Mueii sarderi ioll is LOW IN O RG A NI € HAN FO O D S; S A WC O N U R E will mppW Us« 25 pounds or more per 
i000 sqiidrts fefei 10@ Ids. $5 : : ^ ; s ^ ; Se6pa^e1i4 
_ MELON {Cdfiidloitpe} 
E)ne ounce will pifttit §6 iiiils; 
Vield ill from li to 14 Woeks 
CtiLr^kk. Sow the ^eed Ih A^il, ithdef Hdtk 
arid iri the dperi ait ill May ih hilis 6 fhfet aprirt ehct 
Wy. Use iri each hill from 8 to 10 seeds. When the 
plants have produced their rough leaves, thin out 
to three plants per hill. As soon as the plants make 
S hif rippitearance above ground, dust them with 
brtek dr Siiriilar ihaterial. 
^oldeh 6if Orange-flfeshed 
Beat; Most superior Irieloh of the 
ROeky Ford type; Oval ^ape.. Quick tO 
produefe its frkitsi th6„ flekn ip. §allh6il= 
©taflgg) swfegjtj hiid 6f, ©iiality; ... Pfet; 
iOhtSii dzi ^0 ctsij I'ilbi 75 lb, §1.73; 
Bender’a Sui'pHss. Ah dlmost foyhd fiieloh 
of ttlediurri siiOj. With very thiok, sW6it, 
plhk flesh of luscious, melting quality; The 
dark greeh, heavily netted skin ripens tO 
an attractive goid. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 33 cts., 
Mlb. 85 cts., Ib. $2. 
Banana. Narrow, curved, and as^ffluch as 
30 inches in length. The flesh is a deep 
salmon, sweet, and of good quafity. Pkt. 
10 cts.. qz. 30 cts., Mlt>- 75 cts.,_Ibj $1.75. 
Selactad Enlerald Gam. The skin is a rich 
deep green, and smooth; flesh salmon color 
and of delicious flavor. A Very early and 
prolific variety. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 
Mlb. 75 cts., lb. $1.75. 
Hearts of Gold or Improved Moodoo. A 
new qrange-fleshed variety, ideal as a 
shipping melon and of the very finest 
quality. Flesh very thick, firm, of fine tex¬ 
ture and delicious flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., 
Oz. 30 cts., 34ib. 75 cts., lb. $1.75. 
Supreme. Its color is a deep emerald-green 
outside, with more or less netting; the flesh 
is a fine deep salmon, with a rich, delicious 
flavor. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Golden Delicious. Golden! Delicious! Ite 
remarkable speed from seeding to yield is 
also one of its qualities. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 
40 cts., ^Ib. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
Green-fleshed 
Rocky Ford. The fruits weigh from to 
IH pounds each. Thick meat, green in 
color, fine in flavor, with thin rind; skin 
light green, ribbed and heavily netted, 
ripening to a golden yellow. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 25 cts., 34ih- 60 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
“10/25” Salmon Tint. The fruit is heavily 
and evenly netted, very uniform in size, 
rust-resisting, and early; the flesh is a rich 
gold in the center, shading out to emerald- 
green near the rind. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., 
MIb. 95 cts., Ib. $2.50. 
Honeydew. This variety, with its clear light 
yellow skin, is to be seen in the best mar¬ 
kets. The flesh is green, very thick, and, 
unlike some melons, it ripens uniformly to 
the rind. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., ^Ih. 
85 cts., lb. $2.25. 
Early Hackensack. An early strain of the 
one-time famous Hackensack variety. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Mlh- 65 cts., lb. $1.75. 
Cassaba. They are true winter melons. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 45 cts., Mlh. $1.25, Ib. $3.50. 
Forcing Melons 
Golden Beauty. A remarkably fine early 
melon. Skin bright yellow, beautifully 
netted; flesh deep, rich salmon color, of 
delicious flavor. Pkt. 50 cts. 
King George. Handsomely netted, it is a 
splendid sort for growing under glass. The 
flesh is red and very thick, with a small 
seed cavity. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Royal Jubilee. A splendid, oval, green- 
fleshed melon, raised at the Royal Gardens, 
Windsor. Skin almost white, handsomely 
netted. Pkt. 50 cts. 
ONION 
9fie ounce Will piahf ioO.f^gf of driil; 
5 id 6 ijd.hngSi ah afefe; Tafcfes i4 th 
is weeks froih s6ea to Mafilfit^; 
CuiTtirifi. Fdf l|rge (jhibiis , iri, ri jlitithtd 
early in January bt FAruafy aria tfafis^laiit tU tfit 
open 6 inches apart. For the main shgfil^; SUw ifi 
rich.'sandy soil, in drills 1 foot apart, early in spring, 
cover with fine soil and firm well. Thin to 3' to 4 
inches apart. 
Mild While Varieties 
& Wi ,Sbuthp8jrt Whits Globe. 
TfodUegs hgtidsofrig uud uhifefriiiy globe^ 
shaded BUib§;_ Thg flfeSh is fifiH) nfia^ 
gfained riild of niild flavbr. Pkt. lO Gt§ij 
6z. Irdhi ii.25j Jb; $4. 
White Poftugai or Silverskiti. A mild va¬ 
riety, Used Tor oickies. Tender and alto., 
gether litie. Pkt. 10 cts., Oz. 40 cts,, 
Mib. Jl.lO, lb. $3.21. 
W hite Pickling. Wheft mature, the tops die 
dowft, leavihg beautiful atid perfect little 
bulbs. The color is pure white, flavor mild 
aud delicate, perfectly adapted for pick* 
ling or table U8e. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 ctS., 
Q\h. $1.10, Ib, $3.23. 
White Bunching. For pulling Onions. Pkt. 
10 cts., Oz. 40 cts., j4}b. $1.10, lb. $3,25. 
Japanese Bunching. Perennial sort which 
may be sown in spring or fall. Protect over 
winter with salt hay or leaves. A tender, 
mild “Scallion,” larger and longer than the 
type. Pkt. lO cts., oz. 40 cts., J^Ib. $1.10, 
Ib. $3.25. 
Leading Yellow Kinds 
S. & W. Co.’s Southport Yellow Globe. 
Popular market variety. It has large and 
uniformly spherical bulbs with very small 
necks. The largest diameter is below the 
center of the bulb. The color is a rich 
orange-yellow. Keeps splendidly. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 45 cts., 14Ib. $1.25, lb. $4. 
Early Yellow Globe. Attractive, deep yel¬ 
low Onion, medium large in size with a 
tight skin; keeps well. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 
50 cts., Wlb. $1.50, Ib. $4.50. 
Yellow Globe Danvers. A splendid keeper, 
producing well-rounded bulbs about 
inches in diameter; skin light golden yel¬ 
low; flesh white, crisp, and mild in flavor. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., Mlb. $1.10, Ib. $3.50. 
Ebenezer or Japanese. A dark yellow va¬ 
riety often used for sets. Bulbs are deep, 
flat, of medium size, very firm, with a 
thick skin. Early and keeps well. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 45 cts., J^Ib. $1.25, Ib. $4. 
Ideal Yellow Globe. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 
cts., Mib. $1.50, Ib. $4.50. 
Extra Large-growing Kinds 
S. & W. Co.’s Selected Ailsa Craig. This 
Onion is one of the largest grown. It is a 
very handsome, oval-shaped variety with 
pale straw-colored skin. For exhibition it 
is unexcelled, and to attain its largest size 
it should be sown in January and trans¬ 
planted. Keeps well and has a mild flavor, 
pkt. 15c., oz. 65c., MIb. $1.75, Ib. $5. 
Ailsa Craig. Originator’s stock grown in 
England. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Prizetaker. Uniform in shape and of im¬ 
mense size. Under special cultivation 
bulbs have been raised to weigh from 2 to 
3 pounds each. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 45 cts., 
MIb. $1.25, Ib. $4. 
Gigantic Gibraltar. Recommended for 
exhibition. Although large in size, is a 
splendid keeper and decidedly mild. In 
exceptional cases specimens have weighed 
3F^ pounds. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts., 
U'lh. .111.50. Ib. SM.sn. 
Gigantic Gibraltar Onion 
Rlveraida Sweot. The largest, sweetest, 
best-keeping, and most uniform of the 
Spanish Onions. Globular in shape, with 
golden yellow skin and white flesh; the 
strain We are offering is very mild, A favor¬ 
ite in sections with long seasons and rich 
soil, where it will do Well. Pkt, 15 ctS,, 
oz. 50 cts., J^lb. $1.50, Ib. $4.50. 
Long-keeping Red Onions 
S. & W. Co.’s Southport Red Globe. This 
variety has a deep red skin and is almost a 
perfect globe. Size large, flesh fine-grained, 
mild and tender. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., 
Jilb. $1.10, Ib. $3.25. 
Large Red Wethersfield. This is the stand¬ 
ard red variety, and a favorite wherever 
Onions are grown for shipment. Bulb 
large, somewhat flattened, skin deep 
purple-red; flesh purplish white, moder¬ 
ately fine-grained, and with a strong flavor. 
The best keeper, and one of the most 
popular for general cultivation. Pkt. 10 
Cts., oz. 35 cts., MIb. $1, Ib. $3, 
Bermuda Onions 
These are large, flat, quick-growing types, 
with a pleasant, mild flavor. 
Red Bermuda. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 63 cts., 
MIb. $1.75, Ib. $5. 
Crystal Wax. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 65 cts., 
MIb. $1.75, Ib. $5, 
Onion Sets 
Sets will produce green, bunch or full- 
grown Onions much quicker than will seed. 
Multipliers and Potato Onions divide and 
increase in the soil. Egyptian Onions are 
autumn-planted hardy perennials, yielding 
green pulling Onions every spring. 
Qt. l2pk. Pk. 
White Onion Sets.$0 
40 
$1 
35 
$2 
25 
Yellow Onion Sets. . . . 
35 
1 
15 
2 
00 
Yellow Ebenezer or 
Japanese. 
40 
1 
35 
2 
25 
Red Onion Sets. 
35 
1 
15 
2 
00 
Egyptian Top Onions. 
Eall delivery. 
40 
1 
25 
2 
25 
Garlic Sets. Lb. 50 cts.. 
5 lbs. 
$2.25, 
10 
lbs. $4.25. 
Potato Onion Sets (True Potato). Lb. 
50 cts., 5 lbs. $2.25, 10 lbs. $4.25. 
Vegetable Seeds 
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STUMPP & WALTER CO., NEW YORK CITY 
