WATERMELON 
Watermelons require the same treatment 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. 
Improved Kleckley's Sweet 
COLE'S EARLY Extra early and a sure cropper. Round, 
with striped skin and rich red flesh. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00 
ICE CREAM (Peerless) Light green oval fruit with scarlet 
flesh of good quality. White seeded. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00 
IMPROVED KLECKLEY'S SWEET (Wondermelon) Ear¬ 
liest of the long green melons. Very thin rind and sweet, 
bright red flesh. Not a good shipper but recommended 
for the home garden and local market. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00 
PARSLEY 
Parsley seed germinates very slowly and in dry weather 
should be soaked in cold water before planting. Sow early 
in spring in 12 inch rows. 
PLAIN OR COMMON Leaves flat, not curled; sometimes 
called Italian Parsley. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 30c; lb. 80c 
MOSS CURLED Dark green leaved, beautifully curled; 
very fine and uniform strain. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 30c; lb. 90c 
PEERLESS A new selection, extra dark green and finely 
curled, long stemmed and very hardy. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00 
HAMBURG TURNIP ROOTED The edible root of this 
variety resembles a small Parsnip and is used in soups and 
stews; leaves plain. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 30c; lb. 90c 
KING AND QUEEN A new small round melon which may 
be kept like the Casaba or Winter Muskmelon until thor¬ 
oughly ripe before eating, at which time they are surpris¬ 
ingly delicious. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 45c; lb. $1.50 
STONE MOUNTAIN New melon of high quality. Large, 
nearly round dark green fruit, very early and productive. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00 
CITRON FOR PRESERVES, (Red Seeded) Round striped 
melon used for preserving. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; ]/ 4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00 
OKRA 
The green pods of this plant are 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 or 12 inches apart. 
Pick fruit young. 
DWARF GREEN Dwarf, stocky growth. Early and a pro¬ 
lific bearer. 
Oz. pkt. 10c; y 4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c 
PERKIN'S MAMMOTH LONG PODDED Pods long and 
slender and of excellent quality. 
Oz. pkt. 10c; y 4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c 
PARSNIP 
Sow before May 15th in rows 18 inches apart covering 
lightly. Thin to 3 inches apart. Parsnips are improved by 
frost and may be left in the ground through the winter. 
ALL AMERICAN New and fine strain with clean white 
roots and a few side roots. Medium length, tapering to a 
stump root. Very fine quality. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; l/ 4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00 
CHAMPION HOLLOW CROWN Smooth, clean and 
perfectly formed. Good all purpose Parsnip. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c 
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