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HAIiBEBT'S HONEY.— Succeeds ,well and 

 ripens early in all melon growing sections, 

 and has only the single drawback of a thin,, 

 brittle rind which will not withstand ship- 

 ment on the cars. The vines are strong, 

 healthy growth and sets fruit freely. The 

 melons are of cylindrical oblong form with 

 smoothly rounded ends and free from any 

 tendency to neck at the stem end. The 

 first melons ripen early and the vines con- 

 tinue to develop fine fruit throughout the 

 season. Packet, 5c, and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; ^ 

 11)., 35c.: lb., $1.25, postpaid. 



BBASFOBD. — This melon Is long in 

 shape and color dark green with darker 

 wavy bands; flesh melting and of excellent 

 flavor. Seed white; a splendid variety. 

 Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; ^ lb., 30c.; 

 lb., $1.00, postpaid. 



COIiE'S EARIiY. — A great favorite for a 

 large area of difEerent climates. Fruit 

 medium sized, oblong, striped and mottled. 

 Flesh bright red, solid and of fine sweet 

 flavor, packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; V4 

 lb., 30c.; lb., $1.0O, postpaid. 



FBOTSCHEB'S XiaiTE STAR. — The 



melon is above medium and very uniform 

 in size, .a prolific bearer, oblong in shape; 

 the rind is of mottled green and black 

 color, somewhat like the Rattle Snake, but 

 of darker green. The flesh is of a deep 

 red color, solid crisp and very sweet in 

 flavor. It cannot be excelled by any 

 variety. It is one of the leading varieties 

 of the South. Packet, 5c. and 10c.; oz., 15c.; 

 Yi lb., 35c.; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 



SEMIITOIiE. — A very early Melon, ob- 

 long in shape, of two colors, some very 

 grey and others light green, resembling the 

 Ice Cream, but larger. It is fine flavored 

 and productive. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 

 14 lb., 35c.; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 



PRESERVING- CITRON.— This fruit re- 

 sembles the average size water melon, of 

 a light green color, which is coated over 

 with a white substance like flour, that is 

 easily rubbed ofC. It is used for preserving 

 and making pies and sauces. Packet, 5c. 

 and 10c. ; oz., 25c.; y^ lb., 60c., postpaid. 



FRENCH . MUSHROOM SPAWN. 



CUIiTURE. — Mushrooms may be grown almost anywhere and at 

 any season of the year, so long as the conditions required are 

 reasonably considered. During the Summer months they may be 

 grown out of doors and an abundant supply secured at a trifling 

 expense. The location should, in all cases, be rather dry than damp, 

 and a uniform temperature as nearly 75 degrees as possible is of 

 primary- importance. Full directions, etc., accompany every pack- 

 age. 50c. per brick, postpaid. 



MUSTARD. 



CUIiTURE. — The green leaves are used as a salad or cut and boiled like Spinach. 

 May either be sown in drills 18 inches apart, or broadcast, covering one-half inch deep. 

 For succession, sow every few weeks. An ounce will sow 80 feet of drill; two pounds 

 to an acre. 



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CHINESE VERY I.ARGE CABBAGE 

 ILEAVED. — ^Has not the same taste as the 

 large-leaved, or the large curled, will stand 

 longer before going to seed. Packet, 5c. 

 and 10c. ; 14 lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 



GIANT OSTRICH PLUME.— This is a 

 splendid variety for the market gardeners 

 and amateurs, and will surely give satis- 

 faction wherever planted. The leaves are 

 beautifully curled. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; V4 

 lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 



I.ARGE-I.EAVED CURl^ED. — The favor- 

 ite kind here, sown early for the market. 

 Leaves are pale green, large and curled or 

 scalloped on the edges. Packet, 5c. and 10c. 

 ^4 lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 



WHITE OR YEI.I.OW LONDON.— (For 



pickling). This is the common white Mus- 

 tard of commerce, used both as a salad 

 and for flavoring purposes. Packet, 5c. 

 and 10c. ; V4 1^-j 30c.; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 



NASTURTIUM. 



CUIiTURE. — The seeds while young and succulent are picked and used as capers. 

 The plants are also highly ornamental; the tall variety makes an excellent screen or 

 covering for unsightly places in the garden. Do not sow until the ground is warm. 

 Tall Mixed, Packet, 10c.; oz., 25c.; 14 llJ.» 75c.; lb., $2.50, postpaid; Dwarf Mixed, Packet, 

 10c. ; oz., 25c.; 14 lb., 90c.; lb., $3.00, postpaid. 



OKRA. 



CULTURE. — This is a highly esteemed vegetable in the South and no garden, whether 

 small or large, is without it. It is used in making "Gumbo", a dish much esteemed 

 by the Southern people. It is also boiled in salt water, served with vinegar as a 

 salad, and is considered a wholesome dish. Should not be planted before the ground 

 is warm, in Spring, as the seeds are apt to rot. Sow in drills, which ought to be two 

 to three feet apart, and when up, thin out and leave one or two plants every twelve or 

 fifteen inches. Matures in 90 to 125 davs. One ounce to 50 feet of drill: 10 pounds 

 to acre. 



FRENCH MARKET DWARF PROLIFIC. 



— One of the earliest and most productive 

 of all Okras. It is a cross between the 

 Tall Growing and the White Velvet varie- 

 ties; commencing to bear when six inches 

 high, producing a pod at the stem of each 

 leaf, and continues bearing until the plant 

 reaches its maximum height, seven feet. 

 It will supersede all other varieties for 

 market and shipping. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; 

 Yi lb., 20c.; lb., 60c., postpaid. 



WHITE VELVET. — A white variety; 

 dwarf with round smooth pods, free from 



ridges and seams, and not prickly to the 

 touch; very prolific and early. We tried 

 this variety thoroughly. It has come up 

 to what is claimed for it. Extensively 

 used for canning. We recommend it to all 

 who have not tried it. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; 

 Yi lb., 20c.; lb., 60c., postpaid. 



DWARF GREEN PROLIFIC— This is a 

 distinct variety, very dwarf in growth, but 

 enormously productive, producing pods 

 within an inch or two of the ground and 

 clear to the top. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; V4 

 lb., 20c.; lb., 60c., postpaid. 



