LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1917. 



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MUSKMELONS 



GOLD LINED ROCKY FORD — This new Melon is a result of 

 several years' selection by of one tlie most i)iogressive growers 

 of Rocky Ford, Colo., one of tbe Ideal melon growing sec- 

 tions of tbe country. It is slightly oval in shape, has no ribs, 

 and is heavily netted. The Melon is thick-meated from end to 

 end, fine-grained and sweet; color green, with a gold margin or 

 lining next to the seed cavity. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; M, !<* 60c • 1 

 lb. ?2.00. 



We Deliver ALL SEEDS offered on this page to any Post 

 Office in the United States. ' 



CURRIE'S SELECTED PAUL ROSE, or Petoskey — The result of 

 a cross between the well-known Osage and Netted Gem. It 

 combines the sweetness of the Osage with the fine netting of 

 the Gem. Added to this, the Urmness of the rind, heavy texture 

 of flesh and small seed cavity makes it a most desirable market 

 growers' Melon. Flesh salmon. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; 

 1 lb $1.00 



Emerald Gem — When an extra early Melon for home use is wanted 

 nothing can equal this superb sort. It is of medium size, out- 

 side skin emerald green and smooth. Ripens clean through to 

 the rind, which is very thin. The flesiris thick and juicy, of a 

 nice salmon color; for sweetness and rich aromatic flavor it is 

 unequalled. A prolific bearer and just the Melon for the small 

 grower. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; lb $1.25 



Bay View — A very prolific and fine flavored green-fleshed Melon. 

 With ordinary cultivation this variety has produced Melons 

 weighing from 10 to 15 lbs. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 

 1 lb. 85c. 



Jenny Lind — An early variety of small size, but one of the sweet- 

 est of green-fleshed Melons. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 85c. 

 Nutmeg — Nutmeg-shaped. Finely netted; flesh greenish yellow, 

 rich and sugary. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 85c. 



Recipe for making pies from Vine Peach or Garden Lemon. 

 Gather ripe fruits, peel, remove seeds and slice like apples; 

 use plain pie-crust, covering sliced fruit with plenty of 

 sugar and with spices if desired ; cover with upper crust, 

 slash and prick, and bake % hour in moderate oven. 





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GOLD LINED BOCKY FORD. 



VINE PEACH. 



Vegetable Orange, or Mango Melon. 



This fruit is a bright orange color, oval-shaped and about the 



size of an ordinary peach, which it resembles very much. It 



is not eaten raw unless when dead ripe, but is unequalled for 

 pies, preserves or sweet pickles. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 



Garden Lemon — Fruits smooth skinned and nearly round. Smaller 

 than Vine Peach and thinner fleshed. Preferred by some for 

 preserves because of acid flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 



WATERMELONS 



German, Wasser-Melone. 



Watermelons require a rich, sandy soil for best development 

 except that the hills should be nearly double the distance apart. 



1 oz. to 30 hiUs; 4 



Chilian — ^A comparatively new variety which, however, has 

 already become quite popular, especially with Southern 

 growers. It ships very well and is a fine home garden 

 Melon, unexcelled in quality, the flesh a rich, bright red, 

 the flavor sweet and delicious. It is of medium size and 

 almost round, the skin deep green, lightly mottled and 



striped. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 25c; 1 lb 85 



COLE'S EARLY — The Earliest and Sweetest Watermelon. 

 Ripens with us during August. By far the best Water- 

 melon for the Northern States, where the seasons are 

 usually too short for any other sort. The Melons are a 

 fair size, generally measuring about 12 inches long. The 

 flesh is a beautiful bright red color, crisp and free from 

 all stringiness, and very solid, with a small Seed cavity- 

 is deliciously sweet and refreshing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 

 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 85c; 5 lbs. by express $3 50 



French, Melon d'Eau. 



and do best in warm latitudes. 



Cultivate same as Muskmelon, 



to 5 lbs. per acre. 



Tom Watson — A new Melon similar in shape, color and splen- 

 did quality to the famous Kleckley Sweets, but larger and 

 tougher in the rind, making it superior for shipping pur- 

 poses. Vines vigorous and very productive. Pkt. 5e; oz. 

 10c; Vi lb. 25c; 1 lb. 70c; 5 lbs. by express $2.75 



Kleckley Sweets or Monte Cristo — A favorite long medium 

 early Melon ; flesh solid, scarlet and very sweet. Often 

 spoken of as "the sweetest of all Watermelons." Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb. S5c; 5 lbs. by express $3.50 



The following standard sorts, except where noted, at the 

 uniform price of Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb. 60c; 5 

 lbs. by express $2.25 



Boss — Early oblong-shaped. Flesh deep scarlet and unusually 

 sweet fiavored ; skin dark green, rind very thin and tough. 



Dark Icing — Very prolific, of good size and delicious flavor. Oblong, thin rind. 



Dixie — Early and very productive, surpassing the celebrated Kolb Gem in many 

 respects. It has a fine appearance, is very hardy and is an excellent shipper, 

 and its eating qualities are the best. 



Hungarian Honey — Early, of medium size, 

 flavor. 



Flesh bright red and of rich honey 



cole's earlt watermelon. 



' Cuban Queen — In quality equal to the best; very solid, weighing one-third more 

 than Melons of the same size of other varieties, specimens often weighing 80 lbs. 

 and upwards. 



Peerless (Ice Cream) — Of medium size, thin rind, light mottled green, flesh bright 

 scarlet, solid to the center and sweet as honey. 



Sweet Heart — A splendid shipper, early, large, oval, light green. Eind thin, but 

 firm. Fesh bright red, sweet, very tender, firm and solid. Very productive. 



True Georgia Rattlesnake, or Gypsy — Large, oblong, striped, flesh red, of fine 

 quality. 



Citron — A round fruit of small size, used in making preserves. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; V* 

 lb. 25c ; 1 lb , 70 



