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WATERMELONS—Continued. 
Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, sheds, under benches in greenhouses, or in hot¬ 
beds. They are also planted outside in pasture or sod. It is a very profitable crop both 
for forcing or a field crop. Our cultural instructions are somewhat limited but we can 
furnish a booklet of more extended information on “Success with Mushrooms." Price, 
26c. 
One brick will spawn about 10 feet square. 
Culture. In preparing a Mushroom bed, take three parts of fresh stable manure, 
free from straw, and one part of good pasture soil. Mix thoroughly together, and let it 
stand until the heat has sunk to about 90 degrees. Make the bed from this mixture 
about 4 feet wide, 8 inches deep and any desired length. As soon as the temperature 
of the bed is about 70 or 80 degrees, the Spawn may be inserted in pieces 
about the size of a walnut, and 6 inches apart each way. When the 
Spawn is diffused through the whole bed, which will be in about 10 days 
from planting, cover with 2 inches of fine loam and press down firmly. 
Over this place a layer of straw about 4 inches thick. . Do not water 
unless the surface gets extremely dry, and then only with water at a 
temperature of 80 degrees. When gathering the crop, twist them off at 
the roots and do not use a knife, 
away from the root. 
Mushrooms. 
Cover the hole with soil to keep insects 
ENGEISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. Well known and popular. Put 
up in bricks weighing about 1*4 pounds. 
Per brick, 35c; 3 bricks, $1.00. Postag-e extra. 
318 DARK ICING. A round or oval shape which has been a favorite for home use 
and nearby markets. Melons are medium sized, oval, dark green in color with bright 
red flesh which is extremely tender and sugary. A splendid early sort and highly 
desirable for home or early market. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
219 IRISH GHAT. The size is uniform and large. Color of rind yellowish gray and 
it is almost as tough as that of Citron. Ripens earlier than Watson and will keep in 
good condition for a long time after picking. Very prolific and a good shipper. A fine 
market sort. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
213 FEEREESS or ICE CREAM. A splendid early 
sort for home or market gardens. Vines moderately vig¬ 
orous, hardy, and very productive. Fruits are oblong, 
medium size, bright green, finely veined with darker 
shade. Flesh bright scarlet, crisp and very sweet. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
214 GRAY MONARCH or LONG EIGHT ICING. 
Fruits uniformly long and large, oblong in shape. Color 
light green slightly veined with darker shade; flesh deep 
rich red, of splendid quality. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
215 GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE. Also called Gypsy. 
One of the most popular of the older sorts especially 
in the south. Fruits are large, very long, of light green 
color distinctly striped and blotched with darker shade. 
In the south it is very highly esteemed and especially 
desirable for growing and shipping. The rind is remark¬ 
ably thin though very tough; hence, it stands shipping 
well. Flesh most tender, sweet and luscious. Fruits are 
uniformly good quality. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V\ lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
216 HALBERT’S HONEY. A long, dark green Melon 
of moderate size but such splendid quality that _ it is 
especially desirable for market or home use. The rind is 
very thin. Flesh bright crimson and so crisp and tender 
that ripe Melons will split ahead of the knife in cutting. 
We especially recommend this for general planting as 
it is very productive, of excellent quality and a splendid 
seller. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
Southern Giant 
Curled Mustard. 
MUSTARD 
Mustard greens are as healthful and nourishing as spinach. The leaves of Mustard are more tender, and the stems 
are not so long and coarse. The plants are in condition for use as soon as the leaves are the size of one’s hand. 
Culture. Sow broadcast or in drills 12 inches apart in March or April or in the fall in September or October. 
Cut when 3 inches high. One ounce sows about 80 feet of drill. An acre requires 4 to 6 pounds. 
220 FOREHOOK FANCY. This beautifully curled Mustard is very handsome in appearance and of very mild, 
pleasant flavor. The leaves are curled and fringed, and the plant remains longer without running to seed than 
other kinds. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c. 
221 MUSTARD SPINACH or TEHDERGREEN. A desirable, quick-growing, tender variety with long, broad, 
fairly smooth leaves of dark green; white mid-ribs; slow to seed. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; l A lb., 25c. 
222 SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. A large growing sort with succulent, pungent leaves of sweet flavor. The 
best variety for use as greens. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 25c. 
223 WHITE. Used for greens and the seed largely used for pickles and flavoring. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V\ lb., 25c. 
It 1 b only In the home garden, where there is no loss of time from garden to table. 
You too, can have garden fresh vegetables, with unexcelled table quality. 
GROW WHAT YOU EAT. 
