HOME-GROWN FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS 
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MUSKME.LONS, continued 
from this point they have been shipped to every 
city in the United States, thus gaining a national 
reputation for the "Rocky Ford.” The melons 
average about 5 inches in length and are of a 
most delicious flavor; the flesh is fine-grained and 
light green color. This is the most popular variety 
of Muskmelons grovvn, and in season will be 
found on the table of all leading hotels and res- 
taurants. The seed we offer is from an improved 
strain of the true oval type, but highly prized by 
the growers at Rocky Ford. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
10 cts., Xlb 25 cts. 
Emerald Gem. A small very early melon; form 
globular, flesh salmon color; the flavor is excep- 
tionally fine; solid; exterior dark green. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Xlb. 50 cts., lb. J1.50. 
Hackensack. Melons grow to a large size and 
attractive appearance. Flesh green, very sweet 
and sugary; outer skin is heavily netted. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. to cts., Xlt>. 30 cts. 
Emerald Gem Muskmeluns 
WATLRMLLONS 
One ounce for 30 hills, 4 or 5 lbs. for an acre 
For culture, see directions under heading of Muskmelons. 
Mountain Sweet. Early, large, oblong; skin dark green, flesh red, very solid and sweet; a good melon 
for northern gardens. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. to cts., } 4 lh. 20 cts., lb. 55 cts. 
Kolb’s Gem. A delicious, sugary flavor; bright red, flesh firm and solid; one of the most productive and 
nice for cutting. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. to cts., ^\b. 20 cts. 
Cole’s Early. The earliest variety; large heart, flesh of fine texture and good flavor; rind thick. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. to cts., Xlb- 20 cts. 
Kolb's Gem Watermelon 
NASTURTIUMS 
Four ounces of seed to 100 feet of row 
Culture. — Both for use and ornament. The seed-pods, which resemble capers, are gathered while green 
and tender foi pickling and the leaves are used for mixing in salads. Sow early in the spring in drills about 
I inch deep in light, rich soil when all danger of frost is over. Train tall ones on trellis or fences and grow 
the dwarf ones in beds. 
Tall Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ffib. 25 cts. Dwarf Mixed. Pkt, 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^Ib. 25 cts. 
