Melon Water 



Trustworthy Vegetable Seeds For 1913 



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Black Striped Kolb's Gem 



Culture. The soil for Water Mel- 

 ons must be light, rich, and sandy, for 

 if s^own on a heavy soil the quality 

 ■will be poor, and they will not be so 

 early. When there is no more danger 

 of frost, drop 8 to 10 seeds in hills S to 

 10 feet apart each way, covering about 

 }i inch deep. As soon as plants com- 

 mence to run, thin out to S best plants 

 in a hill, and cultivate iintil the vines 

 cover the luhole ground. If slow to 

 fruit, pinch off the ends of the growing 

 shoots. Ash or air-slaked lime sifted 

 on the young plants while dew is on is 

 good to keep insects out. One ounce 

 will plant about 30 hills, and it takes 

 3 to 4 pounds to an acre. 



146, Goliath. (Specialty, see page 

 20) The New Giant Watermelon ; large, 

 enormously productive, has a rich, 

 dark green skin, fine quality, remark- 

 able shipper. Pkt. 10c. Oz, 15c. Vi I,b, 

 35c. I^b. $1.00. 



172. Indian Chief, Bol piano's 

 Wonderful New Watermelon. 

 Distinct from all other varieties. Has 

 created a sensation vj'herever seen. 

 (Specialty, see page 20.) Pkt. 10c. 

 Oz. 15c. % Ijb. 35c. Lb. $1.00. 



171. Bolgiano's Cold l^ountaln 

 Sprini^ Watermelon. The idea! 

 melon for Southern shippers, prolific, 

 uniformly good size, tough rind, fle.sh 

 firm and delicious. (Specialty, see 

 page 20) Pkt. 10c. Oz. 15c. K I<b. 35c. 

 I,b. $1.00. 



174. Bolglano's Black Striped Kolb Gem Watermelon. (Spec- 

 ialty, see page 20.) Ten Points of Merit. 1. A fine shipper. 2. Melons 

 uniformly large. 3. Thick, oval form. 4. Color is a rich, dark green, with 

 fine stripes of lighter shade. 5. Much darker and richer in color than the 

 Kolb's Gem. 6. Flesh rich, deep pink, crisp and melting. 7. Ripen to 

 within^ inch of the rind. 8. Rind is exceptionally strong, making it an 

 excellent shipper. 9. Flavor remarkably sweet and sugary. 10. Our seed 

 has been carefully saved from the choicest melons. Oz. 10c. ''/i Lb. 15c. 

 Lb. 40c. 5 Lbs. ® 35c. 



175. Luscious Favorite Watermelon. It is vigorous and productive, 

 the outer color is very bright, being a beautiful mottled flight green. The 

 rind is thin and tough and stands shipping perfectly, it is an excellent 

 keeper and improves its'quality after ripening. It has an attractive shape, 

 flesh is a light, vivid red in color, and very solid, crisp, tender, melting and 

 sweet. The flavor is exquisite, pos.sessing not only the ordinary sweetness 

 but a luscious flavor not to be found in other sorts. Every grower who 

 gives this melon a trial will be thoroughly convinced of its superior merits. 

 Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Vi Lb. 15c. Lb. 40c. 5 Lbs. ® 35c. 



175. Florida Favorite Watermelon. The flesh is a beautiful, clear 

 crimson, extending to the rind. The rind is tough, making it an excellent 

 shipper. It is beautifully striped light and dark green, and a very large 

 yielder. The shape is oblong, the flavor is sweet and melting making it 

 one of the best in cultivation, both for the home garden and large growers. 

 Pkt 5c. Oz. 10c. Vi Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. ® 30c Lb. 



186. New Fden. It is a successful cross of the 

 Kolb's Gem and the Rattlesnake, combining good 

 shipping and eating qualities; it has a brighter stripe 

 than Kolb's Gem and a little more attractive. Is be- 

 coming popular wherever grown. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 

 ^ Lb. 15c. Lb. 3Sc. 5 Lbs. ® 30c. 



335. Fordhook |Early W^atermelon. An extra 

 early variety of fine quality and large size; shape 

 nearly round, skin green , flesh bright red . seeds whi te 

 Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. % Lb. ISc. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. O 30c. 

 217. Peerless or Ice Cream Watermelon. 

 Very early and one of the best; form oval, rind mot- 

 tled light green, flesh firm and sugary. Pkt. 5c. 

 Oz. 10c. Vi Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. O 30c. 



567. Jumbo. One of the finest of melons; shape 

 round to oblong, rind green with lighter colored 

 stripes, flesh deep red, surpassing most othervarieties 

 in flavor, one of the best for shipping. Average weight 

 40 to 601bs., have been known to weigh 80 lbs. Pkt. 

 5c. Oz. 10c. Vi Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. (B> 30c. 



179. Blue Gem or Iceberg. A Blue Kolb's Gem. 

 much better in quality and a first-class shipper. One 

 of the most popular with the Southern growers. 

 Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c }-4 Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. ® 30c. 



181. Alabama S>veet. Good size, very uniform, 

 long, dark green skin, red flesh, absolutely stringless, 

 and luscious in quality. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. K Lb. 15c. 

 Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. <a> 30c. 



Cold Mountain Spring 



Black Diamond 



31, Halbert Honey. Average 18 to 20 inches long, bluntlv rounded at 

 both ends. Skin dark glossy green. Flesh a beautiful rich ciim.son, sweet 

 and luscious, ripens to the rind. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. V Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 



183. Black Diamond. Large, round, dark green skin. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 

 Vi Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. ® 30c. 



182. Black Boulder. Uniformly oblong in shape, very dark green 

 skin, red flesh. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. % Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. & 30c. 



190. Cuban Queen. 80 pounds or more, striped light and dark green. 

 Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. M Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. ® 30c. 



245. Tom Watson. (Specialty, see page 20.) A large, oblong melon, 

 dark green skin, with thick netting. Rind is thin, but tough. The flesh is 

 bright, attractive red color, of a delicious, most satisfying flavor. Pkt. 5c. 

 Oz. 10c. Vi Lb. 15c. Lb. 40c. 



267. Success Watermelon. A fine, large, round, dark green melon. 

 Originated in Maryland, of excellent shippmg and eating qualities. Pkt 5c. 

 Oz. 10c. Vi Lb. 15c. Lb. 30c. 



173. Cole's Early Watermelon. Succeeding in Northern States where 

 Melons were never matured before. The flesh is a beautiful bright red color, 

 crisp and extremely delicate in texture, flavor is luscious, sweet and refresh- 

 ing; no pethiness or stringiness. Pkt 5c. Oz. 10c. M Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 



185. Triumph Watermelon. (Girardeau's Monster.) The largest 

 melons that have ever been grown. An excellent shipper. Has a deep 

 green color, Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Vi Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs icb 30c Lb. 



178. Georgia Rattlesnake. Has gained great popularity for its large 

 size and great shipping qualities; shape oblong, of light green color and 

 beautifully mottled and striped with a light shade; flesh scarlet, riud thin, 

 very solid, and both sweet and delicious. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. M Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 



184. Jordan's Gray Monarch, or Long White Icing. Skin is mot- 

 tled gray color, shape long, flesh bright crimson, sweet, delicious flavor. A 

 fine shipper, carrying well long distances. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. M Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 



189. Mammoth Ironclad. Extra large, dark, productive. Pkt. 5c. 

 O z. 10c. V Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs- ® 30c. 



564. Bradford Watermelon. Long, dark green, good quality. Pkt. 5c, 

 Oz, 10c. Vi Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 



565. Mountain Siveet. An old favorite variety, but still the standard, 

 of excellence for quality; fruit long and very dark green. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 

 J^: Lb, 15c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. & 30c. ' 



566. Duke Jones. One of the largest and most productive melons. 

 Early, round and of fine appearance; of fine flavor and a good shipper. 

 Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. K Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. O 30c. 



188. Sweet Heart. Globular in shape, skin very bright, mottled green, 

 flesh bright red, firm and heavy, but exceedingly sweet. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 

 Vi Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. ® 30c. 



177. Lord Baltimore. Oblong; light and dark green stripes. Pkt. 5c. 

 Oz. 10c. Vi Lb 15c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. O 30c. 



192. Kleckley's Sweet. Oblong, dark green, Pkt. 5c. Oz. IQc 

 -4 Lb. I5c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. <S) 30c. 



194. Seminole. Excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. K Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c, 



195. Mclvers Sugar. Oblong, light and dark green stripes. Pkt. 5c. 

 Oz. 10c. Vi Lb. ISc. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. (3> 30c. 



197. Dixie. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. V Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. (B) 30c Lb. 



516. 



ISO. Kolb Gem. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Vi Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 5 Lbs. ® 30c. 

 A large fruiting Citron for preserving. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. K Lb. 20c. Lb. SOc. 

 Red Seeded Citron. Fruit round and handsome. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. V Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. 



Nasturtium of all varieties are useful for furnishing tender seed-pods which make delicious pickles. The seeds for 



/**•€ 552. Colorado Preserving. 



liaSlumUin pickling should be gathered while green and with a portion of the stem attached. Pick them over and place in a 

 jar until filled; then cover them with cider vinegar that has been brought to the boil and is still warm, to keep for winter use. 

 Dwarf MLiced. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Vi Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. Tall Mixed. Per Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. K Lb. 15c. Lb. 40c. 



Pkts., Ozs. and V Lbs. 



Delivered Faee but 



Add 8c to Lbs. 



Okra, or Gumbo 



1 Oz. to 40 Feet of Drill. 

 10 Lbs. to Acre. 



Imperial 



Dwarf 



Short 



Podded 



Okra 



198. Pcrkin's Mammoth Long-Podded Okra. Pods shoot 

 out from the stalk within three inches of the ground and the 

 •g whole plant is covered with them to its extreme height. Pods 

 are an intense green color, 9 to 10 inches long, very slim and do 

 not get hard. It is much sought by canuers. Pkt, 5c. Oz. 10c. 

 Vi Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 



201. Bolgiano's Dwarf Imperial Short-Podded Okra. 

 It has a dwarf, shapely, den.se pod of an attractive pea-green 

 color. The flavor is exceptionally rich. Our home canners 

 willingly pay 20 to 25 cents per box more than any other sorts 

 would bring. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Vi Lb. 20c. Lb. SOc. 



202. Lady Finger Okra. The plants are uniform ingrowth, 

 and with their Hibicus-like flowers make a pretty sight. The 

 plants produce long, tender pods of fine round form, white and 

 smooth. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Vi Lb. 15c. Lb. 3Sc. 



199. Dwarf Green Prolific Density Okra or Gumbo. 

 Its green-pods impart fine flavor and consistency to soups and 

 stews; beside being palatable when stewed and ser\'ed as a dish 

 of Asparagus. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Vi Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 



200. White Velvet Okra. The pods of this distinct and 

 beautiful new Okra are much longer; perfectly smooth, never 

 prickly. Pkt. 5c, Oz. 10c. Vi Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 



