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Watermelon—Continued 
IRISH GRAY—Is a hardy, vigorous melon and one of the 
surest to make a crop, as the vines hold up and produce fine 
melons late into the summer after other kinds die out. It 
is a long melon with a distinctive greenish gray skin. On 
account of this it does not sunburn as easily as the green 
skin varieties. The flesh is a bright red, crisp, sweet and 
very firm, but free from stringiness. The rind is thin but 
tough and will keep in good condition a long time after being 
picked. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb- 25c; lb. 75c, postpaid. 
FLORIDA FAVORITE —This is one of the oldest varieties, 
and notwithstanding the introduction of so many large fine 
melons, it still is one of the most popular varieties for home 
use and nearby market. It is oblong in shape, grows to a 
good size; the rind is thin, of a light green, with irregulai 
mottled stripes of a dark green. The flesh is a bright, deep 
red. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 70c, postpaid. 
HALBERT HONEY —An early rapid growing melon of oblong 
shape, medium size and very prolific, dark green, glossy skin, 
thin rind, crimson flesh, free from stringiness, and delicious. 
It bears a close resemblance to the Kleckley Sweet, except 
that it does not grow quite as large. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 
25c; lb. 70c, postpaid. 
STONE MOUNTAIN —Those who prefer a round or oval 
melon will be particularly pleased with this variety which 
has become so popular in many sections of the South. It is 
medium early, grows to a good size, has medium dark green 
rind, bright red flesh of delicious flavor. The vines are 
quite prolific and disease resistant. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 
30c; lb. 90c, postpaid. 
THURMOND GRAY—Similar to the Irish Gray, except it is 
of a darker gray color. Grows to a larger size and has brown 
seed. Flesh is crisp and tender, while the flavor is excellent. 
Does not sunburn. Ships splendidly. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 
25c; lb. 75c, postpaid. 
KALE 
CULTURE —The spring, plain or smooth Kale may be sown 
in the spring from February to June or in the fall from Sep¬ 
tember to December. This variety makes greens earlier from 
the time of sowing than the curled or winter varieties, and 
should be sown at intervals of 10 days in order to always have 
it tender. This is generally seeded broadcast about 10 lbs. to 
the acre. The Siberian and Scotch varieties should be sown 
from August 15th to October 15th, when they will make greens 
throughout the winter. 
SPRING KALE OR HANOVER SALAD—This is a smooth 
leaf Kale, sometimes called Hanover Salad, and is the best 
variety for sowing in the spring. It is tender and quick 
growing, being ready for cutting from 3 to 4 weeks from 
seeding; although it is usually sown in the Spring, it also 
thrives well when seeded in the Fall, as it is very hardy, 
stands cold perfectly and can be cut any time during the 
winter. Pkt.. 5c; lb. 10c; lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 50c, postpaid. 
EARLY CURLED SIBERIAN—A very hardy and vigorous 
growing variety of spreading habit. While a green kale, it 
has a distinctive bluish tinge. The leaves are large, com¬ 
paratively plain in the center, but are beautifully curled and 
frilled all around the edges. It retains its crisp, fresh ao- 
pearance long after being cut. The favorite variety for fall 
sowing. Oz. 10c; lb. 20c; lb. 65c, postpaid. 
GREEN CURLED SCOTCH —A very hardy variety, widely 
spreading. The leaves are a bright green and beautifully 
curled and crimped and are very firm and stiff, and when 
packed for shipping carry perfectly. Oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; lb. 
75c, postpaid. 
LONG SEASON—A distinct and hardy variety. The leaves 
are slightly curled, grows to a large size, and it remains 
longer green without going to seed than any other variety. 
This Kale can be cut for market long after all other kales 
and turnip salad have gone to seed. The seed is not recom¬ 
mended for spring sowing. Sow from July to October. 
Oz. 10c; z /\ lb. 25c; lb. 75c, postpaid. 
KLECKLEY SWEET 
EARLY CURLED SIBERIAN 
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GREEN CURLED SCOTCH KALE 
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