Okra is Exceptional Used in Soups and Stews 

(Wateonelons 
One ounce will plant 15 hills, 4 lbs. for one acre. 
Cole’s Early. Cole’s Early is a fine, every-day Melon 
for the amateur. It is very hardy, a sure cropper, 
and extremely delicate in texture of flesh, which is 
a dark red color; the rind is thin and the quality 
of the flesh is sustained clear to the rind. It is, 
however. exceedingly brittle, hence not desirable 
for shipping purposes, but possessing all the other 
most desirable features. We can highly recommend 
it for home use. The Melons are of medium size, 
nearly round in shape, rind green, striped with 
lee shades. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% lb., 40c; lb., 
125. 
Dixie. In form oblong; skin dark green, with a re- 
markably thin rind; flesh intense deep bright scar- 
let; very sweet, tender and juicy, quite early; very 
productive and grows to a large size. This variety 
= Wes shipper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% lb., 40c; 
or D1L.a06 
Kleckley Sweets. Fruits are of large size; oblong in 
form, with dark green skin; very thin rind, which 
is quite brittle. Flesh bright scarlet with broad, 
solid heart, most crisp, sugary and melting; en- 
tirely free from any stringiness. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
VY lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
Phinney’s Early. Very thin rind; flesh scarlet, sweet, ~_ 
luscious; medium in size, oblong in shape, and 
very early. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. © 
Mountain Sweet. An old favorite, form rather long, 
color dark green, seeds dark, flesh scarlet, solid, 
very sweet and delicious. One of the very best for 
rere culture. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% lb., 40c; Ib., 
Cuban Queen. Skin beautifully striped dark and light 
green; the flesh is bright red, remarkably solid, 
luscious, crisp and sugary; very solid and the best 
of keepers; excellent to ship to distant markets; 
enormously productive. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% lb., 
40c; lb., $1.25. 
Gray Monarch, or Long White Icing. This distinct 
Melon is, without doubt, one of the largest of all. 
The skin is a mottled gray color; shape long; flesh 
bright crimson and of sweet, delicious flavor. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; 1% lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
Ice Cream. Medium size, nearly round; color pale 
green; white seed, thin rind, flesh solid, scarlet, 
crisp, of delicious flavor and very sweet. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; 1% Ib., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
Green Citron. For preserving; small, round, flesh 
or) and solid. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% lb., 40c; Ib., 
1256 
Okra 
and stews. 
the row. 

Okra 
20c; 
Grown for its green pods, 
which can be used in soups 
Sow the 
thickly in ordinary soil the 
middle or last of May, 1 inch 
deep in drills 2 feet apart; 
thin to 10 inches apart in 
One ounce will sow 40 
feet of drill. 
White Velvet. The pods are 
round and smooth; larger 
than those of any other 
sort; never prickly to the 
touch, produced in great 
abundance. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
Y |b., 35c; Ib., 85c. 

Kleckley Sweet 
PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
Mushrooms are very easy to grow in any dark place where 
a uniform temperature of 50 to 60 degrees may be had. A dark 
cellar or shed, for example. Plant from September till January, in 
a bed composed of one-fourth loam and three-fourths fresh horse 
droppings, without much litter; mix thoroughly, put into a heap 
to ferment, and work frequently till it has cooled off somewhat. 
Now prepare a bed 4 feet wide, as long as desired, and build up 
on a firm, dry foundation. Pack the soil and manu<e solidly till 
the bed is level and about a@ foot high. 
Thrust a thermometer into the center; when it registers 85 de- 
grees, break the Mushroom Spawn into pieces about as large as 
hen’s eggs, and plant it 2 inches deep and 10 inches apart all 
over the bed; cover and press down thoroughly. After 10 days or 
two weeks cover the bed with 2 inches of fine, fresh loam, pressed 
down firmly, and over this put 5 or 6 inches of straw or litter. 
If room is dry, spray occasionally with warm water. The Mush- 
rooms will begin to appear in four to six weeks. They bring a 
good price, and are worth growing either for home or market. 
Five pounds of Spawn for a bed 12 feet long and 4 feet wide. 
American, Pure Culture. In bricks of about 1 lb. Brick 35c., 10 bricks 
$3.00. 
Add to the price of Mushroom Spawn 10c for the first brick, and 
lc additional for each succeeding brick, when ordered sent by mail. 
seed 

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