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Melon d'eau, Fr. 



WATERMELONS 



Zandia, SP. 

 ^Fflj^fr 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," depredation 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. This unique Watermelon is aptly des- 

 cribed in a letter received from Mr. E. Stanley Brown, Horticul- 

 turist, East Moriches N. Y. , in which he writes: "Yellow Ice 

 Cream is the 'par excellence' of Watermelons. The vines are 

 strong. Whether fully grown or undeveloped, the quality of the 

 fruits is always sweet and crisp. The flesh is bright golden- 

 yellow, skin beautiful green and shape elongated. If I could 

 have only one variety of Watermelon it would be Yellow Ice 

 Cream." Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 



Harris' Earliest. Large for an early variety, slightly oval in 

 shape, skin mottled light and dark green. Flesh is solid, bright 

 red, very tender and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 

 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Blue Gem, or Iceberg. (See cut.) Somewhat resembles 

 Kolb's Gem, but grows larger. The flesh is of a beautiful shade 

 of pink and of sweet flavor. .Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; j lb., 

 45 cts-; lb., $1.50. 



Tom Watson. (See cut.) A large oblong Melon, that has become 



a great favorite with shippers everywhere. The flesh is of 



bright attractive red color, of a delicious flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 Monte Cristo, or Eleckley Sweets. Where sweetness, 



combined with large size, is desired, this variety will surely please. 



Fruits average 18 to 20 inches long, are oval-shape, with dark 



green skin. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 Florida Favorite. Of medium size, striped alternately light 



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



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 tender, melting and sweet. Pkt., 10 



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

 Colorado Preserving Citron. Excellent for making preserves. 



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



OTHER STANDARD SORTS 



Though stiU grown to a certain extent in some sections where they have been standby's for years, the following sorts are now 

 largely superseded by improved types offered above. 



Alabama Sweet. Oblong in shape, early in maturing. Color 



dark green, flesh bright red. remarkably firm. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



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

 Cole's Early. Large heart, flesh of fine texture and good 



flavor and a good variety for our northern States. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



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

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



surpassing in earliness, productiveness and shipping qualities. 



Kolb's Gem. A very productive and good keeping melon. 

 Good for marketing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., $1.25. 



Mammoth Ironclad. The flesh is bright scarlet in color, very 

 firm and crisp. Grows quite large, up to forty pound specimens 

 being frequent. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., IS cts ; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., 

 $1.25. 



Mostazo, Sp. 



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



Motitarde, Fr. MUSTARD 



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. Since plants go to seed quickly, short rows should -be sown frequently, rather than 

 long ones at one time. 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., 



10 cts.; oz., 15 cts..; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

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



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



Fordhook Fancy. The leaves are beautifully curled and 

 fringed, making it attractive for salads and garnishing. Plant 

 makes a vigorous growth, stands a longer time before going to 

 seed than the others. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; Jib., 40 cts.; 

 lb., $1.25. 



