CHAS. R. AITKEN 
DELHI, NEW YORK 
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Muskmelon 
Hearts of Gold 90 Da y s 
An ideal shipper and desirable mid-season 
melon for home gardeners. Medium sized, vig¬ 
orous, blight resistant and productive. Fruits 
nearly round, 5 in. in diameter, slightly ribbed, 
netted densely, small seed cavity. Flesh is thick, 
firm and of delicious flavor. Pkt., .05; oz., .15; 
14 lb., .45; 1 lb., $1.30. 
(A) Bender’s Surprise 94 Da > s 
A large size melon weighing 8 to 10 lbs. Round 
shaped, slightly ribbed with coarse netting. Flesh 
very thick and sweet. An excellent home garden 
and shipping variety, growing well in almost all 
sections. Pkt., .10; oz., .20; 14 lb., .40; 1 lb., 
$1.25. 
Onion —Red Variety 
Southport Red Globe 
The standard red globe onion all over the country. Perfectly globe shaped, about 3 in. in 
diameter with small neck. Skin rich, dark, glossy red; flesh white with tinge of purple; fine 
grained. A good keeper and exceptionally heavy yielder. Pkt., .10; oz., .20; 14 lb., .70; lib., 
$2.25. 
Onion--Yellow Varieties 
HEARTS OF GOLD 
Prizetaker 
Most widely grovjn of the Sweet Spanish class. A mammoth yellow globe, derived from 
the huge Spanish Onion. A heavy producer, about 15 days earlier than the famous South- 
port Yellow Globe. Light straw-colored skin with pure white flesh, coarse grained but with 
rather mild flavor and a good keeper. Pkt., .10; oz., .20; 14 lb., .70; 1 lb., $2.00. 
Southport Yellow Globe 
The most popular late variety, of splendid 
keeping quality. More oval than the Yellow 
Globe Danvers, much larger, more solid and 
heavier. Skin deep orange-yellow, flesh fine 
grained and fairly strong. Pkt., .10; oz., 
.20; 14 lb., .70; 1 lb., $2.00. 
(A) Sweet Spanish, Riverside Strain 
A large globe shaped light yellow onion, 
weighing 1 to 2 lbs., and unusually mild. 
Small top. A better keeper than the regular 
strain of Spanish onions. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .25; 14 lb., .70; 1 lb., $2.25 
Onion--White Varieties 
Southport White Globe 
The standard, producing good size bulbs, 
pure white in color. On account of its at¬ 
tractive appearance, this onion brings top 
prices on the markets. Flesh of delicious 
flavor. A fine keeper. Bulbs globe shaped. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .25; 14 lb., .70; 1 lb., $2.25. 
(A) White Portugal or 
American Silver Skin 
A white onion used widely for sets, pick¬ 
ling onions, mature bulbs and bunching 
onions. Medium size, flat; deep, pure white 
bulbs with white, fine-grained flesh. Pkt., 
.10; oz., .20; 14 lb., .70; 1 lb., $2.00. 
Dark Moss Curled 
Parsley 
This is a vigorous growing, compact, productive sort. Leaves are very dark green in color, 
finely cut and so thick curled that a plant resembles a bunch of moss. A home and market 
garden variety, excellent for garnishing and decoration. Pkt., .05; oz., .10. 
(A) RECOMMENDED VARIETIES 
