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WATERMELONS 
Culture .—Watermelons require the same cultural treatment as Muskmelons, except that they should be 
planted 8 to 10 feet apart, according to varieties. Light, well fertilized soil suits them best. One ounce will 
plant 40 to 50 hills; 4 pounds for an acre. 
Cole’s Early. Extra early and a sure cropper. 
Oblong; striped skin; flesh rich red and of fine 
texture. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 45c.; 5 lbs. or 
more, per lb. 40c. 
Cuban Queen. A large, prolific and profitable 
variety. Flesh bright red, luscious and melting. 
Oz. 5c.j 34 lb. 15c., lb. 45c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb, 
40c. 
Early Fordhook. An excellent sort for general 
culture. Good size; dark green skin striped with a 
lighter shade of the same color. Flesh firm and of 
delicious flavor. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 50c.; 5 
lbs. or more, per lb. 45c. 
Halbert Honey. A long, dark green Melon with a 
beautiful crimson flesh which will satisfy the most 
critical. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 50c.; 5 lbs. or 
more, per lb. 45c. 
Improved Mountain Sweet® An old favorite and 
always reliable. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 45c.; 5 
lbs. or more, per lb. 40c. 
White Velvet_Okra 
Cole’s Early Watermelon 
Kleckley Sweets. Oblong, dark green, and one of 
the sweetest in existence. Very thin rind; flesh 
bright red, crisp and tender. Not a good shipper, 
but strongly recommended for the home garden 
and nearby markets. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 50c.; 
5 lbs. or more, per lb. 45c. 
Kolb’s Gem, A very large, nearly round, late 
Melon and popular among market gardeners. 
Flesh red and sweet. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 45c.; 
5 lbs. or more, per lb. 40c. 
Peerless , or Ice Cream . Light green; white-seeded; 
flesh scarlet and of fine quality. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 
15c., lb. 45c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 40c. 
Phinney’s Early. An extra early variety of fair 
size. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 45c.; 5 lbs. or more, 
per lb. 40c. 
Sweet-Heart. Medium early and very productive. 
Valuable for both the home table and shipping 
purposes.. The fruits attain a large size; skin 
mottled light green; flesh deep red and of sweet 
flavor. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 50c.; 5 lbs. or more, 
per lb. 45c. 
Red-seeded Citron. Used for preserving. Oz. 5c., 
34 lb. 15c., lb. 45c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 40c. 
OKRA, or GUMBO 
Culture .—The green pods of this plant are largely 
used for soups, stews, etc., and are considered very 
wholesome and nutritious. Sow in late Spring in 
drills 2 to 3 feet apart and 34 inch deep. Thin the 
young plants to 9 to 12 inches apart. 
Dwarf White Velvet. Pods are white, smooth and 
of velvety appearance. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 
45c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 40c. 
Improved Dwarf Green. Dwarf, stocky growth; 
early and a prolific bearer. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c.,. 
lb. 40c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 35c. 
Long Green. Pods long and slender, pale green 
and of excellent quality. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 
45c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 40c. 
