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Theodore Payne, Seedsman and Nurseryman 
MELON—WATER 
Sandia— -Wassermelone — Melon d'Eau 
Culture. Plant from March to July, in good, light, 
sandy loam, In hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way and 
from 10 to 12 seeds in a hill; cover the seed from 1 to 2 
inches deep, but not more. When large enough, thin 
out to the three strongest plants. 
ANGELENO. Of medium size, dark green, flesh dark 
red, crisp and very sweet. A good shipper and one of 
the best market varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, lb. 50c. 
lb. $1.50. 
CHILIAN. Of medium size, almost round, dark green, 
slightly mottled with blackish green, rind thin, not 
over a quarter of an inch thick, but very hard and 
never cracks in shipping. Flesh solid, crisp and deep 
crimson clear through. This is the favorite Los An- 
geles market melon. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
BLACK SEEDED CHILIAN. This is preferred by 
some to the preceding variety, and is considered a 
little earlier. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
CUBAN QUEEN. Oblong, striped dark and light 
green, rind thin, flesh bright red. A good shipping 
sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE, OR GYPSY. A popular 
Southern variety. A large, long melon, light green 
with dark green stripes, flesh scarlet, crisp and juicy. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
KLECKLEY SWEET. One of the finest melons for 
home use. Oblong in form, 18 to 20 inches long and 
10 to 12 inches in diameter. Skin dark, rich green, 
flesh bright scarlet, ripening close to the rind. Pkt. 5c, 
oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
KLONDYKE, OR PASADENA. Of recent introduction 
and a great favorite in the Pasadena market. Oblong, 
dark rich green, flesh bright red, very crisp and sweet. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. 
YELLOW-FLESHED ICE CREAM. Quite distinct 
from any other variety. Large and long, rind an even 
dark green. Flesh of a rich, sugary flavor peculiar 
to itself; entirely free from fibrous substances, melt- 
ing in the mouth like ice cream. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 
lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
S eta— Schwamm-- Champignon 
Culture. Mushrooms can be grown in cellars or sheds, 
where a temperature of 60 to 70 degrees can be main- 
tained. Procure some good rich loam and some fresh 
horse manure, and mix thoroughly together, using two- 
thirds of the horse manure and one-third of the loam. 
Make a bed of this mixture about 18 inches deep, which 
should be pressed down firmly. As soon as the tem- 
perature of this bed falls to about 70 degrees the 
spawn may be inserted in pieces about one inch 
square. Cover the spawn with good loam about two 
inches deep and press down firmly. Cover this over 
with a layer of loose straw. If the conditions are right 
the mushrooms should appear in from six to eight 
weeks. 
ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. In bricks of about 
1 lb. Per brick 25c (by mail 35c). 
MUSTARD 
Mostaza— Senf— Moutarde 
By mail add 10c per lb. for postage. 
Culture. Sow in drills 1 foot apart at frequent inter- 
vals for succession. Used for greens and cooked like 
Spinach, sometimes cut when about 2 inches high and 
used as a salad, generally with Cress. 
BROWN OR BLACK. The common Mustard, much 
used for greens. The seeds are also used in pickles. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
SOUTHERN CURLED. Very large leaves, often 15 
inches in length; the best sort for greens. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
15c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
WHITE LONDON. The best variety for salads, also 
used for greens. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, & lb, 15c, lb. 40c (by 
mail 60c). 
OKRA 
Qulmbombo— Essbarer Gombo 
Culture. Sow from March to July, in drills 3 feet 
apart, covering the seed 2 inches deep; thin out the 
plants to 10 inches apart in the rows, cultivate well, 
and draw the earth up slightly around the stems. One 
ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of row. 
EARLY DWARF. Of dwarf, stocky growth, very 
prolific, producing pods 10 days earlier than the tall 
varieties. Pods long and smooth. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % 
lb. 25c. lb. 75c. 
LONG GREEN. Plants of tall growth, pods long and 
slightly ribbed. Pkt. 5c, oz, 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
WHITE VELVET. Of tall growth; long, round, 
smooth pods with a whitish, velvety covering. The 
favorite variety for pickling. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 
25c. lb. 75c. 
Ailsa Craig Onion 
ONION 
Cebolla — Zwiebel — Ognon 
Culture. Onions require a rich, moist soil; rich, low 
land is best. It may be either sandy loam or black soil, 
but should have plenty of natural moisture. Land 
which has been planted to vegetables — peas or beans 
preferred — for a few seasons is the best land for 
onions. They may also be grown on higher lands with 
irrigation, providing the soil is rich. The land must 
not be allowed to get dry, as this will check the growth 
and either force the plant to run to seed or produce 
"stiff necks." For the home garden the seed may be 
planted the year round in California, but for main crop 
from November to end of January is best. In naturally 
moist soils the seed may be sown in drills 15 inches 
apart, covering the seed very lightly. When large 
enough, the plants may be thinned out to 5 or 6 inches 
apart in the rows. For irrigated lands sow the seed 
thickly in beds or drills and keep well watered; when 
the plants are large enough — about half the size of a 
lead pencil — transplant to rows 15 inches apart and 6 
inches in the rows. Trim off about a third of the 
tops and half the roots before planting, as this helps 
the plants to bulb out. When sown in drills, and 
thinned out, it requires from 4 to 5 pounds of seed to 
the acre, or 1 ounce to 100 feet of row. When sown 
in beds and transplanted, from 1 to iy 2 pounds will 
raise enough plants for an acre. For the home garden, 
Onion sets are often planted. These will produce large 
onions much earlier than the seed. For "Green" or 
"Spring" Onions, sow the seed of the White Queen or 
some other white variety. 
AILSA CRAIG. An English variety that thrives well 
in this climate and is becoming very popular here. It 
is of immense size, globe-shaped, pure yellow on the 
outside, but white inside. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, % lb. $1.65, 
lb. $6.00. 
