LEEK 
Culture. Sow during the fall and_ early 
spring, in rows 18 inches apart, covering 1% 
inch deep. Thin plants to 6 inches apart in 
the row and draw earth about them like 
celery. One ounce will sow 100 feet of row. 
330 American Flag. 120 days. A strong- 
growing variety with large, thick stems of 
sweet flavor. The most widely planted 
variety for family use. Pkt. 10c.; Y2oz. 
30c.; oz. 55c.; 14lb. $1.65; lb. $5.00. 
CANTALOUPE, Muskmelon 
Culture. Start planting when the ground 
has become thoroughly warm. Drop 8 to 10 
seeds in slightly raised hills 4 to 6 feet apart 
each way, covering with 14 to 1 inch of fine 
soil. When plants have produced their rough 
leaves, thin to the 3 or 4 strongest in each 
hill. One ounce will sow 50 hills. 
103 Hale’s Best. 85 days. Fruits are oval 
with heavy netting and ribs that are hardly 
apparent. The deep salmon flesh is ex- 
ceptionally thick, firm, of a sweet, tasty 
flavor, and the seed-cavity is small. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; %4lb. 75c.; Ib. $2.25. 
112 Gold-lined Rocky Ford. 92 days. 
This delicious, almost round melon is 
covered with a delicate lace-like netting 
and averages about 5 inches in Iength. The 
thick, rich green flesh is of remarkably 
spicy flavor. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 14lb. 90c.; 
Ib. $2.50. 
128 Honey Ball. 100 days. A very sweet, 
small Cantaloupe resembling the Honey 
Dew. Grows fine in the South, and recom- 
mended because of its delicious sweetness 
and hardiness. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; Alb. 
90c.; Ib. $2.50. 
105 Orange Flesh. 95 days. Its distinctive 
characteristic is its appealing deep orange 
flesh which is deliciously sweet. Melons 
weigh 24% to 3 pounds, nearly round, 
covered with a gray netting. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 30c.; I4lb. 90c.; 1b. $2.50. 
WATERMELONS 
Culture. When the soil has become warm, 
drop 6 to 8 seeds in hills 10 feet apart and 
cover about 1 inch. Later thin to 2 to 3 of the 
largest plants. One ounce will plant 25 hills. 
604 Congo. Anthracnose-resistant, it Is 
g large and sweet, with bright red flesh. 
(a) Very prolific and probably the best 
Watermelon today. Pkt. 15c.; 0z. 45c.; 
IAlb. $1.35; Ib. $4.50. 
615 Darlington. The best melon ever de- 
veloped for the home-garden. Large, 
symmetrical in shape. The brilliant red 
flesh is very tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c.; 
0z. 35c.; 14lb. $1.00; Ib. $3.00. 
606 Dixie Queen. 85 days. A sensational 
Watermelon. Not unduly large, yet, 
melons weighing 50 pounds or more are not 
unusual. The sparkling crisp red flesh is 
deliciously sweet clear to the rind. The 
outer skin is light green, striped and 
blotched with dark green. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 20c.; 14lb. 65c.; Ib. $2.00. 
609 New Hampshire Midget. This Water- 
melon novelty averages only 2% 
pounds and is an _ early-maturing 
‘Scebox”? type. Flesh bright red. 
Pkt. 20c.; 0z. 75c.; 14lb. $2.50. 
607 Wondermelon. 85 days. Originated 
and introduced by Reuter. Its sparkling, 
rich, bright scarlet flesh has _a delectable 
flavor that has no equal. The melon is 
oblong, often 22 inches in length. Average 
weight is 30 to 50 pounds. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 20c.; 14lb. 60c.; lb. $1.75. 
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MUSTARD 
Culture. Sow frequently, m rows 12 to 18 
inches apart, covering seed 14 inch deep. Thin 
plants to 5 to 6 inches apart in the rows. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row. 
343 Florida Broad-leaved. A quick-grow- 
ing and very productive variety which 
remains in condition for use a long time 
without bolting to seed. The leaves are 
rounded, very slightly crumpled, unfrilled, 
and very large. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 15c.; 4lb. 
35c.; lb. 95c. 
341 Southern Giant Curled. Leaves are 
large, light green, crimped and frilled at 
edges. The plant is upright and slightly 
spreading in growth. Can be eaten like 
lettuce or boiled for “‘greens.”” Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 15c.; 14lb. 30c.; Ib. 90c. 
342 Chinese Broad-leaved. Leaves are 
round and smooth, rough m texture, very 
dark green, and about 9 inches Jong and 8 
inches broad. A little slower growing than 
the frilled varieties, but Jonger-standing. 
Tender mild and free from bitter flavor. 
Large pkt. 10c.; oz. 15c.; 14lb. 30c.; lb. 90c.’ 
TENDERGREEN 
Culture. Sow frequently, in rows 12 to 18 
inches apart, covering seed 14 inch deep. Thin 
plants to 5 to 6 inches apart in the rows. One 
ounce will sow 100 feet of row. 
346 Tendergreen has small, thin roots, and 
large, succulent oblong leaves, rich dark 
green in color, with narrow white center 
rib. The leaves are prepared for table use 
mm the same manner as spinach or turnip- 
tops. It is very prolific and bears abun- 
dantly. Flourishes during hot dry weather. 
Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 15c.; 14lb. 30c.; lb. 90c. 
OKRA 
Culture. Plantings should be delayed until 
the soil is warm. Plant thmly, im rows 2144 
feet apart, and cover seed about 1 tnch deep. 
Thin to about 12 to 15 mches apart. Requires 
8 to 10 weeks to mature. One ounce will sow 
50 feet of row. 
359 Louisiana Green Velvet. The vigorous 
plants bear a heavy crop of green, smooth, 
round, spimeless pods 6 to 7 inches long and 
14 to 34 inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 
15c.; Wlb. 35c.; lb. $1.00. 
353 White Velvet. Strong, tall-growing 
3% to 4 feet in height. The pods are about 
6 to 7 inches long, white, slender, fleshy, 
and very tender. Early maturing and ex- 
tensively grown for home use. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 15c.; IA4lb. 35c.; lb. $1.00. 
ONIONS 
Culture. Plantings may be made from early 
September until March. Sow m rich soil, m 
rows 12 to 15 inches apart, and cover seed 
lightly. When 4 to 5 inches high, plants 
should be thinned to 3 to 4 inches apart In 
the row. One ounce plants 200 feet of row. 
370 Yellow Bermuda Excel. A great im- 
provement over the Yellow Bermuda. 
It matures 10 to 15 days earlier, ts evenly 
deep flat in shape and uniform im size. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; oz. 50c.; Y4lb. $1.50. 
366 Crystal White Wax. A pure white- 
skinned variety of wax-like appearance 
which has all the other desired character- 
istics of the Yellow Bermuda. It ts extreme- 
ly early and mild. Pkt. 10c.; 140z. 30c.; 
oz. 50c.; 14lb. $1.50; Ib. $4.50. 
369 Red Weathersfield. Large flat Onion 
with deep purple-red skim. Flesh white 
lightly tinged pinkish rose near the skin. 
Solid and mild. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; oz. 
55c.; W4lb. $1.65; lb. $5.00. 
PARSLEY 
Culture. Sow in rows 12 inches apart. Thin 
to 4 inches apart. One ounce will sow 150 
feet of row. 
381 Double Curled. A  dwari-growing 
variety with deeply cut, finely curled, 
vivid green lIeaves. Excellent for gar- 
nishing dishes and for decorative purposes. 
Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 20c.; 14lb. 50c.; 1b. $1.60. 
382 Plain-leaved. The leaves are flat, very 
dark green, deeply cut, but not curled. 
Withstands heat better than the Curled. 
Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 20c.; 141b. 50c.; Ib. $1.60. 
383 Hamburg or Rooted. Forms thick, 
fleshy, edible roots that are used exten- 
sively for flavoring. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 20c.; 
VAlb. 50c.; 1b. $1.60. 
GARDEN PEAS 
Culture. Sow in winter and early spring in 
double rows and the vines will support each 
other. The double rows should be 21% to 
4 feet apart, and the seeds planted 114 to 
2 inches deep, 6 to 8 imches apart. One 
pound will plant 50 feet of row. 
411 Creole. 60 days. Extensively grown in 
home-gardens in South Louisiana. With- 
stands severe heat and extreme cold— 
survives when all other Peas are killed. 
Pods are 3 to 31% inches Iong and packed 
with 5 to 7 delicious sweet, smooth green 
Peas of a distinctly superior flavor. Large 
pkt. 10c.; 14lb. 25c.; Ib. 45c.; 2 Ibs. 85c.; 
5 Ibs. $1.75. 
404 Early Alaska. 50 days. Vines slender, 
light green, and grow about 24% feet tall; 
bear well-filled, bluish green, round, 
straight pods 214 inches m length. Seed 
small and smooth. Large pkt. 10c.; lb. 
25c.; lb. 45c.; 2 Ibs. 85c.; 5 Ibs. $1.75. 
406 Gradus or Prosperity. 58 days. Earli- 
ness and high quality are combined in this 
splendid Pea. The vines are 3 to 31% feet 
tall and bear pods 4 inches long, filled with 
8 to 10 large, sweet, delicious Peas. The 
pods are dark green, nearly straight, and 
pointed at the tip. Large pkt. 10c.; 14lb. 
30c.; Ib. 50c.; 2 Ibs. 90c.; 5 Ibs. $1.85. 
413 Laxtonian. 62 days. An exceptionally 
choice variety, most prolific and attractive. 
‘Lhe vines grow 15 to 18 inches tall and 
produce straight, pointed pods 414 inches 
long. Each pod contains 6 to 8 large, sweet, 
luscious, deep green Peas. Large pkt. 10c.; 
IAlb. 30c.; lb. 50c.; 2 Ibs. 90c.; 5 Ibs. $1.85. 
407 Laxton’s Progress. 60 days. The deep 
green pods are 4 inches long, broad and 
pointed. Each pod contains 8 dark green, 
luscious Peas. Large pkt. 10c.; lb. 30c.; 
Ib. 50c.; 2 Ibs. 90c.; 5 lbs. $1.85. 
405 Thomas Laxton. 57 days. This has no 
superior as an early Pea. The vines are 
strong, with large dark green foliage. 
Bear a surprising number of dark green 
pods, well filled with large, tender Peas. 
Large pkt. 10c.; Ylb. 30c.; Ib. 50c.; 2 Ibs. 
90c.; 5 lbs. $1.85. 
TALL-GROWING PEAS 
419 Improved Telephone. Dark-podded, 
72 days. The vines grow 4 to 414 feet tall. 
Pods are 414 to 5 inches Iong, broad, plump 
dark green, pointed and straight, contain 
8 large, bright green Peas of superb qual- 
ity. Very productive. Large pkt. 10c.; 
Valb. 30c.; lb. 50c.; 2 Ibs. 90c.; 5 lbs. $1.85. 
400 Green Bayou. 55 days. The dark green 
pods are 314 to 5 inches long and are filled 
with 7 to 8 medium-sized, dark green Peas. 
Large pkt. 10c.; lb. 30c.; Ib. 50c.; 
2 Ibs. 90c.; 5 Ibs. $1.85. 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc. 
