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WATER MELON 



Weatherford Watson. Days to 

 epresents the highest developme 



Kleckley Sweet W 



turity, 115-130. This 

 j{ the \velI-kno\\'n Tom 

 W'atson strain. We secure our stock from the justly famous 

 Weatherford (Texas) Water Melon district. The outstanding 

 features of this variety are its brilliant red interior, combined 

 with great uniformity of size and shape. As a carload melon, 

 we know of no finer stock than this one. Melons will 

 average over 20 inches in length and 10 inches in diameter. 

 Price: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Jjlb. 40 cts.; lb. S1.25; 5 

 lbs., Sl.lO per lb.; 25 lbs., SI per lb. 

 Tom Watson. Days to maturity, 115-130. The standard 

 sliipping melon wherever the season is moderately long. Vines 

 are vigorous and productive, and the quality of the fruit is 

 distinctly crisp and juicy. This stock will prove to be emi- 

 nently satisfactory, with uniformly long melons and good 

 interior color. Price: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Mlb. 20 cts.; 

 lb. 70 cts.; 5 lbs.. ( 5 cts. per lb.; 25 lbs., 60 cts. per lb. 

 Kleckley Sweet. Days to maturity, 120. For high flavor and 

 llcsh of fine quality, Kleckley Sweet has stood in a class of its 

 own for thirty years. It is a long melon, very much the shape 

 of Weatherford Watson. Its thin rind ^\■ill not permit long- 

 distance shipment, but for local market sale and for roadside 

 st.inds Kleckley Sweet vill prove very desirable. Price: Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; JJb. 20 cts.; lb. 70 cts.; 5 lbs., 65 cts. 

 pir lb.; 25 lbs., 60 cts. per lb. 

 Stone Mountain. Days to maturity, 1 10. The outstanding fea- 

 ture of Stone Mountain is its superior flavor. In theshort time 

 it has been on the rrarket it has gained unusual popularity, 

 although It cannot be classed as a long-distance shipper on 

 account of its thin rind. Flesh is a brilliant red. The outside 

 is rich, dark grLin. Price: Pki. 10 os.: ,.z. 15 cts.; Mlb. 30 

 cts.; lb. SI; 5 ll.s.. 9i' as. pi-r II,., :t II s . S5 cf;. per lb. 



MUSK MELON 



ined a premi 



Hale's Best. Days to maturity, 70-80. This v.-iriety ha 

 position in the industry by its outstanding merit. Its 



course, greatly in its favor. The large produce markets pay a preniruni lor 

 it because of its uniformly high quality. For further description and illusti.i- 

 tion in color, see page 11. Price: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; )jlb. 45 cts.; lb. 

 S1.50; 5 lbs., S1.40 per lb. 

 Bender's Surprise. Days to maturity, 80-90. This is the largest melon we 

 offer, and it should be looked on as a distinctly individual melon in contrast 

 to the b.xsket type. It is not unusual to produce specimens 10 inches in 

 length. These have sometimes been packed two to three to the crate in e.vcel- 

 sior and sold for very high prices. Restaurants serve individual sectors, and 

 the delicious, melting tevture of the flesh of the melon is highly prized. The 

 color is a deep orange and the stock offered is a very superior one. Price Pkt. 

 lOc; oz. 15c.; Mb. 30c.; lb. SI; 5 lbs., 90c. per lb.; 25 lbs., 85c. per lb. 

 Fordhook. Days to maturity, 90-95. This orange-IIeshed melon has been on 

 the market over twenty years and is still enjoying great popularity. Th- 



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size averages 5 ' 2 inches across and 3^2 inch, 



not recommend Fordhook as a shipping variety, but it will prove a 

 factoo' melon for the home-garden or lor local markets. Price: Pkt. 10 

 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; KIb.S Octs.; lb. SI; 5 lbs., 90cts. per lb.; 25 lbs., 85 cts. per lb. 

 Hearts of Gold. Days to maturity, 85-100. On account of its excellent 

 quality and attractive color this has proved one of the most satisfactory 

 melons for the roadside markets. In size it is about one-fourth larger than 

 the old Rocky Ford typic. It combines the golden flesh of Osage with the 

 heavy netting and thin rind of the Netted Gem. In the eastern part of the 

 country. Hearts of Gold has 

 shown a decided resistance 

 to rust. For further dcscrip- 

 lion, seepage 11. Price: Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Ulb. 30 

 : lbs., 50 cts. per 

 25 lbs., 85 cts. per lb. 



ONION 



The Stokes Mountain Danvers. Days to ma- 

 turity, 100. A fifteen-years' selection in the 

 rigorous climate of the western slope of Col- 

 orado has developed a distinctly earlier and 

 hardier fvpe of Danvers Onion. For full des- 

 cription and illustration, see page 17. Price: 

 Pkt. lOcts.; oz.25cts.; Jilb. 55 cts.; lb. S1.90; 

 5 lbs.. .?1.75 per lb.; 25 lbs., S1.65 per lb." 



Riverside Sweet Spanish. Days to maturity, 

 115. Those desiring an Onion which has found 

 unusual popularity due to its mild flavor and 

 its large, handsome appearance will do well to 

 consider this variety. Its bulbs often weigh 2 

 pounds each. The color is bright yellow- 

 brown, and its keeping quality is excellent. 

 Price: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; J-j'lb. 85 cts.; 

 lb. S3; 5 lbs., S2.75 per lb.; 25 lbs., S2.65 per lb. 



Ebenezer or Japanese. Days to maturity, 100. 

 This Onion was offered by Johnson & Stokes 

 back in the nineties. It is the mildest flavored 

 varietv under cultivation. The bulbs are some- 

 what flattened, with a yellow skin and white, 

 firm flesh. Its keeping qualities are excellent. 

 Price: Pkt. I0cts.;oz. 20cts.; !ilb. 50 cts.; lb. 

 51.85; 5 lbs., .?1.75 per lb.; 25 lbs., S1.65 per lb. 



Red Wethersfield. Days to maturity, 100. 

 One of the oldest and best-known of the red 

 Onions. The bulbs arc large and flattened. 

 Flesh purplish white and fmc-graincd, with 

 a strong but pleasant flavor. It is productive 

 and a good keeper. Price: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 

 cts.; 'lib. 50 cts.; lb. S1.85; 51bs., S1.75per 

 lb.; 25 lbs., S1.65 per lb. 



White Portugal or Silverskin. Days to ma- 

 turity, 100. An exceptionally pure stock of 

 the Silverskin type. Its mild flavor and pure 

 white skin make it a great favorite. The bulb 

 will develop to 3 inches in diameter with a 

 depth of lli inches. It is a favorite for pick- 

 ling and also for bunch green Onions when 

 young. Price: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 

 >Alb. 60 cts.; lb. S2; 5 lbs., S1.90 per lb.; 

 25 lbs., SI. 85 per lb. 



Crystal Wax. Davs to maturity, 115. A 

 pure white, flat Onion of the Bermuda type 

 and extremely mild in flavor. This variety 

 is important in Texas. Price: Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz. 25 cts.; 141b. 60 cts.; lb. S2; 5 lbs., S1.90 

 per lb.; 25 lbs., S1.85 per lb. 



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