THE MARKET GARDENER’S SEEDSMEN of THE SOUTHWEST 9 
W atermelons 
'Mils is now indisputably the 
IllUIlUlKc most popular melon on the 
market. Why? Because it has a flavor quite 
as distinct from other watermelons as is a 
Bartlett pear from any other pear, and is 
sweeter even to the thin rind than any other, 
it is popular with the grower because it is 
wonderfully adapted to dry farming, wonder¬ 
fully prolific, early, long and _ continuous 
bearing. Has small seed. Plant 15 to 20 feet 
apart. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 26c; 14 lb., 65c; 
lb., $2.00; 5 lbs., $8.75. 
Monte Crist© or 
Kleckley’s Sweet ti,"S'S 
are very large, oblong in form, and with dark 
green skin, thin rind, which is very brittle, 
too brittle to attempt to ship a very great 
distance. Flesh bright scarlet, with solid 
heart, delicious, crisp, sugary and splendid 
in every way. Handsome in appearance; ripens 
early, and is especially desirable for home 
garden. Time for ripening 85 days; average 
weight 25 pounds. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
!4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50. 
Irish Grey 
Stone Mountain 
This is undoubtedly 
one of the very 
best of melons, and is store to become one 
of the most popular. It is extra large, weigh¬ 
ing as much as 75 to 80 pounds if carefully 
cultivated; is round or nearly round in shape, 
with a beautiful dark green rind. Postpaid, 
pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; Vt lb., 40c; lb., $1.35; 5 lbs, 
$5.50. 
A distinct and valuable new 
variety. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; 14 ib., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50. 
Black Seeded Chilian 
of its earliness and black seed, which gives 
it preference. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; Vt 
lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.50. 
White Seeded Chilian p ltfZ a e 
of its large average size. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; 
oz., 20c; *4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.50. 
Tnm Wnfcnn Al1 extra long melon of 
X Ulll tt a l/&UII s ti iking appearance, uni¬ 
form in shape and quality, its luscious, 
crimson flesh is as sweet as honey, melting 
and of superb flavor. Tom Watson is a long, 
green union, covered with a fine netting, 
giving it a most attractive appearance. The 
average melon weighs 40 to 50 pounds. Post¬ 
paid, pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 
5 lbs., $4.50. 
Wonder Large and oblong, somewhat 
resembling the Watson, only thicker. The 
color is a dark solid green. The rind is thin 
but tough. The flesh is red, heart solid, and 
does not show a hollow. Is an exceptionally 
fine eating Melon for home use and market. 
The seed is white, with but few in the Melon. 
Is extremely prolific. We recommend it very 
highly and feel store our customers will be 
more than pleased with it. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
V\ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 70c per lb. 
We Are Headquarters for Reliable 
Onion Seed 
El Paso 
The King of White Onions— 
Its Mildness of Flavor and 
Tenderness are Unsurpassed. The largest 
White Onion. Grows to a remarkable size— 
average diameter from 5 to 7% inches. Post¬ 
paid, pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 90c; lb., $3.50; 
5 lbs., $16.25. 
E. P. S. Co/s Yellow Valencia 
(Anirvn The Most Popular Onion on the 
UMlIUll Local Market. Very large, light 
yellow, globe-shaped, small top, good shipper; 
average weight % to 1 pound. Plant from 
September to February 15th. Postpaid, pkt., 
5c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 90c; lb., $3.50; 5 lbs., 
$16.25. 
White Valencia "T,S; 
this new onion is just as good as the now 
famous Yellow Valencia. It is a good keeper, 
good shipper and the pure white skin is of 
course most desirable. This onion may be 
successfully grown in any soil where other 
onions are being produced. Postpaid, pkt., 
5c; oz., 85c; % lb., $1.25; V> lb., $2.00; 11>., 
$4.00; 5 lbs., $17.50; 10 lbs., $30.00. 
Green Bunching Onions 
Many think any white onion will do for 
a bunching onion, but this is not true. Out- 
growers for fancy trade have learned that we 
have the I test strain of seed for this purpose. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 75c; lb., 
$2.50. 
Crystal Wax Bermuda 
The Crystal Wax is a medium sized pure waxy white 
onion and is one of the mildest sorts grown. The seed of 
this variety is generally sown in seed beds and the plants transplanted to the field when 
they tire 5 or 6 inches high. Planted the latter part of September .they mature in April. May 
and .Tune, and usually bring the highest market price. Tt is grown extensively in Southern 
California and Texas. Postpaid, p\t„ 5c; oz., 25c; V* lb., OOc; .lb., $3.59; 5 ll>s.. $16.25. Write 
"or prices in large quantities. 
