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Melon (Tcau, Fr. 



WATERMELONS 



Zandia, Sp. 

 Wasser Mclone, 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 mi.xtures, and caution in the use of such 

 mixtures is ad^^isable. 



Yellow Ice Cream. 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. 

 Pkl., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts.; 

 lb., S2.00. 



Harris' Earliest. Large, 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., Sl.SO. 



Blue Gem, or Iceberg. Somewhat re- 

 sembles 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.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., S1.50. 



Tom Watson. A large oblong Melon, that has become a great 

 favorite everywhere. The flesh is of bright attractive red, of 

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



Monte Cristo, or Kleckley Sweets. Where sweetness, com- 

 bined 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.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., S1.25. 



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

 bright red, tender, melting and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., IS 

 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., SI. 25. 



Colorado Preserving Citron. Excellent for making preserves. 

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



OKRA, or GUMBO 



Gombaud, Fr. Combo, Sp. 

 Ochcr. Ger. 



CULTURE -This vegetable is 

 e.xtensively grown for its green 

 pods, which are used in soups, 

 stews, etc., to which they imparl a 

 rich flavor, and substance. Sow the 

 seed thinly in rich ground about the 

 middle of May, or when the ground 

 has become warm, in drills 3 feet 

 apart covering them 1 inch deep. 

 When 4 to 6 inches tall, thin out 

 plants to stand 12 to 18 inches apart 

 in the row. Cultivate like corn. 



One ounce will sow 100 feet 



of drill. L 



White Velvet Okra 



Dreer's Little Gem. Itlakes a stocky growth and is very pro- 

 ductive. The pods are long, slender and of a light green color. 

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



White Velvet or Creole. Pods free from ridges and very 

 tender. Pkt , 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Perkins' Long-pod Okra. The pods grow 4 or 5 inches long, 

 very tender while young, and of a beautiful deep green color. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 30 cts.; lb., Sl.OO. 



Improved Long Green. An old-time favorite which is very 

 productive and bears long pods, of good quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



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

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

 oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



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., $1.00. 



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

 surpassing in earliness, productiveness and shipping qualities. 

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

 $1.00. 



Moulardc. 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., 15cts.; Jib., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

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



cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ 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., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; 



lb., $2.25. 



MARTYNIA 



CULTURE — The young seed-pods, green and tender, are used 

 for sweet pickles. Sow in open ground in May in hills 3 feet apart 

 each way, or in a hot bed and transplant afterwards. If once 

 planted in the garden voluntary plants are likely to spring up the 

 following year from scattered seeds. 1 ounce will sow 125 feet of 

 row. 

 Martynia Proboscidea. Large size, with long pods which 



make splendid pickles. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; \ lb., $1.50; 



lb., $5.00. 



