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Meloti d'eaii, Fr. 



WATERMELONS 



Zandia, Sp. 



lyaiicr M clone, 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. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 ct;.; i lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 



Harris' Earliest. This excellent Watermelon grows rather 

 large for an early variety, slightly oval in shape, skin mottled 

 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., 

 15 cts.; ilb., 45 cts.; lb., SI. 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.; I lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Blue Gem, 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.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Florida Favorite. Of medium size, striped alternately light 

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

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

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



Kolb's Gem. 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.; i 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.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



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

 bright red, solid and very tender, melting and sweet, and retains 

 its good quality for some time after ripening. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; i 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.; i 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. The rind is thin, but 

 tough, and the flesh a bright, attractive red color, of a delicious, 

 sweet and satisfying flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; j 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. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; i 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. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., IS cts.; 5 lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., $1.25. 



Colorado Preserving Citron. Excellent for making preserves. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb.. 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. Suc- 

 cessive 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.; i 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. 

 Fordhook Fancy. The leaves are beautifully curled and 



fringed, making it attractive for salads and garnishing. Plant 



makes a vigorous growth, stands a long time before going to seed 



and the flavor is mild. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; 



lb., $1.25. 



