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Burpee’s WATERMELONS 
609 Kleckley Sweets Improved © aoe aye: 
so known 
as Wondermelon. A large melon that is distinct from 
Kleckley Sweets in that it has a tough rind which makes it ideal 
for long distance shipping. The skin is an attractive, solid, blu- 
ish-green color. The flesh is dark red, of: fine texture and delect- 
able flavor. Fruits are 12 in. in diameter and 24 in. in length; 
they weigh up to 40 Ibs. Splendid for home garden and market. 
3 Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 Ib. 90¢ 
608 Burpee’s Kleckley Sweets °° days. Also 
known as Monte 
Cristo. Melons are of handsome appearance, reaching 22 in. in 
length and 12 in. in diameter. They have a glossy, dark green 
skin; flesh is bright scarlet and of sweet and rich flavor. Re- 
commended especially for home garden use; rind is thin. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% Ib. 75¢ 
611 Burpee’s Halbert Honey © 87 days. 
Fruits are 
large, measuring 18 to 20 in. in length, 12 in. in diameter, and 
weigh up to 30 Ibs. each. Skin color isa beautiful deep green with 
fine veining, and the flesh is bright crimson, crisp, and of a 
remarkably luscious flavor. Rind is thin, making this melon 
unsuitable for distant shipping, but few varieties can compare 
with it for home gardens, roadside stands or for nearby markets. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 90¢ 
590 Cole’s Early 84 days. It is also known as 
Harris’ Earliest. A very early 
home-garden variety of medium size and nearly round form. The 
skin is dark green, striped with lighter green; flesh is deep pink. 
Desirable melon for sections having a short growing season. 
: Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢ 
589 Early Northern Sweet 7° ¢ays.. Has ma- 
tured fruit in all of 
our Northern States and in the Canadian Provinces. The fruits 
are small, weighing 10 to 12 pounds, round, dark green with a 
suggestion of lighter green striping. The flesh is bright pink. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 90¢ 
610 Florida Giant 90 days. Fruits average 35 Ibs. 
when well grown, oval in shape, 
14 in. in Jength and 12 in. in depth. They have a thick, dark 
green rind; the flesh is brilliant pink and of excellent flavor. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00 
644 Luscious Golden Sweet 83 days. Delicious 
golden yellow 
flesh and unusual sugary flavor. It is as good as any of the 
red-fleshed varieties; many gardeners claim it is better. The 
skin is dark green and the rind is very thin. Melons grow 18 in. 
long, 10 in. across and weigh 20 to 25 lbs. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 90¢ 
613 Tom Watson 95 days. A tough-rind shipping 
melon that grows exceptionally 
largé—20 in. in length and 12 in. in diameter. Dark green skin; 
deep red, firm flesh of luscious sweetness. Often weigh 35 lbs. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢ 
How to Grow WATERMELONS; 
Plant seed after all danger of frost has passed and the 
soil has become thoroughly warm. Place 6 to 8 seeds in 
groups, allowing 2 to 3 in. between the seeds and space 
the groups 6 to 8 ft. apart each way. Cover seed with 
¥ in. of fine soil. Thin to 2 or 3 plants in each group 
after plants are well established. Rich, rather sandy 
soils produce the finest watermelons, but a well-drained 
loam is also suitable. A pkt. will plant 6 groups or so- 
called ‘“‘hills’’; 1 oz. about 30 groups. 

604 Dixie Queen © 
90 days. Fruits are round to slightly oblong, 12 in. 
across, 15 in. long, averaging 30 to 35 lbs. each. Has 
light green skin with irregular stripes of dark green. 
Flesh is brilliant red, of fine texture and excellent 
quality; it is good clear to the rind, which is thin but 
tough, so stands shipping. Seeds are small and white. 
A favorite variety in the South, where it is grown for 
shipment to the northern markets. Equally desirable 
for home and market gardens in the North because 
of its many good qualities. Always a ready seller. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00 

588 Burpee’s Fordhook Early © °3 42vs. 4 most 
excellent, quick 
growing watermelon which will mature in sections too cool for most 
varieties. Fruits are large, slightly oval in shape, and about 25 Ibs. 
in weight. The dark green skin is faintly marked with a darker green 
mottling. Sugary sweet, rich pink flesh. For home and early market 
trade; especially valuable in the north because of its early maturity. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 1% Ib. 90¢ 
H 88 days. Also known as Dixie 
623 Stone Mountain oO Belle. A popular round water- 
melon with grayish green smooth skin and beautiful deep crimson 
flesh without any white or stringiness in the heart. The average melon 
weighs about 45 lbs. each. It has a thin rind and is fine for home use 
and local markets where a nearly round, very sweet melon is desired. 
: Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢ 
90 days. It is 
645 Colorado Preserving Citron eR yer 
fruit, but the solid white flesh is used for preserves, sweet pickles and 
candied fruit. Melons are round, light green, with heavy, broad, dark 
green stripes. Flesh is white and solid. They weigh about 10 lbs. each. 
Good keepers. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% lb. 75¢ 

Hates s Fordhook ated Mustard 
MUSTARD GREENS 
Sow seed early in the spring and make successive sowings every ten days up to the time 
the weather gets hot. For fall use, plant three or four times in Jate summer. Sow in rows 
12 to 18 in. apart. Thin plants 5 to 6 in. apart. A pkt. will sow 50 ft. of row; oz. 200 ft. 
647 Burpee’s Fordhook Fancy © 40 days. Dark green, deeply curled and fringed 
leaves curving backward like ostrich plumes. Of mild flavor; splendid for greens or salads. 
Stands a long time before bolting to seed. 
652 Florida Broad Leaf 43 days. Upright plants. Leaves large, broad and medium 
green with light green midrib and toothed margins. Desirable for greens because of the ease 
of preparing the smooth leaves. Quite prolific. 
655 Southern Giant Curled 35 days. Popular curled-leaf mustard for spring or 
fall planting. The bright green leaves are of a pleasing, mild flavor and very large; mod- 
erately broad, fringed and curled at the margins. 
653 Tendergreen © 28 days. A rapid growing mustard with large, broad, thick, dark 
green, rounded leaves, which when cooked have a delicious, creamy spinach flavor. Heavy 
cropper. Resistant to heat and cold. The mildest. 

Highly nutritive greem leafy 
vegetable. May be eaten asa 
salad or cooked for “‘greens.’’ 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30¢; 14 Ib. 90¢ 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 1% lb. 60¢ 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; % lb. 60¢ 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 60¢ 
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