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WISEMAN-DOWNS CO., INC. - 34 E. PRATT ST. - BALTIMORE, MD 
MUSKMELONS or CANTALOUPES 
CULTURE.—Plant the seeds in hills about 5 feet apart 
each way, dropping 8 to 10 seeds in a hill. After the plants 
are up about 3 inches, thin to 1 of the most vigorous 
plants in the hill. Plant after all danger of frost is passed. 
Select medium to light soil. One ounce will plant 50 hills, 
2 pounds per acre. 
EXTRA-EARLY KNIGHT 
Slightly larger than the “Rocky Ford,” but more heavily 
netted. The seed cavity is small and flesh, which is green, 
thick and sweet, containing a high percentage of sugar. 
An important feature of this melon is its ability to with¬ 
stand rust and blight, as it is nearly proof against either. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
THE BOTTOMLEY 
This is without a doubt the best yet. The seed we offer 
is from the true stock, and must not be confounded with 
seeds sold at a less price by unscrupulous dealers. Grown 
by us under our own supervision, where it can be carefully 
watched, and in one of the best sections of the country 
for the growing of Cantaloupes, there is no reason why 
this should not rank as the best on the market. In quality 
it has no rival. From 7 to 8 days later than the knight. 
The vine makes a very heavy growth, which makes it 
blight-resisting. Fruit very uniform in size, averaging 
about 7 inches in length from stem to blossom end. Very 
thick-meated, of a greenish color. Small seed cavity; thin 
rind, beautifully netted. Slightly pointed at the stem end 
and rather blunted at the blossom end. For shipping it is 
unexcelled. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, ^4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.50. 
W.-D. CO.’S LONG JOHN 
A late variety, longer than the Bottomley, hence, its 
name. Heavily netted, greenish flesh, flavor very sweet, 
very productive. Vines of vigorous growth and quite free 
of rust or blight. Grown from our own seed stock. We 
highly recommend this variety to the trucker. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 20c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
ROCKY FORD 
A comparatively small green fleshed melon of the oval 
type, and ideal for serving in halves. Strong and vigorous 
in its growth and an abundant yielder. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 
14 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
HONEY DEW 
The melon with an appropriate name. This new melon 
is unlike the ordinary Muskmelon or Cantaloupe, both in 
appearance and flavor, the outer skin being smooth, hard 
and nearly white. The melons are large, round to oval 
in shape, extremely thick-meated and have a very small 
seed cavity; flesh is light green, very solid and of a rich 
honey-like flavor, luscious and juicy. Of good keeping 
qualities and a good shipper. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 40c, 
lb. $1.50. 
Mustard 
FORDHOOK FANCY 
A handsome, vigorous growing, mild variety, standing a 
long time before going to seed; leaves dark green, beau¬ 
tifully curled and fringed; fine for salads and garnishings; 
seed reddish-brown. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED 
Plant vigorous and hardy, of upright, spreading growth; 
leaves large, light green-tinged yellow, much crumpled and 
frilled at the edges. The popular market variety in the 
South; seed small, dark reddish-brown. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 
14 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, sheds, hotbeds and 
sometimes in the open air, the chief essentials being uni¬ 
form degrees of temperature and moisture. 
SPORE CULTURE 
One brick will spawn 8 to 10 square feet. 
1 Brick . . .$ .35 5 Bricks . . . 1.50 10 Bricks . . 2.75 
Onion 
CULTURE.—A strong, deep, rich and loamy soil is most 
suitable for this crop. Muck beds well drained to the 
depth of 2 feet give large yields. A black sandy loam is 
also excellent. The ground should be heavily dressed with 
well-rotted manure and plowed a moderate depth, taking 
a narrow furrow in order to more thoroughly mix the 
manure with the soil; if possible, the plowing should be 
done in the Fall. As early in the Spring as the ground 
is in working order harrow it thoroughly and make as fine 
and level as possible; sow thinly in drills inch deep and 
14 inches apart. 
WHITE SILVERSKIN 
This is the most popular of all white Onions. The skin 
and flesh is a silvery white, mild flavor and flat shape. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.25. 
PRIZETAKER 
Flavor very mild and delicate. A very handsome Onion, 
of the largest size, and nearly globular in form. Skin is 
yellowish-brown; flesh white. If started very early in hot¬ 
beds it will produce a mammoth Onion the first season. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS 
One of the most popular sorts for home or market gar¬ 
dens. Handsome, round, yellow Onion. A splendid keeper, 
and one that yields well. Can highly recommend this for 
growing either large or small Onions. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, *4 
lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. 
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD 
This is a well-known sort. A good yielder and an excel¬ 
lent keeper, and where red Onions are wanted there is 
none better. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. 
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