14 Mic Gis LeOLUIG Times move EADS 
WATERMELONS 
Watermelons do best on old, rich soil, which is not 
too freshly manured, hence when making the hills, 
well-rotted manure should be used, and it is better to 
prepare them some time ahead before planting the 
seed. If manure cannot be obtained, use good com- 
mercial fertilizer or sheep manure mixed with the soil. 

One ounce plants 20 hills; 4 pounds per acre. Plant 
early in May or for late use, in June. 
Culture. Treat as for muskmelons, but give more 
room, 10 to 12 feet apart each way. 
202 HAWKESBURY or GREY SHIPPER. This 
excellent quality Watermelon belongs in the class of 
the light colored Melons. Thrives on soil that is 
c highly infested with the wilt disease. Light grey 
Hawkesbury or Grey Shipper color with a fine green veining. The rind is reason- 
ably thick and tough for shipping purposes. The flesh 
is dark pink, of fine texture and the seeds are 


203 EARLY KANSAS. The largest of all early melons. It combines brownish black. 
sweet flavor and bright red flesh, solid to the rind, which is not thick. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 50c; 1 1hb., $1.50. 
Nearly round, light green with broad bands of wavy stripes. Every ar 
Melon a good one; no white or stringy hearts, and a wonderful shipper. 210 FORDHOOK EARLY. The fruit of good size, rather short and 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ih., 40c; 1 Ihb., $1.25. blocky in form, with large diameter. Skin dark green, occasionally with 
: : faint stripes of lighter green. Rind quite thin, but skin tough, making 
204 IMPROVED KLECKLEY’S SWEET NO. 6. A Wilt-Resistant an excellent shipping variety. Flesh bright red, crisp, sweet, and of 
Watermelon. This new strain marks a distinct advancement toward the splendid quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 1b., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25. 
development of the popular Watermelons where soil disease is serious. 
An improved Kleckley’s Sweet type which has proven almost fully 211 SWEETHEART, A very popular shipping sort, particularly in 
resistant to fusarium wilt. It is dark green, of good length, with deep 
red flesh and white seeds. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % 1b., 50c; 1 lb., $1.50. 
205 COLE’S EARLY. A sure cropper for northern states. Its dark 
red flesh is delicate in texture; rind green, striped with lighter shades, 
thin and brittle; of medium size, and nearly round. Matures early, 
especially good for home use. 
Pkt., 10c; cz., 15c; % 1b., 40c; 1 1b., $1.25. 
206 STONE MOUNTAIN. A melon of finest quality and claimed to 
be the sweetest of all of the large melons. It is almost round and has 
a dark green, medium thick rind. Flesh rich scarlet. It is not un- 
usual to grow Stone Mountain weighing 70 to 80 pounds. For home 
use and nearby markets it is unexcelled. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 4% lb., 40c; 1 1lb., $1.25. 
207 TOM WATSON. A long, dark green melon, which has become 
exceedingly popular on account of its large size and general fine 
qualities. Vines are vigorous and productive. Flesh rich bright red, 
very juicy and sweet. Most suitable for nearby markets, family gar- 
dens, and a favorite with truckers, as it stands shipping well and re- 
tains its color and good quality a long time. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25. 
208 KLECKLEY’S SWEET, or MONTE CRISTO. One of the best 
flavored melons in cultivation and one of the best for home use or 
nearby markets. It is long, very dark green with thin rind. Flesh deep 
red, of fine, delicious flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 44 lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25. 
209 FLORIDA FAVORITE. A well-known popular sort which has 
long been a favorite for home use and market. Ripens early, has dark 
green rind, striped with light green. Flesh light crimson, exceedingly 
sugary, fine and tender. Very delicious, highly recommended for home 
market or family use. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.25. 
the South. Fruits are very large, oval, very heavy with thin rind which 
is of light green color, slightly veined with darker shade. Flesh bright 
red, firm, very sweet, and the fruits remain in condition a long time 
after ripening. A splendid sort for market or main crop, being of fine 
appearance and sells readily. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 44 lb., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.25. 
212 DIXIE QUEEN. A leader for home gardens, local markets, and 
for shipping. Fruits nearly round with light and dark green stripes; 
thin, tough rind; flesh deep scarlet, crisp and sweet. Medium to large 
size, and very uniform. The few seeds are white. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 144 1lb., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
213 PEERLESS or ICE CREAM. A splendid early sort for home or 
market gardens. Vines moderately vigorous, hardy, and very produc- 
tive. Fruits are oblong, medium size, bright green, finely veined with 
darker shade. Flesh bright scarlet, crisp and very sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 lb., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.25. 
214 GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE. Also called Gypsy. One of the 
most popular of the older sorts, especially in the South. Fruits are 
large, very long, of light green color, distinctly striped and blotched 
with darker shade. In the South it is very highly esteemed and espe- 
cially desirable for growing and shipping. The rind is remarkably thin 
though very tough; hence, it stands shipping well. Flesh most tender, 
sweet and luscious. Fruits are uniformly good quality. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 40c; 1 1b., $1.25. 
215 HALBERT’S HONEY. A long, dark green melon of moderate 
size but such splendid quality that it is especially desirable for market 
or home use. The rind is very thin. Flesh bright crimson and so crisp 
and tender that ripe melons will split ahead of the knife in cutting. 
We especially recommend this for general planting as it is very pro- 
ductive, of excellent quality and a splendid seller. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, sheds, under benches in greenhouses, or in hot- 
beds. They are also planted outside in pasture or sod. It is a very profitable crop both 
for forcing or a field crop. Our cultural instructions are somewhat limited but we can 
furnish a booklet of more extended information on ‘“‘Success with Mushrooms.” Price, 
25c. 
One brick will spawn about 10 feet square. 
Culture. In preparing a Mushroom bed, take three parts of fresh stable manure, 
free from straw, and one part of good pasture soil. Mix thoroughly together and let it 
stand until the heat has sunk to about 90 degrees. Make the bed from this mixture 
about 4 feet wide, 8 inches deep and any desired length. As soon as the temperature 
of the bed is about 70 or 80 degrees, the Spawn may be insérted in pieces about the 
size of a walnut, and 6 inches apart each way. When the Spawn is diffused through 
the whole bed, which will be in about 10 days from planting, cover with 2 inches of 
fine loam and press down firmly. Over this place a layer of straw about 4 inches thick. 
Do not water unless the surface gets extremely dry, and then only with water at a 
temperature of 80 degrees. When gathering the crop, twist them off at the roots and do 
not use a knife. Cover the hole with soil to keep insects away from the root. 
ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. Well known and popular. Put up in bricks 
weighing about 1144 pounds. 
Per brick, 50c; 3 bricks, $1.25, postpaid. Mushrooms From English Mushroom Spawn 


PLANT A SUCCESSION GARDEN 
An astonishing amount of vegetables can be grown on a small plot of ground by planting succession crops and by intercropping. Such 
vegetables as Radish, Leaf Lettuce, Green Onions and Spinach can be planted between Beans, Peas, Tomatoes, and Corn, which require 
much wider rows. Make several plantings of Beans and Peas to have a fresh table supply all season. Any surplus may be canned for winter 
use. Follow the early crops with vegetables for fall and winter use such as Spinach, Kohl Rabi, Turnips, Kale, ete. Have fresh, healthful 
vegetables on your table throughout the entire growing season. 


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