Warmth, Water, and 
Manure Are the Requisites for Melons 
English Muskmelon 
Greenhouse Varieties 
For first crop, sow seed in January in good, rich 
loam and well-rotted manure, adding a dressing of 
fine soil to the surface, and bring plants as near light 
and glass as possible. A regular temperature should 
be maintained. When fruit is ripened, give air 
freely and check supply of water in order to develop 
the flavor. 
RIDGEFIELD SCARLET. Fruit large, 
handsomely netted, and of fine shape; 
flesh scarlet, very thick, with exquisite 
flavor and aroma. Pkt. 75 cts.; 3 pkts. $2. 
Cotting’s Hybrid. Very large, of handsome 
shape, with deep golden flesh rich in flavor. 
Very popular in Newport and Boston. 
Pkt. 75 cts. 
Blenheim Orange. Scarlet flesh. Pkt. 
75 cts. 
King George. Very distinct scarlet-fleshed 
melon. Pkt. $1. 
Royal Sovereign. Beautiful golden color, 
slightly netted; flesh white and very thick. 
Pkt. 75 cts. 
Sutton’s Best of All. Very thick, deep 
green flesh of fine flavor. Pkt. SI. 
Sutton’s Emerald Gem. Flesh unusually 
thick, of rich green color. Pkt. $1. 
Sutton’s Perfection. A valuable green- 
fleshed melon. Pkt. $1. 
Sutton’s Ringleader. Oval; yellow skin; 
flesh pale green, of delicious flavor. Pkt. $1. 
Sutton’s Scarlet. Golden skin; rich in color 
and flavor. Pkt. $1. 
Sutton’s Superlative. Medium size; hand¬ 
some shape; scarlet flesh of rich flavor. 
Pkt. SI. 
Sutton’s Melon Seeds are sold only 
in original packets 
WATERMELON 
One ounce of seed will sow 25 hills; 
5 to 6 pounds, an acre in hills 
Give treatment similar to muskmelon, excepting 
that they should be planted out in hills 8 to 10 feet 
apart. 
Citron. Round and handsome. For pre¬ 
serving. Red seed. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Cole’s Early. Medium size; green skin; red 
flesh. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Kleckley’s Sweet. Exceedingly sweet and 
fine flavored. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Mountain Sweet. Dark green; flesh red. 
Late. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Sweetheart. Oval; bright skin; very large; 
fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
MUSTARD 
White London. Leaves used for salad. 
Oz. 15 cts.; MIb. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.50. 
OKRA or GUMBO 
PARSNIP 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 
5 pounds, an acre 
Sow the seed as soon as season will permit, in 
drills about 2 feet apart, and thin plants out to 
1 foot apart in the row. The ground should be 
deeply trenched and well manured. 
American Hollow Crown. Long, smooth, 
and milky white. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 
34Ib. 75 cts. 
Early Round. Very early and of good flavor. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
ONION 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 
4 to 5 pounds, an acre 
As early as soil can be worked in spring, sow the 
seeds thinly in drills 1 foot apart, and cover lightly, 
later thinning out to about 6 inches apart in the 
row. The soil must be well fertilized and be made 
very friable. In hot weather, water frequently. 
Don’t forget that the first crop you will bring in 
from your garden will be “spring” Onions. Plant 
Onion sets as early as your ground will permit for 
little green Onions, and some for late big Onions. 
HUNT’S VICTORY. The largest and hand¬ 
somest Onion on the market, with small 
neck, mild flavor, globular shape, and 
yellow skin. A wonder. Specially recom¬ 
mended for exhibition purposes. Pkt. 
35 cts.; oz. $1.50; 341b. $5.50. 
Ailsa Craig. Extra-selected strain. Flesh 
white. A good keeper and valuable for 
exhibition. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1; 341b. 
$3. 
Cranston’s Excelsior. A favorite exhibi¬ 
tion variety of large size. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
oz. 75 cts.; 341b. $2.50. 
Gigantic Gibraltar. Very large; handsome, 
globular shape; light straw-color. Pkt. 15 
cts.; oz. 60 cts.; 341 b. $2. 
Johnson’s Giant. This is a distinct variety, 
producing excellent bulbs one-third larger 
than Ailsa Craig. Handsome form; pale 
yellow skin; flesh firm and of fine flavor. 
Pkt. 35 cts.; oz. $1.50. 
Large Red Wethersfield. A large, rather 
strongly flavored Onion that does well in 
all localities and is an excellent keeper. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 34Ib. $1.50. 
Prizetaker. Immense, globular, yellow 
Onion; flesh white. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 
60 cts.; MIb. $2. 
Southport Red Globe. A globe-shaped, 
medium-sized Onion that keeps well and 
is of excellent quality. Beautiful shape. 
Pkt. 10 cts ; oz. 50 cts.; 341b. $1.50. 
Southport White Globe. Globe-shaped; 
flesh firm, fine-grained, mild, pure white. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 60 cts.; 341b. $2. 
White Portugal. Early and of mild flavor. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 60 cts.; 341b. $2. 
Yellow Danvers. Standard sort; early and 
a good keeper. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 
341b. $1.50. 
Yellow Globe Danvers. Globular shape; 
keeps well. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 
MIb. $1.50. 
Ailsa Craig Onions 
PARSLEY 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill 
Sow seed thinly in beds any time from February 
until the end of May. Soak seed thoroughly in 
water before sowing. 
HUNT’S PERFECTA. Dwarf, compact 
Parsley of bright green color, beautifully 
curled. One of the best varieties for 
general cultivation. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Exhibition Green Gem. Leaves consist¬ 
ently rich deep green and most exquisitely 
and closely curled. Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
Fern-leaved. Superior variety; useful for 
garnishing. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
Triple Moss-Curled. Immensely double, 
compact leaves. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
Hamburg (Rooted). Grown for its roots, 
which are used in soups. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts. 
PEPPER 
One ounce of seed will produce about 2000 plants 
Chili. Cherry-shaped; very hot. Used for 
pickles. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Chinese Giant. Large; bright scarlet; mild 
and sweet. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. $1. 
Large Bell (Bull-Nose). Large, early, bright 
red, mild variety. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Long Red Cayenne. Very hot. For pickles. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Red Apple. Mild and sweet. Pkt. 15c.; oz. $1. 
Ruby King. Bright red; flesh thick and mild. 
Best for stuffing. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Sweet Mountain. Fruits very large, mild 
and sweet. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
One ounce of seed will plant 
40 feet of drill 
Sow seed early in May, in rows 3 feet apart and 
2 inches deep. As plants appear, thin out to about 
1 foot apart. 
Dwarf Green. Early. Short, thick pods. 
Oz. 20 cts.; 341b. 60 cts. 
Long Green. Very productive. Oz. 20 cts.; 
341 b. 60 cts. 
White Velvet. Tender, long white pods. 
Oz. 20 cts.; 341b. 60 cts. 
Onion Sets 
Prices subject to market changes 
Qt. 
Pk. 
Bus. 
Red Onion Sets. 
..$0 50 
$3 00 $10 00 
White Onion Sets . 
50 
3 00 
10 00 
Yellow Onion Sets 
50 
3 00 
10 00 
Yellow Ebenezer 
or 
Japanese. 
60 
3 50 
Shallots. 
90 
5 00 
Garlic. . . Lb. $1.. .. 
PUMPKIN 
One ounce of seed will sow 25 hills; 
3 pounds, an acre 
Sow about the end of April, in hills 8 feet apart, 
using 3 or 4 seeds to a hill. 
Connecticut Field. Large, oval. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 341b. 75 cts. 
Large Cheese. Flat. One of the best for 
family use. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Sugar. Small, yellow, and sweet. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
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