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WATER MELON —Continued 
remains in good condition a long time after ripening. Seed black, 
color. Pkt. 5c;Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Our stock will be found very uniform in shape, size and 
One of the 
largest, 
and most 
l\cuiicaiiai\c popular sorts, es¬ 
pecially in the south. Fruit very 
long, of light green color, distinctly 
striped and blotched with a darker 
shade. Flesh bright scarlet, very 
sweet and tender. Vines large and 
vigorous. Seed nearly white. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
rjn . , A southern variety, 
1 numph used largely for ship¬ 
ping. Fruit of largest size, nearly 
round, dark green, sometimes indis¬ 
tinctly striped with a lighter shade 
and has a thin and firm rind which 
makes it an excellent shipper. Flesh 
bright red and of good quality. The 
vine makes a strong and vigorous 
growth and can be depended upon 
under ordinarily favorable circum¬ 
stances to set a large number of 
fruits. Seed black. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Gypsy, or Georgia 
D_ 4 . 1.1 oldest 
Gypsy, or Georgia Rattlesnake 
Medium size, uniformly round, used only for preserves or pickles. Color dark green, distinctly striped and marbled 
Gltron with light green. Flesh white and solid but not at all suitable for eating raw. Seed red. Fruits mature late in the 
fall and in this condition can be kept a long time. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c. 
AAI T CUD The Mushroom is an edible fungus of which there are numerous varieties. We handle the ordinary 
IV A vJ commercial variety of a creamy white color with loose gills which underneath are of pinkish-red, 
changing to liver color. The mushroom produces “seed” or spores and there is developed a white, fibrous substance in broken 
threads, called spawn, which is developed and preserved in horse manure, pressed in the 
form of bricks. Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, in sheds, in hotbeds or sometimes in the 
open air, the great essential being a uniform degree of temperature and moisture. Our space 
is too limited here to give the necessary cultural directions, but these are published in book 
or pamphlet form. We can furnish, postpaid, for 35c., a book containing very complete 
directions for the culture of mushrooms. (See list inside of back cover) 
PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. By a newly discovered process of selection and 
grafting, the spawn is scientifically propagated so that large, vigorous and finely flavored 
mushrooms are reproduced. The sort we offer is earlier, more productive and a marked 
improvement on wild spawn, either French or English. Brick (about V/\ lbs.), postpaid 35c; 
5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.00 
lV/f ¥ T CT A O r\ Mustard is not only used as a condiment but the green leaves are used 
AvA as a salad or cut and boiled like spinach. Sow as early in the spring 
as the ground will permit, in drills about eighteen inches apart, covering one-half inch deep. 
For succession, sow every few weeks till autumn. Water freely. In the south the seed may 
be sown in autumn and the plants used early in the spring as a salad and for greens. 
* jm •. y? Leaves comparatively small and smooth, deeply cut or divided and of 
W nite LngllSn medium dark green color. Plant upright, of rapid growth and soon 
bolts to seed. Leaves, when young, are mild and tender. Seed light yellow and larger than 
that of other varieties. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; Va Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 
e i ^ Leaves large, light green, much crimped and frilled at edges. 
OOlltilCrn Vaiant L^urled Plant upright or slightly spreading in growth. Highly es¬ 
teemed in the south for its vigorous growth, hardiness and good quality. Seed small, red¬ 
dish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
M A QT1 T13T1I T VI tall MIXED GARDEN. Sometimes called Indian Cress. Grown 
1 Ul\l lL-JiVi no t only for ornament but the beautiful orange colored flowers 
and foliage are used for garnishing and the young leaves or shoots are excellent for salads. 
The green seed pods are greatly esteemed by many for use in mixed pickles. Early in spring 
sow, preferably in rather light soil, in rows three feet apart and two inches apart in the row, 
covering one inch deep. When the young plants are about four inches high thin to six inches 
apart in the row. The vines can be supported if so desired by stakes, strings or brush. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. For other varieties of Nasturtium seepage 79. 
O A Of? C* I TMRO Cultivated for its young seed pods which are used 
v/I\ VlUlTlUv/ in soups, stews, catsups, etc. It is highly esteemed 
in the south. After danger of frost is past, the ground being warm and in good condition, 
plant in rows about two and one-half feet apart, covering with about an inch of fine soil 
firmly pressed down. When about three inches high, thin to about one foot apart in the row. 
Cultivate and keep free from weeds. The pods are in best condition for use when from one 
to three inches long. 
- in , i . Plant is about three and one-half feet high, early maturing and very 
W hlte V elvet productive. Pods white, long, smooth and are tender until nearly full 
sized. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
DJ This variety is about three feet high, very early 
Perkins lVlammotn Long i oa and productive. Pods deep green, very long, 
slender, slightly corrugated, very tender and of good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Va Lb. 20c; Lb. ‘60c. 
p. r .... . Plants are about three and one-half feet high and very productive. Pods 
Uwarr W hlte Of medium length, greenish white, quite thick, slightly corrugated, tender 
and of good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
White Velvet Okra 
