Bolgiano’s “Big Crop” Vegetable Seeds for 1916 47 
Parcel Post Rates, see Page % 
Watermelon ain | Ss le 
on Pkts., Ozs. and 14 Lbs. 
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 14 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 air-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 to 
an acre. 
146. Goliath. (Specialty, 
see page 26.) The New Giant 
Watermelon; large, enormously pro- 
ductive, has a rich, dark green skin, 
fine quality, remarkable shipper. 
Pkt. 10c. Oz. 15c. 14 Lb. 35c. 
Lb. $1.00. Postpaid. 
172. Indian Chief, Bol- 
giano’s Wonderful New Water- 
melon. ‘Distinct from all other 
varieties. Has created a_sensa- . 3 : , Cold — : ‘ siege 
tion. (Specialty, see page 26.) Black Striped Se Mountain rains ere: Biack 
Pkt. 10c. Oz. 15c. Y% Lb. 35c. Kolb’s Gem ~ ‘ Spring Diamond 
Lb. $1.00. Postpaid. i 
171. Bolgiano’s Cold Mountain Spring Watermelon. The ideal _ 176. Florida Favorite Watermelon. The flesh is a beautiful, clear 
melon for Southern shippers, prolific, uniformly good size, tough rind, flesh crimson, extending to the rind. The rind is tough, making it an excellent 
firm and delicious. (Specialty, see page 26.) Pkt. 10c. Oz. 15ce. 14 Lb. 35ce. shipper. It is beautifully striped light and dark green, and a very large 
Lb. $1.00. | Postpaid. yielder. The shape is oblong, the flavor is sweet and melting, making it one 
174. Bolgiano’s Black Striped Kolb Gem Watermelon. (Called of the best in cultivation, both for the home garden and large growers. Pkt. 
“Stripes.’’) (Specialty, see page 26.) A fine shipper. Melons uniformly 5c. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 
large. Thick, oval form. Color is a rich, dark green, with fine stripes of 245. Tom Watson Watermelon. (Specialty, see page 26.) A large, 
lighter shade. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. Postpaid. oblong melon, dark green skin, with thick netting. Rind is thin, but tough. 
381. *‘‘Excell’’—The New (96 Watermelon. A long, green melon The flesh is bright, attractive red color, of a delicious, most satisfying flavor. 
with visible stripes. Handsome in appearance and far surpasses the Tom Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 25c. Lb. 75c. Postpaid. 
Watson, both as a shipper and for the table. (Specialty, see page 26.) Pkt. 31. Halbert Honey. Average 18 to 20 inches long, bluntly rounded 
10c. Oz. 20c. 14 Lb. 50c. Lb. $1.50. Postpaid. at both ends. Skin dark, glossy green. Flesh a beautiful, rich crimson, 
175. Luscious Favorite Watermelon. It is vigorous and productive, sweet and luscious, ripens to the rind. Pkt. 5c. Oz.10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. 
the outer color is very bright, being a beautiful mottled light green. The rind 183. Black Diamond. Large, round, dark green skin. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 
is thin and tough and stands shipping perfectly; it is an excellent keeper and 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 
improves its quality after ripening. It has an attractive shape, flesh is light, 190. Cuban Queen. 80 pounds or more, striped light and dark green. 
vivid red in color, and very solid, crisp, tender, melting and sweet. The flavor = pxt. 5¢. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 
is exquisite. possessing not only the ordinary sweetness, but a luscious flavor 267. Success Watermelon. A fine, large, round, dark green melon, 
not to be found in other sorts. Every grower who gives this melor a trial G0 : Saree se igen = 
2 4 B y & 5 pS p rinated. Maryland, of excellent shipping and eating qualities. Pkt. 5c. 
wall Be Whorouehly convinced of its superior merits. Pkt. 5c. Oz.10c. 14 Lb. Once uy Lb. Oe. Lb. 50c. pping q 
a < ee - - & ’5 Early Watermelon. Succeeding in many States where 
178. Georgia Rattlesnake or Striped Gypsy. Has gained great 173. Cole’s Dn Sa ee cova A 
popularity for folate size and great shipping qualities; shape oblong, of light melons were never matured before. The flesh isa beautiful, bright red color, 
green color and beautifully mottled and striped with a light shade; flesh scarlet. crisp and extremely delicate in texture; flavor is luscious, sweet and refreshing; 
; . . oa. aioual Ke. Cairn Sp lly no pethiness or stringiness. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. 
BD ee geclidl vend ec esr ciend delicious) Pew Be io Gee Oe 74 185. Triumph Watermelon. (Girradeau’s Monster.) The largest 
186. New Eden. It is a successful cross of the melons that have ever been grown. An excellent shipper. Has a deep green 
Kolb’s Gem and the Rattlesnake, combining good color. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 
shipping and eating qualities; it has a brighter stripe 180. Kolb Gem. Of a delicious, sugary flavor; bright red flesh. It is 
than Kolh’s Gem and a little more attractive. Is be- fine and solid and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 15c. Lb. 40c. 
coming popular wherever grown. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 184. Jordan’s Gray Monarch or Long White Icing. Skin is mottled 
14 Lb. 20c._ Lb. 45c. gray color, shape long, flesh bright crimson, sweet, delicious flavor. A fine 
335. Fordhook Early Watermelon. Anextra shipper, carrying well long distances. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 
early variety of fine quality and large size; shape nearly 189. Mammoth Ironclad. Extra large, dark, productive. Pkt. 5c. 
round, skin green, flesh bright red, seeds white. Pkt. Oz. 10c. 4 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 
de. Oz.10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. 564. Bradford Watermelon. Long, dark green, good quality. Pkt. 
217. Peerless or Ice Cream Watermelon. be. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lh. 45c. 
Very early and one of the best; form oval, rind mottled 565. Mountain Sweet. An old favorite variety, but still the standard 
light green, flesh firm and sugary. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. of excellence for quality; fruit long and very dark green. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 
144 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 14 Lb. 20c._ Lb. 45c. 
567. Jumbo. Average weight 40 to 60 pounds; 566. Duke Jones. One of the largest and most productive melons. 
have been known to weigh 80 pounds. Pkt. 5c. Oz. Early, round and of fine appearance; of fine flavor and a good shipper. Pkt. 
10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lh. 45c. 5c. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 
179. Blue Gem or Iceberg. A Blue Kolb’s 188. Sweet Heart. Globular in shape, skin very bright mottled green, 
Gem, much better in quality and a first-class shipper. flesh bright red, firm and heavy, but exceedingly sweet. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 
One of the most popular with the Southern growers. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 
Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 177. Lord Baltimore. Oblong, light and dark green stripes. Pkt. 5c. 
181. Alabama Sweet. Good size, very uni- Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 
form, long, dark green skin, red flesh, absolutely string- 192. Kleckley’s Sweet. Oblong, dark green. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 14 
less and luscious in quality. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 4% Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. 
Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. 194. Seminole. Excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 
182. Black Boulder. Uniformly oblong in 195. WMclver’s Sugar. Oblong, light and dark green stripes. Pkt. 5c. 
shape, very dark green skin, red flesh. Pkt. 5c. Oz. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. 
10c. 44 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 197. Dixie. Long; Improved. Pkt. 5c. Oz.10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 
Citron 552. Colorado Preserving. A large, fruiting Citron for preserving. Pkt. 10c. Oz. 15c. 14 Lb. 25c. Lb. 60c. 
516. Red Seeded Citron. Fruit round and handsome. Pkts.5cand10c. Oz. lic. 14 Lb. 25c. Lb. 60c. 
Nasturtium Nasturtium of all varieties are useful for furnishing tender seed-pods which make delicious pickles. _The seeds for 
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 Mixed. Pkt. 5c. Oz.15c. 14 Lb. 25c. Lb. 75c. Tall Mixed. Pkt. 5c. Oz.10c. 14 Lb. 25c. Lb. 60c. 
Pkts., Ozs. and 44 Lbs. Delivered Free Okra or Gumbo 1 Oz. to 40 Feet of Drill 
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9 Parcel Post Rates, see Page 4 10 Lbs. to Acre 
c= 198. Perkin’s Mammoth Long-Podded Okra. Pods 202. Lady Finger Okra. The plants are uniform in growth 
in sO shoot out from the stalk within three inches of the ground and the and with their Hibiscus-like flowers make a pretty sight. The 
"B7 whole plant is covered with them to its extreme height. Pods are plants produce long, tender pods of fine, round form, white and 
< 3 an intense green color, 9 to 10 inches long, very slim and do not smooth. Pkt. 5c. Oz.10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 
S30 get hard. It is much sought by canners. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 199. Dwarf Green Prolific Density Okra or Gumbo. Its 
Bee 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45ce. green pods impart fine flavor and consistency to soups and stews, 
Qty 201. Bolgiano’s Imperial Dwarf Short Podded Okra. besides being palatable when stewed and served as a dish of Aspara- 
@ E <  lthas a dwarf, shapely, dense pod, of an attractive pea-green color. gus. Pkt. 5c. Oz.10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 
=2 The flavor is exceptionally rich. Our home canners willingly pay 200. White Velvet Okra. The pods of this distinct and 
@ 20 to 25 cents per box more than any other sorts would bring. beautiful new Okra are much longer, perfectly smooth, never 
Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. prickly, Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 
