. E. H. Hunt : seedsman . Yellow - Seeded Butter. Produces a large, yellow and dense head of excellent flavor, and very crisp and tender; also a good heat resister. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 35c r^S* light green color. The leaves are beautifully marked i and blistered, very crisp, tender, and of excellent C£t flavor. In shape the head is similar to the "Hanson," but more oblong. Pkt., 5c; oz, 20; %-lb, 40; lb, Black Seeded Tennis Ball. A forcing variety, forming a hard head, and with few outer leaves. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 30c; lb., Paris White Cos. This Cos Lettu
. E. H. Hunt : seedsman . Yellow - Seeded Butter. Produces a large, yellow and dense head of excellent flavor, and very crisp and tender; also a good heat resister. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 35c r^S* light green color. The leaves are beautifully marked i and blistered, very crisp, tender, and of excellent C£t flavor. In shape the head is similar to the "Hanson," but more oblong. Pkt., 5c; oz, 20; %-lb, 40; lb, Black Seeded Tennis Ball. A forcing variety, forming a hard head, and with few outer leaves. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 30c; lb., Paris White Cos. This Cos Lettuce dif- fers entirely in shape from the other varieties, the head being elongated and of conical form, eight or nine inches in height, and five or six inches in diameter. The outer coloring of this variety is yel- lowish green. To be had in perfection it requires to be tied up to insure its blanching. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %-lb., 50c. Buttercup. In this sort the leaves are of a beautiful color, making the plant very distinct and attractive. In addition to its beauty, it is of the best quality, and, although a good forcing sort, still it stands the sun well. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %-lb., 50c MUSK MELON Culture. A rich, sandy soil is most desirable for melons; the seed should be planted when the ground has become warm, in hills, six feet apart each way. Old, well - rotted manure should be thoroughly mixed with the soil in each hill; put six to ten seeds in the hill; finally, when danger from insects is past, leave three of the strongest plants only; cultivate same as Cucumbers. One oz. of seed for 60 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. for an acre. Netted Gem, Skin dark green, ribbed and thickly netted. Flesh green, very thick, sweet and melting. In shape almost globular, weighing about V/2 lbs. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c: K-lb., 30c; lb., Emerald Gem. Flesh, a delicate light salmon color, very thick and of most excellent flavor The rind is thin, dark green, ribbed but not netted' Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
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