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COMSTOCK, FERRE & COMPANY 
WATERMELON 
Improved Kleckley’s Sweet 
Watermelons require the same treat¬ 
ment as Muskmelons except that they 
should be planted 8 to 10 feet apart. 
They are a trifle hardier and may be 
planted a few days earlier. 
COLE’S EARLY Extra early and a 
sure cropper. Round with striped 
skin and rich red flesh. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 lb. 30c; Lb. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
ICE CREAM (PEERLESS) Light 
green oval fruit with scarlet flesh 
of good quality; white seeded. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; lb* 30c; Lb. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
IMPROVED KLECKLEY’S SWEET 
(WONDER MELON) Earliest of the 
long green melons. Very thin rind^ 
with sweet, bright red flesh. Not 
a good shipper but recommended 
for the home garden and nearby 
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Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 lb. 30c; Lb. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
KING AND QUEEN A new melon entirely dis¬ 
tinct from other Watermelons. Small and 
round in shape, and may be kept like the 
Casaba or Winter Muskmelon until thoroughly 
ripe before eating, at which time they are 
surprisingly delicious. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 lb. 45c; Lb. $1.50. 
STONE MOUNTAIN New melon of high quality. 
Large, nearly round dark green fruit, very 
early and productive. An exceptionally fine 
melon. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00. 
CITRON FOR PRESERVES, RED SEEDED 
Round striped melon used for preserving. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00. 
Yellow Globe 
OKRA 
The green pods of this plant are much used for 
soups and stews and are wholesome and nutritious. 
Sow in late spring in rows 2 to 3 feet apart and thin 
to 9 to 12 inches apart. 
DWARF GREEN Dwarf, stocky growth; early 
and a prolific bearer. 
Oz. Pkt. 10c; }4: lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 
PERKINS’ MAMMOTH LONG PODDED Pods 
long and slender, pale green and of excellent 
quality. 
Oz. Pkt. 10c; 34 lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 
ONION 
For this important crop a clean, rich piece of land 
should be selected. As early as possible in the spring 
work the soil into a mellow, loose condition and 
fertilize well. Sow in rows 15 inches apart, covering 
lightly. When plants are strong enough to handle 
thin out to 2 inches apart. Cultivate frequently 
and remove all weeds. Early Onions are produced 
by sowing the seed in hotbeds in February or March 
and transplanting, also by planting Onion Sets. 
early; yellow globe a heavy yielding new 
variety maturing three weeks earlier than 
other globe shaped varieties; color light golden 
yellow. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 34 lb. 70c; Lb. $2.25. 
YELLOW GLOBE (Brigham Strain) 
New strain of perfect globe shape, deep yellow 
skin. Very large and long keeping. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 34 lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00; 
5 lbs. $9.25. 
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE Of perfect globe 
shape; good size with deep red skin, flesh fine¬ 
grained and mild. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 34 lb. 70c; Lb. $2.25. 
