KING AND QUEEN GREY SEEDED. A round winter melon. Larger and little earlier 
than the black seeded variety. Has thin, tough, very light green rind, faintly striped with 
dark green. Flesh is bright pink, solid, and stringless with few small grey seeds. 
Should not be eaten as soon as picked, but stored away until fully ripened. Can be kept 
for months. 1 oz. 15c; 4 oz. 45c; 1 lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
CASA BAS 
CULTURE. In general the culture for Casaba is the same as for melon. You should 
plant Casabas according to your locality, from February 1.5th until June 15th, in furrows 
8 feet apart. For later shipping many are planted from June 1st to July 15th. 
GOLDEN BEAUTY. It is now grown more extensively throughout California than any 
other Casaba because of its beautiful appearance and delicious flavor. Distributors also 
prefer it as it stands up well after long journeys in carload shipments. Where melon 
is required for fall or late consumption this is one of the most popular variety. 
1 oz. 15c; Vi lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, postpaid. 
CUCUMBER 
CULTURE. Cucumbers should not be planted until all danger of frost is over as they are 
very sensitive to frost. They require a great deal of water, and unless planted in a rather 
moist soil, it should be given frequent irrigation throughout the summer. Plant from Feb¬ 
ruary to September in hills 4 to 6 feet each way. 8 to 10 seeds to a hill. Earlier sowing can 
be made by protecting with Hotkaps. Thin out the plants leaving 2 or 3 of the strongest in 
each hill. It is ready for table in 6 weeks from planting. One ounce of seed will plant 50 
hills. Three pounds to an acre. 
ARMENIAN. One of the newest and best cucumber varieties. Fruits grow from 15 to 23 
inches in length. Color of skin and flesh is yellowish green. Tender, almost seedless and 
entirely free from bitterness. Peeling is unnecessary. 1 oz. 25c; 4 oz. 75c; 1 lb. $2.50. 
ARMENIAN 
BOSTON PICKLING. An early pickling or slicing variety. 1 oz. 15c; Vi lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.15, 
postpaid. 
CHICAGO PICKLING. An excellent variety, grown largely for the pickling canneries. It is 
chosen because of its delicious quality and its shape, being 1 inch thick and 3 inches long, 
at picking size. Enormously productive and rich in color. 1 oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; 1 lb. $1.15, 
postpaid. 
EARLY WHITE SPINE. One of the earliest and best of the white spine; fine for slicing or 
pickling. Medium green color. 7 x 2inches. 1 oz. 15c; Vi lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.15; 10 lbs. 
$9.00, postpaid. 
HAVE AN EARLIER, SAFER CROP BY PROTECTING WITH HOTKAPS OR 
HOTENTS. Illustrations and prices on last page. 
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