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WATERMELONS. '<^°^^,^^-' 

 HENDERSON'S SWEET SIBERIAN. 



A splendid variety for Northern climates, ripening thoroughly, even after cold weather. 



This Kussian varietj- is veiy distinct, of oval shape, medium size; 

 the rind is dark green, with faint maikings of ligliter shade, and 

 is thin and very tough. The flesh is very deep, extending to 

 within half an inch of the rind. The color of the flesh is a rich 

 orange buf, and very sweet. {See cut.) 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 50c. 

 i^lb., $i.50 1b. 



"At the Dakota State Fair at Tankton, first prewinm for new Watermelons 

 was awarded to 'Swe"* Siberian.' After beinfr Judged I eut these Melons, and 

 the quality was pronounced by all excellent." — G. A. Smith, Gayville, S. D. 



" I want to speak particularly of the Watermelon 'SweetSiberian.' It began 

 Tipeniugsome two weeks ago. wbiih was earlier than I ever had Watermelons 

 ripen before. It seems to be rery productive. and in quality it is most excellent." 

 —Edwin H.Rtehl, Experiment Station of the Illinois State Horticultural Societ.v 

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ONION SEED. 



ITALIAN, BERMUDA and 

 PICKLING VARIETIES. 



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We can also supply Watermelon Sseds of the following 

 varieties, too well known to need extended descriptions : 



Pkt. (»z. Vi Li>. Lb. 



The Boss 5c. 10c. 20c. 55c 



Cuban Queen 5c. 10c. 20c. 60c 



Dixie 5c. 10c. 20c. 55c 



Jordan's Gray Monarch 5c. 10c. 20c. 60c 



Memphis 10c. 15c. 30c. 80c 



Mammoth Iron Clad 5c. 10c. 20c. 60c 



Seminole 5c. 10c. 20c. 60c 



J-jENDERSON'S SUPERIOR 



MUSHROOM SPAWN. 



Is made especially for us three or four times each sea- 

 son, and is always fresh and in proper condition for 

 planting, most profitable crop when successfully grown, 

 and the American market is the best in the world for this 

 most delicious of foods. We mail free to purchasers of 

 Spa^vn our leaflet on "-Mushroom Culture," if asked for. 

 English. 1.5c. lb., 8 lbs. for Sl.OO ; by mail, 25c. lb. 

 French. The French Spawn is much more concentrated 



than the English, and the Mushrooms are larger, more 



succulent and of delicate flavor. (See cut.) In boxes of 



2 lbs., 75c. per box ; by mail, 95c. 



These varieties are not good keepers, but for stjnimcr and autumn use in the North, sow them in the spring. They 



are of quick growth, succulent and mild. They are especially adapted for Southern planting, where 



they are sown in either fall or spring. 



GIANT "WHITE GARGANUS (Silver King). Single onions of this variety, grown 



from seed the first season, have weighed 3 lbs. It matures early, is white-skinned and 



white-fleshed, shape somewhat flat, of mild flavor. 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 70c. 34 lb., $2.00 lb. 

 NEW MAMMOTH POMPEII (Ked Garganus). Has produced onions weighing 4 to 5 



lbs. each. Ked skin, flesh close-grained and nearly white. Very mild flavor. 10c. pkt., 



20c. oz., 60c. 1^ lb., $1.75 lb. 

 IiARGE "WHITE ITALIAN TRIPOLI. 



20c. oz., 60c. J'4ll.., SI. 75 lb. 

 LARGE RED ITALIAN TRIPOLI. 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 50c. l^ lb., $1.50 lb. 

 NEAPOLITAN MARZAJOLA. An early white, flat onion of fine flavor. 



25c. oz., 70c. 14 lb., $2.00 lb. 

 GIANT ROCCA. Very large, globe-shaped, of reddish brown; flavor, mild. 



20c. oz., 45c. }4 lb., S1.40 lb. 

 QUEEN. This is a verj' early pickle onion ; small, flat, white and mild-flavored. (See cut.) 



5c. pkt., 2.5c. oz., 70c. ^ lb., $2.25 lb. 

 ADRIATIC BARLETTA. A very early, small, pure white variety, having a verv deli- 

 cate silver skin ; flesh firm, and mild in flavor. Its great merit is its extreme earliness. 



For pickling purposes it is unexcelled. (Seecut.) 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. 34 lb., S2.50 lb. 

 BERMUDA. Very early and grown largely in Bermuda and our Southern States. 

 Pale Red Bermuda. 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 65c. 1^ lb., S2.25 lb. 

 "White Bermuda. 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. J^ lb., $2.50 lb. 



REMEMBER The "Henderson" Lawn Grass Seed is Best. C^tit.^^) 



Of quick growth and mild flavor. 5c. pkt., 



5c. pkt., 

 5c. pkt., 



