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MUSKMELON or CANTALOUPE—90 Days 
1% oz. to 100 ft., 3 Ibs. per acre. 
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 weil 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. Pkt. 10¢; 1 0z. 25e; 
% Ib. 75e. 
Spear Melon. Large, oblong, sparsely ribbed, creamy slate 
green color when ripe. Flesh is salmon colored, thick, weil 
flavored. Matures in Willamette Valley. 
Netted Gem, or Rocky Ford. An old favorite and one of the 
most popular and best sellers among Rocky Ford melons. Fruit 
of Netted Gem is oval and completely covered with a beautiful 
lace-like netting. Flesh is very thick light green, very sweet 
and delicious and of superb flavor. 
Hale’s Best Muskmelon. No other large melon matures as 
early as Hale’s Best. Even in a season remarkable for its cold- 
ness it was ripe in 86 days after planting. Melons are oval, 
inclined to produce some fruits of somewhat more elongated 
shape. Beautiful salmon flesh is exceptionally thick and sweet, 
practically melting in the mouth. 
Hearts of Gold. This is the ideal melon for home garden. Is 
as round as a ball, heavily netted, very productive, strong 
growing and free from disease and the flesh is thick, tender. 
Burrell Gem. Melons 6 to 7 inches long, 41%4 to 5 inches in 
diameter, sharply sloping at the ends. They are quite well 
ribbed and covered with a fine grayish netting. The skin is a 
rich dark green. contrasting finely with the deep orange- 
salmon colored flesh, sweet, tender. Flesh is thick and firm, 
ripening close to the skin, leaving only a thin rind. 
Banana Muskmelon. A long yellow-fleshed melon. A very 
interesting and at the same time a splendid melon. The melon 
is from 20 to 28 inches long and almost solid. The meat is of 
a rich salmon color, and has a flavor which is truly delicious. 
Honey Dew (Green Flesh). A round-oblong shaped melon with 
almost white rind. Flesh thick light green and sweet as honey. 
Casaba. Late season melon. Fruits are medium large globe 
shaped, flesh white, luscious and spicy. 
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MUSHROOMS! 
Mushrooms may be grown in any place where the conditions 
of temperature and moisture are favorable. 
Eliminate the chief element of uncertainty in mushroom 
crops by using our pure.culture spawn, made from the spores 
of pedigreed mushrooms. 
Package $1.25, plus postage. 
MUSTARD 
\% oz. to 100 ft., 4 Ibs. per acre. 
The leaves of these varieties of mustard, as listed here, make 
excellent greens of sharp, pungent flavor, and are cooked the 
same as spinach or beet leaves. Sow seed in drills early in the 
spring and at frequent intervals throughout the summer to 
secure a constant supply of fresh greens. Mustard is hardy 
and is easily grown. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 60c. 
Giant Southern Curled. Large variety forming a great mass 
of beautiful leaves, which are ruffled and finely curled on 
the edges. Hardy, vigorous, highly recommended. 
Fordhook Faney. Plants are of vigorous growth and have 
beautiful dark green leaves which curl outward like fine 
ostrich plumes. It stands well, even during the hot summer 
months. y 
Mustard Spinach. A healthful and palatable green. Has a 
pleasant flavor, and many who do not like true spinach will 
relish it. Cut within a month of sowing seed. 
ONIONS—100 Days 
1% oz. for 100 ft., 3 to 4 Ibs. per acre. Price: Pkt. 10c; 1 0z. 60e. 
Cover seed lightly. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall 
thin out according to size of variety. Keep bed weeded and 
cultivate lightly during the growing season. When bulbs 
have reached maturity the tops will bend down and the roots 
must be harvested. Store in a dry, frost-proof room, where 
fresh air circulates freely. 
Large Red Weathersfield. The standard variety of red onions. 
Of large size, rather flat, a heavy yielder and one of the best 
for keeping. Good shipper. Flesh white and fine grained. 
Skin a deep purplish-red, smooth and glossy. 
Prize Taker. This onion has become a great favorite on 
account of its large size and great solidity. Perfectly globe 
shaped, with straw-colored skin, necks are very small and 
onions always ripen up hard. An excellent keeper. 
Oregon Yellow Danvers. This variety is very extensively 
planted in the Northwest, particularly in Oregon. The largest 
onions and the best keepers. Yellow-brown skins, white flesh, 
mild and sweet, very pleasing flavor. Excellent shipper. 
White Portugal or Silverskin. Finest flavored of all white- 
skinned onions. Quite early, half globe shaped, fine cropper, 
very firm and an excellent keeper. Excellent for bunching 
green, or for pickling, if grown close so as to hold the size 
down. A good all-around sort. 
Southport White Globe. Best of the white varieties. Bulbs 
round, medium sized, solid pure white, very attractive. Skin 
thin and delicate, flesh waxy white, fine grained and mild. 
Keeps well in fall storage. 
Sweet Spanish. A very large, mild, yellow globe-shaped onion. 
One of the best for home garden; also an early market Spanish 
type. 
Bunching Onion. Best for early small green onions. 
Crystal Wax Bermuda. Medium size, pure, waxy white. One 
of mildest sorts grown. 
Onion Sets—Multipliers—Garlic. Write for prices. 
