Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Vegetable Seeds for 1919 



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Watermelon 



Black Striped 

 "Kolb's Gem 



Culture. The soil for Water- 

 melons must be light, rich and 

 sandy, for if grown 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 8 to 10 feet apart each 

 way, covering about )4 inch deep. 

 As soon as plants commence to run, 

 thin out to 3 best plants in a hill, 

 and cultivate until the vines cover 

 the whole ground. If slow to fruit, 

 pinch off the ends of the growing 

 shoots. Ash or nir-slated 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 tojw acre. 



146. Goliath. (Specialty, 

 see page 34.) The New Giant 

 Watermelon; large, enormously pro- 

 ductive, has a rich, dark green skin, 

 fine quality, remarkable shipper. 

 Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 10c. J^Xb. 

 25c. Yt Lb. 40c. Lb. 75c. Postpaid. 



172. Indian Chief, Bol- 

 giano's Wonderful New Water- 

 melon. Distinct from all other 

 varieties. Has created a sensation. 

 (Specialty, see page 34.) Pkts. 5c 

 and 10c. Oz. 10c. M Lb. 25c. 

 y 2 Lb. 40c. Lb. 75c. Postpaid. 



405. "General Pershing" Watermelon. (New 1919 introduction, 

 specialty, see page 14.) The finest melon ever introduced. A wonderful pro- 

 ducer. No culls. Stands dry weather. Disease resistant. Eating qualities 

 unequalled. The sparkling red flesh is as sweet as honey. Has very few 

 seeds. Size uniformly large, ranging from 35 to 50 pounds. Color a light pea 

 green. Will not sunburn. Ripens earlier than Tom Watson. Will keep in 

 good condition for a long time after picking. Will stand long-distance shipping 

 better than any other melon. An excellent table melon. Pkt. 10c. Oz. 

 25c. M Lb. 75c. Yz Lb. $1.35. Lb. $2.50. 



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

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

 % Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. 



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. M Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 



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. 20c. Lb. 45c. 



177. Lord Baltimore. Oblong, light and dark 



green stripes. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. M Lb. 20c. Lb. 60c. 



192. Kleckley's Sweet. Oblong, dark green. 



Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. M Lb- 20c. K Lb. 35c. Lb. 60c. 



181. Alabama Sweet. Good size, very uniform, 

 long, dark green skin, red flesh, absolutely stringless 

 and luscious in quality. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. x /i Lb. 

 20c. Lb. 50c. 



182. Black Boulder. Uniformly oblong in 

 shape, very dark green skin, red flesh. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 

 10c. M Lb. 20c. M Lb. 35c. Lb. 60c. 



406. Irish Gray Watermelon. The size is uni- 

 form and large. Color of rind yellowish gray and almost 

 as tough as that of the Citron. Ripens earlier than Tom 

 Watson and will keep in good condition for a long time 

 after picking. Very prolific and a good shipper. A fine 

 market sort. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 15c. M Lb. 30c. 

 }4 Lb. 55c. Lb. $1.00. Postpaid. 



180. Kolb Gem. Of a delicious, sugary flavor; 

 bright red flesh. It is fine and solid and an excellent 

 keeper. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. M Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. 



171. Bolgiano's Cold Mountain Spring 

 Watermelon. The ideal melon for Southern shippers, 

 prolific, uniformly good size, tough rind, flesh firm 

 and delicious. (Specialty, see page 34.) Pkts. 5c and 

 10c Oz. 10c. H Lb. 20c. }4 Lb. 35c. Lb. 65c. 

 Postpaid. 



Parcel Post Rales, see Page 2 



We Pay Postage 

 on Pkts., Ozi. and 14 Lhs. 



Clack 

 Diamond 



174. Bolgiano's Black Striped Kolb Gem Watermelon. (Called 

 "Stripes.") (Specialty, see page 34.) A fine shipper. Melons u .iformly 

 large. Thick, oval form. Color is a rich, dark green, with fine stripes of 

 lighter shade. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. H Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. Postpaid. 



381. "Excel" — The New Watermelon. A long, green melon with 

 visible stripes. Handsome in appearance and far surpasses the Tom Watson, 

 both as a shipper and for the table (Specialty, see page 34.) Pkt. 10c. Oz. 

 10c. M Lb. 25c. H Lb. 40c. Lb. 75c. Postpaid. 



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

 the outer color is very bright, being a beautiful mottled light 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 light, 

 vivid red in color, and very solid, crisp, tender, melting and sweet. The flavor 

 is exquisite, possessing 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. }4 Lb. 

 20c. Lb. 60c. 



178. Georgia Rattlesnake or Striped Gypsy. 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, rind thin, very solid, and both sweet and delicious. Pkt 5c. Oz. 

 10c. M Lb. 20c. y 2 Lb. 35c. Lb. 60c. 



176. 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. M Lb. 20c. Lb. 60c. 



245. Tom Watson Watermelon. (Specialty, see page 34.) 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. M Lb. 20c J4 Lb. 35c. Lb. 60c. Postpaid. 



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

 at both ends. Skin dark, glossy green. Flesh a beautiful, rich crimson, 

 sweet and luscious, ripens to the rind. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. \4 Lb. 20c. Lb. 65c. 



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

 10c. M Lb. 20c. Vi Lb. 35c. Lb. 60c. 



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

 originated in Maryland, of excellent shipping and eating qualities. Pkt. 5c. 

 Oz. 10c. M Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. 



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

 melons were never matured before. Tbe flesh is a beautiful, bright red color, 

 crisp and extremely delicate in texture; flavor is luscious, sweet and refreshing; 

 no pethiness or stringiness. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. M Lb. 20c. Lb. 65c. 



Citron 552 



516. 



Colorado Preserving. A large, fruiting Citron for preserving. Pkt. 10c. Oz. 15c. M Lb. 20c. K Lb. 35c. Lb. 65c. 

 Red Seeded Citron. Fruit round and handsome. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 10c. }4 Lb. 20c. % Lb. 35c. Lb. 60c. 



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

 J-MttolUI UUIll 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 i3 still warm, to keep for Winter use. 



Dwarf Mixed. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 20c. M Lb. 50c. Lb. $1.50. 



Tall Mixed. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 15c. 2 Ozs. 25c. 14 Lb. 35c. Lb. $1.25. 



Pkts., Ozs. and 14 Lbs. Delivered Free 

 Parcel Post Rates, see Page 2 



Okra, or Gumbo 



1 Oz. to tiO Feel of Drill 

 10 Lbs. to Acre 



Bolgiano's 



Imporial Dwarf 



Short Podded Okra 



198. Perkins' Mammoth Long-Podded Okra. Pods 

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

 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, ft is much sought by canners. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. M Lb. 

 15c. Lb. 45c. 



201. Bolgiano's Imperial Dwarf Short Podded Okra. 

 It has a dwarf, shapely, dense 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. M Lb. 15c. Lb. 50c 



199. Dwarf Green Prolific Density Okra or Gumbo. Its 



green pods impart fine flavor and consistency to soups and stews, 

 besides being palatable when stewed and served as a dish of Aspara- 

 gus. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. M Lb. 15c. Lb. 45c. 



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

 beautiful new Okra are much longer, perfectly smooth, never 

 prickly. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. M Lb. 15c. Lb. 45c. 



202. Lady Finger Okra The plants are uniform in growth 

 and with their Hibiscus-like flowers make a pretty eight. The 

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

 smooth. Pkt. 5c- Oz. 10c. H Lb. 15c. Lb. 45c. 



