WATERMELONS 
Finest, Sweetest Flavor 
CULTURE 
Furrows of about 8 inches in depth are prepared and 6 to 8 seeds are planted about 
114 inches deep every 10 feet in the furrow; furrows about 8 feet apart. As the plants 
grow in the furrow, fill in the soil about them so as to 
establish roots well into deeper soil and when the 
plants are securely established pluck out all but two 
of the most hardy and heaithy ones. Plant only cfter 
ground is warm, and provide ample moisture. Plant 
1 to 2 pounds per acre. 
444 Kleckley Sweet (85 days) A medium size 
melon, rind thin dark green, flesh deep red, delicious 
flavor. An excellent melon for home garden. Weight 
about 30 pounds. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 85¢; 1 lb. $2.50 
447 Tom Watson (95 days) A very large melon 
weighing 35 to 40 pounds, an excellent shipper. Skin 
is light green with darker green veins. The flesh is 
deliciously sweet and juicy. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 85¢; 1 lb. $2.50 
451 Striped Klon- 
dilxe Blue Ribbon. (85 
days) Size and shape are 
the same as the regular 
Klondike but it has white 
stripes on the outer rind. 
Pkt. 15¢; 
439 Chilean Dark Seeded (85 days) A fine 
early watermelon for the family supply or shipping to 
market. Is medium size, outer color light and dark green 
striped. The flesh is a very bright attractive red and 
can be eaten riqht down to the rind. Is very sweet. 
Weight about 10 lbs. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 85¢; 1 lb. $2.50 
GERMAIN’S MUSKMELONS 
CULTURE 
Plant only when ground is warm and all danger of frost is past. Soak soil, 
spade or plow, and thoroughly pulverize the ground. Prepare furrows 6 to 8 in. 
deep and 5 to 7 ft. apart. Plant seed in furrows about 6 ft. apart, planting 8 
seeds to the hill, and when plants are thoroughly established, pull out all but 
three. Cover seed at depth of one inch and as plant grows gradually fill up 
the furrow. Plant 112 pounds of seed to the acre. 
407 Hales Best 936 (88 days) This is a large 
type of Hales Best Melon possessing all of the excellent 
qualities of the original type, but being larger in size. 
For this reason it is increasing in popularity in many 
sections. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 35¢; 14 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00 
392 Tip Top (86 days) An oval melon about 7 or 
8 inches long. The flesh is deep yellow, very thick and 
sweet. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 35¢; 14 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00 
400 Burrells Gem (100 days) A salmon fleshed 
melon of fine quality and a little larger than most 
others. A fine home garden melon. Has a very small 
seed cavity, is oval in shape and about seven inches 
long. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 35¢; 14 lb. 85¢; 1 lb. $2.50 
411 Persian Medium i15 days) A small type 
Persian Melon. Is uniform in size. Fruit is about six to 
eight inches in diameter. A very desirable home gar- 
dening type. Pkt. 15¢: 
Oz. 35¢; 14 lb. $1.15; 1 lb. $3.50 
SUPERB FLAVORED MELON 
388 Cranshaw (110 days) If you really enjoy 
a good, mouth-watering melon—plant Cranshaw! 
It's a cross between the flavorable Persian and 
the meaty Casaba. Distinguished by its smooth 
skin, golden in color, its firm, salmon colored flesh, 
fine aroma and rich flavor. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 35¢; 14 lb. $1.15; 1 lb. $3.50 
CULTURE 
Usually planted in California in September for spring 
onions and November to March for later crops. Sow 
onion seed with a seed drill in rows 24 inches apart, 
using on this basis 3 pounds of seed per acre. The 
plants must have a steady even growth as a check 
whether from disease or drought, will cause them to 
go to seed. When the onions are ready for harvesting 
the tops will be well ripened down. 
504 White Portugal or Silver Skin one of 
the leading white sorts, of beautiful shape and very 
mild flavor. The bulbs are flat and mature early. 
Splendid variety for market garden. Bulbs average two 
to three inches in diameter. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 50¢; 14 lb. $1.50; 1 lb. $4.50 
NOTE—PRICES listed are postpaid. 
Honey Dew 
A412 Honey Dew (115 days) A medium size oval 
melon of a dully creamy white color, flesh green, quite 
distinct and very delicious flavor. Is 7 to 8 inches long, 
and 6 inches in diameter. The rind is tough, without 
netting. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 85¢; 1 lb. $2.50 
413 Honey Bew Gold Rind (105 days) Fruit 
similar in every way to regular Honey Dew except at 
maturity has a deep golden colored rind. Develops 
about 10 days earlier than regular strain. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 85¢; 1 lb. $2.50 
Casabas 
415 Golden Beauty (120 days) This superior 
variety is rightly named; is a true golden color and 
by far the most attractive of the Casabas. The outer 
skin is tough, allowing long distance shipping. In shape 
almost a globe, 6 to 8 inches in diameter, with wrinkles 
or furrows running irregularly the length of it. Flesh 
very thick, juicy and sweet. Can be kept for week 
after picking. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 85¢; 1 lb. $2.50 
419 Improved Hybrid (105 days) A large 
melon, very prolific; it can be planted early or late; 
has a delicious flavor. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 85¢; 1 lb. $2.50 
ONS 
498 Red italian (Torpedo Shaped) An exceed- 
ingly good onion for market or home. Very popular 
in Northern California. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 75¢; 14 lb. $2.50; 1 lb. $7.50 
521 Utah Sweet Spanish tris is a com- 
paratively new type being a selection of the River- 
side Sweet Spanish that has a thicker skin, a higher 
and thinner neck, is a better keeper, has a darker 
brown color, and in addition possesses all the ad- 
vantages of flavor, mildness and size that are found 
in the Riverside Sweet Spanish. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 60¢; 14 lb. $2.00; 1 lb. $6.00 
497 Large Red Wethersfield one of the 
leading varieties for many years. In color the skin 
is a deep purplish red. The flesh is white, tinged 
with red. Of good quality, crisp and solid. It grows 
to a large size, and is both a good keeper and 
shipper. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 5O0¢; 14 lb. $1.50; 1 lb. $4.50 
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LAA Dig a se BLUE RIBBON WATERMELON STRIPED KLONDIKE 
445 Klondike R7 (85 days) A dark seeded melon 
which, with its bright red flesh, gives it a very attrac- 
tive appearance when cut. The sweetest, finest flavored 
melon growth. Weighs 25 lbs. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 85¢; 1 lb. $2.50 
MUSTARD 
CULTURE 
Sow any time in the year, though autumn sowing 
brings best greens, for mustard likes cool weather. Not 
particular as to soil, though a medium heavy one is 
best. Seeds should be planted in rows eighteen inches 
apart and plants thinned to 6 inches apart. 
466 Southern Curled eaves large light green, 
finely curled, and have a mild agreeable flavor. It also 
makes a fine greens for poultry. Pkt. 10¢ 
Oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 70¢; 1 lb. $2.00 
OKRA 
CULTURE 
Seed can be planted from the middle of March until 
the latter part of August. Plant 18 inches apart in 
rows 3 feet apart. Plant seed 11!/, inches deep. One 
ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of row. The vegetable 
produces long and nutritious pods which when young 
are used in soups and stews. 
476 Long Green (68 days) Later and more pro- 
ductive; ribbed pods. The pods are deep green and 7 
to 8 inches long and plants grow to a height of five 
to six feet. Pkt. 10¢; 
Oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 65¢; 1 lb. $1.75 
477 White Velvet (70 days) Pods 6 to 7 inches 
long, round, smooth, white in color, free from seams, 
exceedingly tender, well flavored and very prolific. 
Plants 3 feet tall. Is an excellent variety for shipping 
and canning because of its smooth pods. Pkt. 10¢; 
Oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 65¢; 1 lb. $1.75 
LEEK 
CULTURE 
Leek is a very hardy plant with a sweet onion-like 
flavor. Plant seed in seed-bed, broadcast or in drills, 
covered to depth of one-half inch, and when plants are 
about as thick as a good sized goose quill they should 
be transplanted in rows 24 in. apart, and plants 6 in. 
apart in row. 
335 American Flag A large and strong plant; 
hardy and early. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 5O0¢; 14 lb. $1.79; 1 lb. $5.00 
Onions 
Bunching 
510 Bunching 
Onion produces the 
long, tender and 
sweeet green onions 
which are justly so 
popular on the table 
of those who enjoy 
good eating. It can 
be easily grown in 
every garden. Pull 
while medium size 
before the bulb has 
formed. Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 
50¢; %4 lb. $1.70; 
1 lb. $5.00 
511 Evergreen 
White Bunching 
Is bulbless, perennial 
and forms long, slen- 
der, leaf-like silvery 
white stalks — used 
for bunching. The 
onions produce in 
clusters of four to 
nine and are twice 
the size of ordinary 
bunching onions. 
Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 75¢; 
Y% lb. $2.00; 1 lb. 
$5.00 
