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Prices Include Postage on Pkts., 

 'j Lbs. and Lbs. 



Ozs.. 



WATERMELON 



Four to Five Pounds to an Acre; One 

 Ounce for Thirty Hills. 



CULTURE. Plant when the ground becomes warm. Prepare hills 



8 to 10 feet apart each way. Plant 6 to 8 seeds to the hill, covering 



an inch deep. When well up, thin out to 3 plants per hill. Do not grow 

 near pumpkins or gourds. 



Dixie Queen 



DIXIE QUEEN 



"Best in Garden" Variety 

 149. (85 days.) This new v/atermelon has become 

 very popular. A medium size, round, melon of such 

 fine quality tliat it has created quite a sensation. The 

 skin is striped dark green and greenish ivory; the flesh, 

 a sparkling red, is firm, iuicy, and sweet, with a very 

 thin rind. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 35 cts.; lb. 

 $1.00. 



52. Hawkesbury W. R. (90 days.) Oblong in shape; 

 color, grayish green; flesh, rich red. Remarkably wilt re- 

 sistant; does not sun bum readily and rind is tough which 

 makes it a good market variety. Stands drought well and is 

 vey productive. Average size 30 lbs. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 

 cts.; '4 lb, .35 cts.; lb. $1.10, postpaid. 



107. Stone Mountain Watermelon. (85 days.) The 



melons are round, of the richest dark green color. They have 

 medium rind and a beautiful scarlet flesh with the finest and 

 sweetest flavor. Without white hearts or stringiness. On 

 good melon land they grow 50 to 80 pounds. Solid through 

 and almost all heart. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 25 cts.; 

 lb. 75 cts., postpaid. 



132. Wondermelon — Kleckley Sweet Improved. 

 (85 days.) This improved strain has the same red flesh, 

 delicious sweetness and all the other splendid qualities 

 that made Kleckley Sweet such a favorite. The improve- 

 ment has principally been made along the lines of size and 

 shipping qualities. They will weigh as much as 50 pounds, 

 yet the rind is thin, but so tough that Wondermelon will 

 stand long shipments excellently, Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; '4 

 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts., postpaid. 



317. General Pershing Watermelon. (85 days.) The 



sparkling red flesh is as sweet as honey. No hard center and 

 stringless. PHesh firm and compact. Rind tough. Vigorous 

 grower. Vines keep green and produce an enormous crop of 

 first-grade melons weighing 35 to 50 pounds each. Pkt. 10 

 cts. oz. 15 cts.; Va lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00, postpaid. 



246. Coles Early. (75 days.) Strictly a home market 

 melon, almost round in shape. Rind light green, striped with 

 broad bands of dark green. Flesh bright red, crisp and deli- 

 cate texture. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Va lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 

 cts., postpaid. 



64. Tom Watson. (90 days.) This old favorite 

 is an extra long melon of attractive appearance, 

 uniform in shape and quality; the luscious crimson 

 flesh is "as sweet as honey," melting and of superb 

 flavor. The average melon will weigh 35 to 40 

 pounds and measure 28 inches long and about 12 

 inches in diameter. As a shipping melon, it has 

 held first place and is also quite popular for home 

 use. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; !4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts., 

 postpaid. 



81. Florida Giant. (90 days.) Vines are of vig- 

 orous growth and heavy producers. The melons are 

 nearly round in form; skin solid, dark green. Flesh 

 is red and firm. A good shipper; average weight 40 

 pounds. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz, 15 cts.; '4 lb, 35 cts,; lb. 

 $1,00, postpaid, 



304. Irish Grey. (85 days.) The rare combi- 

 nation of tempting sweet flavor and a tough rind 

 make this melon one of such superior merit that it 

 well deserves the popularity that it has been receiv- 

 ing among growers for shipping and home use. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts., 

 postpaid. 



144. Improved Florida Favorite (White 



Seeded (85 days.) Early. Fine auality; medium 

 size; flesh red. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 25 cts,; lb. 

 75 cts,, postpaid, 



175. Georgia Rattlesnake. (90 days.) Oblong, dark 

 and striped; bright red flesh; late. Pkt. io cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 !4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts, postpaid, 



343. Preserving Citron. (lOO days.) Medium size, uni- 

 formly round, used only for preserves or pickles. Color dark 

 green, distinctly striped and marbled with light green. Flesh 

 white and solid, but not at all suitable for eating raw. Seed 

 red. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4 lb, 30 cts.; lb, 90 cts,, postpaid. 



MUSTARD 



One Ounce of Seed Will Sow 

 50 Feet of Drill 



For late spring use sow in February, March or April ; for fall use bow 

 in August and September. Sow the seed in rows 8 to 10 inches apart. 

 One ounce will sow about 50 feet of drill ; about 3 lbs. is required for 

 an acre if sown broadcast. 



143. Fordhook Fancy Mustard. (4 o d a y s.) The 



plants are of vigorous growth; dark green leaves curve out- 

 ward like a fine ostrich plume. Fine flavor, one of the best 

 for early salad. Pkt. 5 cts,; oz, 15 cts.; Va lb, 35 cts.; lb. $1,15, 

 postpaid. 



130. Southern Giant Curled. (40 days.) A curly leaf 

 variety; produces large leaves; makes a very fine salad; flavor 

 is all that can be desired. Plant in fall for early spring salad. 

 Pkt. 5 cts,; oz. 15 cts,; Va lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.15, postpaid. 



170. Chinese. (45 days,) Differs from the preceding in 

 that the large, broad leaves are smooth and flat. The plants 

 produce a large quantity of leaves which are delicious when 

 cooked and served like Spinach. Pkt, 5 cts,; oz, 15 cts.; '4 

 lb, 35 cts.; lb, $1,15, postpaid. 



303. White Seed Mustard. (40 days.) The leaves 

 when young are mild and tender. Seed light yellow. Pkt. 5 

 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Va lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.15 cts., postpaid. 



MUSTARD SPINACH— See page 30 

 139. Tendergreen or Mustard Spinach. (30 days.) 



Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; '4 lb. 30 cts.; lb. 90 cts., postpaid. 



