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ENGLISH FORCING MELONS 



562 KING GEORGE. A very distinct scarlet- 

 fleshed melon;, skin, buff -yellow. The fruits 

 often weigh 5 to 8 lbs., and the flavor is so 

 rich that it cannot fail to be appreciated. 



Price, pkt., 50c; transportation paid. 



563 RINGLEADER. Fruit above the average size, 

 beautifully netted. Flesh, pale green; delicious 

 flavor. The plant ripens very early, and does 

 well in frames. - - 



Price, pkt., 50c; transportation paid. 



561 SUPERLATIVE. Fruits medium sized, per- 

 fectly round, beautifully netted. Rich scarlet 

 flesh of delicate flavor. Very prolific. 

 Price, pkt., 50c; transportation paid. 



560 FAVORITE COLLECTION OF DELI- 

 CIOUS MUSKMELONS. 

 Described on page 26. 

 Rocky Ford, Emerald Gem and Early 

 Hackensack. 



Coll. of 3 pkts., 25c; 1 or., each, 60c; 

 transportation paid. 



WATERMELON 



CULTURE. — Watermelons thrive best in warm latitudes, although in warm, sandy soils 

 in the latitude of New York fine crops are often obtained. Cultivate exactly as for Musk- 

 melons. Hills should be eight feel apart. One oz. for 30 hills. 



567 COLE'S EARLY 

 Early 



-North Rivals South With Cole's 



MUSHROOM SPAWN 



6770 AMERICAN Spore Culture 

 Spawn (Creamy White) 



This is produced from original spore cultures 



under the new French process, which permits 



the indefinite reproduction of selected varieties. 



without dilution of the strain, and free of any 



trace of the parasitic diseases of the mushroom. 



Positively the most vigorous and prolific spawn 



on the market. Each brick weighs from 1 to 



1 X pounds and will spawn about 10 square 



feet of beds. We keep on hand the cream-white variety 



which is generally preferred in the markets. 



{See illusiralionr.) 



Price, per brick, 45c; 10 bricks, $3.50; 25 bricks, $8.50; 

 purchaser pays transportation charges. // wanted by 

 Parcel Post, send postage according to zone rates. Packed 

 weight of one brick is 2 lbs. 



6771 PURE CULTURE Bottle Spawn 



(Pure White) 



We offer this brand of Mushroom Spawn because it is 

 now used very successfully by large growers. This 

 spawn is made in bottles under absolutely sterile condi- 

 tions, so that spores of other fungi, many of them poison- 

 ous, insect eggs, weed seeds and all other extraneous 

 matter is excluded. One carton of this spawn equals 

 5 bricks of ordinary spawn and will spawn an area of 

 about 40 square feet. We include full instructions with 

 the spawn. 



Price per carton, $1.25; 5 cartons, $6.00; 10 car- 

 tons, $11.50. Purchaser pays transportation charges. 

 7/ wanted by Parcel Post, send postage according to zone 

 rates. Packed weight of one carton is 1 lb. 



Send for our pamphlet, "Mushroom Culture." Sent free 

 on request with orders. 



If you have failed with other sorts you can succeed with Cole's Early. 

 It is the best variety for the family garden and good in every respect, 

 producing a liberal crop of Melons 12 inches long and 9 inches in diameter, 

 of delicious quality. The deep red, fine-grained flesh ripens from heart 

 to rind, while its rich color and luscious flavor satisfies the most exacting 

 taste. (.See illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; yf, lb., 60c; lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



565 CITRON 



Red seeded. Small, round fruits, for preserves only. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; yi lb., 60c; lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



570 HALBERT HONEY 



The Melons average 18 to 20 inches in lcjagth; 6 to 8 inches in 

 diameter. Color of rind deep green. The flesh is crimson, extending 

 clear to the rind. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz. 25c; yi lb., 60c; lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



573 KLECKLEY'S SWEET 



An oval-shaped variety, with dark green skin and thin rind. The bright scarlet flesh 

 is extremely sweet. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oa., 25c;. % lb., 60c; lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



580 STONE MOUNTAIN 



A large .Melon nearly round but somewhat blunt at the ends. The color is solid 

 dark green with faintly indicated broad ribs. A wonderful Melon for the private gar- 

 den. The flesh is bright scarlet, very small seeds; flavor delightful. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; X lb., 60c; lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



581 TOM WATSON 



Long oval shape, thin but tough rind; bright scarlet flesh; excellent quality. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; yi lb., 60c; lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



Our leaflet, "Melon Culture," tells how to grow 

 Watermelons to perfection; free on request with orders. 



MUSTARD 



586 FORDHOOK FANCY. The ordinary Mustard 

 Plant is usually eaten as a salad only; but 

 Fordhook Fancy is used cooked like Spinach, 

 as well as eaten raw. (See ilhistralion.) 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; yi lb., 45c; lb.. $1.25; 

 transportation paid. 



587 GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED. A favorite 

 in the South, where it is grown in the fall for 

 spring salad. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; yi lb., 45c;lb.,$1.25; 

 transportation paid. 



The preparation of the soil for the vege- 

 table garden — starting the seed — cultiva- 

 tion and storing are all fully covered in 

 our Garden Guide and Record. Sent free 

 on request with an order of $3.00 or over 



