
MARTYNIA 
One ounce will plant 100 hills. 
Sow in the open ground in May, and 
thin out the plants to 2 or 3 feet apart, 
or a few seeds may be sown in a hot- 
bed and afterward transplanted. 
Proboscidea — Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
MUSKMELON 
One ounce will plant 60 hills, two to 
three pounds for an acre. 
Plant in May, six to eight seeds to 
the hill and when the plants are well 
up thin out to three. Cultivate until 
the vines cover the ground, and pinch 
the ends of the qrowing shoots to 
induce early fruiting. 
Bender’s Surprise—It is medium early 
with deep orange flesh, which is very 
thick and deliciously sweet. Pkt. 10c, 
OZZ5C mA KOZ. 7OC: 
Delicious—An early variety. The fruits 
are large; flesh, deep orange color 
and very sweet. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, %4 
lb. $1.00. 
Emerald Gem — Small, extra early; 
smooth, ribbed, dark green skin and 
orange flesh; sweet. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 
V4 lb. Joc: 
Grey’s Selected A-1 — Flesh deep 
orange color, very thick and sweet 
with a delicious flavor, large size and 
very productive. Pkt. 50c. 
Lake Champlain (Golden Champlain) 
— An exceedingly early salmon- 
fleshed Melon of medium size and 
ae quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1% lb. 
(el. 
Oka — The color is a beautiful cream; 
flesh, a bright salmon color; sweet 
and juicy. Pkt. 50c, oz. $2.25. 
Pride of Wisconsin — A wonderfully 
sweet melon with thick orange flesh, 
vigorous healthy vines. A strong 
grower and yielder. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c. 
Rocky Ford—One of the best varieties. 
Flesh thick and green; sweet and 
luscious. Pkt. 10c oz., 25c, 14 lb. 75c. 
Muskmelons for Forcing 
Blenheim Orange — Handsome scarlet 
flesh, superb flavor. Pkt. 75c. 
Hero of Lockinge — Fruit handsome, 
flesh white, extremely rich in flavor. 
Pkt. 75c. 
King George — Scarlet flesh, yellow 
skin, large, luscious fruits. Pkt. 75c. 
Superlative — Flavor exceptionally 
fine, scarlet flesh, round fruits; very 
productive. Pkt. 75c. 
WATERMELON 
One ounce will plant 30 hills. Four 
pounds will plant one acre. 
Cultivate in the same manner as 
Muskmelons but plant 8 to 10 feet 
apart. 
Cole’s Early — Very early variety; 
flesh very deep and sweet; color 
light green striped. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 
Y% lb. 60c. 
Colorado Preserving — This is more 
productive than the common preserv- 
ing Citron, and larger; the flesh is 
firm and solid. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 14 
Ib. 60c. 
Dixie Queen — Fruit round or blunt 
oblong, gray with prominent dark 
green stripes. Flesh richly colored, 
firm, sweet and juicy with very small 
pole seeds. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, %4 lb. 
ice 
Phinney’s Early — An early variety, 
of medium size; red fleshed, quality 
excellent. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 4 lb. 60c. 
Tom Watson — The flesh is rich red 
color, solid, sweet and luscious. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 20c, 1% lb. 60c. 
MUSHROOMS 
One brick of Mushroom Spawn is suf- 
ficient for 10 square feet of bed. 
We can supply fresh Mushroom 
Spawn throughout the entire year. A 
pamphlet giving concise cultural notes 
on growing Mushrooms may be had 
on application. 
Standard Mushroom Spawn — Per 
brick 40c, 20 bricks $6.50, 100 bricks 
$30.00. 
Pure Culture Bottle Spsawn—This may 
be obtained on order only. Postpaid, 
per bottle $1.25. 
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MUSTARD 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 
For early crops the seed may be 
sown in a hotbed in March, and for 
general crop at frequent intervals 
through the spring, in drills from 8 
to 12 inches apart. 
Chinese broad-leaved—Leaves much 
larger than the white mustard. Flavor 
pleasantly sweet and pungent. Can be 
cooked liked spinach. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
25c; 4 oz. 75c, lb. $2.00. 
White—much used for salads; the 
seed is also used medicinally, and 
as a seasoning for pickles. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 29¢, 4 Ib. 75c, Ib. $2.00. 
ONIONS 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
Four or five pounds to the acre. 
The Onion thrives best in light, loamy, 
mellow soil. The seed should be sown 
as early in the spring as the ground 
is in good working condition, in 
drills 14 inches apart, and covered 
14 inch deep, Keep free from weeds. 
Ailsa Craig—Grows to a large size; 
very mild flavor; pale yellow. A 
valuable exhibiition variety. Pkt. 25c, 
oz. $1.00. 
Danver’s Yellow Globe—Selected with 
the greatest care; the true shape and 
color; a reliable and sure cropper. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 60c, 4 lb. $2.00. 
Large Red Wethersfield—The leading 
variety of the East; almost round; 
deep red color; grows to good size 
and is a good keeper. Pkt. 15c, oz. 
Prizetaker — Of a rich straw color and 
enormous size, averaging 12 to 14 
inches in circumference. Pkt. 25c, oz. 
$1.00. 
Southport Red Globe — A good late 
sort. Keeps well. Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.00, Y% 
lb. $3.50. 
Southport Yellow Globe—A fine large 
variety. Somewhat later than the 
Danvers. Pkt. 15c, oz. 75c, Y lb. $2.25. 
The Queen — A handsome silver- 
skinned variety; esteemed for its rapid 
growth, mild flavor and fine keeping 
qualities. Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.00, % Ib. 
$3.50. 
White Globe — Of mild flavor; skin 
silvery white; flesh fine grained, good 
keeper. Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.00, %4 Ib. 
$3.50. 
White Portugal, or Silverskin — Bulbs 
of medium size; flattened; skin silvery 
white; flesh fine grained and mild 
flavored. Pkt. 25c, oz. $1.00. 
Onion Sets 
These are small Onions grown the pre- 
vious year, ripened off and taken up 
when mere bulblets. They produce a 
very early crop, and grow in any 
good soil. Set them 3 or 4 inches apart 
in rows 1 foot apart. 
If wanted by parcel post, add postage 
at zone rates. 
White Onion Sets — Lb. 50c, 4 lbs. 
$1.75, 8 lbs. $3.25, 
Yellow Onion Sets — Lb. 45c, 4 lbs. 
$1.60, 8 lbs. $3.00. 
Ebenezer—Lb. 45c, 4 lbs. $1.60, 8 lbs. 
$3.00. 
Shallots — Lb. 50c, 4 lbs. $1.75, 8 lbs. 
OKRA or GUMBO 
One ounce will sow 40 feet of drill, 
This plant is extensively cultivated 
for its green pods, which are used 
in soups and stews, and _are very 
wholesome and nutritious. Sow about 
the middle of May, in drills 3 feet 
apart, and thin out the plants to 1 
foot apart. 
Improved Dwarf Green—Very early 
smooth pods. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Y% lb. 
Histeb 
White Velvet, or Creole—Pods smooth, 
of large size, and a creamy white. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, Y% lb. 75c. 
PARSLEY 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
Sow early in the spring in drills 1 foot 
apart and 2 inch deep. Thin out the 
young plants to 4 inches. Hamburg 
Parsley should be treated the same as 
carrots. 
Double Curled — Dwarf, finely curled; 
excellent for table and edgings. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 25c, Y% lb, 75c. 
Grey’s Perfection — Beautifully curled 
and highly ornamental. Pkt. 25c, oz. 
ifser 
Hamburg, or Rooted — The roots are 
used for flavoring. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 
Y Ib. $1.00. 
Moss Curled — One of the finest va- 
rieties for garnishing on account of 
its mossy appearance and its bright 
$1.00, 1%! lb. $3.50. 
$3.25. 
color. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c. 
PLANT GOOD SEED... and then be careful about it: 
Good healty seed, fresh, true to type—the kind you 
get from reliable seedsmen—is the best insurance 
for success in your garden. 
GOOD garden seed is the world’s greatest bargain. 
Uncertain seed is a sorry gamble. 
Preparing the Soil 
Rich, sandy loam is best adapted to gardening. 
Stiff clay must be broken up and given plenty of 
fibrous material. Sandy scil should have ferti'izing. 
Work soil deeply, making the top three or four 
inches fine and loose. Thorough hoeing or raking 
before planting keeps down weeds. Do not work 
clay soils when wet. 
If subsoil is stiff clay, special drainage is needed. 
Tile placed three feet below surface and not more 
than eighteen feet apart will greatly improve re- 
sults. 
Planting 
For planting in open ground, choose a time when 
the soil is moist but not wet. Seed should be cov- 
ered immediately after planting so as to retain mois- 
ture. Press down fine earth firmly around seeds so 
as to bring particles into close contact with the seed. 
Planting depths are suggested by the table on page 
19. However, it should be noted that the best depth 
varies with the condition of the soil, so that each 
gardener’s own practical experience must be con- 
sidered. : 
In order that the tender stems of seedlings can push 
through the ground easily, soil must be soft and 
loose. 
Cultivating 
The importance of cultivating cannot be over-em- 
phasized. Proper cultivation pays ample dividends. 
Stirring the surface soil during the period of growth 
not only kills weeds but encourages healthy root 
development. 
It also allows air to enter, and helps conserve mois- 
ture, 
As plants grow, cultivation should become more 
shallow to avoid injury to roots. 
A dust mulch of fine soil on the surface helps hold 
the moisture in the soil below—but a crust over the 
soil is harmful and should be broken up. 
Watering 
While roots may be watered at any time, plants 
should be watered early morning or evening. Re- 
member that one good soaking is better than many 
light sprinklings. 
Time of Planting 
Seasonal variations make it difficult to specify 
planting by date. In using planting “calendars” it 
is well to make allowances for “late” or “early” 
seasons, 
Good general rules for the timing of vegetable plant- 
ing are: : 
When HEAVY FROSTS are over, plant early peas, 
onion sets and seed, kale, lettuce and spinach. 
When frosts are about over plant radishes, parsnips, 
carrots, beets, late peas and early sweet corn, and 
set out cabbage, and cauliflower plants. 
When ALL FROSTS are over, plant string beans and 
late sweet corn, and set out early tomato plants 
from the indoor boxes. 
When soil is quite warm, plant cucumbers, melons, 
squashes, lima beans and set out the rest of the 
plants. 
Trees, shrubs, vines and dormant roses should be 
set out as early as conditions will permit, before 
the leaf buds open. 
Gladiolus bulbs and Dahlias should not be planted 
until the soil is quite warm. 
Crop Succession 
It is preferable not to have a second planting of any 
one crop follow the first on the same soil. Where 
vegetables mature early, they should be followed by 
later kinds, For example, follow early carrots by 
late beans or corn—or follow radishes with cabbage _ 
or tomatoes.. 
Garden Sanitation 
Keeping the garden healthy is not only a matter of x 
spraying and dusting. Of course, reliable and prop- 
erly selected insecticides should be used wherever 
and wherever there is any evidence of insect pests. - ee 
A quick, early attack on insects and plant diseases 
is simply good gardening sense. : 
