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MELONS. 
Melons require a light, loamy, rich soil in an early location. Plant 4 by 6 feet, giving 
more room for larger varieties. Use 8 or 10 seeds to the hill; cover 1 to 11 inches deep. 
When the first leaves appear thin to two plants. Turn the vines with the row to permit 
cu.tivation. 
Emerald Gem. — Truly the gem of red- 
fleshed melons. The dark green fruit is of 
medium size, flattened at both ends. The 
flesh is thick, sweet and melting, with a rich, 
spicy flavor. An early melon, well adapted 
to this section. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 1-lb., 35c; 
lb„ $1.25; postpaid. 
Fordhook—A firm, heavy netted melon, 
extra early and a heavy yielder. Flesh and 
flavor much like the Emerald Gem. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; 1-lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
Burrell Gem—Splendid shipper; 4 to 6 in¬ 
ches in diameter; seed cavity small, flesh 
firm and reddish orange. Pkt., 5c; oz, 15c; 
1-lb, 40c; Ib„ $1.25. 
Original Pineapple—The vines are very 
vigorous, producing a heavy yield of good- 
sized, heavily-netted melons, which are some¬ 
what elongated in shape. The meat is thick, 
sweet and spicy flavored. This early melon 
should certainly be more planted. Pkt., 5c; 
oz, 15c; 1-lb, 40c; lb, $1.25. 
CASABAS. 
Golden Beauty — Bright yellow, about glob¬ 
ular in shape and the first to ripen. They 
will mature in most localities where melons 
can be grown. Pkt, 5c oz, 20c; 1 -lb, 75c. 
WATER MELONS. 
Plant 8 to 10 seeds in hills 6x6. Thin 
to 2 best vines. Turn vines with the row. 
Plant May 1st to 20th. Fertilize heavy. 
HUNGARIAN HONEY—A small round, 
thin-rind melon with rich, red flesh. Extra 
early and sure to ripen even in the coolest 
season. Those who try it once will always 
have them in the garden for home use; they 
are so sweet. Pkt, 10c; oz, 30c; 1-flj, $1.00. 
Halbert Honey -Claimed to be superior to 
Kleckley Sweets as it is more uniform, of 
darker color and more vigorous. Pkt, 5c: 
oz, 15c; \-lb, 35c; lb, $1.25. 
Kleckley Sweets—A medium early melon, 
18 to 20 inches long ar.d 8 to 10 inches thick; 
one of the sweetest watermelons. Good for 
near market. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; 1-lb, 35c; 
lb, $1.25. 
Preserving Citron—Red-seeded, oval fruits; 
used for preserves. Pt„ 5c; oz , 15c. 
MUSTARD. 
Chinese—Large leaves, sweet and nungent. 
Pkt , 5c; oz, 15c; 1-lb, 40c; lb, $1.25; post¬ 
paid. 
Giant Southern Curled — Large variety with 
fine curled leaves. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; 1-lb, 
40c; lb, $1.25. 
Extra Early Hackensack—Produces mel¬ 
ons two weeks earlier than the well-known 
Hackensack; heavily netted, and has light 
green flesh of most delicious flavor; a splen¬ 
did Cantaloupe melon. Large, fine form; 
gro%vn for the home garden very extensively. 
Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; 1-lb, 40c; lb, $1.25. 
Netted Gem or Rocky Ford — The stand¬ 
ard shipping melon, medium size, with small 
seed cavity; green meated, spicy and sweet. 
Will not ripen except in those localities well 
suited to melon culture. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; 
1-lb, 30c; lb, $1.00; postpaid. 
GIUTS TENDER HEART PARSNIP. 
MUSHROOM. 
Pure culture Mushroom Spaun. Per brick, 
50c, postpaid. E. or F„ 45c. 
PARSLEY. 
*Dark Moss Curled—Dark green mosslike 
leaves. One of the very best sorts. Pkt, 5c; 
oz, 20c; 1-lb, 50c. 
ONION SETS. 
Yellow Onion Sets—25c per lb, postpaid. 
E. or F, 20c lb; 10 lbs. or more at 17c lb. 
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