San Francisco 
WATERMELONS 
The culture of watermelons differs from that of musk- 
melons mainly in that the hills should be wider apart, 
from 8 to 10 feet, according to the variety grown. An 
effort should be made to secure good strong vines early 
in the season, and this can best be done by taking care 
that the hills are large, mellow, and well drained, with 
the manure placed so that they will not dry out quickly 
under hot sun. Plant the seeds thickly when danger of 
frost is over and thin the plants to four of the strongest 
in each hill. All possible protection from insects should 
be given the young plants and their growth may be still 
further hastened by frequent application of liquid man- 
ure. They mature in 120 to 140 days. As a protection from 
insects, netting is frequently used. One ounce will plant 
about 25 hills. 
BLACK SEEDED CHILIAN — A fine melon for the home 
garden; of medium size, nearly round, black seed and 
red flesh of excellent flavor. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(4 Ib. 45c) (lb. $1.25) 
FLORIDA FAVORITE—A splendid melon of very large 
size and excellent quality. Fruit long, dark green, mot- 
tled and striped; rind thin but firm. Flesh bright deep 
red; very sweet and tender. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(4 Ib. 40c) (lb. $1.25) 
KLECKLEY SWEET or MONTE CRISTO—A very desir- 
able melon for home use or nearby markets. Fruit of 
medium to large size, oblong, dark green. Flesh bright 
ou Sih sweet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (44, lb. 40c) 
KLONDIKE (Wilt Resistant Strain)—Dark green oblong 
melon with very thin rind, and dark pink, crisp and 
sweet flesh of fine quality. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(44 lb. 60c) (1b. $1.75) 
KLONDIKE, STRIPED—A new selection. It is the same 
size and has much the same qualities as Klondike. 
Fruit is striped dark and light green resembling the 
an at Rattlesnake. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (44 Ib. 60c) 
(ib. $1.75) 
TOM WATSON—A very large, long melon with dark green 
skin. Flesh bright red; very sweet and tender. Rind thin 
but tough, making it a good shipping sort. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 20c) (44 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25) 



Watermelon, Klondike 
PARSNIPS 
This crop requires a very rich soil. Sow from February 
to September in drills 18 inches apart and % inch deep, 
and thin to 8 inches in the row. Parsnips mature in 125 
days. One ounce will sow 200 feet of row. 
HOLLOW CROWN—The most popular variety. The roots 
which are creamy white are smooth, tender and of 
excellent flavor. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (%4 Ib. 865c) 
(ib. $2.50) 
PARSLEY 
Used for garnishing and seasoning soups, meats, etc. 
Succeeds best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow thickly at any 
season in rows 1 foot apart and 44 inch deep; thin out 
plants to stand 6 inches apart in the rows. The seed is 
slow in germinating, taking from 3 to 4 weeks to make 
its appearance, and often failing to come up in dry 
weather. To assist its coming up quicker, soak the seed 
a few hours in warm water, or sprout in damp earth, and 
sow when it swells or bursts. One ounce will sow 200 
feet of row. 
DOUBLE CURLED —A curled variety very hardy and 
easy to grow. Deep rich green. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(% Ib. 45c) (Ib. $1.25) 
EXTRA TRIPLE CURLED—Very fine curled variety of 
dark green color. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (4 Ib. 45c) 
(lb. $1.25) 
EVERGREEN—Dense plants of deeply cut dark green 
foliage. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (4 Ib. 45c) (ib. $1.25) 
HAMBURG or TURNIP ROOTED —A plain-leaved va- 
riety, forming a long, thick, edible root. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 20c) 4 Ib. 45c) (Ib. $1.25) 
POTATOES 
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Plant as early as the ground can be thoroughly worked, 
in rows 3 feet apart and 15 inches in the rows for early 
potatoes and 18 inches apart for late ones; covering in 
light warm soil about 6 inches, and in heavy soil about 
4 inches deep; draw the earth to the plants as they ad- 
vance in growth. Eight pounds will plant 100 feet of row. 
Cut the tubers up in good-sized pieces each containing 
not less than two or three eyes. 
(NORTHERN GROWN) 
All prices are subject to change 
BRITISH QUEEN—Early, baking variety. 
BURBANK (Low Top) — Late keeping variety good for 
boiling and baking. 
WHITE ROSE—Early baking variety. 
Any of the above, 5 lbs. for 40c; 10 Ibs. for T65o; 
25 lbs. for $1.00 f.o.b. San Francisco. If wanted by parcel 
post add postage. Prices on larger quantities on applica- 
tion. 
