


Newest 
Extra-Early 

872. 
Early Kansas has rich red flesh, 
a thin rind and very solid center. 
Early Kansas 
Also known as Red Russian or Red 
Seeded Hutchinson 
872. EARLY KANSAS—(80 days.) Very 
popular on the markets of the Midwest, due to 
its earliness combined with large size, and its 
attractive appearance—plus fine quality. The 
skin is dark green with alternate stripes of a 
lighter shade. The rind is of medium thickness 
—well suited for carrying reasonable distances 
—and the flesh is a rich red color, of delightful 
flavor. Average size 15 by 13 inches; weight 
40 lbs. Seeds brown. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % Ib. 
75c, Y Ib. $1.25, lb. $2.00, prepaid. 
873. WHITE MOUNTAIN — The out- 
standing feature of this delicious little Melon is 
its earliness and its perfect ‘‘ice-box size.’’ The 
flesh is brilliant red and sugar-sweet, with a 
delectable flavor. Approximately 7 inches long 
and 6 inches in diameter, the skin is light green 
with irregular stripes of dark green. Pkt. 20c, 
5 pkts. for 75c, prepaid. 













Ripens in 
9to 10 
Weeks 
Northern 
Sweet 
A Northern Sweet 
874. E A R LY NORTHERN 
SWEET—(75 days.) This amazing 
melon ripens in 9 to 10 weeks from 
planting. Of an attractive green color, 
striped with lighter green, Flesh is dark 
red and tender, with a rich sugary flavor, 
Weighs 12 pounds. Splendid for early 
market or home garden, It is important 
that melons be picked as soon as they 
ripen, otherwise flesh tends to become 
slightly stringy. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25¢, % 
Ib. 75¢, Y Ib, $1.25, Ib. $2.00, prepaid. 
Page 26 
WATERMELONS 
Improved Wilt-Resistant Sthiains 
melons is light, rich, and sandy. 
ground is thoroughly warm, and all danger 
of frost is past, drop 8 to 10 seeds in hills 
8 to 10 feet apart, covering the seed about 
an inch. 
vines, thin out all but the three strongest 
plants in each hill. 
Four ounces will plant 100 hills; 
sow 3 to 4 pounds per acre. 
Culture—The best soil for growing water- 
When the \ 
When the plants begin to run to 
This th Dixie Queen —» 
875. DIXIE QUEEN — (85 days.) An 
early melon of excellent quality. It is semi- 
round, with a thin tough rind and stands ship- 
ping. The color is light green alternately striped 
with dark green. Weight about 32 pounds. The 
flesh is bright red, crisp and sweet, and the few 
seeds are small and white. Pkt. 15c, oz. 30c, %4 
Ib. $1.00, 4% lb. $1.50, Ib. $2.50, prepaid. 
A Geant Succt Melon 
876. KLECKLEY’S SWEET—(85 days.) 
A splendid medium early variety, especially de- 
Sirable for home garden use and for truckers 
serving local markets. It will not stand long 
distance shipping. A melon of outstanding quality 
and unusual sweetness. Fruit: large, weight 30 
to 40 lbs., cylindrical dark bluish green, with 
thin tender rind, Flesh is bright red, tender and 
extremely sweet. ‘Seeds white. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 
Y% Ib, 75c, Y lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00, prepaid. 



White 
Mountain 
K & wie 
“gar Resistant 
878. KLONDYKE SUGAR—(90 days.) 
For edible qualities and attractive appearance 
Klondyke is surpassed by no _ other melon. 
Solid dark green in color, with slight ribs run- 
ning lengthwise. The rind is thick enough to 
stand shipping, Weight 25 pounds. The flesh 
is scarlet to the rind. A truly delicious melon, 
high in sugar content. Pkt. 15c, oz. 30c, %4 
Ib. $1.00, 4% Ib. $1.50, lb. $2.50, prepaid. 
Klondyke Sugar 
Dixie Queen 
One of the 
sweetest. 



The Latest in Midgets 
879. NEW HAMPSHIRE MIDGET — 
Ideal for the small family garden and especially 
valuable in northern sections, as it matures ex- 
tremely early. Most early melons lack quality, 
but New Hampshire excels in both quality and 
flavor. Our stock is the result of a 2-year’s 
selection from Dr. Yaeger’s improved strain 
developed at New Hampshire Experiment Sta- 
tion. Fruits 7 to 8 inches long, are just right 
for individual serving. Our strain has fewer 
seeds, very thin rind, rich red flesh that is 
crisp and juicy with extra-high sugar content. 
Easy to grow, requires little space. Seed is 
scarce. Pkt. 25c, 5 pkts. for $1.00, prepaid. 
See Inside Back Cover for Color Photo. 
A Long-keeping 
A Winter M Lusciously sweet 
880. WINTER MELON — (78 days.) 
Here’s a sweet luscious watermelon for your 
Thanksgiving dinner, from your own garden. An 
early sort, very prolific and an excellent shipper, 
Like Honey Dew in size and keeping qualities. 
This melon will keep 2 months after picking if 
properly stored. Fruit: small, weight 10 lbs., 
round, pale yellow when ripening. Flesh: bright 
red, crystalline, very sweet. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25¢c, 
4 Ib. 75c, Y Ib. $1.25, Ib. $2.00, prepaid. 
2, Z Used in Sweet Pickles, 
Preserves and Candied Fruit 
890. CITRON For making preserves. 
Flesh: clear white and solid. Fruit: round and 
smooth, quite small, Pkt. 10c, 0z, 25c, % Ib. 
75c, Yq lb. $1.25, prepaid. 




The Pocket BOOK of 
VEGETABLE GARDENING 
By Charles H. Nissley 
The latest practical advice on 
growing food for home use...In- 
cludes specially prepared charts 
showing VITAMIN CONTENTS 
AND NUTRITIONAL VALUES as 
well as specific instructions for 
raising each vegetable. There are 
charts for 50 vegetables. 
241 Pages 30C ppd. 
52 Illustrations 


Melons are never so delicious as when they ripen on the vine in your own garden, 
