
MUSKMELON 
Melon Muscade Melon Muscatel 
One ounce of seed will sow 50 hills; 
2 to 3 pounds, an acre in hills 
Seed should be ptanted in rich, sandy soil about 
the first week in May. Place ten seeds in hills about 
5 feet apart each way; thin out to three or four. 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 15 cts.; 
14h0z. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Baby Persian. Fruits globular, weighing 4 pounds. 
Rind dark green; thick orange flesh of distinctive 
flavor. 100 days. 
Emerald Gem. Dark green skin; flesh orange, very 
sweet. 90 days. 
Hackensack. Large, 
green and sweet. 
Hale’s Best. Oval-shaped, orange-fleshed melon. 
Delicious, sweet, and firm. 
Hearts of Gold. Delicate Iuscious salmon flesh. 
Medium size. 
Honeydew. White skin; flesh green, thick, sweet. 
Pride of Wisconsin. Large size; firm, thick orange 
flesh. Heavily netted fruits, nearly round, weigh- 
ing approximately 5 pounds. Flesh of excellent 
flavor. 90 days 
Rocky Ford. Geet flesh thick, g 
English Muskmelon 
Greenhouse Varieties 
For first crop, sow seed in January in good, rich 
loam and well-rotted manure, adding a dressing of 
ftne 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. 
Cotting’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. 
WATERMELON 
Melon d Eau Zandia Wasser Melone 
One ounce of seed will sow 25 hills; 
Treat 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. 
84 days. 
Kleckley’s Sweet. Sweet and fine flavored. 
White Mountain (Early Midget). Small, early, 
delicious. 70 days. 
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. In hot weather, 
water frequently. Plant Onion sets as early as your 
ground will permit. 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 
I4Zoz. 60 cts.; oz. $1; 4b. $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. 
Melone 
round, early variety; flesh 
green, very sweet. 
Medium size, handsome 
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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. 
well. 102 days. 
White Bunching. Seed sown in spring will produce 
mild scallions tn early fall. Remains mild and 
sweet for a long time. 
Onion Sets 
Globular shape; keeps 
Quart Peck 
Red Onion: Setsi- 4) | vat $0 60 $3 50 
White Onion Sets................ 60 3 50 
Yellow Onion Sets............... 60 3 50 
Yellow Ebenezer................. 60 3 50 
Shalloteti sewer yack eo 125 600 
Garlic cg ee et Ebaole 
Chives. Strong clumps, $4. 50 per doz. 
Chives (Seeds) 
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.; oz. $1 
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. 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 
Peril 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.; 
1,0z. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 4lb. $1.50 
HUNT’S PERFECTA. Dwarf, compact Parsley. 
Beautifully curled. 
Exhibition Green Gem. Rich deep green and 
closely curled. 70 days. reek 
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. 75 cts.; oz. $1.2 
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). 
mild variety. 
Red Apple. Mild and sweet. 
Ruby King. Bright red; flesh thick and mild. 
Sweet Mountain. Very large, mild and sweet. 
Persil 
Large, early, bright red, 

Large Red Wethersfield. A large, rather strongly | World Beater. One of the largest and best. Deep 
flavored Onion; an excellent keeper. green, turning to scarlet-red. 
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