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WATERMELON (Continued) 
DIXIE QUEEN — A new melon, round in 
shape, with white seed; often weighs as much 
as 60 pounds. Skin is striped dark green and 
greenish ivory; flesh is bright red, solid and 
of fine flavor. Rind thin, but strong. Uni- 
form in shape, size, color and quality. 
Pkt. 5¢; 0z.20¢; % Ib. 60¢; Ib. $1.75, postpaid. 
STONE MOUNTAIN — 90 days — A new 
round watermelon showing slight ribs or lobes 
like a cantaloupe. The color of the smooth 
skin is light green. The flesh is a uniform 
beautiful DEEP CRIMSON without any white 
hearts or stringiness. The average fruit 
weighs about 45 pounds. Not suited for dis- 
tance shipping. 
Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15¢; %4 Ib. 40¢; Ib. $1.20, postpaid. 
KLECKLEY’S SWEET — 80 days — A very 
desirable variety for the home garden or near- 
by markets. Fruit medium-sized, oval and 
skin dark green, flesh bright red and sweet. 
Skin is brittle. It is the very sweet, honey- 
like flavor that makes it especially distinct 
from all other varieties. 
a 5¢; oz. 15¢; %4 Ib. 40¢; Ib. $1.20, post- 
paid. 
BLACK DIAMOND — 90 days. Also called 
Cannon-ball. A new monster melon, weighing 
up to 100 pounds when grown under ideal 
conditions. It is oval-round with blunt ends, 
has dark green skin and thick, tough rind. 
Ships well, though rather large for some mark- 
ets. Flesh is firm, red and of excellent qual- 
ity. Vines are vigorous and productive, and 
should be pruned to one or two melons to 
develop the largest size. 
ace 10c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 70c; Ib. $2.00, post- 
paid. 
ALABAMA SWEET — 85 days — A very 
large, long melon of excellent quality; popular 
in the South, where it is grown extensively 
for shipping. The color is rather deep green, 
with dark, irregular striping. The rind is 
thin, but very tough. The flesh is bright red, 
fine grained and sweet. 
Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15¢; %4 Ih. 40¢; Ib. $1.20, postpaid. 
IRISH GREY — 90 days — A valuable mel- 
on, producing more melons under any condi- 
tion than any other variety. Also a fine eat- 
ing melon, and a grand shipper. The red 
flesh is very sweet and free from stringiness. 
The rind will not sunburn and will keep in ex- 
cellent condition long after picking. 
Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15¢; %4 Ib. 40¢; Ib. $1.20, postpaid. 
FLORIDA GIANT — 90 days — One of the 
sweetest, largest and earliest watermelons. 
The fruit is almost round with rich dark green, 
medium thick rind and searlet flesh of luscious 
sweetness. It has few seeds, is firm and solid, 
almost ail heart. Will stand considerable han- 
dling making it an excellent shipper. Melons 
often weigh from 60 to 80 pounds. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c; Ib. $2.00, post- 
paid. 
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Florida Giant 
GOLDEN HONEY — 90 days. Oblong, 
medium size. Flesh, beautiful glistening am- 
ber shade, very tender, delicious flavor. Has 
no hard core or stringy sections. Recom- 
mended for home 
Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15¢; “4 Ib. 40¢; Ib. $1.20, postpaid. 
CITRON FOR PRESERVING — 95 days — 
A round light and dark-striped melon, meat 
greenish-white, used for preserving only. Seed 
red and small. Tough rind. 
Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15¢; %4 Ib. 40¢; Ib. $1.20, postpaid. 

MUSTARD 
CULTURE — Sow frequently in rows 12 to 
18 inches apart, covering seed % inch deep. 
Thin plants to 5 to 6 inches apart in the rows. 
Give clean cultivation. 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 plantings are ne- 
cessary for a continuous supply. One ounce 
will plant 100 feet-row; 2 to 3 pounds will 
plant an acre. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED — 30 days — 
Leaves are large, light green with tinge of yel- 
low, much crimpled and frilled at edges. 
Plant is upright and slightly spreading in 
growth. This variety is highly esteemed in 
the South for the market, as well as for the 
home garden on account of its vigorous 
growth, hardiness and good quality. 
Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10¢; %4 tb 30¢; Ib 90c, postpaid. 
FLORIDA BROADLEAF — 30 days — 
An excellent sort with very large, light green, 
plain or comparatively smooth leaves, borne 
well above the ground. This sort is preferred 
by many, as it is more easily prepared for 
the table than the rougher-leaved varieties. 
Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10¢; %4 Tb 30c; Ib 90c, postpaid. 

Florida Broadleaf 
CHINESE — Leaves twice the size of White 
English; sweet and pungent. ; 
Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10¢; %4 Ib 30c; Ib 90c, postpaid. 
MUSTARD — SPINACH 
KOMATSUNA OR TENDERGREEN 
MUSTARD-SPINACH — Offered by some 
dealers in the South as TENDERGREEN. 
A quick growing vegetable of Oriental origin. 
It takes the place of spinach, as it remains 
tender even in dry weather. It is virtually 
an all season plant. Withstands extreme sum- 
mer heat, also resistant to cold weather. The 
large, oblong leaves are dark green in color 
with a very small center rib. The leaves are 
cooked and prepared for table the same as 
Spinach and Turnip or Mustard Greens. It 
compares favorably to these greens in eating 
qualities. Does not make roots like Turnips; 
only small thin roots, about 2 or 3 inches 
in length. 
Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10¢; % Tb 30c; Ib 90c, postpaid. 
ONION PLANTS 
CRYSTAL WHITE WAX or 
YELLOW BERMUDA 
100 pees a eee BSCS We Postpaid $ .35 
Sy OC aaa ene tel ee he Postpaid 1.25 
T0000 Aes See es ES Postpaid 2.25 
Write for larger quantity prices. 
ONION SETS 
CULTURE — Plant 4' inches apart in rows 
half an inch deep, and 1 foot between the rows, 
when cultivated by hand. Do not cover the 
sets entirely. All varieties can be set out in 
the fall as well as in the spring. One pound 
plants a 60 foot row. 
Wihites bottom Sets) —22—-—-_-_ ==. Lb. 50c; bu. 
Yellow Bottom Sets ___Lb. 50c; bu. 
Pounds postpaid, bushels f.o.b. San Antonie, 
OKRA 
CULTURE — Plantings should be delayed 
until the soil is warm. Plant thinly, in rows 
214 feet apart, and cover seed about 1 inch 
deep. Thin to about 12 to 15 inches apart. 
Requires 8 to 10 weeks to mature. One 
ounce will sow 50 feet of row; 8 pounds, an 
acre. 
K A RG ER’S 
OKRA — Ten- 
der and very 
prolific. Extra 
early, at least 
two weeks ear- 
lier than most 
varieties. Bush- 
es of uniform 
low or dwarf 
growth, pods 
thickly set and 
heavy bearing. 
Pods do not 
harden or _ be- 
come tough very 
readily. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
% |b. 30c; Ib. 
90c, postpaid. 
WHITE VEL- 
VET — Round, 
white, smooth 
pods of extra 
large size pro- 
duced in abun- 
dance. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
% Ib. 30c; Ib. 
90c, postpaid. 
PERKINS 
MAMMOTH 
LONG POD — 
This variety is 
about three ft. 
high, very early 
and productive. 
The pods are 
leep green, 
very long. slen- 
der, slightly cor- 
rugated, very 
tender and of 
good quality. Desirable market as well as 
home garden sort. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. 90c, postpaid. 
CLEMSON SPINELESS — 68 days. Plants 
grow 38% to 4 feet tall. Pods rich green, 
straight, moderately ridged and of high 
quality. Remarkably uniform. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. 90c, postpaid. 
ONION SEED 
CULTURE — Plantings may be made from 
early September until March. Sow in rich 
soil, in rows 12 to 15 inches apart, and cover 
seed lightly. When 4 to 5 inches high, plants 
should be thinned to 8 to 4 inches apart in the 
row. Seed also can be sown in seed-beds and 
later transplanted to the field. Shallow cul- 
tivation should be practiced every week for 
10 weeks. One ounce to 100-ft. row; 1 to 3 
pounds to the acre. 
YELLOW BERMUDA (Excel 986) — 95 
days — This 1s the standard variety and is 
grown very largely among the large Texas 
onion growers. It is more hardy, less affected 
by disease, and more prolific than other onions. 

White Velvet 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; %4 Ib. $1.50; Ib. $4.50, post- 
paid. 
CRYSTAL WHITE WAX — 95 days — This 
is the wavy white onion seen in our markets 
in the early spring, and it is one of the most 
beautiful onions on the market. It is absolute- 
ly pure white, of the finest flavor, and will 
always command a premium on the market. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; %4 Ib. $1.20; lb. $3.50, post- 
paid. 
WHITE SWEET SPANISH — A selection 
of the famous Riverside Sweet Spanish. In 
flavor, uniformity, and mildness it equals its 
predecessor, and the pure white skin improves 
its market appearance. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; “4 
Ib. $1.50; Ib. $4.50, postpaid. 
