MARYLAND 
WISEMAN-DOWNS COMPANY, INC. 
15 
MUSKMELON 
CULTURE—Plant the seeds in hills about 5 feet apart each way, dropping 8 to 10 seeds in a hill. After the 
plants are up about 3 inches, thin to 1 of the most vigorous plants in the hill. Plant after all danger of frost is passed 
Select medium to light soil. One ounce will plant 50 hills. 
EXTRA-EARLY KNIGHT — Slightly 
larger than the “Rocky Ford,” but more 
heavily netted. The seed cavity is small 
and flesh, which is green, thick and sweet, 
containing a high percentage of sugar. An 
important feature of this melon is its 
ability to withstand rust and blight, as it 
is nearly proof against either. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; X A lb. 35c; lb. $1.25. 
ANNEARUNDEL — Large, green- 
fleshed, deeply netted. A good shipping 
melon. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb. 
$1.25. 
HONEY HEW —The melon with an ap¬ 
propriate name. This new melon is unlike 
the ordinary Muskmelon or Cantaloupe, 
both in appearance and flavor, the outer 
skin being smooth, hard and nearly white. 
The melons are large, round to oval in 
shape, extremely thick-meated and have 
a very small seed cavity; flesh is light green, 
very solid and of a rich honey-like flavor, 
luscious and juicy. Of good keeping quali¬ 
ties and a good shipper. Pkts. 10c ; oz. 20c; 
V A lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
THE BOTTOMLEY —This is without 
a doubt the best yet. We can safely say 
it will produce more and better fruit than 
any Cantaloupe on the market today. In 
fact, ev^ry grower of melons who has tried 
this sort ./ill unhesitatingly say, “There 
is none better.” The seed we offer is 
from the true stock, and must not be 
confounded with seeds sold at a less price by unscrupu¬ 
lous dealers. Grown by us under our own supervision, 
where it can be carefully watched, and in one of the best 
sections of the country for the growing of Cantaloupes, 
there is no reason why this should not rank as the best 
on the market. In quality it has no rival. From 7 to 8 
days later than the Knight. The vine makes a very 
heavy growth, which makes it blight-resisting. Fruit 
very uniform in size, averaging about 7 inches in length 
from stem to blossom end. Very thick-meated, of a 
greenish color. Small seed cavity; thin rind, beautifully 
netted. Slightly pointed at the stem end and rather 
blunted at the blossom end. For shipping it is unexcelled. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; K lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
W. D. CO.’s LONG JOHN —A late variety, longer 
than the Bottomley, hence, its name. Heavily netted, 
greenish flesh, flavor very sweet, very productive. Vines 
of vigorous growth and quite free of rust or blight. 
Grown from our own seed stock. We highly recommend 
this variety to the trucker. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 
60c; lb. $2.00. 
ONION 
(German, Zwibbel; French 
White Silverskin 
MUSTARD 
(German, Snef; French, Moutarde; 
Spanish, Mustazo) 
FORDHOOK FANCY —A handsome, vigorous 
growing, mild variety, standing a long time before going 
to seed; leaves dark green, beautifully curled and fringed; 
fine for salads and garnishings; seed reddish-brown. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; x /i lb. 20c; lb. 50c. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED —Plant vigorous 
and hardy, of upright, spreading growth; leaves large, 
light green-tinged yellow, much crumpled and frilled at 
the edges. The popular market variety in the South; 
seed small, dark reddish-brown. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
X A lb. 25c; lb. 50c. 
SEEDS 
Ognon; Spanish, Cebolia) 
CULTURE—A strong, deep, rich and loamy soil is 
most suitable for this crop. Muck beds well drained to 
the depth of 2 feet give large yields. A black sandy loam 
is also excellent. The ground should be heavily dressed 
with well-rotted manure and plowed a moderate depth, 
taking a narrow furrow in order to more thoroughly mix 
the manure with the soil; if possible, the plowing should 
be done in the Fall. As early in the Spring as the ground 
is in working order harrow it thoroughly and make as 
fine and level as possible; sow thinly in drills % inch 
deep and 14 inches apart. 
WHITE SILVERSKIN —This is the most popular of 
all white Onions. The skin and flesh is a silvery white, 
mild flavor and flat shape. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 
60c; lb. $2.50. 
WHITE PEARL —A very popular variety for medium- 
early crop. Very mild in flavor; color pearly white; very 
large, especially if planted on good rich soil. A splendid 
variety for the market gardeners. Good keeping qualities 
and heavy yielder. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; 
lb. $2.00. 
PRIZETAKER —Flavor very mild and delicate. A 
very handsome Onion, of the largest size, and nearly 
globular in form. Skin is yellowish-brown; flesh white. 
If started very early in hotbeds it will produce a mam¬ 
moth Onion the first season. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; K lb. 
60c; lb. $2.00. 
Be Sure To Plant The “Wisdom” Tomato 
