CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 



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Alabama Sweet. 



WATSON. — Possesses all the fine 

 qualities of a perfect variety, both 

 as to its productiveness, quality and for 

 transportation to distant markets without 

 damage; its size ranges from eighteen to 

 twenty-four inches long bv ten to twelve 

 inches in diameter and weighs from 20 

 to 30 pounds. Color dark green, deep red 

 flesh which extends close to the rind free 

 from core, crisp, melting and of the finest 

 quality; it also commands the highest 

 market prices Strongly recommended 

 Packet, 5c. and 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c; 

 lb., $1.25, postpaid. 



PROTSCHES'S LONE STAB. — This 

 melon is above medium and very uniform 

 in sise, a prolific bearer, oblong in shape; 

 the rind is of mottled green and black 

 color, somewhat like the Rattle Snake, but 

 of carker green. The flesh is of a deep 

 red color, solid crisp and very sweet in 

 fl&Tor. It cannot be excelled by any 

 variety. It is one of the leading varieties 

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

 H l»^ 40c; lb., $1.25 postpaid. 



ZLSCKLEY'S SWEET. — This is one of 

 the best flavored Melons in cultivation, and 

 of a shape and color that is extremely 

 desirable. The rind is very dark green, 

 very thin; flesh deep scarlet, fine and of 

 delicious quality. For the home market 

 and family garden it is decidedly one of 

 the best. Packet, 5c and 10c; oz., 15c; 

 H Bfc, 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 



ALABAMA SWEET. — The best Melon 

 grown for shipping. Oblong, very sweet, 

 dark green, faintly striped, entirely string- 

 less; verv prolific. We cannot recommend 

 this Melon too highly. Packet, 5c and 10c; 

 oz., 15c; M lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 



RATTLESNAKE. — (Georgia) — A variety 

 which has gained great popularity through- 

 out the entire country for its size and fine 

 shipping qualities, and especially so in 

 the Southern States, where melons are 

 raised in large quantities for the North- 

 ern markets; shape oblong, of light green 

 color, and beautifully mottled and striped 

 with a lighter shade; flesh scarlet, rind 

 thin, very solid, and both sweet and 

 delicious. Stands transit well. Seeds 

 white, with two black tips. Packet 5c 

 and 10c; oz., 15c; V4 !»■» 30c; lb., $1.00 

 postpaid. 



COLE'S EABLY. — A great favorite for a 

 large area of different climates. Fruit 

 medium sized, oblong, striped and mottled. 

 Flesh bright red, solid and of fine sweet 

 flavor. Packet 5c and 10c; oz., 15c; H 

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



PBESEBVING- CITBON. — 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 off. It is used for preserving 

 and making pies and sauces. Packet ic 

 and 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 60c, postpaid. 



FRENCH MUSHROOM SPAWN. 



•ULTUBE. — Mushrooms may be grown almost anywhere and at 

 amy 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- 

 ace. 50c per brick postpaid. 



MUSTARD. 



CULTUBE. — This is grown to quite an extent in the Southern States, and is sown 

 broadcast during Fall, Winter and Spring. It may be used the same as Spinach, or boiled 

 with meat as greens. The White or Yellow Seeded is very little cultivated and is used 

 chiefly lor medicinal purposes, or pickling. The large leaved or curled has black seed, a 

 distinct kind from the Northern or European variety. The seed is raised in Louisiana 

 It makes very large leaves; cultivated more and more every year. iy 2 pounds per acre. 



CHINESE VEBY LARGE CABBAGE 

 LEAVED. — Has not the same taste as the 

 large-leaved, or the large curled, will stand 

 longer before going to seed. Packet 5c 

 and 10c; % 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; Ya 

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



LARGE-LEAVED CURLED. — 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; 

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



WHITE OR YELLOW 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; Vt lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 



BLACK OB BBOWN LONDON.— (For 

 pickling) Used for same purpose as the 

 White; the difference being in the color 

 of the seed. Packet 5c and 10c; V4 Id-. 

 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 



