Early White Kohl-rabi. 
Bender’s Surprise Melon. 
Hearts of Gold Melon. 
XNOLIiKOHIi (Ger.) 
Kohl-rabi 
CAVOLO RAPA (Xt.) 
One ounce of seed sows 200 feet of row; 4 lbs. per acre. 
Culture same as Kale. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. The best variety for the table. When the 
bulbs are the size of an apple they are ready for use, and are of ex¬ 
cellent quality, being tender and of delicious flavor. Flrt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
!4 lb., 45c; lb., $2.00. 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. The same as White Vienna except in color 
which is light purple on the outside. Pit., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 45c; lb., 
$1.50. 
POREE (Ger.) 
Leeks 
PORRO (It.) 
Cultivate the same as onions. 
LARGE FLAG. The most popular variety; grows to be a good size, is 
. straight and uniform. One of the best quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 
14 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 
Muskmelons or Cantaloupes 
MELONE (Ger.) POPONE (It.) 
One ounce will plant 100 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. per acre. 
Early in May plant in hills 4 feet apart, dropping 6 or 8 seeds to the 
hill. When large enough, thin out to four strong plants. 
BENDER’S SURPRISE. A grand Melon for both shipping and the 
home market. We have never seen a Melon quite equal to the Bender 
in fine flavor, size and keeping qualities combined. The Melons are 
round to oval in shape, ribbed and partly covered with netting. The 
flesh is very thick especially so at the blossom end so that the melons 
rarely crack. When ripe, the fruits turn a golden tint which shows 
through the netting and gives the melon a very attractive appearance. 
The size of the melons averages quite large, many weighing 10 lbs. 
or more. We have had Melons that weighed 16 pounds. A valuable 
point about these Melons is that they will keep in good condition five 
or six days after picking, and actually improve in flavor during that 
time. The flesh is so firm and thick that the Melons remain firm and 
in good condition much longer than other large Melons of this class. 
For market and shipping this is an important consideration. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; 14 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
HALE’S BEST. This early, new Cantaloupe has certainly proven to be a 
money-maker. It is ten days earlier than Rocky Ford types, thus 
bringing the high prices of the first on the market. It is oval with a 
solid net. The flesh is thick and firm, orange color, sweet and luscious. 
It is a splendid shipper, staying firm for several days after being 
picked. Its size, extreme earliness, fine shipping and long-keeping qual¬ 
ities make it one of the most valuable varieties for market growers. 
The seed we offer was all grown from selected stock seed. Give it a 
trial. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
HONEY ROCK. Also called Sugar Rock. Sweet as sugar and solid as 
a rock. Fruits are oval, medium sized and not ridged. Has a deep 
orange flesh with a wonderful sweetness. One of the most prolific va¬ 
rieties grown. The rind is tough, and the flesh so firm that melons can 
be allowed to ripen on the vines and be shipped long distances. Dis¬ 
tinct from all other sorts. Matures its fruits in about 86 days, from 
seed. We want you to try Honey Rock. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 45c; 
lb., $1.50. 
HEARTS OF GOLD. Developed by a successful Michigan melon-grow¬ 
er. Vines are vigorous, free from blight or rust, and hardy. Fruits 
medium sized, nearly round, thickly netted and very firm so they 
stand shipping. Flesh is deep orange color and deliciously flavored. 
Pkt., lOc; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
LAKE OR GOLDEN CHAMPLAIN. If your season is a short one, 
or if you want to get the first Melons to your market from your sec¬ 
tion, use Lake Champlain. Those Muskmelons which are commonly 
planted take from 70 to 90 days to mature. This one will be ready 
ahead of any of them, and is the earliest we have seen. It is very pro¬ 
ductive. The plant is very vigorous and healthy, setting and ripening 
Melons rapidly even under adverse conditions. The Melons are medium 
sized, almost round and nicely netted. The flesh is deep, very sweet 
and a beautiful golden yellow color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., 
$1.25. 
TIP-TOP. The fruits are large, nearly round, and the skin, when ma¬ 
ture, is greenish yellow, slightly netted. The deep salmon flesh is 
thick, deliciously flavored, and it ripens clear to the rind. It is a fine 
shipper, distinct and most attractive in appearance. Select hand-cut 
seed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
MILWAUKEE MARKET. The light green-skinned fruits are medium 
to large in size, nearly round, slightly ribbed, and moderately netted. 
The thick flesh is colored salmon and is very sweet. Very popular in 
Ohio. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
EXTRA EARLY KNIGHT. It is one of the earliest green flesh Melons 
for the northern states. Fruits are oval in shape, well netted and of 
good flavor. This is an excellent variety for home garden and market. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
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