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ORANGE and SALMON FLESHED 

 VARIETIES 



536 BENDER'S SURPRISE 



Fruits large, round to oval in shape, distinctly 

 ribbed and well netted. The flesh is thick, 

 deep salmon color, very sweet and of superior 

 quality. Season 90 days. 



Price, pkt. 

 lb., S3. 50. 



15c; oz., 45c; M lb., Sl.35; 



534 IROQUOIS (New) 



This excellent variety was introduced by Cor- 

 nell University as Cornell No. 36. The flesh 

 is swe£t and delicious, and there's plenty of 

 it, for the flesh walls are thick and the seed 

 cavity remarkably small. The fruits resemble 

 Bender's Surprise in appearance, but the flesh 

 is thicker, a darker orange, and of even' finer 

 quality. In localities where fusarium wilt is 

 troublesome, Iroquois is well worth a trial. 

 Ready in 90 days. 



Price, pkt., 25c; oz., 60c; J^ lb., SI. 80. 



540 HEARTS OF GOLD 



The Melons are medium in size, but present a 

 fine appearance, the rind being very firm and 

 closely netted, each vein appearing as if 

 highly embossed on the surface. The flesh is a 

 rich, deep orange-scarlet in color, very fine 

 grained and deliciously sweet. Season 94 days. 



Price, pkt., 

 lb., S3.50. 



15c; oz., 45c; M lb., $1.35; 



546 HALE'S BEST 



A salmon-fleshe'd type similar to Rocky Ford. 

 It is oval in shape, slightly ribbed, well netted 

 and grows larger than ordinary Rocky Ford. 

 Hale's Best is also several days earlier in ripen- 

 ing, is very attractive in appearance, and the 

 thick, salmon-colored flesh is exceedingly sweet 

 in flavor. Ready in 85 days. 



Price, pkt., 

 lb., $3.50. 



15c; oz., 45c; 



lb., Sl.35- 



548 HONEY ROCK 



A variety of recent introduction. The melons 

 are perfectly round, of medium size, skin light 

 yellow when ripe. Flesh, rich salmon of the 

 very finest quality; a valuable acquisition. 

 Season 88 days. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 45c; M lb- Sl.35: 

 lb., $3.50. 



550 DELICIOUS 



The earliest large melon in existence. The fruits 

 are somewhat smaller and several days earlier 

 than Bender's Surprise, but the shape and color 

 closely resemble that well known variety. Flesh 

 deep salmon colored, firm, and deliciously 

 sweet. Season 83 days. 



15c; oz.. 45c; \4 lb., $1.35; 



Price, pkt., 

 lb.. S3.50. 



CULTURE— These thrive best in a light soil. Place 

 the hills four feet apart each way. Previous to plant- 

 ing, incorporate well into the soil in each hill a 

 couple of shovelfuls of thoroughly rotted manure, or, 

 in the absence of this, about one-half a shovelful of 

 pulverized sheep manure or a smaller quantity of 

 Henderson's Garden Fertilizer. Plant 8 or 10 seeds 

 in each hill one inch apart and three-quarters of an 

 inch deep. In the laiililde of New York, plant about 

 the middle of May. In the South, plant earlier, and 

 further North, later. Thin out all but three or four. 

 1 oz.for 60 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. for an acre. 



GREEN FLESHED 



VARIETIES 



557 ROCKY FORD 



The flesh is green, with a suggestion of pink at 

 the seed cavity, which is peculiarly attractive. 

 It is beautiful in appearance, delightful in 

 flavor, and a general favorite with all. Ready 

 in 91 days. 



Price, pkt. 

 lb.. $3.25. 



15c; oz., 40c; M lb.. $1.20; 



542 HONEYDEW 



The flesh of this variety is gTeen, verging on 

 creamy yellow in color, thick and succulent, 

 with a very small seed cavity. Season 115 days. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 45c; \i lb., $1.25; 

 lb., $3.50. 



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6771 PURE CULTURE Bottle 

 • (Spawn Pure White) 



This spawn is made in bot- 

 tles under absolutely sterile 

 conditions, so that spores 

 of other fungi, many of 

 them poisonous, insect eggs, 

 weed seeds and all other ex- 

 traneous matter is excluded. 

 One carton of' this spawn 

 equals 5 bricks of ordinary 

 spawn and will spawn an 

 area of about 40 square 

 feet. We include full instruc- 

 tions with the spawn. 



Price, pet carton, $1.40; 

 10 cartons, $13.00. 

 Our pamphlet, "Mushroom 

 Culture," sent free on request. 



CULTURE. — Watermelons thrive best in warm 

 latitudes, although in warm, sandy soils in the 

 latitude of New York fine crops are often obtained. 

 Cultivate exactly as for Muskmelons. Hills should 

 be eight feet apart. One oz. for 30 hills. 



Our leaflet, "Melon Culture," tells how to grow 

 Watermelons to perfection; free on request with orders. 



See page 44 for the new 

 New Hampshire Midget Watermellon 



574 EARLISWEET 



Of recent introduction — we recommend this 

 Watermelon for the Northerly latitude; it ma- 

 tures in 75 to 78 days. The fruit is of medium 

 size, nearly round, weighing approximately 10 

 pounds, and of good quality. The rind is grey- 

 ish green with fine green veining. Flesh bright 

 red. Season 75 days. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; M lb., $1.00. 



567 COLE'S EARLY 



North Rivals South With Cole's 



If you have failed with other sorts you can 

 succeed with Cole's Early. It is the best 

 variety for the family garden and good in 

 every respect, producing a liberal crop of 

 Melons" 12 inches long and 9 inches in diam- 

 eter, of delicioits quality. The deep red, fine- 

 grained flesh ripens from heart to rind, while 

 its rich color and luscious flavor satisfies the 

 most exacting taste. Season 80 days. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; M lb.. 85c; 

 lb., $2.25. 



573 KLECKLEY'S SWEET 



An oval-shaped variety, with dark green skin 

 and thin rind. The bright scarlet flesh is 

 extremely sweet. Season 85 days. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; M lb., 85c; 

 lb., $2.25. 



580 STONE MOUNTAIN 



A large Melon, nearly round but somewhat 

 blunt at the ends. The color is solid dark 

 green with faintly indicated broad ribs. A 

 wonderful Melon for the private garden. The 

 flesh is bright scarlet, very small seeds; 

 flavor delightful. Season 90 days. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; \4 lb., 85c; 

 lb., $2.25. 



565 CITRON 



Red seeded. Small, round fruits, for preserves 

 only. Season 95 days. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; K lb., 85c; 

 lb., $2.25. 



OKRfl or Gumbo 



Widely grown in Southern Stales and becoming 

 more popular in the North. Sow seed after the nights 

 have become quite warm, preferably in light, sandy 

 soil. Gather pods while still young — / oz. for 75 

 ft. row. 



597 LONG GREEN. One of the most popular 

 varieties. It is vigorous grower, plants rang- 

 ing from 214 to 3 feet high, produce long, ten- 

 der pods in abundance. Season 60 days. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; }4 lb., 65c; 

 lb., $1.50. 



595 DWARF PROLIFIC. Of dwarf, stocky growth, 

 very earlv and prolific. Season 55 days. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; K lb., 65c; lb., SI . SO. 



IHUSTRRD 



A wholesome, vitamin-rich green of easiest cul- 

 iure thriving in good moist soil. Sow seed as early in 

 the spring as weather permits and make successional 

 sowing every 10 days until the weather gels hot. 1 cz. 

 for 600 ft. 



586 FORDHOOK FANCY. The ordinary Mus- 

 tard Plant is usually eaten as a salad only; but 

 Fordhook Fancy is used cooked like Spinach, 

 as well as eaten raw. Ready in 35 days. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Mlb., 75c; lb., $2.00. 



587 GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED. A favorite 

 in the South, where it is grown in the fall for 

 spring salad. Season 35 days. 



Price, pkt.. 10c;oz.,25c; \4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.00. 



803 MUSTARD SPINACH. It has a most de- 

 licious flavor peculiarly its own, and combines 

 in itself the qualities of both Spinach and Mus- 

 tard. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; Klb., 80c; lb., $2.50. 



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