WATERMELON 
Watermelons require the same treatment as Muskmelons except that they should be planted 8 to 10 feet apart 
They are a trifle hardier and may be planted a few days earlier. 
New Hampshire Midget 
COLE’S EARLY Extra early and a sure cropper. Round, 
with striped skin and rich red flesh. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; V4 Ib. 80c; Ib. $2.00 
DIXIE QUEEN Much in demand for both home and mar- 
ket. Nearly round with light green skin marked with 
darker stripes. Flesh is deep pink, sweet and tender; 
seeds small and white. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 45¢; V4 Ib. $1.05; Ib. $3.00 
IMPROVED KLECKLEY’S SWEET (Wondermelon) Ear- 
liest of the long green melons. Very thin rind and sweet, 
bright red flesh Not a good shipper but recommended 
for the home garden and local market. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; Y% Ib. 90c; Ib. $2.20 
NEW HAMPSHIRE MIDGET Best of the Ice Box type. 
A small melon, apple green in color with darker shadings. 
An early garden melon, producing many fruit per plant. 
Care should be taken to harvest before the melons 
become overripe. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 55c; 4 Ib. $1.40; Ib. $4.00 
RHODE ISLAND RED Top quality small round striped 
melon, exceptionally sweet red flesh, fine flavor. 
Pkt. 25c; oz. 70c; 1% Ib. $1.75; Ib. $5.00 
OKRA 
The green pods of this plant are used for soups and stews 
and are wholesome and nutritious Sow in late spring in 
rows 2 to 3 feet apart and thin to 9 or 12 inches apart 
Pick fruit young. 
DWARF GREEN Dwarf, stocky growth. Early and a pro- 
lific bearer. 
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PERKIN’S MAMMOTH LONG PODDED Pods long and 
slender and of excellent quality. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c; 1%4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.50 
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PARSLEY 
Parsley seed germinates very slowly and in dry weather 
should be soaked in cold water before planting Sow early 
in spring in 12 inch rows 
PLAIN OR COMMON Leaves flat, not curled; sometimes 
called Italian Parsley. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 3Cc; V4 Ib. 70c; Ib. $1.70 
MOSS CURLED Dark green leaved, beautifully curled; 
very fine and uniform strain. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; V4 Ib. 80c; Ib. $2.00 
PLAIN, LARGE LEAVED ITALIAN Larger stalks and 
leaves than ordinary plain parsley. Milder and sweeter 
flavor. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; V4 Ib. 80c; Ib. $2.00 
PEERLESS A new selection, extra dark green and finely 
curled, long stemmed and very hardy. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; 4 Ib. 80c; Ib. $2.00 
HAMBURG TURNIP ROOTED The edible root of this 
variety resembles a small Parsnip and is used in soups and 
stews; leaves plain. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; V4 Ib. 70c; Ib. $1.70 
PARSNIP 
Sow before May |I5th in rows 18 inches apart covering 
lightly. Thin to 3 inches apart. Parsnips are improved by 
frost and may be left in the ground through the winter. 
ALL AMERICAN New and fine strain with smooth white 
roots. Medium length, tapering to a stump root. Very 
fine quality. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c; 14 Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $6.75 
CHAMPION HOLLOW CROWN Smooth, clean and 
perfectly formed. Good all purpose Parsnip. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c; VY Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $6.75 
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