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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 
Prices Include Postage on Pkts., Ozs., 
14 Lbs. and Lbs. 
WATERMELON 
Four to Five Pounds to an Acre; One 
Ounce for Thirty Hills. 
64. Tom Watson. (90 days.) This old favorite 
is an extra long melon of attractive appearance, 
uniform in shape and quality; the luscious crimson 
flesh is “as sweet as honey,” melting and of superb 
flavor. The average melon will weigh 35 to 40 
pounds and measure 28 inches long and about 12 
inches in diameter. As a shipping melon, it has 
held first place and is also quite popular for home 
use. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts., 
postpaid. 
304. Irish Grey. (85 days.) The rare combi¬ 
nation of tempting sweet flavor and a tough rind 
make this melon one of such superior merit that it 
well deserves the popularity that it has been receiv¬ 
ing among growers for shipping and home use. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts., 
postpaid. 
CULTURE. Prepare hills 8 or 10 feet apart each way by working in 
thoroughly rotted manure, or poultry droppings—rich ground gives the 
plants a good start before insects attack them. When the ground is warm 
plant 6 or 8 seeds to the hills, covering an inch deep and, when well up, 
thin out, leaving three strong plants to each hill. Do not grow near 
pumpkins and gourds. 
246. Coles Early. (75 days.) Strictly a home market 
melon, almost round in shape. Rind light green, striped with 
broad bands of dark green. Flesh bright red, crisp and deli¬ 
cate texture. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 
cts., postpaid. 
144. Improved Florida Favorite (White 
Seeded). (85 days.) Early. Fine Quality; medium 
size; flesh deep red. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts; 14 lb. 
25 cts.; lb. 75 cts., postpaid* 
Dixie Queen 
175. Georgia Rattlesnake. (90 days.) Oblong, 
dark and striped; bright red flesh; late. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; |4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts., postpaid* 
DIXIE QUEEN 
“Best in Garden” Variety 
149. (85 days.) This new watermelon has become 
very popular. A medium size, round, melon of such 
fine quality that it has created quite a sensation. The 
skin is striped dark green and greenish ivory; the flesh, 
a sparkling red, is firm, juicy, and sweet, with a very 
thin rind. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 35 cts.; lb. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
239. Stone Mountain Watermelon. (85 days.) The 
melons are round, of the richest dark green color. They have 
medium rind and a beautiful scarlet flesh with the finest and 
sweetest flavor. Without white hearts or stringiness. On 
good melon land they grow 50 to 80 pounds. Solid through 
and almost all heart. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 25 cts.; 
lb. 75 cts., postpaid. 
132. Wondermelon—Kleckley Sweet Improved. 
(85 days.) This improved strain has the same red flesh, 
delicious sweetness and all the other splendid qualities 
that made Kleckley Sweet such a favorite. The improve¬ 
ment has principally been made along the lines of size and 
shipping qualities. They will weigh as much as 50 pounds, 
yet the rind is thin, but so tough that Wondermelon will 
stand long shipments excellently. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14 
lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts., postpaid. 
241. Ribault or Radio. (85 days.) The rind is green, 
indistinctly striped with lighter green. It will average larger 
than the Tom Watson. It is long and thick in shape. 
The flesh is bright red, sweet and free from hard centers. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
317. General Pershing Watermelon. (85 days.) The 
sparkling red flesh is as sweet as honey. No hard center and 
stringless. Flesh firm and compact. Rind tough. Vigorous 
grower. Vines keep green and produce an enormous crop of 
first-grade melons weighing 35 to 51 pounds each. Pkt. 10 
cts. oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
229. Excell. (85 days.) A long green melon, with visi¬ 
ble stripes. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts., 
postpaid. 
343. Preserving Citron. (100 days.) Medium size, uni¬ 
formly round, used only for preserves or pickles. Color dark 
green, distinctly striped and marbled with light green. Flesh 
white and solid, but not at all suitable for eating raw. Seed 
red. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 30 cts.; lb. 90 cts., postpaid. 
MUSTARD 
One Ounce of Seed Will Sow 
50 Feet of Drill 
For late spring use sow in February, March or April; for fall use sow 
In August and September. Sow the seed in rows 8 to 10 inches apart. 
One ounce will sow about 50 feet of drill; about 8 lbs. is required for 
an acre if sown broadcast. 
143. Fordhook Fancy Mustard. (40 days.) The 
plants are of vigorous growth; dark green leaves curve out¬ 
ward like a fine ostrich plume. Fine flavor, one of the best 
for early salad. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 14 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 
cts., postpaid. 
130. Southern Giant Curled. (40 days.) A curly leaf 
variety; produces large leaves; makes a very fine salad; flavor 
is all that can be desired. Plant in fall for early spring salad. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz.10 cts.; 14 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts., postpaid. 
170. Chinese. (45 days.) Differs from the preceding in 
that the large, broad leaves are smooth and flat. The plants 
produce a large quantity of leaves which are delicious when 
cooked and served like Spinach. Pkt. 5 cts. oz. 10 cts.; 14 
lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts., postpaid. 
303. White Seed Mustard. (40 days.) The leaves 
when young are mild and tender. Seed light yellow. Pkt. 5 
cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 14 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts., postpaid. 
MUSTARD SPINACH—See page 31 
139. Tendergreen or Mustard Spinach. (30 days.) 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 14 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts, postpaid. 
