MUSKMELON 
CULTURE. Muskmelons do best on moderately rich, 
light, warm mellow loam. Do not plant until the ground 
has warmed thoroughly, as they will start quicker and 
withstand the attacks of insects so much better. 
Plant in hills 5 or 6 feet apart both ways. Mix in the 
hill before planting, one large cupful of commercial] fer- 
tilizer. Plant 1 inch deep, 10 to 15 seeds to the hill. 
When plants are 3 inches high, thin to 4 or 5 in a hill. 
Gould’s Osage* 95 days 
A selected strain of Miller’s Cream or Osage. The fruit 
is nearly round and slightly ribbed. The skin is dark 
green and partly netted. The flesh is of a deep salmon 
thick and sweet. Pkt., 10¢; 0z., 30c; % Ib., SOc; 1 Ib., $2.25. 
Golden Osage* 95 days 
An improved strain of Osage melon combined with the 
Yellow Meated Japan. The flesh is of a fine golden yel- 
low, very thick meated and the flavor is delicious, The 
skin is of a light yellowish tint and partly netted. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 30c; % Ib., 8Oc; 1 Ib., $2.25. 
87 days 
Bender's Surprise* 
A very fine large, round, salmon-fleshed melon of excep- 
tional flavor. The skin is dark green becoming light yel- 
low at maturity. Fairly well netted, attractive and a 
good shipper. Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 30c; 1%4 Ib., SOc; 1 Ib., $2.25. 
Early Sunrise* 80 days 
Is especially recommended for roadside markets and local 
fruit and vegetable stands. It is well netted and has a 
very delicious flavor. Skin is light green, the flesh a beau- 
tiful yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 Ib., 85e; 1 Ib., $2.50. 
Improved Hoodoo, or Hearts of Gold* 90 days 
Medium size, round and slightly ribbed. The skin is 
thickly netted and the flesh a rich, deep orange color 
of fine quality, with a very small seed cavity. Very 
solid and firm. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25e; %4 Ib. 75e; 1 Ib. $2.25. 
Pride of Wisconsin* 
90 days An attractive 
melon both on the out- 
side and when cut. The 
rind is very hard, of a 
pearly gray color, with a 
faint rib, heavily covered 
with a distinctive net- 
ting. Ripens to a yellow- 
ish shade. The salmon 
colored flesh is unusually 
thick with sweet and fine 
flavor. Has many of the 
desirable characteristics 
of the Sugar Rock. Adapt- 
ed to home gardens and 
short distance shipping.: 
PkKt., 10c; oz., 30ce; ™% Ihb., 
SS5e3; 1 Ib., $2.50. 
Pride of Wisconsin 
Schoon’s Hard Shell* 85 to 90 days 
An excellent new market melon, which weighs five to 
seven pounds, is thick, oval shape with a heavy blossom 
scar which resists cracking. Ribbing is prominent with 
coarse netting. Gray-green color becoming yellow at 
maturity. Very hard and tough. The thick flesh is deep 
salmon-orange, solid, well flavored and of excellent qual- 
ity. Pkt.,.10c; oz., 30c; % Ib., 80c; 1 Ib., $2.25. 
85 days 
Golden Gopher* 
Introduced by the Minn. Agric. Exp. Sta. This melon is 
full of vigor and vitality, very flavor-full orange flesh 
and disease resistant. Slightly oval shape, skin nettled, 
grayish-green when immature, becoming a definite yellow 
when ripe. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 25e; %4 Ib., 75e; 1 Ib., $1.90. 
lroquois* 8) days 
A new fusarium wilt-resistant muskmelon. It is of the 
Bender’s Surprise type, being a large melon of nice ap- 
pearance with a cream tan skin. Fairly well netted, with 
good thick orange flesh of excellent quality. Has a small 
seed cavity. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30ce; % lb., 85e3 1 Ib., $2.50. 
Milwaukee Market* 87 days 
For home garden, roadside market or early shipping. 
Fruit of medium size, nearly round, lightly ribbed and 
fairly netted; skin light green, flesh thick, salmon col- 
ored and sweet. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 1% Ib., 80c; 1 Ib., $2.25. 
Golden Champlain* (Regular) 80 to 90 days 
It is heavily netted, has a thin but tough rind, very thick 
flesh and small seed cavity. The flesh is salmon-orange, 
very juicy and sweet. Fine grained, free from stringiness 
and delicious, Pkt., 10ce; oz., 30c; % Ib., 85e; 1 Ib., $2.50. 

‘The melons best suited for market are indicated by a 
star (*) after the name of the variety. 
80 to 90 days 
Hale’s Best* 
A remarkably early shipping melon from the Imperial 
Valley of California. The melon is oval in shape, about 
6% inches long by 5% inches in diameter with very heavy 
netting and distinct ribbing. The flesh is exceptionally 
thick and a deep salmon in color, It is very sweet and 
a good Keeper. PkKt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 lb., 8O0ec;3 1 Ib., $2.25. 
Sugar or Honey Rock* 85 days 
An excellent variety of melon of high quality and very 
fine flavor. The flesh is a rich salmon, the skin a grayish 
green color becoming pale yellow at maturity with heavy, 
coarse netting. The shape is almost round and very solid. 
Very desirable for home garden and local market, Pkt. 
10c; oz, 30c; % Ib.. SOc; 1 Ib., $2.25. 
MUSTARD 
A very quick growing foliage plant that is grown prin- 
cipally for greens. Mustard greens have a rich flavor 
and are fully as healthful and nutritious as spinach. 

Mustard 
Giant Southern Curled*f 
Used largely for salads or greens. 
Grows very large 
curled leaves. Very 
with yellowish-green beautiful 
Pkt., 5¢e; 0z., 15¢e3; %4 Ihb., 
tender, of fine pungent flavor. 
35e; 1 Ib., 90e. 
Fordhook Fancy 
Not as large as Southern Giant Curled. The leaves are 
more fringed and crumpled. A very attractive variety 
and excellent in quality. The growth habit is upright. 
Pkt. 5e; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 35e; 1 Ib. $1.00. 
Smooth Leaf 
An excellent variety with very large, light green, fairly 
smooth leaves, with white mid-rib borne well above the 
ground. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15¢e; % Ib. 35e; 1 Ib. 90e. 
Tendergreen 
A mild-flavored mustard-spinach. Foliage may be used 
for greens when plant is quite young and until it is 
matured. Cook same as spinach or other greens. Grows 
fast with long, broad, fairly smooth leaves. PKt. 5e; oz. 
15¢e; % Ib. 35e;3 1 Ib. 90c. 
OKRA 
Okra is raised for the pods which are used in flavoring 
soups, stews, ete. The pods are at their best when 1 to 
3 inches long. 
CULTURE. Sow the seed thickly in rich ground as soon 
as the ground becomes warm, in drills 3 feet apart and 
1 inch deep. Thin out to 10 in. apart. Cultivate freely. 
Mammoth Long Podded 56 days 
Very productive and bear dark green pods from 7 to 8 
inches long. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.00. 
Dwarf Green 50 days 
Grows low but stocky and is very prolific. The deep 
green pods are of fine quality, 5 to 7 inches long. Pkt., 
5C3 0Z., 15c3; % Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.00. 
Clemson Spineless 
This is similar to Dwarf Green, but bush is taller, and 
pod is longer and darker and spineless, of good quality 
and very uniform. Plants 4 to 4% feet tall. PKt., 5e; 
0Z., 15¢e3; %4 Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.00. 
White Velvet 60 days 
Has long, smooth, white pods which are very tender and 
of exceptional flavor until almost full grown. Pods 6 to 
7 inches long. Pkt., 5e; oz., 15ce; % Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.00 
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