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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, M lb- 30c, lb. $1.00. 
THE BOTTOMLEY 
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 un¬ 
excelled. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
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, 
341b. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
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, 
34 lb. 40c, lb $1.25. 
HALE’S BEST 
A Salmon Fleshed Melon. Broad oval fruit, 6 34 x 534 
inches. Densely covered with medium heavy netting and 
almost entirely without ribs. Extensively grown in Cali¬ 
fornia. Deliciously sweet and spicy. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 
34 lb. 35c, 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 s.hipper. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 40c, lb. $1.50. 
MUSTARD 
FORDHOOK FANCY 
A handsome, vigorous growing, mild variety, standing a 
long time before going to seed; leaves dark green, beau¬ 
tifully curled and fringed; fine for salads and garnishings; 
seed reddish-brown. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 34 lb- 20c, lb. 60c. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED 
Plant vigorous and hardy, of upright spreading growth; 
leaves large, light green-tinged yellow, much crumpled and 
frilled at the edges. The popular market variety in the 
South; seed small, dark reddish-brown. Pkt. 10c, oz 15c, 
34 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, sheds, hotbeds and 
sometimes in the open air, the chief essentials being uni¬ 
form degrees of temperature and moisture. 
SPORE CULTURE ' 
One brick will spawn 8 to 10 square feet. 
1 Brick.$ .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 ex¬ 
cellent. The ground should be heavily dressed with well- 
rotted manure and plowed a moderate depth, taking a nar¬ 
row 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 har¬ 
row it thoroughly and make as fine and level as possible; 
sow thinly in drills 34 i nc h 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, 34 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 
PRIZETAKER 
Flavor very mild and delicate. A very handsome Onion, 
of the largest size, and nearly globular in form. Skin is yel¬ 
lowish-brown; flesh white. If started very early in hotbeds 
it will produce a mammoth Onion the first season. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 20c, 34 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, 34 
lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. 
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD 
This is a well-known sort. A good yielder and an excellent 
keeper, and where red Onions are wanted there is none bet¬ 
ter. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, J4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. 
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