











Michigan Grown 
CixXiE QUEEN 
Our Michigan grown seed of this melon, like all 
other varieties, is better than Southern grown seed 
for planting either in the North or the South, for 
it produaes EARLIER MELONS of the very best 
quality. 

Dixie Queen is a very prolific mid-season variety 
used extensively for shipping, and is rapidly gain- 
ing popularity for the home garden. Fruits are 
oval-round, light green with dark green stripes, of 
medium size but often growing to a larger size 
-and weighing as high as 50 pounds. Rind is thin, 
but tough. The bright red flesh is crisp, sweet and 




Trial-Grounds Mixture 
Just right for 
those who want 
some of all the 
different Wa- 
termelons. A 
fine mixture of 
the_ varieties 
listed in’ this 
catalog and a 
few others from 
Oa ten ta) 
grounds, which 
we haven’t yet 
placed on the 
market. Large 
package, 0c; 
0z., 20c, post- 
paid. 
Melons 
to Please 
Every- 
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"Cut-Red" Tom Watson 
The improved ‘‘Cut-Red’’ or ‘‘Red-Heart’’ strain 
of this outstanding shipping melon has no white 
heart and is one*of the most popular of all Water- 
melons. The flesh is superb in quality and of the 
brightest red color clear through. The handsome, 
dark green rind is thin, but hard and tough, so is 
unsurpassed as a market sort. The melons are usu- 


Jumbo Watermelon 
JUMBO 
The 100 Ib. 
State Fair Melon 
Small and white.” Pkt, 10@ oy Com pueae are ally 20 to 24 inches in length and 10 to 12 inches De at reae Stale on Coin Tene ee ae 
” 9° 74. +) , 3 § y oe Z > al § Ste Ly Bair. . 
$1.75; 2 lbs., $3.15; 5 lbs., $7.45: 10 lbs., through, averaging on good soil over 30 pounds large melons have no doubt been won with Jumbo than 
$4. 00, postpaid. ~ each, and single specimens often weighing 50 to 60 with all other varieties of Watermelons combined. With 
4 . miler = rich soil and good care, mammoth size melons can be 
COS a NE ee pee Mapp oie ss 2 produced wherever ordinary melons can be successfully 
on all markets. Matures in 85 days. Pkt., 10c; grown. Melons weighing 100 Ibs. or more are matured 
oz., I5e;°% lb., 45c¢5 1 Ib., $1.35; 2 Ibs., $2.45; in 90 days. The seed we offer is extra select and should 
5 Ibs., $10.80, postpaid. produce fine, sweet, juicy melons of good quality and 
$5.75; 10 lbs., 
Climbing Watermelon 
ICE BOX SIZE 4 
Melons about the size of large cocoanuts and of 
enormous size. Pkt., 
$2.50, postpaid. 
(Oc; “oz,e coc. lb 7Ge bes 
Golden Honey 
A Delicious Yellow-Fleshed Watermelon 
Flesh of rich golden color, firm, crisp and glistening, 
sweet as honey, and fairly melts in your mouth. No 
‘ . nee sheet ; 5 o nari 1 core or stringiness. An early melon; average 
the highest quality. Fruit ripens for a long period, hard £1 y ; 
2 : a Bae : about 20 lbs.; very few seeds. Pkt., 10¢3; oz., 20c; 1 
unlike other sorts which ripen their fruits mostly Ib., 55¢; lb., $1.75; > Ibe $3.15; 5 Ibs., $7.45: 10 oo 
at one time. 
the ground or may 
The vine may be allowed to trail on 
An ideal melon 
be trained and tied to trellis.’ 
$14.00, postpaid. 
Citron, or Preserving Melon 
Bright red flesh; crisp and sweet. 
for the small garden. Pkt., !0c; 0z., 25¢; %4 Ib., 
75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
Flesh white and solid. Used exclusively for making 
preserves and candied fruit. Pkt., 10c¢; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 
55c; lb., $1.75; 2 lbs., $3.15; 5 lbs., $7.45, postpaid. 
Cocoanut or Climbing Watermelon 


lf You Want Seeds 
Sent by Express, Not 
Prepaid, Deduct !0c per 
Ib. from Postpaid Prices. 
Kale, or Borecole 
One Ounce of Seed to 300 Feet of Row 
This is a species of the cabbage family which is extensively 
grown for greens. It is hardier than cabbage; plants withstand 
several degrees of frost. In the Northern states it will provide 
an abundance of greens throughout the summer and late into 
fall, and all winter and the following spring in the South. 
DWARF SCOTCH. The best variety. Large, finely curled, 
parsley-like leaves which can be used for garnishing as well as 
for greens. Tender and of the very finest flavor. Pkt., 15c; oz., 
40c, postpaid. 
WINTER SUBSTITUTE 
LEEK FOR GREEN ONIONS 
One Ounce of Seed to 200 Feet of Row 
GIANT FLAG. 
Highly esteemed as a fall and winter substi- 
tute for green onions. Excellent for stews, soups or creamed. 
Belongs to the Onion family but is considered of finer flavor. 
Mild and sweet; very hardy and easily cultivated in the home 
garden. The edible stems are 6 to 8 inches in length and about 
3 inches in diameter. Pkt., 15¢; 4% 0z., 70c; oz., $1.25;°14 lb., 
$4. 00, postpaid. 
One Ounce of Seed 
_MUSTARD to 75 Feet of Row 
_ ‘The large feavows make a most palatable and piquant type of greens and possess healthful 
tonic properties. Freferred by many to Spinach, but should be cut young, for when old the 
flavor is strong. Begin sowing seed as early in the spring as the weather permits and make 
successive sowings every two weeks. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. Leaves large, yellowish-green, much crumpled on the edges. 
; : The most extensively grown of any variety. Ready for table in about 35 days. Pkt., 
0z., 2003 %4 Ib., 60c; lb., $2.00; 2 lbs., $3.60; 5 Ibs., $8.50, postpaid. 

Were 24° 

rn Mustard Spinach 
Giant Flag Nast 
Mustard Spinach 
One ounce of seed to 75 feet of row 
Mustard Spinach, or Tendergreen is ready for the table in 3 to 4 weeks 
after seed is planted. It is a very mild Mustard with a distinct Spinach 
flavor. It is an all season plant, resistant to insects and blight. The 
leaves, which are twice the size of Swiss Chard, are mostly used when 
young. Repeated plantings every two weeks will produce an abundant 
supply of delicious greens throughout the entire summer, as well as 
spring and fall. It is extremely resistant to both hot and cold 
weather, so early and late plantings are possible. The leaves 
= are cooked and prepared for the table the same as Spinach. 
10c; Pkt., 10¢; 0z., 206; %Ib., 55¢; lb., $1.75; 2 Ibs., $3.15; 
5 Ibs. Sonya bie 10 lbs., $14.00, postpaid. 

