18 | F. W. BOLGIANO, 
MUSKMELONS OR CANTALOUPES. 
One ounce will plant about 50 hills. 2 to 3 Ibs. in hills per acre. 
Melons thrive best ina light, rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm and dry, in hills 6 feet apart 
each way for muskmelons, 8 feet for watermelons. Previous to sowing the seed, mix a few shovelfuls of well-rotted manure 
in each hill, and plant in each 12 to 15 seeds; after all danger of the bugs is over, thin out to 3 plants per hill, When aboutl 
foot long, pinch off the tips to make them branch, as it strengthens the growth of the vines, and makes the fruit mature 
earlier. Give plenty of water, and feed liquid manure occasionally. A few hills, for early use, may be had by sowing on pieces 
of sod in a hot-bed, and when warm enough transplant to open ground. 
‘‘Paul Rose.’’—This sort is a cross be- 
tween the old Netted Gem and Osage (or 
Miller’s Cream) and combines in a remark- 
able degree the good qualities of both. In 
our trials last season we found it to be 
worthy of an extended cultivation. Its 
value is primarily as a shipping variety, 
as the fruit grows very uniformly, and of 
an attractive and useful size for packing. 
It is avery heavy cropper, the vines are 
very healthy and robust, ripening an enor- 
mous number of fruits. The flesh is sal- 
mon colored, very deep and of fine melt- 
ing character with thin tough rind and 
small seed cavity. The flavor is excellent, 
very sweet and rich—Packet, 5c. Ounce, 
10c. + Pound, 20c. 4 Pound,30c. Pound, 
50c. 
Improved Oblong Netted Gem.— 
One of the earliest varieties, generally 
coming into the markets right after Jenny 
Lind. Our stock is unsurpassed in purity 
and is selected to an oval type which has 
proved of great advantage. It is very uni- 
form in size, beautifully netted, flesh deep, PAUL ROSE MUSKMELON 
fairly solid, but deliciously melting in character. : é 
The olor of flesh is rich Brcent tis very produc- melon produced, whether big or little, early or late, 
tive, and a grand sort for general early use—Packet, is a good one; sweet, juicy, finest flavor, firm (but 
5c. Ounce, 10c. + Pound, 15c. + Pound, 25c. not hard) fleshed, and eatable to the outside coating. 
Pound. 40c Its appearance on the market is very attractive—sells 
: } * ; on sight. Gardeners tell us that their customers 
Anne Arundel Green Flesh Deeply soon learn to pick them out, and will have no other 
Netted Muskmelon.—Have long been famous kind. The fruit is of large size, nearly round, evenly 
for their beauty, their size and their flavor. Shippers ribbed and moderately netted. It is also, perhaps, 
are glad to get them at the highest market prices and the most productive melon known. Ounce, 
in our market they satisfy the most particular buyers 10c. 4+ Pound, 20c. Pound, 50c. 
—Packets, 5c. and 10c. + Pound, 15c. 4 Pound, 20c. 
Pound, 40c. Extra Early Round Netted Gem Musk- 
: melon.—This melon continuously grows more and 
Emerald Gem.—A choice melon for home use. more into favor with growers, shippers and buyers. 
Size medium, of fine appearance. Flesh juicy and The‘ true stock is globe shape, uniform size and 
delicious—Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. + Pound, 15c. weighs about 1 to 1 pounds each. The meat is 
4 Pound, 25c. Poand, 50c. thick and light green in color, and always has a 
; : fine luscious flavor. It is very prolific and is grown 
Improved Jenny Lind.—An extra early extensively for Northern markets, where it com- 
green-flesh melon and one of the sweetest flavor. mands satisfactory prices. Our stock is very select 
Fruits small, globular, oval, a little flattened, ribbed and we have a large quantity to meet the demands 
and covered with shallow netting. One of the best —Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. 4 Pound, loc. 4 Pound, 
small melons for hotel and restaurant use—Packet, 25c. Pound, 40c 5 Pounds, $1.50. 
5c. Ounce, 10c. + Pound, 15c. 4 Pound, 25c. Extra Early Hackensack.—A thorough trial 
Pound, 40c. of this cantaloupe has proven it to be ten days’ 
, | earlier than all the netted melons; weight from 4 to 
The New “Tip Top’? Muskmelon ought 10 pounds each, and delicious flayor—Papers, 5c. 
to be planted by every gardener. It always pleases. and 10c. 4+ Pound, 15e. 4 Pound, 25c. Pound, 40c. 
The testimony of all who use Tip Top is that every » For Nutmeg Muskmelon, see next page. 
BOLGIANO’S SUPERIOR MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
Mushrooms produce a most profitable crop, when successfully grown, and the American market is the 
best in the world for this most delicious of foods. Although ‘Mushroom Growing” is one of the 
simplest and most money making of industries, it is comparatively unknown in most localities. We 
shall be pleased to mail free to all purchasers of spawn our leaflet on ‘Mushroom Culture” if requested. 
The spawn we offer is made specially for us three or four times each season, and is always fresh and 
in proper condition for planting. 
English.—Pound, 10c. 100 Pounds, $8.00, (If by mail add 8c. per pound for postage.) 15c. per Brick. 
French.—The French is in much more concentrated form than the English and should be given a 
trial by those who may not have used it, as nowhere do they grow finer mushrooms than in France—In 
boxes of 2 Pounds, 70c. 10 Pounds, $2.50. (Jf by mail add 8c. per pound to pay postage.) 
