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GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
Selected Varieties of Watermelon 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce to 30 hills, 
about three pounds per acre. Watermelons want rich, 
sandy soil. Cultural directions the same as for Musk- 
melons, except the hills should be eight feet apart. 
p | i r l One of the earliest Melons; 
L01C S Lany small, seldom more than twelve 
inches long. Flesh red and sweet; rind thin 
and brittle. Not a good shipper, but good 
for home garden and early market. Oz., 
10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Halhert Hnnpv Very similar to Kleckley’s 
iidiuen nuiiey Sweet> but is blunt at both 
ends. For home market and garden it has 
no rival, but it is not a good shipper. Oz., 
10c; J4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
| • I p Wonc 
lilSn Urey <] UC e more good melons than any 
other variety. The sparkling red flesh is 
very sweet and delicious and has no hard, 
unripe centers and is never stringy. The 
flesh is firm and will not break when sliced. 
The size is always large. Shape long. 
Earlier than Tom Watson. Will keep in 
good condition long after being picked. Oz., 
10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Su/pptliparl A medium early variety growing to a 
large size; a heavy, round to oblong 
form with rather thick, tough rind and a good ship¬ 
per. Color very light green, flesh bright red with 
black seeds. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
n-L _ n l o i j The old well known red seeded 
Lltron, Rea deeded preserving melon. Oz., 10c; 14 
lb., 25c; 1 lb.. 75c, postpaid. 
T Wolf/w, Produces melons 18 to 24 
10m YldlSOU inches long by 10 to 12 inches 
in diameter, weighing 40 to 50 pounds, on 
rich soil. Flesh deep red and very crisp; 
melting and of exquisite flavor. Good ship¬ 
per. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, post¬ 
paid. 
^ ★ Kleckley’s Sweet or Monte Cristo °f the 
sweetest Melons on the market; medium 
early, long, averaging 18 to 20 inches, slight¬ 
ly tapering to the stem end. Rind very dark 
green, flesh very bright rich red and ripens 
nearly to the rind. Too tender for a shipping Melon, 
but excellent for market and home garden. Oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Ppprlpsc nr Irp frpam An , old , stan dby. Medium 
rccrieSS or ICC cream early; fruit oblong, large 
size; rind light green, mottled and veined; flesh scar¬ 
let, solid to center, sweet, melting and delicious. Not 
a good shipper. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, post¬ 
paid. 
Kleckley’s Sweet or Monte Cristo. 
Market Growers Journal 
National trade paper for vegetable growers. SI.00 per year; $2.00 for 3 years; 
$5.00 for 10 years. Include this in your order. 
Mustard 
The leaves are used as a salad or may be boiled like spinach. Sow 
seed in any good garden soil early in the Spring in rows 1% to 2 feet 
apart and when well up thin out the plants so they stand 8 or 10 
inches apart. By making several sowings a week the tender leaves 
may be had throughout the season. One ounce will sow 50 feet 
of row. 
Southern Giant Curled Sf hardy ’ upright spread ‘ 
large, green tinged yellow, much crumpled 
and frilled at the edges. Oz., 10c; % lb., 
20c; 1 lb., 55c, postpaid. 
Southern Giant Curled Mustard. r ji i r A vigorous growing mild 
rOrdnOOK fancy variety, leaves dark green, 
Beautifully curled and fringed. Fine for salads and garnishing. Oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; 
I lb., 55c, postpaid. 
Okra or Gumbo 
Very wholesome. The pods when young, make fine soup, and are also used in 
mixed vegetable soups. Plant, after the ground is warm and dry, in drills 3 feet 
apart, thinning the young plants to 1 foot apart. Make early and late sowings to 
secure a supply throughout the season. Easy to grow in any good garden soil. 
1/ ] , Plants 3% feet high, pods white, long, smooth, and tender; early and 
VYDIIc TcIVei productive. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 65c, postpaid. 
White Velvet Okra. 
^•This variety recommended by the Michigan State College. 
