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Melon d'eau, Fr. 



WATERMELONS 



Zandia, Sp. 



Wasser Melone, Ger. 



One ounce for 30 hills , four to five pounds for an acre 

 CULTURE. — See directions given under Muskmelons. Watermelons, however, are slightly less subject to "bug," depre- 

 dation and disease attacks than Muskmelons. At the same time they are more easily hurt by strong spray mixtures, and caution 

 in the use of such mixtures is advisable. 



Yellow Ice Cream. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 70 cts. ; lb., $2.25. 



Harris' Earliest. This excellent Watermelon grows rather 

 large for an early variety, slightly oval in shape, skin mot- 

 tled light and dark green. It is uniform in size and shape; 

 the flesh is solid, bright red, very tender and sweet. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., ]5 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Cole's Early. An early, oval-shaped variety. Large heart, 

 flesh of fine texture and good flavor. It grows to a medium 

 size, and the skin is green with light stripes. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., |1.25. 



Blue Oem, or Iceberg. (See cut. ) An excellent variety, 

 which is similar in shape to the well-known Kolb's Gem, but 

 has darker skin. The Melons grow to large size. The 

 heart is large, and flesh a beautiful shade of pink, darker than 

 Kolb's Gem, extends close to the outer skin, and is of sweet 

 flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Florida Favorite. Of medium size, striped alternately light 

 and dark green, flesh deep red, crisp and deliciously sweet. 

 Earlier than Kolb's Gem and a good shipping melon. Pkt., 

 10 cts.: oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Kolb's Qem. Oval shape and of a delicious, sugary flavor, 

 bright red flesh, firm and solid. One of the most productive 

 and best keeping melons. Good for marketing. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Dixie. A cross of Kolb Gem and old-fashioned Mountain 

 Sweet, surpassing the former in earliness, productiveness and 

 shipping qualities, and fully equalling the latter in quality. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Sweet- Heart. Vine vigorous and productive, oval shape, 

 flesh bright red, solid and very lender, melting and sweet,' 

 and retains its good quality for some time after ripening. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Mammoth Ironclad. Large size, oblong in shape, solid 

 and of most delicious flavor. The flesh is bright scarlet in 

 color, very firm and crisp. It is a very prolific bearer. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Tom Watson. (See cut.) A large oblong Melon, the skin 

 of which is dark green, with netting all over. It originated 

 in Georgia, a State noted for producing fine Watermelons, 

 and this new variety is a good example of what a first-class 

 Watermelon should be. The rind is thin, but tough, and the 

 flesh a bright, attractive red color, of a delicious, sweet and 

 satisfying flavor. Its appearance and quality strongly recom- 

 mend it both for home use and for market. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50 



Monte Cristo, or Kleckley Sweets. Where sweetness, 

 combined with large size is desired, this variety will surely 

 please, as it has that crisp, sugary flavor so much desired. It 

 grows to a large size and is oval-shape, with dark green skin, 

 which is somewhat mottled, and the flesh is bright red. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., |1.50. 



Alabama Sweet. A large and attractive melon; oblong in 

 shape, early in maturing and continues to ripen during a long 

 season. Color dark green, flesh bright red, remarkably firm 

 and of luscious flavor. We recommend it to those who grow 

 for market, as it is well adapted for that purpose. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \\h., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Colorado Preserving Citron. Excellent for making pre- 

 serves. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; Jib., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Moutarde, Fr. MUSTARD Mostazo, Sp. 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 



Culture. — A small, pungent salad, used like cress; the seed 

 is also used for flavoring pickles, pepper sauce, etc. For salads 

 sow thickly in shallow drills 6 inches apart, or in frames or 

 boxes during the winter, where frost can be partially excluded. 

 Successive sowings can be made every week or two. To grow 

 seed, sow in April, in rows 1 foot apart, and thin out to 3 inches 

 apart when 2 inches high. 

 White London. Leaves dark green, small and smooth. Pkt., 



5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 Chinese. Large, light green leaves, frilled at edge. Pkt., 10 



cts.; oz., 15 cts.; I lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



