Newest 
Extra-Larly 

a Early Kawsad 
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 appea e—plus fine quality. The 
skin is dark n with alternate stripes of a 
lighter shade. rind is of medium thickness 
—well suited carrying reasonable distances 
—and the fle rich red color, of delightful 
flavor. Avex 15 by 13 inches; weight 
40 lbs, Seed Pkt. 10c, oz, 25c, % Jhb. 
75¢e, Ye Ih. §$ $2.00, prepaid, 
N u Sweet 
874. EARLY 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. 
25c, 4/, lb. 75e, Ib. $1.25, lb. $2.00, prepaid, 
Northern Ripens in 
Sweet 9to 10 
Weeks 
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Melon Collection 35c 
One Packet Each of: 
Muskmelon, Hale’s Best (Early) 
Muskmelon, Sugar Rock (Med.) 
‘SN 
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Watermelon, Early Northern Sweet 
Watermelon, Klondyke Sugar(Late) 
A er 
ee ee 
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melons is light, rich, and sandy. 
ground is thoroughly warm, and all danger 
f 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. 
WATERMELONS 
Improved Wilt-Resistant Shaina 
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 t4 Dinie 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 82 pounds. The 
flesh is bright red, crisp and sweet, and the few 
seeds are small and white. Pkt. 15c, 0z. 30c, Y%4 
lb. $1.00, Y% Ib. $1.50, lb. $2.50, prepaid, 
A Giant Sweet Melou 
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, Yo lb, $1.25, 1b. $2.00, prepaid. 


New Hampshire 
Midget 
K loudyfee S UGGN Rewrant 
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 
Tb. $1.00, Y% Ib. $1.50, Ib. $2.50, prepaid. 
Klondyke Sugar 


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Melons are never so delicious as 
when they 
Dixie Queen 
One of the 
sweetest. 


The Latest in Midgets 
See Inside Back Cover for Color Photo. 
879. NEW HAMPSHIRE MIDGET — 
Ideal for the small x,amily 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, 
; F 






5 Long-keeping 
A Winter Me #L Lusciously sweet 
38380. 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, Truit: small, weight 10 Ibs., 
round, pale yellow when ripening. Flesh: bright 
red, crystalline, very sweet. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 
Y% Ib. 75c, Yo lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00, prepaid. 
C. D 2 Used in Sweet Pickles, 
#L Preserves and Candied Fruit 
890. CITRON For making preserves. 
Flesh: clear white and solid. Fruit: round and 
smooth, quite small, Pkt. 10c, 0z, 25c, %4 Ib, 
75c, Y Ib. $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 CONTFNTS 
AND NUTRITIONAL VALUES as 
well as specific instructions for 
raising each vegetable. There are 
charts for 50 vegetables. 
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