

MARKET GARDENERS AND FLORISTS PRICE LIST — 1943 "i ba 19 
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MUSKMELONS — Continued Oz. Wlb. Ib. 10 lb. 
Pee tee rt Lee OUNerD OUuality asics bere ek ook. $ .35 $1.00 $3.25 $30.00 
Large melons with very thick flesh of unexcelled quality. Does not keep well 
enough for general shipping, but at roadside stands with discriminating trade 
it will command highest prices because of the fine quality and appearance. 
BENDER’S SURPRISE. Harris’ Special Strain. See preceding page _.30 pO Oats S00 ree? 7 50) 
DELICIOUS. The Earliest Large Melon. See preceding page....... —_.30 OO NewS O0lee2 7 e50 
HAbwisseor. ror Distant; Markets... es 24 bls A5 1.50 14.00 
The earliest and best of the Rocky Ford type for tue East. Medium size 
oval fruit. Very heavily netted. Flesh thick, deep orange and of finest meio 
Ours is an excellent stock with fruit that is remarkably uniform in size, shape 
and quality. 
PrepieeeOeCrOus CALZe SUAll) wr a Slants. ct we ek v3) SNES AS Wes SE 
A fine melon for shipping, medium in size, round and well netted. Flesh thick, 
orange yellow, of uniformly excellent flavor. We have a fine stock of the large 
strain of this well known variety. 
PILE YeROCKOroU GAR ROCK. oe: hs koe cs win beds 20 Oot W200 18:00 
We have a fine stock of this popular melon wuich is largely grown in many 
sections because of its attractive appearance, fine flavor and ability to stand 
handling. The melons are nearly round, about 5” in diameter. 
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Queen of Colorado or Pride of Wisconsin...................... 2D Sper ON ee PELE 
Similar to A & C, Jersey Gold, etc. This is a true, heavy bearing stock which 
we are sure will give entire satisfaction. 
WATERMELONS 
An ounce of seed will plant about 25 hills; 2 to 3 pounds to the acre. 
___The varieties we have listed here are all suitable for growing in the North, as they are early 
kinds and in our climate under usual conditions will produce ripe fruit before frost from seed sown 
in the open ground. See our general catalogue for full descriptions. 
OZ. lbs aD: 10 lb. 
JBAD.GUS (COLUM Ce oS eg donk bean Aa LAL eS ae ce Ae ae ed $ .20 $ .55 $1.75 $16.00 
Early and very productive. Skin light green with darker stripes. Flesh deep 
pink, of fine quality. Stands up well for shipping and an excellent kind for 
local market or shipping. True stock. 
HUNGARIAN HONEY. The Sweetest Watermelon............. oes Oa 41-20 11.00 
STONE MOUNTAIN. Try This One For Market............... ras 0 01 1.00 
Large, oval somewhat flattened ends. Fine quality and prolific. 
WINTER QUEEN. White Skin—Long Keeper.................. LS AO Ie eet) 
Vn ety RCMIVURS LC IN Meee oN recta ue eS Sg wee sla alls tS AQ Geet 20s eb 1200 
The largest and best of the oblong varieties for growing in the North. They 
are early, dark green with bright red flesh of fine quality. Will produce large 
crops even when the seasons are short. 
GREEN CITRON or Colorado Preserving...................... Ld 0 on. 00 9.00 
Not a true watermelon, outer flesh is used in preserving. Very prolific. Green 
seeded. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
Full directions for growing are sent with each order of spawn. 
Finest pure culture spawn, absolutely fresh. Mushrooms can be raised in cellars or under 
greenhouse benches where the temperature can be kept between 50 and 60 degrees. 
Ours is pure culture spawn grown by one of the largest mushroom producers. 
BOTTLE SPAWN. (White). Grown in bottles under sterile conditions after which the bottle is 
removed and the spawn packed in a carton. One carton will spawn 40 sq. ft. of bed. 
Price: Single Carton $1.35; 3 cartons $3.45. Prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 or more cartons at 
90c per carton. Weight per carton about 1 lb. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
MUSTARD 
An ounce of seed will sow about 300 feet of row. Oz. 4 tb. Ib. 10 lb. 
FORDHOOK FANCY. (Long Standing)...........---.-+se+e0- $ .15 $ .45 $1.50 $14.00 
Leaves are slightly smaller and more finely cut and curled than the Southern 
Curled. A very pure stock. 
LONG STANDING. (Southern Curled)........ Saks oy Fs ph yes 45 1.50 14.00 
Will stand without bolting to seed for a long time. During the hottest part ol 
the summer this variety has stood for three weeks after it was large enough 
to cut, without going to seed. The leaves are a medium dark green with 
beautiful finely curled edges. 
OKRA or GUMBO 
PERKINS’ LONG-POD. Standard Market Variety. Large green pods. Ours is a true uniform 
stock. An ounce of seed will sow about 50 feet of row. Oz. 15c; 14 lb. 25c; lb. 70c. 
