Congo 
WATERMELON 
1 oz. for 30 hills; 3 or 4 lbs. per acre 
Cultivate exactly as for Cantaloupe, except that the 
hills should be 8 to 10 feet apart. 
DIXIE QUEEN—(85 days) A fine-flavored, early round 
melon; skin striped dark green and greenish ivory, flesh 
bright red, solid and sweet. Shipped as White Seeded 
Cuban Queen. Weight 30 lbs. 
KLECKLEY’S SWEET—(85 days) This very popular 
melon is one of the best for nearby markets. Fruits 
are medium size, oblong, of a dark green color and have 
very thin rind. Flesh bright scarlet with solid heart, 
crisp, sugary and melting, and entirely free from string- 
iness. Weight 30 lbs. 
STONE MOUNTAIN—(90 days) The outstanding in- 
troduction in the last few years. Can be shipped long 
distances and its edible qualities are distinctly superior 
to any other shipping variety. Weight 35 to 40 lbs. 
FLORIDA GIANT—(95 days) Vigorous and prolific; 
fruits very large, nearly round, flesh bright red, crisp 
and sweet. Weight 40 to 50 lbs. 
CONGO—(90 days) Recently introduced by U.S.D.A. 
Anthracnose resistant. Not resistant to downy mildew 
or Fusarium wilt. Fruits semi-long, dark green irregular 
stripes; rind tough; flesh firm, bright red, sweet. Ripens 
well toward rind. All America Selection 1949. 
HAWKESBURY—(85 days) Wilt resistant. Introduced 
by Australian Dept. of Agriculture. Vines 
Fruits large grayish green. Flesh red, fine 
delicious sweet flavor. Good shipper. 
NEW HAMPSHIRE MIDGET—(67 days) Introduced 
by N. H. Expt. Sta., won All American Selection Award. 
Small elliptically shaped fruit with thin rind. 
MUSHROOMS 
Anyone with a fair understanding of the cultural re- 
aquirements can grow Mushrooms successfully in any 
climate and in any season where the following econdi- 
tions obtain: 
1. Good spawn, procured from a reliable source. 
2. A properly prepared bed with reasonable protec- 
tion against weather extremes. 
A temperature not greatly exceeding 60° F. nor 
much lower than 50° F, 
4. A fairly moist temperature avoiding the too fre- 
quent and direct application of water to the 
beds. 
5. A gradual renewal of the air, avoiding draughts. 
One brick will seed an area of 8 to 10 square feet. 
One quart bottle will seed an area of 35 to 40 square 
feet, depending on the size of piece planted. Full 
cultural directions free with purchase of spawn. 
Bricks 30¢ ea; 10 bricks $2.75; bottle spawn $1.25 ea. 
vigorous. 
grained, 
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Black Diamond 
Charleston Gray 
PRICES 
Pete OZ) = els. ub: 
Fordhook Fancy _$.10 $.20 $.50 $1.50 
Giant Southern Curled __ .10 .20 .50 1.50 
Tendergreen (Mustard 
Spinach) ses eee, LO 15 40 
WATERMELON 
Let Us Quote Larger Quantities 
(Wilt Resist- 
MUSTARD 
1.25 
Blacklee 
ant). y= 
Chariesten Gray 
Congo, === 
Congo, Certified _ 
Dixie Queen. =] = 
Florida Giant 
Fairfax 9 
Garrison (90 Days) 
Hawkesbury ___— 
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Kileckley’s ‘Sweet | 
New Hampshire Midget 
Stone Mountain — 
Tom Watson 
1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill; 4 lbs. per acre 
Sow the seed early in the spring thinly in rows about 
a foot apart. For fall use sow in August. 
FORDHOOK FANCY—(65 days) Darker 
leaves more curled at the edges than any 
GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED—(65 days) 
variety, forming a mass of finely 
flavor; hardy and vigorous. 
green and 
other sort. 
The largest 
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Superior Seeds ° 
J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 19 
