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MUSKMELON—Continued Diam- Days to 
Length eter Maturity 
ROCKY FORD (Netted Gem)—Green Flesh....................0. 514” a4 95 
Nearly round fruits weighing 2% pounds. Seed cavity rather 
large. Heavily covered with gray netting and fairtly ribbed. 
Flesh green with a gold tinge at center, thick, very juicy, spicy 
and very tasty. 
ROCKY FORD PERFECTO—Salmon Flesh <...................0- 51,” 5” 92 
Nearly round fruits weighing 244 pounds. Has small seed cav- 
ity. Fruits without ribs but heavily covered with gray netting. 
Flesh very thick, fine grained, juicy and sweet. Its flavor equal 
to the best. Rust resistant and a heavy yielder. 
SHUMWAY’S GIANT—Orange Flesh ............... cc cece cee eee 816” 916” 94 
A very large, round, slightly flattened muskmelon weighing 10 
pounds and sometimes even much larger. Has a fine netting 
and deeply ribbed, green skin turning to a lemon color when 
ripe. Seeds are large. 
MUSTARD 
Bet AMO ELO A Lat A Pala cts sic cdc tannic tastes anh eee oe ee ae a eae eae 40 
Large and upright in growth. Leaves dark green, large, broad, 
oval-shaped, smooth and thick with toothed edges and light 
green midribs. Seeds reddish-brown. 
MUS GAR D-SPINACH—Tendergreénn 22. eis ts ch) a irae = edae pisces oe wes. one 40) 
Rapid growing. Resistant to heat and drought. Combines both 
mustard and spinach flavors. Leaves dark green with lighter 
green ribs, thick, fairly smooth and oblong. Slow in producing 
seed stalks. 
OStRiCherLUME—CPordhook Fancy, aac seactetnnd chee are ora Sts e's aes a5 40 
A popular upright variety. Leaves plume-like, bright green, 
crumpled and fringed on the edges. Mild flavor, excellent for 
greens or salads. Seed stalks bolt very slowly. Seeds reddish- 
brown. 
SOUTHERN: GIANT CUREED. 2 ae. cee AEE RT Pm eee Oe steaks Lae 38 
Most used and liked of the mustards. Plant is upright in 
growth although leaves are slightly spreading. Leaves are 
large, bright green, slightly tinged with yellow, crumpled and 
curled on the edges. Slow to seed. Seeds reddish-brown. 
OKRA—GUMBO Height Length Days to 
of.Plant of Pods Maturity 
EAA ie ee Gs Cube Naish a Peat hn cc cr. Grisso Ale ack as aioe a lcdbadate ay (ia 55 
Prolific, dwarf and early. Pods dark green, 14% inch in diame- 
ter, pointed at tip end, tender and meaty. 
PERKINS MAMM O-GETGREEN POD tu. 4.. Oo eco See eer eee i (es 60 
Stalks tall and productive. Pods are dark green, ribbed, point- 
ed, fleshy and tender. Diameter 14% inches. 
WA Tt Aah ea OX? Be bs chiro cies ards aa sate a Gale eal karts ee Ok ard plata a: Mas olla 4’ 6” 62 
Prolific plant with creamy white pods slightly curved and 
- pointed. Pods are round without ribs, smooth, tender and 
meaty. Diameter about 1 inch. 
ONIONS Diam- Flat or Days to 
eter Round Maturity 
CSS AR VACEL PIES pe VV PADS es. bie 4 cn erarelia’ wie o: Fo lel orks ate Frecacie meee have Winks 344” F 95 
Of the Bermuda type, sometimes called White Bermuda. Bulbs 
flat with mild, sweet flavor. Medium size, growing larger in 
the South than in the North. Skin white, flesh waxy white. 
Grown in southern states as early shippers. 
