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STONE MOUNTAIN This variety combines extra large size 

 with earliness. It is nearly round in shape, pleasingly green 

 in color, and unexcelled for sweetness and juiciness. Fruits 

 weigh 60 to 80 pounds in the South, and the 95 days 

 required for maturity make it easily possible to grow cor- 

 respondingly large fruits in the North. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



SWEET HEART Fruits very large; round to slightly oblong, 

 with blocky ends; light green with fine, darker veining; 

 rind hard and tough; flesh bright red, crisp, and sweet; 

 seeds black. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



TOM WATSON This long smooth melon is especially favored 

 in the South. The rich green skin is faintly webbed with 

 a veining of deeper green, and the thin rind is tough and 

 rubbery. Vines hardy, vigorous, and productive; flesh dis- 

 tinctly crisp and juicy. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



MUSHROOM 



MUSTARD 



Mustard greens are as healthful and nourishing as spinach. 

 Mustard is related to turnip, and although the tops are much 

 alike in richness of flavor, mustard leaves are more tender, 

 and the stems are not so long and coarse. 



Seed may be sown from early spring to midsummer in rows 18 

 inches apart. Thin to 5 or 6 inches apart in the rows. The plants 

 are in condition for use as soon as the leaves are the size of one's 

 hand. Mustard runs to seed quickly, so that successive plant- 

 ings are necessary for a continuous supply. 



CHINESE The leaves of this variety are round and unfrilled, 

 rough in texture, and very dark green. They grow to a length 

 of 9 inches and are about 8 inches broad. A little slower 

 growing than the frilled varieties, but longer standing. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 



FORDHOOK FANCY The plume-like leaves of this variety 

 are closely curled and finely fringed. The medium yellowish- 

 green color and compact erect habit of growth lend a deco- 

 rative touch to the garden, and the tender quality and fine 

 flavor make it most desirable for salads and greens. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 



FLORIDA BROAD LEAF This is a quick growing and very 

 productive variety which remains in condition for use a 

 long time. The leaves are rounded, very slightly crumpled, 

 unfrilled, and very large. They are medium light green 

 with a broad, pale green midrib. Very popular. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 



MUSTARD SPINACH or TENDERGREEN Plants of rapid 

 and vigorous growth with comparatively narrow, spoon- 

 shaped leaves of dark green. It will stand longer than most 

 varieties without sending up seed stalks. This mustard is 

 recommended for the home garden as well as for shipping. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 



SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED The leaves are large, light 

 green with a tinge of yellow, and much crumpled and frilled 

 at the edges. The plant is upright or slightly spreading in 

 growth. This variety is valued in the South on account of 

 its vigorous growth, hardiness, and good quality. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 



Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, sheds, hotbeds, and some- 

 times in the open air, the chief essentials being uniform degrees of 

 temperature and moisture. The necessary cultural directions are 

 published in pamphlet form, a copy of which we shall be pleased 

 to send on request. 



SPORE CULTURE (In bricks weighing about 1H pounds.) 

 Our spawn is produced from the original spore cultures 

 under the new French process, permitting the indefinite 

 reproduction of the variety selected. This is distinctly the 

 most vigorous and prolific spawn on the market. We use 

 stock of the white variety which is generally preferred. 

 Each brick is sufficient to spawn 8 to 10 square feet of bed. 



Per brick 45c, postpaid in U. S. A. 



OKRA or GUMBO 



Okra pods are used in soups, stews, catsup and other relishes 

 and are very popular in the South. They are at their best when 

 1 to 3 inches long. Seed does not germinate well at cool tempera- 

 tures, and planting should be delayed until the ground is warm. 

 Drop 4 or 5 seeds to the foot in rows about 2}^ feet apart and 

 cover about an inch deep. Thin to about \Yi feet in the row 

 and keep thoroughly cultivated. 



DWARF LONG POD, GREEN This okra is especially 

 adapted for home garden use because the pods remain in 

 prime condition for cooking or canning until quite large. 

 They are long, fluted, dark green, and of very good quality. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 



PERKIN'S MAMMOTH LONG POD This prolific and early 

 variety yields pods 4 or 5 inches long; they are slightly 

 corrugated, very tender, and of good quality. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 



WHITE VELVET Produces very large white pods that are 

 smooth and tender until nearly full size. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 



ONION 



A row or two of onions in the home garden will furnish a 

 supply from midsummer to the following spring. Onions 

 are very hardy, and the seeds will germinate in cool weather. 

 They can be safely planted just as soon as the soil can be pre- 

 pared. Shallow planting is advisable, 34 to Yi inch being about 

 right. When 2 or 3 inches tall, the young plants can be thinned to 

 prevent crowding. They may be thinned again when 6 or 8 

 inches tall, and the plants removed can be used as green onions. 

 After that, they can be pulled as needed, and those that are left 

 to become fully ripe can be stored for winter. 



RED VARIETIES 



RED WETHERSFIELD This is one of the oldest and best 

 known red onions. Even in poor soils it produces heavily, 

 and in the East it is extensively grown. The bulbs are large 

 and flat, but quite thick, with a deep purple-red skin. The 

 flesh is purplish-white and moderately fine grained, with a 

 rather strong but pleasant flavor. It is one of the best 

 keepers. Used for sets. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; y 4 lb. $1.25; lb. $4.00. 



SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE Our trials continue to prove that 

 this variety also is one of the best keepers. The globes are 

 medium to large in size and medium early. A smooth deep 

 purplish-red skin covers the paler flesh which is mild, fine 

 grained, and tender. Excellent for home gardens. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; y 4 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.75. 



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