WATERMELON 
CULTURE. The soil must be rich, light, sandy loam to 
ybtain best results, Plant in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each 
way, putting 10 to 15 seeds in each hill from % to 1 inch 
deep. When 3 inches high, thin to about 4 plants in each 
hill, Cultivate often. 
Northern Sweet* 75 days 
This is a variety of watermelon introduced from Russia 
by the Minnesota Agric. Experiment Sta. It is very early 
and of high quality. The melon is small, weighing from 
10 to 12 pounds. The color is medium green with lighter 
stripes. Flesh is dark red, crisp and exceptionally sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 60e; 1 Ib., $1.75. 
85 days 
Fordhook Early* 
The rind is 
An extra early watermelon of large size. 
tough, making it desirable for shipping purposes. Flesh 
is bright red and very sweet. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 Ib., 
SOc; 1 lb., $2.25. 
Improved Kleckley’s Sweets* (No.6—WiltR.) 85 days 
Oblong, medium early and of large size. Skin is dark 
bluish-green and flesh is a bright scarlet. One of the best 
varieties for home garden and local market. Pkt., 10e; 
o7., 20c; % Ib., 60e; 1 Ib., $1.75. 

Kleckley’s Sweets, 
Watermelon, 
ime 
Improved Klondike* 85 days 
The flesh is a distinctive shade of deep red. The rind is 
dark green; the shape is oblong with an average weight 
of 25 pounds. While more a home garden and local mar- 
ket variety, it is adapted for shipping moderate distances, 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25ce; %4 Ib. 75e3 1 Ib., $2.35. 
Dixie Queen 85 days 
Skin is light green striped dark green. The flesh is bright 
red, very firm and fine flavored. Is almost round and 
weighs about 30 pounds. PKt., 10c3; oz., 30ce3; % Ib., 85e;3 
1 Ibs, $2.75. 
Kansas King* 85 days 
This variety is also know as Early Kansas, Red Seeded 
Wichita, Hutchinson and Red Russian. The size is quite 
large, averaging about 25 to 30 pounds. The flesh is red, 
fine grained and of excellent quality, very sweet. The 
outside appearance is dark green with alternating stripe 
of lighter green. The rind is medium thick which makes 
it suitable for trucking or shipping short distances. Pkt., 
10¢; 04. 25e; %4 Ib.. 70e; 1 Ih., $2.00. 
Fertilizer for Melons 
Yields can be greatly increased and quality improved by applying 
the right kind of fertilizer. Ask us. We will be glad to advise you. 

Tom Watson Watermelon. 
Tom Watson* 
A large oblong melon, the skin of which is dark green, 
90 days 
with fine veining of darker green. It weighs 35 to 40 
pounds. The rind is thin but tough and flesh a bright, 
attractive red color, crisp, sweet and delicious. Desir- 
able for both home and market use, A good shipping 
melon. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., GOc; 1 Ib., $1.60. 
Gypsy or Georgia Rattlesnake 9 days 
Is finding favor with Northern growers, as it is a splen- 
did keeper and shipper. Is oblong in shape, yellowish- 
green with stripes of very dark green. Flesh is bright 
scarlet, crisp and very sweet. PKt., 10ce; o7z., 20ce; % Th.. 
60c; 1 Ih., $1.75. 
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Stone Mountain* 90 days 
The size is often very large, 35 to 40 lbs., and the flavor 
and texture of the best. Color is a dark green with 
finer green veining. The shape is nearly round with 
blocky ends, and the rind is quite thick. The flesh is 
bright crimson, exceptionally sweet and crisp, the seeds 
white, tipped and spotted with black. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20¢e; 
Y% Ilb., 60ec; 1 Ib., $1.75. 
Black Diamond* 90 to 95 days 
A large dark green round melon of good quality. Weighs 
40 to 50 pounds. Recommended for shipping and marKet 
or home gardeners. Flesh solid, pink, seed dark brown to 
black. A vigorous grower. PKt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 Ib., 85ec; 
1 Ib., $2.50. | 
Winter Melon* (Often called Honey Dew) 100 days 
Is without a doubt the sweetest, firmest, most crisp of 
any watermelon grown. The rind is but % to 4% inch 
thick. Shape round, not very large, skin alinost cream 
color. Melons harvested in late fall and put in cool cel- 
lar may Keep up to Christmas time. Pkt., 10e; 0z., 25e; 
Y% Ib. 75e3 1 Ib., $2.35. 
95 days 
Citron for Preserves (Red Seed) 
It is not 
Fruit is round and smooth and very prolific. 
edible raw, but makes very fine transparent preserves. 
PkKt., 10e; oz., 20c; 1%4 lb., 60c3 1 Ib., $1.60. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN ~~ 
Propagated under the most advanced scientific pure cul- 
ture methods. Ready to plant. Brick enough to plant 
8 to 10 square feet. With full instructions. Brick 45c; 
postpaid 55c within 2nd Zone. 
PARSLEY 
CULTURE. Sow in early spring in drills 14 inches apart, 
% to 1 inch deep., Parsley seed is slow to germinate and 
requires from 20 to 30 days to show above the ground, 
therefore it is advisable to sow a few radish or lettuce 
seeds with the parsley seed as a guide for early culti- 
vation, 
Dark Moss Curled* 70 days 
It is a 
The leaves are of an extra dark green color. 
heavy producer, and on account of the densely curled 
character of its leaves a quantity can be gathered in a 
short time. Very fine for garnishing and flavoring. A 
home and market garden variety. Pkt., 5c; oz, 15e; %4 
Ib., 45e; 1 Ib., $1.25. 
70 days 
Double Curled 
Very similar to the Dark 
Fine dwarf crimped leaves. 
Moss Curled excepting that leaves are finer curled. A 
home garden favorite and very fine sort. PKt., 5e; oz., 15¢e; 
y% Ib., 45e;3 1 Ib., $1.25. 
90 days 
Hamburg or Turnip Rooted Parsley 
The edible roots of this variety resemble a small, thick 
parsnip in shape and color. They may be stored for the 
winter and used for flavoring soups, stews, etc. The flesh 
is white, a little dry, with the flavor of celeriac. Plain 
leaves can be used like ordinary parsley. Pkt., 5e;3 oz., 
15¢e3; % Ilb., 45e3; 1 Ib., $1.25. 
Plain Leaved 72 days 
Widely Known as Italian Parsley, are not curled but 
have an excellent flavor. Not so attractive as curled leaf 
varieties for garnishing. PkKt., 5c; oz. 15¢e; % Ib., 45e; 1 
Th., $1.25. 
Seeds are postpaid only in packets. 
In larger 
amounts add postage at the Parcel Post rates given 
on page 2. 

PARSNIPS 
CULTURE. Work the soil very deep and pulverize the 
seedbed thoroughly. Sow the seed in early spring, % 
to 1 inch deep, in rows 18 inches apart. As soon as the 
young plants appear, cultivate and hand weed them, and 
when 3 inches high thin to 4 inches apart in the row. 
One ounce of seed for 200 feet of row; 8 lbs. seed re- 
guired for an acre. 
Hollow Crown*/ 95 days 
Iietter Known and more generally grown than any other 
sort. The roots are smooth, large, tender and sweet and 
of the best quality. This variety is easily distinguished 
by the leaves arising from a cavity on the top or crown 
of the root. Pkt., 5e; oz., 15c3; %4 Ib., 35c;3 1 Ih, $1.00; 
All American or Improved Hollow Crown 93 days 
Not as long as the regular Hollow Crown but is more 
smooth and uniform in size. Free from fibre with only a 
small core, PKt., Se; oz., 15¢e; % Ib., 35e;3 1 Th., $1.00, 
