HOME-GROWN FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS 
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MOUNTAIN SWEET WATERMELON 
MUSKMELONS, continued 
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 Muskmelon grown, 
and in season will be found on the table of all leading 
hotels and restaurants. 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; solid; the flavor is 
exceptionally fine; exterior dark green. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 15 cts., Xlb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
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. 10 cts., Xlb. 30 cts. 
WATERMELONS 
One ounce for 30 hills ; 4 or 6 pounds 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. 10 cts., 
Xlb. 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. 10 cts., Xlb. 
20 cts. 
Cole’s Early. The earliest variety; large heart; 
flesh of fine texture and good 'flavor; rind thick. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Xlb. 25 cts. 
MUSTARD 
Culture. — Cultivated for salad. The leaves are 
used like cress when very young. Sow thickly in 
rows at different times from April to June, and cut 
when about 2 inches high; for use during winter 
it may be sown at intervals in boxes, in the green- 
house, or in a frame. 
Brown, or Black. More pungent in flavor than 
white. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Xlb. 20 cts., lb. 
25 cts. 
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 for pickling and the leaves are 
used for mixing in salads. Sow early in the spring 
in drills about 1 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., Xlb. 
35 cts. 
Dwarf Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Xlb. 
35 cts. 
OKRA, or GUMBO 
Culture. — This vegetable is of the easiest cul- 
ture, and grows freely, bearing abundantly in any 
ordinary garden soil. Sow early in May in drills 
2 inches deep; thin out the plants until about 3 
feet apart. 
Dwarf Green. Early and productive; tender 
pods. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Xlb. 25 cts. 
White Velvet. Large creamy white pods, very 
I tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Xlb. 25 cts. 
