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WATERMELONS 
Watermelons do best on old, rich soil, which is not too freshly ma- 
nured, hence when making the hills, well-rotted manure should be used, 
and it is better to prepare them some time ahead before planting the 
seed. If manure cannot be obtained, use good commercial fertilizer or 
sheep manure mixed with the soil. 
One ounce plants 20 hills; 2 pounds per acre. 
for late use, in June. 
Culture. Treat as for Muskmelons, but give more room, 10 to 12 
feet apart each way. 
(80 days.) 
202 Klondike Striped Blue Ribbon (Wilt Resist- 
ant.) Considering eating, as well as shipping qualities, this variety is 
the best of the small Melons. Flesh is deep red, sweet, stringless and 
melting. Rind light green, conspicuously striped with darker green, 
thin, hard and tough, making it desirable for shipping. The firm flesh 
will keep many days. Size is just right for the customer to carry 
home, weight averaging about 25 lbs. This Blue Ribbon strain is 
resistant to wilt. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; %4 Ihb., $1.25. 
203 EARLY KANSAS. (80 days.) The largest of all early Melons. 
It combines sweet flavor and bright red flesh, solid to the rind, which 
is not thick. Nearly round, light green with broad bands of wavy 
stripes. Every Melon a good one; no white or stringy hearts, and 
a wonderful shipper. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; %4 Ih., $1.00. 
204 KLECKLEY’S No. 6. (88 days.) A wilt-resistant Watermelon. 
This new strain marks a distinct advancement toward the development 
of the popular Watermelons where soil disease is serious. An improved 
Kleckley’s Sweet type which has proven almost fully resistant to 
fusarium wilt. It is dark green, of good length with deep red flesh, 
and white seeds. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 Ilb., 90c. 
205 COLE’S EARLY (Harris’ Early). (75 days.) A very popular 
early variety. Fruits medium sized, about 20 pounds, short oval, with 
alternate dark and light green stripes; tender rind. Flesh pink-red; 
seeds black. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % I1b., '75c. 
206 STONE MOUNTAIN. (90 days.) A Melon of finest quality and 
claimed to be the sweetest of all the large Melons. It is almost round 
and has a dark green, medium thick rind. Flesh rich scarlet. It is not 
unusual to grow Stone Mountain weighing 70 to 80 pounds. For home 
use and nearby markets it is unexcelled. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 Ib., 75c. 
207 TOM WATSON. (92 days.) A long, dark green Melon, which 
has become exceedingly popular on account of its large size and gen- 
eral fine qualities. Vines are vigorous and productive. Flesh rich 
bright red, very juicy and sweet. Most suitable for nearby markets, 
family gardens, and a favorite with truckers, as it stands shipping 
well and retains its color and good quality a long time. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 14 lb., 75c. 
208 KLECKLEY’S SWEET or MONTE CRISTO. (85 days.) One 
of the best flavored Melons in cultivation and one of the best for home 
use or nearby markets. Long, very dark green with thin rind. Flesh 
deep red, of fine, delicious flavor. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 Ilb., 75c. 
. . (88 days.) The largest and best of the 
209 Florida Giant so-called round type Watermelons. Dark 
green skin and the flesh deep bright red and of very fine quality and 
flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 1b., 90c. 
Plant early in May or 

Small Red Sugar Lump Watermelon 
Mushroom Trays, Complete with Soil and Spawn... Ready to 
Use... Simply Add Water. 
These carefully prepared “‘Mushroom beds” when placed in any base- 
ment fruit or storage cellar at a temperature of 52 to 60 degrees, will 
produce delicious Mushrooms in 8 to 4 weeks. 
4 months. 

Trays produce for 2 to 

Klondike Watermelon 
210 SWEETHEART. (90 days.) A very popular shipping sort, 
particularly in the South. Fruits are very large, oval, very heavy 
with thin rind which is of light green color, slightly veined with 
darker shade. Flesh bright red, firm, very sweet, and the fruits 
remain in condition a long time after ripening. A splendid sort 
for market or main crop, being of fine appearance and sells readily. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 lb., 75c. 
211 DIXIE QUEEN. (Wilt resistant.) (85 days.) A leader for home 
gardens, local markets, and for shipping. Fruits nearly round with 
light and dark green stripes; thin, tough rind; flesh deep scarlet, 
crisp and sweet. Medium to large size, and very uniform. The few 
seeds are white. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 50c; %4 lb., $1.50. 
213 PEERLESS or ICE CREAM. (85 days.) A splendid early sort 
for home or market gardens. Vines moderately vigorous, hardy, and 
very productive. Fruits are oblong, medium size, bright green, finely 
veined with darker shade. Flesh bright scarlet, crisp and very sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 4 lb., 75c. 
214 GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE. (90 days.) Also called Gypsy. 
One of the most popular of the older sorts, especially in the South. 
Fruits are large, very long, of light green color, distinctly striped and 
blotched with darker shade. In the South it is very highly es 
and especially desirable for growing and shipping. The rind is re- 
markably thin though very tough; hence, it stands shipping well. Flesh 
most tender, sweet and luscious. Fruits are uniformly good quality. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 Ihb., 90c. 
215 HALBERT’S HONEY. (87 days.) A long, dark green Melon of 
moderate size but such splendid quality that it is especially desirable 
for market or home use. The rind is very thin. Flesh bright crimson 
and so crisp and tender that ripe Melons will split ahead of the knife 
in cutting. We especially recommend this for general planting as it 
is very productive, of excellent quality and a splendid seller. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 lb., 80c. 
(90 days.) 
216 Small Red Sugar Lump Icebox tii. S27 ta 
riety of midget Watermelon is about the size of a Honey Dew Musk- 
melon, and will weigh about 5 pounds, small enough to fit conven- 
iently in the refrigerator, with delicious rich red flesh and practically 
no rind. Sweetest, juiciest Watermelon you have ever been tempted 
with. This Melon originally came from Manchuria, and as Manchuria 
is a cold country they necessarily are extraordinarily early. This fact 
is of tremendous imporiance. Pkt., 20c; 0z., G0c; % 1b., $1.75. 
1 Tray, $1.50; 2 Trays, $2.75. 
Can be shipped Express Collect only. No Parcel Post. 
Our special leaflet, ‘Mushroom Culture,” will be sent free if you 
ask for it. Follow the directions and you should grow splendid 
Mushrooms. . 
BRICK SPAWN. One brick will plunt about 10 square feet. 
50c a brick; 5 bricks, $2.25. 


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