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Select Vegetable Seeds 
ROCK’S—Kansas City, Mo. 
WATERMELONS 
On© ounce for 30 hills; 4 to 5 pounds for an acre. 
Culture.—Select a rich soil, and after danger of frost 
Is over, and the ground has become warm and dry, plant 
in hills 4 to 6 feet each way, and 6 seeds in a hill. 
When up, thin out to 4 plants. Cultivate until the 
vines cover the ground and pinch off the end of the 
growing vines to induce early fruiting. Wood ashes, 
lime or tobacco dust, sifted over young plants when 
the dew is on, is sometimes effective to prevent the at¬ 
tack of insects. 
TOM WATSON WATERMELON 
9690 ROCK’S PERFECTED TOM WATSON. The very 
best of the long melons for either home or market 
garden. The melons will grow to a length of 2 to 3 
feet and 1 foot in diameter. The rind is hard, lightly 
mottled green, thin. The flesh is deep red and comes 
very close to the rind. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; V4 lb., 55c; 
9660 COLE’S EARLY. Of the medium size. Very early. 
Nearly round In shape; rind green, striped with light¬ 
er shades. Flesh deep pink, sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
% lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
9680 HALBERT HONEY. Eighteen to twenty inches 
long and are full rounded at both ends. The skin is a 
dark glossy green. Flesh is crimson and very sweet; 
thin rind. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; V4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
9685 KLECKLEY’S SWEETS. Medium to large in size, 
medium early and exceedingly sweet; oblong in form, 
slightly tapering towards the stem end; rind very 
dark green; flesh bright, rich red and ripens nearly 
to the rind; white-seeded. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; VI lb., 
45c; lb., $1.50. 
ONIONS 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill, 4 to 5 pounds per 
acre. 
Culture.—Sow thinly in shallow drills, 12 to 18 inches 
apart, as soon as the ground opens, and cover seed 
slightly. Thin out to 4 inches apart. Where very large 
specimens are desired, sow the seed in hotbed in Febru¬ 
ary and March, transplanting to open ground April 15th. 
Ground should be well fertilized. Succesive plantings 
can be made until July. 
9020 ROCK’S EXTRA SELECTED AILSA CRAIG. Globe- 
shaped, slightly pointed at top and base, straw-yellow 
in color; gigantic size. Seed should be sown under 
glass and transplanted 6 inches apart in the row 
where they are to grow. It is mildly pungent in fla¬ 
vor, sweet and desirable. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c; Vi lb., 
$1.75. 
9030 PRIZETAKER. The largest late American onion of 
globular form in rich straw-yellow color. The flesh Is 
white, very mild, tender and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 
10 c; oz., 30c; V4 lb., 95c; lb., $2.95. 
9045 SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. White Globe onions 
are true to type and free from stain. The flesh is 
crisp, fine-grained, very white and mild. As soon as 
ripe, the bulbs should be stored in a cool, damp shed 
or dry cellar. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; V4 lb., 80c; lb., $2.75. 
9040 SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE. Most popular of the 
red onions. Perfectly globe-shaped and very handsome 
in color. The onions measure from 2 to 3% inches in 
diameter, and are very uniform both in size and 
shape. Our seed has been selected to produce thin¬ 
necked plants which ripen down to a hard, solid ball, 
producing the largest proportion of marketable onion. 
They are also good keepers. The Globe varieties, as a 
rule, yield the largest crops. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; V4 
lb., 85c; lb., $3.00. 
9035 LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. One of the old¬ 
est and best known types of onion. A fine, large, 
rather flat sort of a deep purplish red color; noted 
for its productiveness and keeping qualities. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 25c; V4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.25. 
9043 VALENCIA. The best of the large sweet Spanish 
onions, growing to an immense size, perfectly round, 
and it is a better keeper than others of the type. 
With golden amber skin, the flesh is solid and white, 
and very sweet and mild. Pkt., 15c. 
9055 WHITE BARLETTA. One of the earliest, smallest 
and most handsome white pickling onion; a very good 
bunching sort. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; V4 lb., $1.00; lb., 
$3.25. 
GARDEN PEAS 
One pound will plant 50 feet of drill. 
Peas of the extra early smooth class are the very first 
vegetable to be planted in the spring. The wrinkled sorts 
follow a little later, as they are not so hardy. Tall, late 
varieties need brush or other support. Judicious selec¬ 
tion of varieties and planting frequently for succesion 
will provide green peas almost through the entire sea¬ 
son, with the possible exception of the hottest part of 
the summer. 
Culture.— Open furrows three or four inches deep and 
three feet apart; scatter the seed peas into them and 
cover with hoe or plow. Cultivate like corn or beans. 
The late tall sort may be planted in double rows and 
brush placed in between for support. All Garden Peas, 
however, require good, strong and fertile soil. 
EARLY VARIETIES 
9150 ROCK’S HUNDREDFOLD. Decidedly the best of 
the Laxtonian types and especially recommended for 
the home garden. Vine 16 inches high, very sturdy 
and exceedingly productive; pods 4 inches long, broad 
and pointed, containing 8 or 9 large, dark green peas 
of highest quality. Pkt., 10c; Vi lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 2 
lbs., 95c; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
9175 NOTT’S EXCELSIOR. Height, 15 inches. A very 
popular, early wrinkled pea. It follows the early round 
types only 2 or 3 days and is quite superior in qual¬ 
ity. Pods are about 3 inches long and contain from 
5 to 7 peas of good size, tender and delicious. A 
vigorous and prolific grower requiring no support. 
Pkt., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 10 lbs., 
$3.50. 
9155 LAXTONIAN. A large-podded variety which is 
very popular. Grows about 18 inches high and pro¬ 
duces many pods 3% inches long, straight and point¬ 
ed, containing 6 to 8 delicious dark green peas. Pkt., 
10 c; Vi lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; 10 lbs., $4.00. 
9160 LITTLE MARVEL. Height, 14 inches. Pods 3 
inches long, nearly round and square ended, contain¬ 
ing 7 dark green peas of high quality. Pkt., 10c; Vi 
lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
9125 ALASKA. Height, 2% feet. A very early, smooth, 
blue pea. Popular with canners and market garden¬ 
ers. Pods 2% inches long, round, straight and square- 
ended, containing 6 light green peas. Very uniform 
in maturity. Pkt., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 
70c; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
9145 GRADUS or PROSPERITY. Height, 2% feet. A 
standard early, large-podded variety. Pods 3% inches 
long, semi-round, straight, slightly curved at the tip 
and pointed, containing 6 to 8 large, very sweet, me¬ 
dium green peas; high quality. Pkt., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; 
lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
SECOND EARLY and MAIN CROP PEAS 
9140 IMPROVED DWARF CHAMPION. Height, 2 y 2 
feet. A fine main crop pea. Pods 4 Inches long, 
straight, broad and square-ended, containing 7 to 8 
large, medium dark green peas of fine quality. Pkt., 
10 c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
9135 CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. Height 4 feet. One 
of the richest, best flavored late peas; well known 
and popular. Vine stout, deep green; pods often in 
pairs, medium green, 3% inches long, straight, nearly 
round and blunt-ended, containing 8 light green peas; 
productive. Late, main crop. Pkt., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 
45c; 2 lbs. 80c; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
9185 IMPROVED TELEPHONE. Height, 4 feet, stand¬ 
ard, high quality, large-podded pea. Vine and foliage 
strong and heavy, medium green. Pods 4% inches 
long, medium light green, straight broad and pointed, 
containing 7 to 9 large, light green peas; main crop; 
productive. Pkt., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 
10 lbs., $3.50. 
SUGAR PEAS 
9170 MAMMOTH MELTING SUGAR (Edible Pods). 
Height, 3% feet. A main crop variety. Large, broad 
pods, very brittle and entirely stringless. Vine stout, 
medium green; pods light green, 3% inches long, 1 
inch broad, pointed, containing 7 light green peas. 
Seed smooth and white. Pkt., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 
2 lbs., 80c; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
