_ American Spore Culture 
Mushroom Spawn 
reduced from Original Spore Cultures Under the 
New French Process 
The Most Prolific and Vigorous Spawn Known 
6770. ‘American: Spore Culture Spawn 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 pro- | 
lifie spawn on the market. Wach brick weighs from ~ 
to 1% pounds and will spawn about 10 square feet 
f beds. We keep on hand the cream white variety, 
which is generally preferred in the markets, but can 
supply the white or brown varieties if desired. (See 
engraving.) Per brick 45 cents; 5 bricks, $1.85; 10 
bricks, $3.50; 25 bricks, $8.50; 100 bricks, $32.50. 
Purchasers paying carriage. ake 
“T purchased American Culture Mushroom Spawn from you 
March fst and picked the Mushrooms in the photo sent here- 
ith on May 24th. I had some that weighed over 14 lb. each. 
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size 2 x 8 feet. 
J. A. COOK, Marshalltown, Towa. 
From PETER HENDERSON & CO., 
If wanted by Parcel 
Yesterday, the 5th of June, I picked a mess and there are fully >) 
100 buttons on the bed now. All this from a bed in the cellar Pes see fate oe 
Packed weight of one 
brick is 2 lbs 
NEW YORK 
NORTH rivals SOUTH with COLE’S EARLY 
‘Produces Luscious Melons Where None Grew 
Before, Surest in Crop Production 
56%. This is the easiest to grow of all the Watermelons. 
Tf you have failed with other sorts you can succeed with 
Cole’s Early. It is the best variety for the family garden, 
primarily so on account of its extreme earliness, but 
mainly because it has all the qualities necessary to a 
perfect variety for this purpose. Its remarkably early 
character entirely removes the most common hindrance to 
its cultivation. As far north as Canada and in places 
where Watermelons never grew before, Cole’s Early is now 
supplying the tables of those who grow it, just as bounti- 
fully and with just as good Melons as in the sunny regions 
‘of the South. 
_ It is good in every respect, producing a liberal crop of 
Melons twelve inches long and nine inches in diameter, not 
large, but in abundance and of delicious quality. The deep 
_red, fine-grained flesh ripens from heart to rind, while its 
A rich color and luscious flavor are tempting to the most 
exacting and critical taste. (See engraving.) Price, 10c. 
pkt., 20c. 0z., 60e. 14 Ib., $2.00 lb. — 
HENDERSON’S NEW WATERMELON _—_< 
‘Sun, Moon and Stars 
576. This new watermelon, named by its originator “Sun, 
Moon and Stars,” is a conspicuous instance of variation. 
The circles and stars imprinted on its rind are certainly 
an extraordinary variation from the usual type. 
_ We do not, however, offer seeds of this melon to our 
one ends pecause of its appearance, but for the reason that 
its “meat” has such a delicious taste, and because this 
variety can be Sue gsistabIM iy grown in most parts of the 
United States. 
It is of medium size and Just about right for private 
use. 
EPICS 20c. pkt., 3 pkts. for 50c4 $1.00 oz. 
Halbert Honey Watermelon 
HE MOST DELICIOUSLY FLAVORED OF WATER 
MELONS 
570. Mr. Halbert of Texas, the well-known melon breeder 
erfected this variety after years of patient labor; and 
take pleasure in _ offering it to our friends. Halbert 
mney is as handsome in color as the Kleckley Sweets, 
foes e regular in form, and much more productive, and is 
free from any appearance of neck. The melons average 
18 to 20 inches in length; 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Color 
mo) rind, a clear, glossy, deep green. The flesh is a beauti- 
crimson, extending clear to the rind. Excellent for 
me garden and loeal market. 
see 10e. pkt., Q5e. Oz, 75c. % Ib., $2.00 Ib. 
. Cole’s Early 
Watermelon 
ate 
Good Tools are as s Essential as Good Seeds for 
a Successful Garden. See Pages 167 to 195. 
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