MOLEFUME Kills Moles. 
It is described on page 106 . . . Box of 6 cartridges 
$1.50 


ENDIVE (Escarolle) 
One ounce will plant 200 feet of drill and yield 
250 heads; more when thinnings are transplanted. 
Ready 12 weeks after sowing. 
Most gardeners sow seed from middle of June 
till last of August in rows 15 inches apart; thin to 
10 inches between plants. When fully grown, tie 
the outside leaves over the heart to blanch it; this 
will take a week. Very hardy plant. First autumn 
frosts improve flavor and texture. 
Batavian Cos. A distinct new variety. Of 
the Escarolle type, but is upright, with 
longer and wider leaves; these curve over 
like a Romaine lettuce. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 
40 cts., 14Ib. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
Deep Heart. A fringed or curly type, but 
with the general broad-leaved habit of 
Escarolle. It is more upright, however, 
giving it a well-filled heart. Normally, it 
is 10 to 12 inches across and 7 to 8 inches 
deep. Suitable for all market, estate and 
private gardens. Pkt. 20 cts., oz. 45 cts., 
Ib. $1.25, Ib. $3. 
Full-hearted Batavian (Escarolle). A new 
variety of fine quality, closely resembling 
Broad-leaved Escarolle, but the head is 
more compact and full; it blanches easily. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., 4Ib. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
Green Curled Rose-ribbed. (Self-blanch- 
ing.) Quicker to mature and more upright 
in growth than the ordinary type. Grown 
6 inches apart, in good, rich soil, the plants 
quickly crowd so that they blanch. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 40 cts., Ib. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
Green Curled. The leaves are bright green, 
finely cut and crinkled, giving the plant a 
handsome appearance. Blanches easily a 
creamy white. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 
4Ib. 90 cts., Ib. $2.25. 
LEEK 
Mild onion-like plants served boiled. Sow in 
early spring outdoors and thin to 6 inches (or trans- 
plant them) in trenches 6 inches deep, in rich soil, 
15 inches from trench to trench. Fill the trenches 
as the plants grow, and [ater draw soil up to them. 
You will have fine, large, blanched Leeks a half- 
foot long, which may be stored all winter in sand. 
One ounce will plant about 100 feet of drill or 
yield over 1000 seedlings for transplanting. About 
18 weeks from seeding to edible stage. 
Exhibition. Preferred for vegetable compe- 
titions. Pkt. 25 cts., 44oz. $1.25, oz. $2.25. 
Elephant. An extra-long and extra-thick 
variety of superior quality. Pkt. 25 cts., 
Yéoz. $1.15, oz. $2. 
Large American Flag. Widely used for 
both family and market. Pkt. 15 cts., 
1goz. 60 cts., oz. $1, 14Ib. $3. 
Musselburgh. Hardy variety of extra-large 
size. The leaves are dark green. Edible 
stem is 6 to 8 inches Iong and 3 inches in 
diameter. Pkt. 20 cts., 4oz. 70 cts., oz. 
$1.25, 14Ib. $3.50. 
MUSHROOMS. Spores from specimen 
Mushrooms propagated in sterile bottles, 
removed, dried, and packed in cartons. 
Excluded are spores of other fungous 
growths. One quart for 35 square feet. 
Bottle Spawn, qt. $1.25, 6 qts. $6.50, 
12 qts. $12. 
Valuable for their zestful flavor, _Turn fresh 
manure every day for four days; then build beds 
with it, 1 foot thick when tamped. As the internal 
temperature falls to 85 degrees, plant the spawn, 
broken into walnut-size pieces. Cover with 3 inches 
of hay for a week; remove, and spread 1 ich of soil 
in place. Keep building at 60 degrees, and moisten 
walls and floors daily. Hence average home cellar 
is unsuitable. Gathering begins in 6 weeks. 
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Bender’s Surprise Muskmelon 
KOHLRABI 
Turnip-rooted Cabbage 
Sow in early spring m rows 18 inches apart, and 
thin away the plants to 6 inches. Sow again in sum- 
mer for an autumn crop. Delicious when gathered 
about 2 inches in diameter; large roots become 
woody on unfavorable soil. 
One ounce will plant about 200 feet of drill, and 
yield over 200 pounds. Ready in 8 to 9 weeks. 
Earliest Selected. Very refined flavor. The 
leaves are small, so this Kohlrabi may be 
used for forcing, as well as for outside 
planting. Pkt. 20 cts., Moz. 75 cts., oz. 
$1.40, 14Ib. $4.25. 
Early White Vienna. 
Early Purple Vienna. 
Above 2, each, pkt. 15 cts., 14oz. 50 cts., 
oz. 85 cts., 14lb. $2.25 



Kohlrabi 
Here is the vitamin and mineral 
rating of these vegetables 
ENDIVE is outstanding in vitamin A, good 
source of vitamin G, and a fair supply of cal- 
cium and iron. 
KOHLRABI is an excellent source of vitamin 
C; a fair one of G. Also contains a good amount 
of phosphorus and copper and a fair amount of 
calcium. 
LEEK. Vitamin F, fair. Copper, outstanding; 
phosphorus, good. 
MELON. Excellent source of vitamin C; good 
one of A and Bi; fair one of G. 
You, mcf be surprised at the ease with which Melons are grown. Mix 3 teacup- 
fuls of General Garden Fertilizer with the soil under each hill before sowing 



MUSK MELON (Cantaloupe) 
Not difficult to grow. Sow in April under Hot- 
kaps and in the open in May in hills or groups the 
size of a dinner plate and 5 feet apart each way. 
Use in each group from 8 to 10 seeds. When the 
plants have produced their rough leaves, thin out 
to 3 plants per hill. 
One ounce will plant about 80 hills. Each hill 
should produce 6 or more perfect melons. Yield 
from 12 to 16 weeks, 
Golden or Orange-fleshed 
Iroquois. A new melon, similar to Bender’s 
Surprise, but it is not quite so early; nor 
Is it as large, and its shape is more oval. 
But the flesh ts thicker, a deeper and richer 
color and of the best flavor possible, with a 
delightful aroma. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. 60 cts., 
lb. $1.80. 
Bender’s Surprise. An almost round melon 
of medium size, with very thick, sweet, 
pink flesh of luscious, melting quality. The 
dark green, heavily netted skin ripens to 
an attractive gold. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 45 cts., 
Ib. $1.25, Ib. $3.25. 
Hale’s Best. Most superior melon of the 
Rocky Ford type; oval shape. Quick to 
produce its» fruits; the flesh is salmon- 
orange, sweet, and of fine quality. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 40 cts., 14Ib. $1, Ib. $3. 
Selected Emerald Gem. The skin Is a rich 
deep green, and smooth; flesh salmon color 
and of delicious flavor. A very early and 
rolific variety. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts., 
4b. $1.35, Ib. $3.50. 
Hearts of Gold or Improved Hoodoo. 
Ideal shipping melon of the finest quality. 
Flesh very thick, firm, of fine texture and 
delicious flavor. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., 
Ub. $1, Ib. $3. 
Golden Delicious. Remarkable speed from 
seeding to yield. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 45 cts., 
Ib. $1.25, Ib. $3.25, 
Green-fleshed 
Honey Gold. A new, early, and very hand- 
some commercial sort; good, also, for the 
home-garden. The grapefruit-like melons 
are medium in size and very fleshy, because 
the seed-cavity is small and the rind very 
thin. Fine sweet flavor. Pkt. 25 cts., Y%oz. 
$1.25, oz. $2. 
Rocky Ford. The fruits weigh from 114 to 
1144 pounds each. Thick meat, green in 
color, fine in flavor, with thin rind; skin 
light green, ribbed and heavily netted, 
ripening to a golden yellow. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 40 cts., 4b. $1, Ib. $3. 
**10/25”’ Salmon Tint. The fruit is heavily 
and evenly netted, very uniform in size, 
rust-resisting, and early; the flesh is a rich 
gold in the center, shading out to emerald- 
green near the rind. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 45 cts., 
lb. $1.25, Ib. $3.25. 
Cassaba. They are true winter melons. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 50 cts., 14Ib. $1.35, Ib. $3.50. 
Cranshaw (Cassaba). Popular variety, 
often seen on the N. Y. market. Pkt. 
25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Honeydew (Cassaba). Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 45 
cts., 4Ib. $1.25, Ib. $3.25, 
FORCING MELONS 
For raising in a heated greenhouse or hot- 
bed. Not easy; of interest mostly to the 
expert. When skilfully grown, they are large; 
flavor is exquisite. Seed is imported. 
Golden Wedding. Orange flesh, very sweet; 
light greenish yellow, rough outside skin. 
Pkt. $1, 3 pkts. $2.75, 
STUMPP & WALTER CO. 
