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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 



Prices Include Postage on Pkts., Ozs., 

 !4 Lbs. and Lbs. 



WATERMELON 



CULTURE. Same as for Cantaloupes on page 25. 



Four to Five Pounds to an Acre; One 

 Ounce for Thirty Hills. 



Bolgiano's Kleckley Sweet Watermelon 



In the planning of your garden be sure and include a few hills of Watermelon. 

 These do not require any great effort to produce a satisfactory crop. See cultural di- 

 rections on page 25 for Cantaloupes. There is nothing more delicious on a red-hot 

 summer day than well-chilled Watermelon. 



317. General Pershing Waterm elon. The finest 



melon ever 



introduced. The sparkling red flesh is as sweet as honey. No 

 hard center and stringless. Flesh firm and compact. Rind 

 tough; will stand shipping from Florida to Canada in perfect 

 condition. Vigorous grower. Vines keep green and produce 

 enormous crop of first-grade melons weighing 35 to 51 pounds 

 each. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; y 4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



64. Tom Watson. This old favorite is an extra long 

 melon of attractive appearance, uniform in shape and qual- 

 ity; the luscious crimson flesh is "as sweet as honey," melt- 

 ing and of superb flavor. The average melon will weigh 35 

 to 40 pounds and measure 28 inches long and about 12 inches 

 in diameter. As a shipping melon, it has held first place and 

 is also quite popular for home use. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 Va lb. 30 cts.; lb. 85 cts. 



304. Irish Grey. The rare combination of tempting 

 sweet flavor and a tough rind make this melon one of such 

 superior merit that it well deserves the popularity that it 

 has been receiving - among growers for shipping and home 

 use. One feels a little disappointed at the first sight of the 

 light green rind, but the view and taste of the delicious 

 interior makes fast friends. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; y 4 lb. 

 35 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



144. Improved Florida Favorite (White Seeded). 



Early. Fine quality; medium size; flesh deep red. Pkt. 10 

 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; l / 4 lb. 30 cts.; lb. 85 cts. 



246. Coles Early. Strictly a home market melon, almost 

 round in shape. Rind light green, striped with broad bands of 

 dark green. Flesh bright red, crisp and delicate texture. 

 Ripening 80 days. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; l / 4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. 

 $1.00. 



175. Georgia Rattlesnake. Oblong, dark and striped; 

 bright red flesh; late. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; y 4 lb. 30 cts.; 

 lb. 85 cts. 



343. Preserving Citron. Medium size, uniformly round, 

 used only for preserves or pickles. Color dark green, dis- 

 tinctly striped and marbled with light green. Flesh white 

 and solid, but not at all suitable for eating raw. Seed red. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; y 4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



GARDENING IN THE LOWER SOUTH, by H. H. Hume. The first 

 and only complete garden guide for the South. It tells what flowers 

 to plant for steady succession of bloom, how to have fresh vegetables 

 throughout the year, how to grow fruits, what varieties to plant, what 

 trees and evergreens grow best, and all about Southern soils, fertiliz- 

 ing, lawn making, palms, roses, azaleas, bulbs, bamboos, vines, and 

 other plants. 102 illustrations, 472 pages. $5.00. 



209. Kleckley Sweet, or Monte Cristo. a fine melon 

 for home growing and table use. Vines are strong, vigorous 

 and the fruits grow to large size, 18 to 20 inches long and 

 12 inches in diameter. Skin is a rich, dark green; flesh 

 bright scarlet, ripening close to the rind, which is but half 

 an inch thick, so that shipping it long distances is not prac- 

 ticable. Crisp, sugary, melting and entirely free from string- 

 iness. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



302. Halbert Honey. A very sweet, long, dark green 

 variety. Fruits average 18 to 20 inches long, has a thin rind 

 and deep red meat of delightfully delicious flavor; pulp en- 

 tirely free from stringiness; seed white. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 

 cts.; l / 4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



229. Excell. A long green melon, with visible stripes. 

 Handsome in appearance and far surpasses the Tom Watson 

 both as a shipper and for the table. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 % lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



MUSTARD w-n* 



One Ounce of Seed Will Sow 50 Feet of Drill. 



For late spring use sow in February, March or April ; for fall use sow 

 in August and September. Sow the seed in rows 8 to 10 inches apart. 

 One ounce will sow about 50 feet of drill ; about 5 lbs. is required for 

 an acre if sown broadcast. 



130. Southern Giant Curled, a curly leaf variety; 

 produces large leaves; makes a very fine salad; flavor is all 

 that can be desired. Plant in fall for early spring salad. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; '/ 4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 



170. Chinese. Differs from the preceding in that the 

 large, broad leaves are smooth and flat. The plants produce 

 a large quantity of leaves which are delicious when cooked 

 and served like Spinach. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; l / 4 lb. 25 

 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 



327. Ford Hook Fancy Mustard. The plants are of 

 vigorous growth; dark green leaves curve outward like a fine 

 ostrich plume. Fine flower, one of the best for early salad. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; y 4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 



303. White Seed Mustard. Leaves small and smooth 

 of medium dark green color. The plant is upright, of rapid 

 growth and soon bolts to seed. The leaves when young are 

 mild and tender. Seed light yellow and larger than that of 

 other varieties. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; y 4 lb. 20 cts.; lb. 

 50 cts. 



One Large 10-ct. Pkt. Any Three Varieties Watermelon Seed for 25 Cts., Postpaid 



