KALE, Edible 
Culture, same as that of cabbage. 
DWARF BLUE GREEN CURLED—Highly select- 
ed for commercial growers. This is a green shade 
similar to the common cabbage blue hue. The 
leaves are not so subject to turning yellow during 
the winter. Well curled foliage. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 
% 0z. 30c; oz. 60c; 4 Ib. $1.65; Ib. $4.75. 
*TALL GREEN SCOTCH CURLED—Tall and fine- 
ly curled leaves. We recommend this sort because 
the edible leaves are carried off the ground away 
from mud spattering. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 30c; 
oz. 50c; 4 Ib. $1.35; Ib. $4.00. 
*DWARF GERMAN—Finely curled, low growing. 
In cold, dry sections it will cover with snow and 
be protected. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; 
i Ib. $1.35; Ib. $4.00. 
GEORGIA COLLARDS—Valuable greens for table 
use and stock feeding. They grow 2 or 3 feet tall 
and form loose, open cabbage-like heads. They 
withstand our winters and can be used all winter 
long. Postpaid Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
KALE FOR FEEDING 
*JERSEY KALE—Large, heavy, massive plants, 
with giant, broad leaves. This variety produces 
by far the largest crop. We offer seed of our own 
growing. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 3% Ib. 456; 
Ib. $1.25. 
*WINTER PROOF THOUSAND HEADED—Much 
more resistant to frost than the regular strain. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 45c3 Ib. $1.25. 
Muskmelon 
CULTURE — Loam soil is best, fertilized with 
rotted manure and Victory Garden fertilizer. Plant 
4 to 6 feet, giving more room for larger varieties. 
Use 8 to 10 seeds to the hill; cover 1 to 144 inches 
deep. Turn vines with row to permit cultivation. 
PRICES—Unless noted are uniformly: Postpaid. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 30c; 4 Ib. 85c; Ib. $2.50. 
*OREGON DELICIOUS—We introduced this ex- 
ceptional melon for quality, size and earliness. 
They usually weigh 6 to 8 pounds. The shape is 
round oblong, slightly ribbed and with a creamy 
green color when ripe. The flesh is salmon, very 
thick and of wonderful quality. The melons are 
quite heavily netted and of attractive appearance. 
It is a selection from the Spear melon. Seed very 
scarce. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 30c; oz. 50c3 
4 Ib. $1.75; Ib. $5.50. 
THE BENDER—A large, highly flavored, round 
melon; very early. Delicious, deep orange flesh. 
HALE’S BEST EARLY—On account of its earli- 
ness, size and fine shipping and keeping qualities 
this melon has become very popular. It is larger 
than the Rocky Ford types; is thoroughly netted 
and with attractive, thick, orange flesh. 
JUMBO HALE’S BEST or TRIUMPH — Early, 
very heavily netted, no ribs, and 25 to 30% larger 
than the regular Hale’s Best. Thick, bright orange 
flesh and extremely small seed cavity. 
EXTRA EARLY KNIGHT—An extremely early 
melon of high quality and suited for home use. 
Flesh thick and very sweet; green blending to 
light pink. 
HONEY DEW—(Green Flesh)—A round-oblong 
shaped melon with almost white rind. Flesh thick, 
light green and sweet as honey. 
GOLDEN RIND HONEY DEW—(Green Flesh)— 
Also called Golden Honeymoon. About ten days 
earlier than regular Honey Dew. Same shape, thick 
flesh, good flavor and carries well in shipping. 
PERSIAN—Large, round, heavily netted melon 
without ridges. Thick yellow flesh of delightful 
flavor. Usually average about 10 lbs. in weight. 
Not recommended for territory west of Cascades, 
in Northern Oregon and Western Washington. 

Hale’s Best Early Melon 
BABY PERSIAN—A smaller type of Persian 
melon weighing about 5 lbs. Except for size simi- 
lar to the regular Persian. 
HEARTS OF GOLD—Grown extensively for local 
markets. Fruit nearly round; weight about 3 lbs.; 
distinctly ribbed, deep green with fine gray net- 
ting. Flesh thick, deep salmon; tender, juicy, 
sweet and aromatic. 
PERFECTED PERFECTO—Fruit is nearly round, 
2% pounds, with hard gray netting, without ribs. 
Very thick flesh and small seed cavity, deep sal- 
mon; fine grained, juicy, sweet and aromatic. 
CASABA 
PRICES—Unless noted, same as Muskmelon. 
CRANSHAW—tThis melon is very popular in the 
local markets of Central California. Some of the 
main restaurants claim it is their best seller. It is 
a hybrid casaba maturing about the same season 
as Golden Beauty Casaba. The flesh is thick, of 
light salmon color and of fine quality. It is not 
suited for shipping, only being suited for nearby 
markets and stands. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; i Ib. $1.00; 
Ib. $3.25. 
GOLDEN BEAUTY—Bright yellow, about globu- 
lar in shape and the first to ripen. They will ma- 
ture in most localities where melons can be grown. 
SANTA CLAUS—Size 6x12 inches, weight about 
9 pounds, time to maturity 110 days. Color gold 
with dark green mottling and a trace of netting. 
A good keeper. 
BOTTLE MUSHROOM SPAWN 
Grown in sterile bottles which are removed and 
the spawn then packed in cartons. One carton of 
bottle spawn sufficient for 40 sq.ft. of bed. Produces 
fine white mushrooms. Postpaid. Per carton $1.00. 
_ LEEK 
ELEPHANT—Culture same as onions. Large size, 
the best. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 40c; oz. %0c; 
4 Ib. $2.25; lb: $7.50. 
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HOTKAPS 
Grow early flowers and vegetables by using 
Hotkaps. Prices, not prepaid. Home garden 
Package, 25 for 50c; 100 fer $2.00; 250 for $3.50; 
1000 @ $11.00. For package weight, figure 
2 lbs. on 25. Write for prices on quantities. 
If ordered by mail be sure to allow for 
postage. 
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