golden yellow. 
Imported seed: Pkt. $2.00, 3 pkts. 
$5.00. 
Lettuce, Great Lakes 
92 Chambers Street, New York 7, N. Y. 
LETTUCE 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 
Sow the seed in hotbeds in February or 
March, and transplant out in rows 8 inches 
apart as soon as the ground can be worked. 
For succession sow in the open ground as 
early as the weather permits, continuing until 
July. Always thin out well, or the plants will 
not be strong. When wanted as a cut salad 
sow the seed thickly in rows or broadcast. 
Lettuce does best in a sheltered spot with 
southern exposure. 
Bibb. Smali-headed sort prized for its crisp- 
ness and delicious flavor. Dark green 
leaves bleach to a butter yellow. Will force 
well, Pkt. 25c., oz. 85c., 4 Ib. $2.50. 
Big Boston. Popular early Spring and Au- 
tumn head Lettuce. Pkt. 20c., oz. 60c., 
V4 |b. $1.50. 
Great Lakes. Excellent Summer type for 
withstanding heat and drought and re- 
sistance to tip burn and early seed stalk de- 
velopment. Crisp and tender. Pkt. 25c., 
oz. $1.00, 14 Ib. $2.75. 
Iceberg. Large, solid, curled heads; yellow 
heart, crisp and tender. Pkt. 20c., oz. 60c., 
VY lb. $1.75. 
imperial No. 44. Surest heading strain of 
the New York type. Leaves tightly folded 
make solid heads. Resists heat. Pkt. 25c., 
oz. 75c., 44 |b. $2.50. 
MATCHLESS. Cross between a head vari- 
ety and a Cos or Romaine, with numerous 
leaves which form a long, loose head, ten- 
der, sweet and brittle. An excellent Sum- 
mer sort, also fine for growing in frames. 
Pkt. 35c., oz. $1.25, 44 1b. $3.00. 
May King. Large, round, solid heads, with 
yellow heart; very tender and a good forcer. 
Pkt. 20c., oz. 60c., 4 Ib. $1.50. 
Mignonette. Extremely early and extra 
delicious. Distinct russet-colored; solid 
and compact; of medium size, Pkt. 35c., 
oz. $1.00, 14 lb. $2.50. 
New York, or Wonderful, No. 12. A large 
solid-hearted variety; crisp, tender and of ex- 
cellent flavor. Pkt. 25c. oz. 75c., 14 1b. $2.25 
Pennlake (All America Bronze Medal). 
Slightly smaller than Great Lakes with 
fewer outer leaves. Crisp, firm, uniform 
heads, resistant to tip burn. Pkt. 25c., 
oz. 75c., 14 Ib. $2.25. 
SALAD BOWL (AAS 1952 Gold Medal). Ex- 
cellent new loose-leaved type; superior to 
Oakleaf. Abundant leaves form dense 
rosettes, well blanched in interior. Pkt. 
35c., 4 oz. 75c., oz. $1.25, 14 Ib. $3.25. 
Slobolt. Improved selection of Grand Rapids 
Excellent forcer, and wonderful keeper. 
Pkt. 25c., oz. $1.00, 14 lb. $2.75. 
White Boston. An unrivaled Summer Let- 
tuce, tightly folded heads ofa bright, creamy 
yellow. Very satisfactory forcing or Summer 
planting. Pkt. 20c., oz. 60c., 4 Ib. $1.75. 
COS or ROMAINE LETTUCE 
The leaves of this type are 
long and upright, forming oval- 
shaped heads, which should be 
tied loosely at the tops to blanch 
the inner leaves. Flavor dis- 
tinct and pleasing, good for 
Summer planting as it stands 
heat well. 
Dark Green Cos. Similar to 
the White Cos but darker 
green leaves. Inner leaves 
bleach a creamy to golden 
yellow with endive-like flavor. 
Pkt. 20c.,0z. 65c., 14 1b. $1.75. 
Paris White. Perfect form, 
self folding, a solid heart of 
crystal white, crisp and ten- 
der. Largest of the Romaine 
strain. Pkt. 20c:, oz. 65c.. 
14 Ib. $1.75. 
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Muskmelon, Granite State 
WATERMELON 
One ounce will plant 25 hills 
Cultivate same as Muskmelon, except that 
they should be planted 8 to 10 feet apart, 
according to variety. 
Congo. Fine, large Melon with dark green, 
oblong fruits, faintly striped. Weighs 
30-35 lbs.; resistant to anthracnose. Pkt. 
25c., oz. 75c., 4 |b. $1.85 
Golden Honey (Cream Flesh). A leader 
among yellow-fleshed sorts. Oblong-shaped, 
maturing in 90 days. Golden flesh of deli- 
cious flavor. Pkt. 25c., oz. 65c., 14 |b. $1.75. 
New Hampshire Midget or Icebox (J/lus- 
trated below). Early, round, sweet Melons 
are about 6% in. in diameter, and will go 
into the refrigerator nicely without slicing. 
Pkt. 35c., oz. $1.00, 14 Ib. $2.25. 
RHODE ISLAND RED. New, oblong 
Melon, 8-10 in. long, 7-8 in. diameter. 
Flesh deep red. Heavy producer of deli- 
cious, sweet fruit. Weight, 12 to 20 lbs. 
Pkt. 35c., oz. 85c., 14 lb. $2.25. 
MUSTARD 
One ounce will sow. 75 feet of drill 
Sow thickly during early Spring in shallow 
drills, 12 inches apart. For Fall use, sow in 
September. Rich in vitamins. 
Southern Giant Curled. 45 days. 
succulent leaves of mild flavor. 
White London. 15 days. Leaves used in 
Large 
salads when young. Often raised indoors. 
Either sort: Pkt. 35c., oz. $1.00, 14 lb. $2.25 
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Watermelon, New Hampshire Midg 
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