. 1899 seed annual. Nursery stock New York (State) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. I 2. HANSON LETTUCE. Iceberg—This variety is especially recom- mended on account of its superiur flavor and its handsome large heads. The large, curly leaves which cover the outside of the solid heads are of a bright, light green, with a very slight red- dish tinge at the edges. Its habit of storing moisture in the indents of the leaves keeps it fresh and remarkably crystalline in appearance. The unusual solidity of the heads is insured by the main ribs of the leaves, which, curving
. 1899 seed annual. Nursery stock New York (State) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. I 2. HANSON LETTUCE. Iceberg—This variety is especially recom- mended on account of its superiur flavor and its handsome large heads. The large, curly leaves which cover the outside of the solid heads are of a bright, light green, with a very slight red- dish tinge at the edges. Its habit of storing moisture in the indents of the leaves keeps it fresh and remarkably crystalline in appearance. The unusual solidity of the heads is insured by the main ribs of the leaves, which, curving strongly into the centre, act like a truss, mak- ing it impossible for the leaves to expose the centre, which is constantly thoroughly blanched. Pkt. sc., oz. ioc, % lb. 30c., lb. 75c. Salamander — Large, compact heads. New York market gardeners consider it the best for Summer use, on account of its heat-resisting qualities. Pkt. lb. 25c, lb. 75c. MELON-MUSK. Melons should be planted on a rather light, rich, sandy loam. The middle of May is early enough for planting in open ground. Make hills about 6 feet apart each way. and put in each a good shovelful of well-composted manure; press it down, and cover with earth Upon each hill plant b to 12 seeds about half an inch deep. When up, and all danger of insects has passed, pull out all but three plants. Cultivate until the vines cover the ground, and pinch the ends off the growing shoots to induce early fruiting. Ashes, lime, tobacco dust, or even dry road dust, is excellent to sift over the young plants when the dew is on, to prevent the attacks of insects. A few hills for early use may be had by sowing in hot-bed on pieces of sod or in pots. The seed may also be started out of doors under hand-frames or glasses. Extra Early Hackensack—This vari- ety is nearly equal to the Hackensack in size, and at least ten days earlier. The earliest and best of all the netted melons. Pkt., 5c, oz., 10c, X lb < 2°c-< lb- 6oc- Montre
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