~ Watermelons 
DIXIE QUEEN, 
WILT-RESISTANT 
90 Days—A new strain of Dixie 
Queen highly resistant to fusar- _4 
jum wilt. Foliage dense, giving * 
greater protection to the melons 
against sun-burn. Fruits nearly 
round, average 35 lbs., light 
green, striped dark green, tough 
rind and a good shipper. Flesh 
deep red, juicy and sweet. Seeds 
white and much larger than reg- 
ular Dixie Queen. 


Improved Kleckley’s 
Sweet Watermelon 
| BLACKLEE, WILT-RESISTANT IMPROVED KLECKLEY’S SWEET OR WONDER 
. 90 Days—A highly resistant melon to fusarium | 85 Days—The Kleckley’s Sweet outsells all other 
wilt. Good shipper. Fruits 40 lbs., medium long, | varieties for home and _ local market gardeners. 
dark green. Flesh deep red, sweet and juicy. Seeds | Fruits large, 30 to 50 lbs., long with round ends, 
black. very dark green with faint ribbing. Flesh deep red, 
sparkling and crisp, juicy and very sweet to the 
HAWKESBURY WILT-RESISTANT rind. Seeds white. 
85 Days—An excellent shipping variety of the Irish FLORIDA FAVORITE 
Gray type. Fruits 35 lbs., long, light gray with fine 85 Da ee : 
<2 | y es 7 ; ys—A fine melon for the home market trade. 
veining of green. Flesh dark pink of good quality. Fruits large, 25 lbs., long with round ends. Light 
Seeds brownish black. green with dark green striping, rind fairly tough. 
Flesh dark red, crisp and sweet. Seeds white. 
$0 Days—Similar to Kleckley’s Sweet but shorter 85 Da : 
‘ : ; i ‘ ‘ : ys—A splendid melon for home use and nearby 
with blockier ends. Rind a shade lighter in color and markets. Fruits rich red 30 to 35 lbs., a cylindrical 
much tougher; flesh deep, rose-pink, resistant to with blunt ends, dark glossy green with fine veins. 
white heart; extremely sweet. Seeds white. penta tehn owithh black? tips: 
GREEN SEEDED CITRON 
GOLDEN HONEY 95 Days—Used exclusively for preserving. Fruits 
85 Days—Delicious yellow flesh and unusual sugary | round, 10 lbs., striped alternately with dark and 
flavor. Fruits nearly round, 20 lbs., light green with | light green. Flesh clear white and very solid. Seeds 
mottled darker green stripes. Seeds brown. glossy olive green. 
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Herbs —Aromatic, Medicinal, and Kitchen 
Herbs take but little room in the garden. They are ; CHERVIL. Curled. Annual. 1 ft. Leaves used for 
valuable in flavoring, for the fragrance they impart seasoning, 
to the home and for the ornamental qualities of | CyiyEs. Perennial. 6 ins. Leaves of onion-like 
some varieties when used in the flower garden. flavor used for salads, soups. and stews. 
CORIANDER. Annual. 2 ft. Seeds used for flavor- 
Culture—Plant in rich, mellow soil early in the em ye cnedicina aid condals, 
Spring in very shallow drills 1 ft. apart and thin 
out or transplant to 6 ins. apart in the row. The | DILL, MAMMOTH. Annual. 2 to 3 ft. Seeds and 
varieties used in dry form should be cut on a dry leaves used for dill pickles and dill sauce. 
ee ave Come into full bloom. Tie in-| PENNEL, SWEET. Biennial. 3 to 4 ft. Edible stalks 
bunches and hang in the shade. Dry quickly, bottle like celery. Leaves for flavoring sauce and soups. 
or pack tightly in boxes with the air entirely ex- Seeds to flavor candv and medicine. 
cluded. ; 
MARJORAM, SWEET. Perennial. 2 ft. Leaves used 
; for seasoning salads, soups and poultry dressings. 
ANISE. Annual. 14 to 16 ins. Seeds used for flavor- 
ing bread, cakes, cordials and garnishing. SAGE. Perennial. 1 ft. Leaves used for seasoning 
meats and poultry dressings. 
BASIL, SWEET. Annual. 1 ft. Leaves used for sea- ; 
soning, salads, soups and fruit drinks. SAVORY, SUMMER. Annual. 10 ins. Leaves and 
shoots used in salads and for flavoring dressings, 
BORAGE. Annual. 1% ft. Leaves used for garnish- soups, stews, snap beans, ete, 
ing and cordials. Also cut flowers. : : 
THYME. Perennial. 10 in. Leaves used in combina- 
CARAWAY. Biennial. 2 ft. Seed used for flavoring tion with other herbs for seasoning meat, gravy, 
bread, pastry, baked fruits and liquers. fillings, ete. 
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