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MARKET GARDENERS AND FLORISTS PRICE LIST— 1945 19° 


MUSKMELONS—Continued 
O77 1D. lb. 10 lb. 
558 BENDER’S SURPRISE. Harris’ Special Strain. See preceding ‘a 
[SRE Lin go ks YG TEE oes ta ec a eA ag a a $ .45 $1.30 $4.00 
560 DELICIOUS. The Earliest Large Melon. See preceding page.... .45 1.30 4.00 ae 
500 7t.earts of Golds (Large strain en iteeel Yeboah occ. aot 25 750 250% $2 2250 
A fine melon for shipping, medium in size, round and well netted. Flesh thick, 
orange yellow, of uniformly excellent flavor. Our stock is the large strain of 
this well known variety. 
SOsP LONE Yer OCKsom SUGAR ROCK. «. : cos) ics bolas ticn DAS hehe 22D ae 20 
We have a fine stock of this popular melon which is largely grown in many 
sections because of its attractive appearance, fine flavor and ability to stand 
handling. The melons are nearly round, about 5” in diameter. 
569 IROQUOIS. (New) Resistant Medium Size Bender Type. See 
Precediigot pa geet to cet crs soe eam mitt: SENS OLY east se yoy 7 FOO Mr 152 0:00 
570 MARKET KING. See preceding page...................... 45" 1350 2224.00 eee 
572 QUEEN OF COLORADO or Pride of Wisconsin...... 25 155 2:00 we 22200 
Similar to A & C, Jersey Gold, etc. Fruit medium size, oval shape ‘with 
shallow ribs and good netting. Flesh thick and fine flavored. This is a true, 
heavy yielding stock which we recommend highly. 
WATERMELONS 
An ounce of seed will plant about 25 hills; 2 to 3 pounds to the acre. 
The varieties we have listed here are all suitable for growing in the North, as they are early 
kinds and in our climate under usual conditions will produce ripe fruit before frost from seed sown 
in the open ground. See our general catalogue for full descriptions. 
Oz ez eelb: 10 lb. 
SSIES TEU GM NGMEMEE, , Mere. Kk cee ce ek le $ .20 $ .60 $2.00 $19.00 
Early and very productive. Skin light green with darker stripes. Flesh deep 
pink, of fine quality. Stands up well for shipping and an excellent kind for 
local market or shipping. True stock. 
585 STONE MOUNTAIN. Try This One for Market............ Als A) ee Td eel 2 
Large, oval somewhat flattened ends. Fine quality and prolific. 
588 WINTER QUEEN. White Skin—Long Keeper.............. 15 45° 1,50 14.00 
SOI, WONDER MELO Ni. ko ranieme eee aes 45 1.50 14.00 
The largest and best of the oblong varieties for growing in the North. They 
are early, dark green with bright red flesh of fine quality. Will produce large 
crops even when the seasons are short. 
580 GREEN CITRON or Colorado Preserving.................. aL 5 PN ey, EA 
Not a true watermelon, outer flesh is used in preserving. Very prolific. 
Green seeded. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
Full directions for growing are sent with each order of spawn. 
BOTTLE SPAWN. (White.) Grown in bottles under sterile conditions after which the bottle is 
removed and the spawn packed in a carton. Ours is the finest pure culture spawn grown by 
one of the largest mushroom producers. One carton will spawn 40 sq. ft. of bed. 
Price: Single Carton $1.35; 3 cartons $3.45. Prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 or more cartons at 
90c per carton. Weight per carton about 1 lb. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
MUSTARD 
An ounce of seed will sow about 300 feet of row. 
O75 2 alba be 10 Ib. 
504 FORDHOOK FANCY. (Long Standing).................... $ .15 $ .50 $1.60 $15.00 
Leaves are slightly smaller and more finely cut and curled than the Southern 
Curled. A very pure stock. 
595 LONG STANDING. (Southern Curled).................... a ‘oemeifo0s 14.00 
Will stand without bolting to seed for a long time. During the hottest part of 
the summer this variety has stood for three weeks after it was large enough 
to cut, without going to seed. The leaves are a medium dark green with 
beautiful finely curled edges. 
OKRA or GUMBO 
507 PERKINS’ LONG-POD. Standard Market Variety. Large green pods. Ours is a true uniform 
‘stock. An ounce of seed will sow about 50 feet of row. Oz. 15c; 14 Ib. 30c; 1 Ib. 90c. 

hy here in Florida very well. I am always sure of getting a crop when using Harris 
ae at cieia J Willie M. Eaton, Manatee, Fla., July 11, 1944. 
