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HoosiER King Watermhlon. 



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One ounce for thirty hills ; four to five pounds for an acre. 



(For culture see directions given under heading for Muskmelons.) 



Cole's Early. (See page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 \ 11)., 25 cts.; 11)., 70 cts. 



Dark Icing. The flavor of this variety cannot he excelled. 

 It is very solid, rind very thin, and highly pii/,ed as a shipper; 

 seed white. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb . 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



Jordan's Gray Monarch, or Long Light Icing. A va- 

 riety of Icing Watermelon, prbduciiig large oblong Melons. 

 Color of skin very light green. Quality fully equal to Dark 

 Icing, and a good market Melon. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. , 10 cts.; 

 \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts. 



Dixie. A cross between the Kolb Gem and old-fashioned 

 Mountain Sweet, surpassing the former in earliness, produc- 

 tiveness and shipping qualities, and fully equaling the latter 

 in quality. Pkt.', 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60.cts. 



Sweet-Heart. An entirely distinct and handsome Water- 

 melon. Vine vigorous and productive, ripening early. Fruit 

 large, oval, very heavy, uniformly mottled light and dark 

 'green. Flesh bright red, solid and very tender, melting and 

 sweet. The Melons retain their good quality for a long time 

 after ripening; is sure to become a popular variety. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., lb cts ; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts. 

 , Kleckley Sweets. This is one of the finest flavored Melons 

 grown. Shape oblong, skin dark green, rind thin. The Melons 

 are always extremely solid, never a hollow one. The flesh 

 is beautiful bright red, and heart very large and meaty. The 

 quality and flavor is grand, being extremely sweet, melting 

 and luscious. For the family garden, and also for home mar- 

 ket, this variety is highly recommended. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 

 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts. 



Seminole. An extra early Watermelon, of large size and de- 

 licious flavor. Flesh a vivid crimson color; crisp and sugary. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; |- lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



Nabob. A new variety, shape of Kolb Gem, but different 

 color, being mottled. Grow to weigh 50 to 60 lbs. each, with 

 thin, firm rind. Two average-sized men have stood, bearing 

 their whole weight on a Nabob weighing 30 pounds, without 

 cracking the rind or injuring the Melon. They are of most 

 delicious quality, sweet, luscious and melting. The Melons 

 stand shipping a long distance. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 J- lb., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts. 



Hoosier King. (See cut.) A large variety, oblong shape' 

 with skin striped light and dark green. The flesh is brillian' 

 red, very solid, sweet and luscious ; the rind is thin, but tough 

 making it a good variety for shipping. The beautiful mark- 

 ings of the •' Hoosier King," together with its desirable 

 shape, make it an attractive and salable Melon. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; 1 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 70 Cts. 



Wonderful {The Mclver Sugar Melon). A variety intro- 

 duced from North Carolina. A very sweet, solid-fleshed 

 sort, often grows to the length of two feet, and from 12 to 16 

 inches in diameter. The rind is marked with broad bands 

 of yellowish-<jreen, shading to deep green ; shaped oblong ; 

 is entirely stringless; an acquisition to the list of Melons. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb , 25 cts ; lb., 70 els. 



Ironclad. Large size, solid and of most delicious flavor, and 

 is not surpassed for productiveness. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 \ lb,, 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



Kolb Gem. Of a delicious, sugary flavor, bright red flesh> 

 firm and solid. It is one of tne most productive and best 

 keeping Melons grown. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts ; \ lb., 20 

 CIS.; lb., 60 cts. 



Cuban Queen. One of the largest varieties, ripening to the 

 very centres; heavy cropper, flesh bright red, tender and melt- 

 ing, luscious, crisp, and very sugary. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 

 cts.; ;} lb., 20 cts.; lb , 60 cts. 



Florida Favorite. Of medium sizi:, striped alternately light 

 and (lark green, flesh deep red, crisp and deliciously sweet. 

 Earlier than Kolb Gem by two weeks. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,, 10. 

 cts.; i lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. , , 



THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES ARE 

 ST.\NDARD SORTS, OF WHICH 

 PURE SEED. 



Pkt. 



Striped Gypsy, or Rattlesnake . . 5 



Ice Cream 5 



Mountain Sweet 5 



Black Spanish 5 



Boss 5 



Colorado Preserving Citron 5 



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VEGETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS.— Many who are interested in gardening have not the facilities or time to devote in raising 

 plants and roots of different vegetables. A complete list of Vegetable Plan ts and Roots is offered on page 55 



