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291—Nicholson’s Honey Boy 
291—NICHOLSON’S HONEY BOY. Re¬ 
quires 90 days. We believe it would be next to 
impossible to find a better Melon for home 
use and short distance shipping. It grows 
uniformly large, long, thick and solid, weigh¬ 
ing 40 to 50 pounds, and every Melon a good 
one. The flesh is sparkling red, very sweet, 
and delicious flavor. Color of rind dark, glossy 
green. Small creaselike markings on it make 
it very attractive in appearance. Seed are 
broad, pearly white. The eating qualities of 
this Melon are unexcelled. The large heart of 
sparkling red color is very sweet and melt¬ 
ing, absolutely free from cores or hard cen¬ 
ter. While the rind is thin, it is sufficiently 
tough to insure satisfactory shipping to rea¬ 
sonable distance. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb-, 
30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50. postpaid. 
296—NICHOLSON’S GOLDEN HONEY. Re¬ 
quires 88 to 90 days. Oblong, medium size. 
Flesh, beautiful glistening amber shade, very 
tender, delicious flavor. Has no hard core or 
stringy sections. Recommended for home use. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Vi lb., 40c; lb., $1.10; 5 
lbs., $5.00, postpaid. 
301—SCHOCHLER. Requires 90 days. Large 
growers will find this melon an excellent 
variety. It is a large, long, thick, dark-green 
melon with a thin, tough rind. The meat is 
a fine grained red and produces no white 
heart. You can count on several melons to 
a vine. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 40c; lb., 
$1.25; 5 lbs., $5.00, postpaid. 
288—GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE. Requires 
88 to 90 days. Has a thin, tough rind and 
flesh is bright scarlet, very tender and sweet. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 85c; 5 
lbs., $3.25. postpaid. 
290—COLORADO PRESERVING CITRON. 
Requires 95 days. Excellent for making pre¬ 
serves. Melons often weigh 20 pounds. Also 
used for feeding stock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
Vi lb., 25c: lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.25, postpaid. 
OKRA 
(Gombo) 
This vegetable is extensively grown for its 
green pods. It has a zestful flavor particu¬ 
larly its own, and has gained a prominent 
place in the vegetable list. Very popular in 
the South. 
255— DWARF GREEN LONG POD. Very 
early and productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi 
lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not 
prepaid, 10 lbs or over at 30c per lb. 
256— WHITE VELVET. Pods large, white, 
very smooth. This distinct and beautiful sort 
originated in Georgia. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi 
lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not 
prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 30c per lb. 
257— PERKINS’ LONG POD. A very pro¬ 
lific variety, pods intense green in color and 
of unusual length, very slim and do not get 
hard as other Okra. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi 
lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not 
prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 30c per lb. 
258— TALL LONG GREEN. Pods are dark 
green and stalks tall. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi 
lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not 
prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 30c per lb. 
353—Parsnips 
PARSLEY 
(Perejil) 
PARSNIPS 
(Chirivia) 
Sow the seed in early spring, one-half of an 
inch deep, in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. One 
ounce of seed for 200 feet of row; five 
pounds per acre. 
353—LARGE SUGAR or HOLLOW CROWN. 
The young, tender roots are fine for table 
use, and when they are full grown they make 
valuable stock feed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 
25c; lb.. 75c; 5 lbs., $3.50, postpaid. 
SALSIFY 
(Oyster Plant) 
(Salsifi) 
A very desirable root vegetable. The flavor 
is very much like oysters. The roots will 
grow until frost and may then be left in 
the ground until ready for use. One ounce 
of seed will sow 100 feet of row. 
393—MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. 
Good for both market and home garden. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 75c; lb., $2.25; 5 lbs., 
$9.00, postpaid. 
Soak seed for several hours previous to sowing, in 
warm water, which will facilitate germination. Sow in 
border or frame. Thin rows to 8 inches each way. One 
ounce of seed to 150 feet of drill. 
351—DOUBLE CURLED. Standard variety, curled 
leaves; finest quality. Pt.„ 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 20c; 
lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. 
or over at 35c per lb. 
255—Dwarf Green 
351—Parsley 
393—Salsify or Oyster Plant 
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ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. —14— DALLAS. TEXAS 
