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VEGETABLE SEEDS 



WATERMELON 



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

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

 Hills should be eight feet apart. One oz. for 30 hUls. 



567 COLE'S EARLY 



MUSTARD 



586 FORDHOOK FANCY. The ordinary Mustard Plant is usu- 

 all}' eaten as a salad only; but Fordhook Fancy is used cooked 

 like Spinach as well as eaten raw. 



Price, pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 34 lb- 45c; lb. SI. 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. 15c; J-^ lb. 45c ;lb..S 1.2 5; transportation paid. 



589 WHITE LONDON. Used in salads and garnishings. 



Price, pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; M lb. 40c; lb. SI. 00; transportation paid. 



MUSHROOM SPAWN 



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 prolific spawn on the market. Each brick weighs 

 from 1 to 1J4 pounds and will spawn about 10 square feet of 

 beds. We keep on hand the cream- white variety which is gene- 

 rally preferred in the markets. Per brick, 45c; 10 bricks $3.50; 

 25 bricks S8.50; 100 bricks S32.50. Purchaser pays transpor- 

 tation charges. If wanted by Parcel Post, send postage according 

 to zone rates. Packed weight of one brick is 2 lbs. 



6771 PURE CULTURE Bottle Spawn 



We offer this brand of Mushroom Spawn because it is now 

 used very successfully by large growers. As its name indicates, 

 this spawn is made in bottles under absolutely sterile condi- 

 tions, so that spores of other fungi, many of them poisonous, 

 insect eggs, weed seeds and all other extraneous matter is ex- 

 cluded. One caiton 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, 

 SI. 25; 6 Cartons S7. 00; 1 doz. Cartons S13.00. Purchaser pavs 

 transportation charges. If wattled 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 re- 

 quest with orders. 



North Rivals South With Cole's Early 



If j'ou 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. 



It is good in every respect, producing a liberal crop of Melons 

 12 inches long and 9 inches in diameter, not large but in abund- 

 ance and of delicious quality. The deep red fine-grained flesh 

 ripens from heart to rind, while its rich color and luscious flavor 

 are tempting to the most exacting taste. (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ^4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; transportation paid. 



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

 Price, pkt. 10c;oz.20c; M lb. 60c; lb, SI. 50; transportation paid' 



569 CUBAN QUEEN. Large oval Melons, striped dark and light 

 green; flesh red and excellent quality; the best late sort. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %\h. 50c; lb. §1.50; transportation paid. 



570 HALBERT HONEY. The Melons average 18 to 20 inches in 

 length; 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Color of rind deep green. 

 The flesh is crimson extending clear to the rind. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; M lb. 50c; lb. S1.50; 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; oz. 20c; 3^ lb. 50c; lb. S1.50; transportation paid. 



578 MOUNTAIN SWEET. An old favorite; oblong, dark green 

 fruits, rind thin; flesh red, solid and sweet. 



Price, pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; }/i lb. 45c; lb. SI. 25; transportation paid. 



580 STONE MOUNTAIN. A large Melon neady round but some- 

 what blunt at the ends. The color is solid dark green with 

 faintly indicated broad ribs. A wonderful Melon for the private 

 garden. The flesh is bright scarlet, very small seeds, flavor 

 delightful. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; lb. S1.50; transportation paid. 



579 SWEET SIBERIAN (Henderson's). It is of oval shape- 

 medium size, dark green, faintly mottled; thin, tough rind; 

 flesh deep orange-buff and very sweet, early and productive. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; M lb. 50c; lb. §1.50; transportation paid. 



581 TOM WATSON. Long oval shape, thin but tough rind ; 

 bright scarlet flesh; excellent quality. 



Price, pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; J^ lb. 45c; lb. SI. 25; transportation paid_ 



583 WHITE SEEDED CHILIAN. This Melon is tender and 

 sweet, flesh crimson. The vines are vigorous and strong- 

 growing, and the Melons are of medium size, round in shape. 

 It ripens early, desirable for Northern sections. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ]4, lb. 50c; lb. $1.25; transportation paid. 



OKRA 



CULTURE.^Seed is sowti about the 

 middle or latter part of May, one inch 

 deep; thinning the plants to two feet 

 apart in a row, rows three feet apart. One oz. for 250 plants. 



597 LONG GREEN 



One of the most popular varieties 

 for the home garden or for market- 

 ing. It is a vigorous grower, plants 

 ranging from 2}/i to 3 feet high, 

 produce long tender pods in abun- 

 dance. {See illustration.) 



Price, pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 

 M lb. 40c; lb. Sl.OO; transportation 

 paid. 



595 DWARF PROLIFIC 



Of dwarf, stocky growth, very 

 early and prolific. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 14 lb. 40c; lb. Sl.OO; transportation 

 paid. 



599 WHITE VELVET 



It is long, smooth, greenish-white. 

 Price, pkt. 10c; oz'. 15c; 

 li lb. 40c; lb. Sl.OO; transportation 

 paid. 



TTie preparation of the soil for the vegetable garden — starting the seed — cultivation and storing are all fully covered in our 

 Garden Guide and Record. Sent free on request with an order of $3.00 or over. 



