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; thin out to three or four. 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 35 cts.; I4lb. $1 
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, round, early variety; flesh 
green and sweet. 
Hale’s Best. Oval-shaped, orange-fleshed melon. 
Delicious, sweet, and firm, 
Hearts of Gold. Delicate [uscious 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. Oval; flesh thick, green, very sweet. 
Melone 
New Half-hard Melon 
HUNT’S PERFECTION SALMON 
This is a beautiful oval-shaped melon with 
salmon-pink flesh of exquisite flavor. Fruits are 
partially netted and weigh 4 to 6 pounds each. 
Does well in frames, greenhouses, and open 
ground. One of the frnest melons ever offered. 
Price, pkt. 75 cts.; 3 for $2 
English Muskmelon 
Greenhouse Varieties 
Cotting’s Hybrid. Very large, of handsome shape, 
with deep golden flesh rich in flavor. 
Sutton’s Superlative. Medium size, handsome 
shape; scarlet flesh. 
Each variety, pkt. 75 cts. 
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. 
Kleckley’s Sweet. Sweet and fine flavored. 
Each variety, pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 
I{lb. 75 cts. 
ONION 
Oignon Cebolla Zwiebe 
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. 10 cts.; 
IZoz. 50 cts.; oz. 75 cts.; I4lb. $2.50; lb. $9 
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. 

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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 in early fall. Remains mild and 
sweet for a long time. 
Onion Sets 
Globular shape; keeps 
Quart Peck 
Red OnioniSetswwe cee $0 50 $3 00 
White Onion Sets................ 50 3 00 
Yellow Onion Sets............... 50 3 00 
Shallots 43.) eer ee ae ee kt 5 100 5 50 
Garlic..26. 26 A oceese ee aS lige 
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. 15 cts.; 4oz. 75 cts. 
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, pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 20 cts.; 14lb. 50 cts. 
Dwarf Green. Early. Short, thick pods. 
Long Green. Very productive. 55 days. 
White Velvet. Tender, long white pods. 
PARSLEY 
Periil 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. 10 cts.; 
oz. 40 cts.; lb. $1 
HUNT’S PERFECTA. Dwarf, compact Parsley. 
Beautifully curled. 
Exhibition Green Gem. Rich deep green. 
Fern-leaved. Superior; useful for garnishing. 
Triple Moss-Curled. Immensely double, compact 
leaves. 
PEPPER 
Pimiento 
Persil 
Piment 
Pfeffer 
One ounce of seed will produce about 2000 plants 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 15 cts.; 
lLo0z. 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. Bright scarlet; mild and sweet. 
Large Bell (Bull-Nose). Large, early, bright red, 
mild variety. 
Ruby King. Bright red; flesh thick and mild. 
Sweet Mountain. Very large, mild and sweet. 
World Beater. One of the largest and best. Deep 
green, turning to scarlet-red. 
All seeds sent postpaid to any address for cash with order 
WILLIAM M. HUNT & CO., Inc., 115 West 45th St., New York 19, N. Y. 
