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MUSKMELON 
(MELONS | 
Muskmelons 
1 oz. to 100 ft., 3 to 4 Ibs. per acre. 
CULTURE—In sections where the Summers 
are short, seed can be planted indoors or in 
hot beds in small boxes. The young plants can 
be transferred to the garden when danger of 
frost is past. If practicable spade in a liberal 
forkful of well rotted manure at the bottom 
of each hill. The rows should be at least 6 
feet apart and the hills 3 feet apart in the 
rows. In general, the culture is the same as 
that for Cucumber. 
SKAGIT GOLDEN. This is the _ earliest 
muskmelon that we have ever seen and while 
muskmelons are not always satisfactory in 
‘Western Washington we believe that Skagit 
Golden will give good results here even in 
spite of the short growing season. If you have 
a warm early soil you will be delighted with 
this fine melon. The flesh is medium thick, 
sweet and juicy and of a rich salmon orange 
color. Pkg. 10c; oz. 35c. 
EMERALD GEM. One of the earliest of all 
muskmelons and therefore more nearly adapt- 
able to the short growing seasons of this lo- 
eality. The skin is smooth and of deep emerald 
green color. The flesh is thick and of a deli- 
eate salmon color. Pkg. 10c; oz. 25c. 
Watermelons 
1 oz. to 100 ft., 3 to 4 Ibs. per acre. 
CULTURE—Rich rather sandy soils produce 
the finest crops of Watermelons, but a well- 
drained loam, especially with a southern ex- 
posure, is also suitable. Place 6 to 8 seeds 
in a circle in each hill, and cover ¥% inch 
deep with a fine soil. One ounce will plant 
20 to 25 hills; 3 to 4 pounds per acre. 
SKAGIT GEM. A brand new watermelon 
just introduced into this country from Asia 
that is reported to be about 20 days earlier 
than any other melon now used. Medium 
small, oval, flesh pink and of excellent flavor. 
Our own trials have proven this to be the 
earliest watermelon for the Puget Sound area 
we have seen. Pkg. 10c; oz. 35c. 
Mustard 
Vy oz. to 100 ft., 4 Ibs. per acre. 
CULTURE — Seed may be sown from early 
Spring to midsummer in rows 18 inches apart. 
Thin to 5 or 6 inches apart in the rows. The 
plants are in condition for use as soon as the 
leaves are the size of one’s hand. Mustard 
runs to seed quickly, so that successive plant- 
ings are necessary for a continuous supply. 
GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED. This variety 
grows about three feet tall. The broad leaves 
are cut and frilled. They are boiled and used 
as greens. Sometimes when the plants are 
about two inches tall they are cut, washed 
and used as a sandwich spread. Pkg. 10c; oz. 
15c; VY Ib. 30c. 
Parsley 
4 oz. to 100 ft., 3 to 4 Ibs. per acre. 
CULTURE—Parsley seed is even slower than 
parsnip in germinating. It grows best in rich 
mellow soil and should be sown as early as 
possible in spring in rows 1 to 2 feet apart 
with a covering of not more than ¥% inch of 
soil firmly pressed down. When the plants 
are well up, thin them 8 to 12 inches apart. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. The most beau- 
tiful kind for garnishing or flavoring. Can be 
eut fresh from the garden all winter. Pkg. 10c; 
oz. 20c; 4 Ib, 60c. 

BUNCHING ONIONS—Page 10 
HAMBURG or TURNIP ROOTED. The root 
of this variety is the edible portion and re- 
sembles a small turnip. It is extensively used 
for flavoring soup, stews, ete. Pkg. 10c; oz. 
20c; 14 Ib. 60c. 
ONION SEEDS 
4 oz. to 100 ft., 3 to 4 Ibs. per acre. 
CULTURE—As early as soil can be worked 
in Spring, sow the seeds thinly in drills 1 foot 
apart, and cover lightly, later thinning out to 
about 6 inches apart in the row. The soil must 
be well fertilized and be made very friable. 
In hot weather, water frequently. 
Pkg. 10c; oz. 60c; '%4 Ib. $2.00; 1 Ib. $7.00. 
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. A great favor- 
ite. Round, large; yields heavy; early to ripen 
and a good keeper; best kind for Puget 
Sound. All onion growers like it. 
SWEET SPANISH. This fine new onion is 
a very large, globe shaped, yellow onion. In 
flavor it is very mild and sweet and it has 
good, firm meat of tender texture. It is one 
of the best for the home garden, and also for 
the early market. Planted at the proper time, 
and well cured it is a good keeper, and will 
ship as well as any other onion. 
CRYSTAL WAX BERMUDA. An early pure 
white onion. Much in demand on account of 
its mild sweet flavor. Fine as green table 
onion or for cooking in the fall. Not a very 
good keeper for winter use. 
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE. This variety of 
red onion has proven so superior to all other 
red onions in recent years that we have 
omitted Red Wethersfield and Early Red 
from our list. Globe shape, flesh mild, fine 
grained, tender and of excellent flavor. 
WHITE BUNCHING. A variety of onion that 
is grown exclusively as a pulling onion or 
‘‘Seallion.’’ Generally pulled when not much 
larger than a lead pencil when they will be 
found extremely mild and sweet. 
WHITE QUEEN. This is the best onion for 
small pickles. It is one of the earliest onions 
grown. The bulbs average 1% inches in diam- 
eter and are pure white and very mild in 
flavor. They are also unsurpassed for very 
early table use. 
ONION PLANTS 
(See page 10 under Vegetable Plants.) 

PARSNIPS 
ONION, SWEET SPANISH 

Parsnips 
1 oz. to 100 ft., 3 to 4 Ibs. per acre. 
CULTURE—Sow the seed as soon as season 
will permit, in drills about 2 feet apart, and 
thin plants out to 1 foot apart in the row. The 
ground should be deeply trenched and well 
manured. 
LONG WHITE. Large, smooth, sweet, the 
standard kind; grown from especially selected 
eon roots. Pkg. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; 
1 162:$1,75, 

PEPPER 
Peppers 
Yq oz. to 100 ft., 1 to 2 Ibs. per acre. 
CULTURE — Soil and temperature require- 
ments are about the same as for Ezgplant. 
A moderate dressing of Guano, poultry man- 
ure, or complete commercial fertilizer, hoed 
into the soil after the plants are 6 to 8 inches 
tall, will be very beneficial. 
HARRIS’ EARLY GIANT. This is the larg- 
est and best of the early sorts. It is the best 
adapted for use in the Northwest that we 
know about. Seven’to ten fine large fruits are 
usually produced on each pant. Best for home 
use. Pkg. 10c; oz. 60c. 
LARGE BELL or BULL NOSE. This is the 
earliest pepper of the ‘‘bell’ type. The fruits 
are larger and a little later than the Harris’ 
Early. The fruits are also more pungent and 
proguged in greater abundance. Pkg. 10c; oz. 
Or 
PIMENTO. This is a very mild, sweet variety 
of Pepper that is-in great demand for salad 
making. It is easily canned for home use. 
The seed should be planted in a hotbed and 
the plants set out after the ground is warm, 
Pkg. 10c; oz. 60c. 
