PALMER SEED COMPANY, ST. LOUIS , MO. 
WATERMELON 
(One Ounce Will Plant About 100 Hills) 
CULTURE: A light sandy loam soil with planty of sunshine is best for watermelons. 
Plant in hills about 8 feet apart each way, using a shovelful of well-rotted manure to 
each hill. Place 8 to 10 seeds to a hill. Thin out to three strongest plants. 
WONDERM ELON : (Improved Ivleckley’s). (85 days). A comparatively new variety 
and one of the finest flavored melons in existence. It is very productive, growing a 
large crop of big dark glossy green melons. The rind is rather thin but satisfactory 
for short hauls to nearby markets. It will sell to good advantage in any market. Grows 
long and thick, the flesh a deep red, 
sweet and juicy.Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 75c 
STONE MOUNTAIN: (90 days). A new round watermelon, with slight ribs like a 
muskmelon and a light green skin. The flesh is a fine deep crimson, very sweet and 
free from white hearts and stringiness. Average weight about 45 pounds. The rind 
is too tender for long distance shipping, but the melon is 
excellent for local markets.Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 75c 
TOM WATSON: (90 days). Extra long attractive melons, measure 2 feet long and 
10 to 12 inches in diameter, weighing 40 to 50 pounds each. The large delicious fruits 
are of dark green color and have a tough rind 
but comparatively thin.Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 75c 
PRIDE OF MUSCATINE: (New Wilt Resistant). (85 days). Developed by the Iowa 
State College. This introduction will be welcomed in many wilt-infested regions. A 
long, dark green melon with dark red, crisp 
flesh of very sweet flavor.Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00 
IRISH GREY: (90 days). A very large, long, light green melon with a very haul 
shell. The flesh is crisp and sweet. A splendid 
shipping melon.Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 75c 
OKRA 
(An Ounce Will Plant 50 Feet of Row) 
CULTURE: Plant in rich ground when the weather is warm and settled, in rows 3 
feet apart, thinning the plants to stand 18 inches apart. 
EARLY DWARF GREEN SHORT POD: An extra early maturing variety of dwarf 
growing habit and very productive. Bush of compact and stocky growth and bear a 
tremendous crop of pods. The pods are short, deep 
green, very tender and fibreless.Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 60c 
MAMMOTH LONG GREEN: (Also known as Perkins Mammoth.) A very prolific 
variety maturing early and producing a big crop of long, slender, deep green 
pods. They are slightly corrugated, tender and do not harden as quickly as other 
long-podded sorts.Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 60c 
ONION 
(An Ounce Will Plant 100 Feet of Row) 
CULTURE: Onions grow best in rich, sandy loam soil or even in black loam. For 
an early crop, sow the seed in hotbeds or coldframes in February. Transplant to the 
open when large enough to handle in rows IV 2 ft. apart, allowing 2 inches between 
plants. 
WHITE VARIETIES 
WHITE PORTUGAL OR SILVERSKIN: (100 days). A beautiful silvery-white onion 
of flattened shape. Keeps well in winter and is largely used also as a bunching onion 
or for pickling. May also be used for sets.Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 14 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00 
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE: (110 days) The most popular winter-keeping white 
onion. It has a fine globe shape, a silvery-white color. The flavor is excellent. This 
variety may also be used as a bunch onion if a large straight 
neck is desired.Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 14 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.50 
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