20 | F. W. BOLGIANO, 
IF YOU WANT PEDIGREE STOCK SEND TO ee FOR TOUR ‘SEED. 
A first-class melon ; has size, form, beauty 
and rich in flavor. Why grow a poor crop 
when a small outlay for good seed will as- 
sure a splendid crop of choicest fruit, which 
will command the highest prices and ready 
sales? Our seed this year is from the best 
crop we ever grew, and with our seed your 
crop may be equally as good. The best of 
ali for market purposes. Our seed is from 
: the finest stock known, and has always 
given satisfaction. North, South, East and 
West are now sending for Baltimore Nut- 
meg, and the uniform testimony awards it 
unequalled excellence. 
Packet, 5c. Ounce,10c. Quarter pound, 
15c. Pound, 50c. 
I bought from you some Baluondre Nutmeg 
Cantaloupe seeds which gave splendid satisfac- 
tion. Ihave tried many high-priced melons, 
but none so good as yours. 
JAN. 21, 798. R. 8S. CAMERON, Va. 
WATERMELON. 
Waffrr-Melone. 
Two to Three Pounds to the Acre. 
Special Prices in Quantity. 
Blue Gem Watermelon.—The Blue Gem is a luscious addition to the melon familly, Growers and ship- A 
pers welcomed it because of its sweet flavor, large and uniform size. No melon sold for better prices nor gave “4 
more general satisfaction the past season. Such was the demand for Blue Gem seed the supply of seed was ex- 
hausted early in Spring. When growers, shippers and consumers agree in favor of the excellence as they do 
with the Biue Gem there cannot be any mistake about its merits. Packets.5c. Ounce, 10c. Quarter pound, 
20c. Half pound, 30c. Pound, 50c. 
Gray Monarch or Long White Icing.—This distinct melon is without a doubt one of the iargest of 
fall, frequently attaining a weight of seventy pounds and over. The skinis mottled gray color, shape long, flesh | 
bright crimson and of sweet, delicious flavor. It is also a fine shipper, carrying well iong distances and Dries - 
ing very high prices. Packets, 5and lve. Quarter pound, 15c. Half pound, 25c. Pound, 40c. 
Southern Rattlesnake.—Has gained great popularity throughout the entire country for its large size 
and fine shipping qualities; shape oblong, of light green color and beautifully mottled and striped with a light 
shade; flesh scarlet, rind thin, very solid and both sweet and delicious ; stands transit well, Packet, 5c. Ounce, 
Oc. Quarter pound, 15c. Half pound, 25c. Pound, 40c. 
Cuban Queen.—A large variety, weighing 80 pounds and upwards. The rind is marked with regular 
stripes of light and dark green. It is a very showy variety or fair‘quality. Packet, 5c. Ounce,10c. Quarte 
pedal 15c. Half pound, 25c. Pound, 40c. 
Duke Jones Watermelon.—The largest, most prolific and finest quality of any watermelon in existence. For home use 
ne of the finest, and its shipping qualities are ‘unexcelled. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. Quarter pound. 15c. Half pound, 25e. Pound 40e. 
Pride of Geor xia.—The rind is a dark green, shape nearly ov al and ridged like an orange. Flesh rich scarlet, very sweet and 
Se attains a large size and a good shipper. Packets, 5c. and 10c. Quarter pound, l5e. Half Pound, 25c. Pound, 40c. 
Kolb’s Gem Watermelon.—Our stock is from headquar ters. This is one of the largest, most prolific, best shipping and keep- 
ing melons ever introduced. So popular did it become that we were unable to fill all our orders in the past three years. The 
rind is very thin, but tough; flesh bright red and flavor excellent. In our long experience we have never known any melon to 
introduce itself so qnickly to growers and shippers. After another year’s tr ial it is more valued than ever. acket, 5c. Ounce, 
10c. Quarter pound, l5ec. Half pound, 20c. Pound, 30c. 
New Dixie Watermelon.—Soon became afavorite because of its own merits. It has a large size, handsome form, dark 
Ya " green rind, with beautiful striping; its tlesh is scarlet, melting and very sweet. Itis very productive“and one of the best table 
melons ever introduced, Packet, ‘be. Ounce, 10c. Quarter pound, 15c. Half pound, 20e. Pound, 3 
Improved Florida Favor- 
ite.—This excellent variety 
is a remarkable heavy yielder 
and one of the finest table 2 
melons ever grown. It is two 
weeks earlier than Kolb’s Scare 
Gem or Gypsy; of medium ares 
size, covered with light and = 
dark green stripes, alternate- 
ly ; flesh deep red: delicious, 
sweet, very firm and crisp, 
Its earliness and excellent ? 
quality are bound to make it : 
popular with those who plant » 
for their own use and prefer ey 
quality to enormous size. 
Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. Quar- 
ter pound, 15ec. Half pound 
25e. Pound, 40c. 
