MUSKMELON 
Melon Muscade Melon Muscatel 
One ounce of seed will sow 50 hills; 
2 to 3 pounds, an acre in hills 
Seed should be planted in rich, sandy soil about 
the first week in May. Place ten seeds in hills about 
5 feet apart each way; afterward thin out, leaving 
three or four of the best plants to the hill. 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 15 cts.; 
ILZ0z. 30 cts.3 oz. 50 cts. 
Emerald Gem. Dark green skin; flesh orange, very 
sweet. 90 days. 
Hackensack. Large, round, early variety; flesh 
green and sweet. 
Hale’s Best. Oval-shaped, orange-fleshed melon. 
Delicious, sweet, and firm. 
Hearts of Gold. Delicate lusctous salmon flesh. 
Medium size. 
sloney dev: White skin; flesh green, thick, of sweet 
lavor. 
Rocky Ford. Oval; flesh thick, green, very sweet. 
English Muskmelon 
Greenhouse Varieties 
For first crop, sow seed in January in good, rich 
loam and well-rotted manure, adding a dressing of 
fine soil to the surface, and bring plants as near 
light and glass as possible. A regular temperature 
should be maintained. When fruit Is ripened, give 
air freely and check supply of water in order to 
develop the flavor. 
Any variety, pkt. 75 cts. 
Cottinzg’s Hybrid. Very large, of handsome shape, 
with deep golden flesh rich in flavor. 
King George. Very distinct scarlet-fleshed melon. 
Sutton’s Perfection. A valuable green-fleshed 
melon. 
Sutton’s Superlative. 
shape; scarlet flesh. 
Melon d’Eau Zandia Wasser Melone 
One ounce of seed will sow 25 hills; 
5 to 6 pounds, an acre in hills 
Give treatment similar to muskmelon, except 
that they should be planted out in hills 8 to 10 feet 
apart. | 
Cole’s Early. Medium size; green skin; red flesh. 
days. 
Kleckley’s Sweet. Sweet and fine flavored. 
Each variety, pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 14lb. $1.25 
ONION 
Oignon Cebolla Zwiebel 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 
4 to 5 pounds, an acre 
As early as soil can be worked in spring, sow the 
seeds thinly in drills 1 foot apart, and cover lightly, 
later thinning out to about 6 inches apart in the 
row. The soil must be well fertilized and be made 
very friable. 
Don’t forget that the first crop you will bring in 
from your garden will be ‘spring’? Onions. Plant 
Onion sets as early as your ground will permit for 
little green Onions, and some for late big Onions. 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 25 cts.; 
I,oz. 60 cts.; oz. $1; lb. $3.50 
HUNT’S VICTORY. Small neck, mild flavor, 
globular shape, and yellow skin. 
Ailsa Craig. Extra-selected strain. Flesh white. 
Gigantic Gibraltar. Very large; handsome, globu- 
lar shape; light straw-color. 
Large Red Wethersfield. A large, rather strongly 
flavored Onion; an excellent keeper. 
Melone 
Medium size, handsome 
In hot weather, water frequently. | 
ONION, continued 
Prizetaker. Immense, globular, yellow; flesh white. 
Southport Red Globe. A globe-shaped, medium- 
sized Onion that keeps well, excellent quality. 
Southport White Globe. Globe-shaped; flesh 
firm, fine-grained, mild, pure white. 112 days. 
White Portugal or Silver Skin. Early; mild flavor. 
White Sweet Spanish. Pure white; large size; mild 
flavor; solid and crisp. 100 days. 
Yellow Danvers. Standard sort; early and a good 
keeper. 
Yellow Globe Danvers. Globular shape; keeps 
well. 102 days. 
Onion Sets 
Quart Peck 
Red Onion Sets.................. $0 75 $4 00 
White Onion Sets................ 75 400 
Yellow Onion Sets............... 75 400 
Yellow Ebenezer................. 75 400 
Shallots) (33s oe as See 125 6 00 
Garlic. Sa ae ae beste 
Chives. Strong clumps, $4.50 per doz. 
Chives 
Perennial. The tops are used for giving a mild 
onion-like flavor to soups, stews, salads, meats, 
omelets, etc. Grows 6 inches high and matures In 
80 days. Pkt. 25 cts.; 4oz. $1 
Plants, $4.50 per doz. 
OKRA or GUMBO 
Combaud Quimbombo Essbarer Hibiscus 
One ounce of seed will plant 40 feet of drill 
Sow seed early in May, in rows 3 feet apart and 
2 inches deep. As plants appear, thin out to about 
1 foot apart. 
Standard prices, all varieties, oz. 25 cts.; 
I4lb. 75 cts. 
Dwarf Green. Early. Short, thick pods. 
Long Green. Very productive. 55 days. 
White Velvet. Tender, long white pods. 
PARSLEY 
Periyil Petersilie 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill 
Sow seed thinly in beds any time from February 
until the end of May. Soak seed thoroughly in 
water before sowing. 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 15 cts.; 
ILoz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; I4lb. $1.50 
HUNT’S PERFECTA. Dwarf, compact Parsley. 
Beautifully curled. 
Exhibition Green Gem. Rich deep green and 
closely curled. 70 days. 
Fern-leaved. Superior; useful for garnishing. 
Triple Moss-Curled. Immensely double, compact 
leaves. 
PEPPER 
Piment Pimiento Pfeffer 
One ounce of seed will produce about 2000 plants 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 15 cts.; 
IZoz. 60 cts.; oz. $1 
California Wonder. 75 days. Thick walls; sweet, 
tender and good flavor. Glossy green; bright 
crimson when ripe. Unsurpassed for baking. 
Chinese Giant. Large; bright scarlet; mild and 
sweet. 80 days. 
Large Bell (Bull-Nose). Large, early, bright red, 
mild variety. 
Red Apple. Mild and sweet. 
Ruby King. Bright red; flesh thick and mild. Best 
for stuffing. 
Sweet Mountain. Very large, mild and sweet. 
World Beater. One of the largest and best. Deep 
green, turning to scarlet-red. 
Persil 
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