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DIGGS & BEADLES SEED CO., INC., RICHMOND. VIRGINIA 
STONE MOUNTAIN 
KLECKLEY SWEET 
TOM WATSON 
for garnishing'. It has finely cut leaves, which give it a 
mossy appearance when blanched. It can be sown from April 
to August, inch deep in drills, and plants thinned to 8 
inches apart. When nearly grown the outer leaves should 
be tied together over the heart to whiten it. Keep well wa¬ 
tered in dry weather. One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet 
of row. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; J4 lb. 30c. 
HERBS 
As the seed of most Herbs are very small and delicate, they 
should not be sown until the ground becomes thoroughly warm. 
The soil should always be carefully prepared and kept en¬ 
tirely clean of weeds. Sow 14 inch deep in drills early in the 
Spring and when the plants are large enough transplant to 
rows 16 to 18 inches apart. 
SAGE— The most popular Garden Herb, used for flavoring or 
seasoning. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 75c, postpaid. 
DILL— Seeds have a strong pungent and aromatic flavor, which 
are used as a condiment in pickles, soups, stews, etc. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
THYME —Makes delicious flavoring for sausage and meats. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
WATERMELON 
5 LBS. MAY BE ORDERED AT 10c PER LB. LESS 
THAN LB. PRICE 
CULTURE —Plant from April to June after warm weather 
has become settled, as Melon Vines are rather delicate until 
they get a good start and do not thrive well if checked by cold 
and wet weather. Plant in well fertilized hills 8 feet apart, 
8 or 10 seeds to the hill, covering about 1 inch. After they 
get a good start, thin to 3 or 4 plants. New ground or a broom 
straw field is an excellent place in which to grow melons, as 
they thrive best in light, sandy soil. One ounce will plant 
about 25 or 30 hills ; about 2 lbs. are required for an acre. 
KLECKLEY SWEET —Is a long, tapering melon, medium to 
large size, growing 18 to 24 inches long and 10 to 12 inches 
through. The skin is a rich dark green, very thin rind. Flesh 
a bright, rich red, solid heart, exceedingly sweet, juicy and 
delicious, and ripens close to the rind. This variety is so 
crisp and tender that it will not stand shipping. Oz. 10c; 
14 lb. 25c; lb. 75c, postpaid. 
TOM WATSON —This is decidedly the best and most popular 
melon grown for shipping. It is a long dark green melon. 
Has a thin but tough elastic rind. Flesh is a rich, bright 
red, firm and very sweet. Grows to a large size and is al¬ 
ways uniform as to shape, size and colorings. One of its 
especially attractive characteristics is its permanent dark 
green gloss which makes it always look fresh as if it had 
just been pulled from the vine. Has taken the lead over 
all other melons for shipping to distant markets and gen¬ 
erally brings the highest prices. Oz. 10c; J4 lb. 25c; lb. 70c, 
postpaid. 
WONDER —An improved strain of the Kleckley Swe^t. While 
it has the same red flesh of delicious sweetness and all of 
the other splendid qualities, it grows to a larger size and 
can be shipped long distances. Oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; lb. 75c, 
postpaid. 
DARK ICING—A very desirable variety. Dark skin, crimson 
flesh, thin rind, quite solid and of a delicious flavor. A fine 
market sort. Oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; lb. 80c. 
JACKSON —One of the sweetest melons for home use. Rind 
thin, flesh rich scarlet, sweet and delicious. Oz. 10c; 14 lb. 
35c; lb. $1.00. 
EXCEL —An excellent shipping melon. A cross between the 
Watson and Blue Gem. Its size ranges from eighteen to 
twenty-four inches and weighs from forty to sixty pounds. 
The deep red flesh is crisp, melting and of the finest flavor. 
The characteristic of the melon is that the seeds are of a 
mixed color—some black, some white with black border. The 
rind is thin, but hard and tough, making it especially adapted 
for shipping to distant markets. Oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; lb. 90c. 
