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MUSKMELONS 
Time to Sow — The seed should not be sown outdoors until the weather be- 
comes warm inf June but they can be started indoors about May 10 and planted 
in the garden in June. 
Soil—Finely prepared loam is best for indoor starting. 
The garden soil should be generously manured and preferably light. 
Planting—Melons should be grown in hills spaced about 4 feet apart each 
way. Plant 5 to 10 seeds in each hill and cover with not over }% inch of soil. 
When the plants are well started thin out so that the strongest 3 or 4 remain 
in each hill. 
1 ounce of seed will plant 60 hills 
6180 Breck’s Honey-Drop. §5 days. This splendid Melon is of beau- 
tiful form, good size and very productive. The skin is finely netted and 
the flesh is very thick, sweet, melting and of a deep orange color, 
Pkt. 25c., 14 oz. 70c., % oz. $1.15 
6196 Bender’s Surprise. 90 days. An outstanding, large Muskmelon 
adapted to Massachusetts. Slightly oblong in shape, deeply ribbed, 
and heavily netted. Flesh thick, solid, juicy, very deep salmon 
of excellent flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 90c. 
6219 Delicious. 85 days. Believed to be the largest early variety in 
cultivation. Weight averages over 5 lbs. When ripe, color is creamy 
green with fine netting. Flesh is deep orange, sweet and firm. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 14 1b. $1.00 
6224 Rocky Ford (Netted Gem). 87 days. A Melon of delicate flavor with 
light green, sweet flesh and rich aromatic flavor. An always popular 
variety. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 4 Ib. 75c. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
Pamphlet giving concise cultural notes may be had on application. 
We can supply fresh Mushroom Spawn throughout the year. 
6291 Standard Mushroom Spawn. Compressed into brick form. 
Prepaid, per brick 40c., 20 bricks $6.50, 100 bricks $30.00 

6196 Bender’s Surprise 
WATERMELONS 
Time to Sow—Outdoors after the weather has become settled and warm during June. 
Soil—Light, well-drained soil that has been thoroughly manured. 
Planting—Melons should be sown in hills spaced about 8 feet apart, each way. Sow 5 to 10 seeds 
in each hill and cover with not more than one inch of soil. When well started thin out so that 3 or 4 of 
the strongest plants remain in each hill. 
1 ounce of seed will plant about 30 hills 
6271 White Mountain. 65 days. A superb new, very early Watermelon. Grows only 7 or 
8 inches long—small enough to fit conveniently in the refrigerator—with delicious rich red 
flesh and practically no rind. The sweetest, juicest Watermelon you have ever been tempted 
with. An ideal variety that merits a place in every home garden. 
Pkt. 25c., % oz. 65c., oz. $1.15 
6284 Harris’ Earliest. 80 days. This has long been the standard in New England. Fruits 
are broad, oval and weigh from 15 to 20 Ibs. The rind is thin and tender and the flesh is 
bright red, sweet and of good quality. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 144 1b. 60c. 
6288 Citron. 90 days. This small, round Melon is inedible in the raw state but is highly 
recommended for preserving. The skin is alternately striped light and dark green and is 
very hard; the flesh is white and very firm. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 60c. 
MUSTARD 
Successive sowings may be made every 2 or 3 weeks during the cool weather of Spring and Fall 
starting about April 20. Sow thinly in rows and cover the seed with not over 14 inch. Allow 114 feet 
between rows. 
1 ounce of seed will plant about 100 feet 
6162 Southern Giant Curled. 35 days. Leaves large, light green, and crumpled. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c. 
6164 Chinese (Large Smooth Leaf). 35 days. Very large leaves; tender and mild. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 44 Ib. 75c. 
OKRA, or GUMBO 
Okra will thrive in any reasonably good garden soil. Sow the seed very thinly in rows, from about 
May 15 to June 25. Cover to a depth of not over 14 inch and allow about 214 feet between rows. When 
the plants are large enough to handle they should be thinned out to stand at least 15 inches apart. 
Keep the soil well cultivated throughout the growing season. 
1 ounce of seed should produce about 250 plants 
6392 Tall Green (Perkin’s Mammoth). 62 to 67 days. Plants 3% to 4 feet tall; very pro- 
ductive. Pods long, slender, fleshy and of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 1b. 65c. 
6403 Dwarf Green. 50 to 55 days. Plants erect, 214 to 3 feet tall. Early and productive. 
Long green pods of good quality. Pkt, 10c.,'0z. 25c., 44 Ib. 65c. 6271 White Mountain Watermelon 

