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G. & W.’s NEW EARLY “H. B.” CANTALOUPE THE GREAT SENSATION — SEASON 1925.
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ISSUED BY
GARWOOD & WOODSIDE
ROCKY FORD, COLORADO
GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE VINE SEEDS
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL
Descriptive List
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Cantaloupe, Other Vine Seeds and Specialties
SEASON 1926
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INFORMATION FOR PURCHASERS
E PAY THE TRANSPORTATION CHARGES. At the prices quoted in this Catalog- we deliver the Seed at your station by Mail or Express. Our terms are strictly cash with order (unless satisfactory arrange- ments have been made beforehand). Remittances should he made by Postoffice or Express Money Order, Bank Draft or Registered Let- ter. Amounts of less than $1 may he sent in Postage Stamps. If personal checks are sent they must he certified by your hanker. We will ship seed C. O. D. by Express, provided 10 per cent of the amount of the purchase price accompanies the order.
USE OUR ORDER SHEET, carefully filling out the blank spaces at the top for shipping directions. Use one line for each kind of seed ordered.
Always carry out the price of each item.
Keep a copy of your order. (This Is very important.)
We exercise the utmost care in filling orders, striving to he correct in every detail; yet in the press of business, errors sometimes occur, iu which event we wish to he promptly notified of the fact and will make such correc- tions as will he satisfactory.
WHEN TO ORDER. We strongly advise our customers to send in their orders immediately upon receipt of this Catalog, as they will then have the seeds on hand when they need them, and avoid the unnecessary delay often caused by the rush of the busy season. It is advisable to order while our stock is complete.
31ARKET GARDENERS AND LARGE PLANTERS should write for special prices, stating variety and quantity required.
WARRANTEES. Seed of the best quality will often fail through im- proper treatment, such as planting the seed too deep or too shallow in soil that is too wet or too dry, or planting when the soil is so cold that the seed is apt to decay. The young plants are liable to various accidents. Cold or dry air may check their growth or destroy them. Insects above or below the ground may attack them, and many other contingencies may arise to prevent the very best seeds from giving satisfaction. The Cantaloupe Seed we send out was grown from selected stock seed and saved from fields grown exclusively for seed purposes, from stock that shows true to variety type, from well- netted, fully matured, standard-size melons of the best seed qualities; the seed was saved before frost; was hand-cut, thoroughly washed and cured, all light seed fanned out, and of standard germination. While we use every pre- caution in sending out pure and reliable seed, but Ave in common AA'ith other responsible seed houses, sell our seed subject to the folloAA’ing disclaimer, it being that adopted by the American Seed Trade Association Disclaimer. We, GarAA’ood & Woodside, give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness or any other matter of any seeds AAe sell, and AA'il 1 not be in any way responsible for the crop.
GARWOOD & WOODSIDE.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY. As to our financial and business standing, AAe refer to The Peoples’ Home Bank of Rocky Ford, Any Business Firm of Rocky Ford, The “Packer” of Kansas City, The “Produce NeAvs” of NeAA' York. VlAAays enclose a tAAO-cent stamp when AAriting for reference.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE PRICES QUOTED HEREIN INCLUDE DELIVERY AT YOUR STATION
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All prices quoted include transportation charges to your town,
TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS
It is with pleasure that we present herewith our fourteenth annual Descriptive List of Cantaloupe, other A7ine Seeds and Specialties for season of 1926.
The winter and early spring season of 1925 was extremely dry. Early in May we had a near cloud-burst, which did much damage and caused many seed fields to be planted a second time and some a third time, which naturally made most of the crops late. During mid-season we had about two weeks of excess rains, also several severe hail storms which completely ruined several hundred acres of seed crops.
The yields from most of the cantaloupe seed fields was below normal.
There is a shortage of select seed on several standard varieties of cantaloupes.
AVE AVOULD ADAISE ALL COMMERCIAL GROAVERS TO PLACE THEIR ORDERS EARLY.
Please remember our NEAA YORK SPECIAL LETTUCE SEED. AVe guarantee that there is no better seed produced than the stock we offer.
Please note that we are now carrying the finest DANISH GROAVN SNOAVBALL CAULIFLOAVER SEED.
Our consistent aim is to make “Quality” the first consideration; next to make our prices as low as good seed can be sold.
From “grower to grower.” Our object is to grow the best seed that can be produced and supply the grower direct, without the seed passing through the hands of several dealers, whereby it often loses its identity. AVe do not grow seed under contract for seedmen nor for “Uncle Sam.”
Our planting stocks are kept up to the highest standard by systematic selection. Our seed-growing is carried on in the most up-to-date manner. The seed we offer is the best selection from fields grown exclusively for seed purposes; was saved from stock true to type, from well-netted, fully matured, standard-size melons of the best seed qualities. Our seed was all cut by hand and cured before frost, is thoroughly cleaned, all light seed fanned out, and is of the highest germination.
AAThile we don’t claim to have the only good seed on the market, we do claim that there is none better than the grade of seed we offer.
Our motto: “BEST SEEDS ONLY, AND A SQUARE DEAL TO ALL.”
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AVe want to supply growrers who want and appreciate good seed. If after ordering from us you have any cause for complaint, we want you to write us fully at once, as just criticism is an aid to improvement.
Your orders, either large or small, will be appreciated and receive our prompt personal attention.
AVe will be glad to answer any inquiries for information on subjects pertaining to the cantaloupe business.
AVe solicit a share of your order for the coming season.
January 1, 1926.
Sincerely yours,
GARAVOOD & AVOODSIDE.
Please Remember That the Prices Quoted Herein Include Delivery at Your Station.
All prices quoted include transportation charges to your town.
GARWOOD & WOODSIDE
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CANTALOUPE SEED
BUY ROCKY FORD CANTALOUPE SEED AT ROCKY FORD
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THE ROCKY FORD DISTRICT PRODUCES AND SUPPLIES MORE THAN 90 PER CENT OF THE CANTALOUPE SEED USED IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY. PRACTICALLY ALL OF THE CANTALOUPE SEED HANDLED BY THE SEED TRADE IS SECURED EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECT- LY FROM THIS DISTRICT. THEREFORE, WOULD IT NOT BE GOOD BUSINESS POLICY TO BUY YOUR CANTALOUPE SEED DIRECT FROM ROCKY FORD, AND DIRECT FROM THE PRODUCERS BEFORE IT PASSES THROUGH SO MANY HANDS?
PLEASE THINK THIS MATTER OVER CAREFULLY AND GIVE US A TRIAL ORDER.
SALMON TINTED CANTALOUPE 10-25
THE LEADING COMMERCIAL VARIETY
This Cantaloupe is an IMPROVED STRAIN of the Salmon Tinted Pollock
No. 25
This melon was first introduced in a commercial way a few years ago, and has proved generally satisfactory, especially in California. During the past season over 14,000 cars of cantaloupes were shipped from the Imperial Valley of California, the bulk of which were of this variety.
In general appearance it resembles the well-known Pollock No. 25. It averages a little larger in size; the netting is heavier and more prominent. The objectionable stripe so common in the old strain is practically eliminated in the improved strain. The flesh shows a stronger salmon tint and is very fine grained. It produces a heavy crop with less unmarketable melons than any variety yet introduced.
We were fortunate in having a large acreage of this melon. The crop was pronounced by all who saw it as the finest crop in the valley.
We make but two cuttings from our seed fields. The seed is harvested under our personal supervision. We offer the best grade of seed that can be obtainabled through any source and are in a position to fill all orders re- ceived at the following prices:
Per Pkt., 10c; per oz., 15c; <4 lb., 40c; per lb., $1.50; 10 to 25 lbs., @ $1.25 per lb.
Associations and growers using larger quantities, write for special prices.
All prices quoted include transportation charges to your town.
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HERE IT IS— WE HAVE IT!
The NEW EXTRA EARL\r “H. B.” CANTALOUPE
(SEE CUT ON FRONT COYER)
This melon appears to be the most valuable introduction since the start of the cantaloupe industry. It has gone “Over the Top” with a bang! Every grower from coast to coast who tried the melon last year is inquiring for seed for next season, as well as thousands of others who want to try it. This melon was first introduced in a commercial way in the Imperial Valley of California, season of 19 24. It attracted considerable attention — the first | three cars being loaded May 19, practically all being of the new variety. Last season there was about 4,000 acres of the new melon planted in the Imperial Valley. There were two cars loaded and shipped May 7 (which was a record for early carlot shipments.) It made a great hit in the markets, not only from the Valley, but from every other district where it was tried out.
If it were possible to get the seed, fully 50 per cent of the acreage in the i Imperial Valley for the coming season would be planted to this new variety. However, there was but a small acreage planted for seed the past season, much of which was destroyed by hail and other unfavorable conditions. Therefore, there is not nearly enough seed in existence to meet the demand.
As to the description, we repeat the description given in our catalogue last season, namely: This melon should have had at least three years more selection before being introduced in a commercial way, as it not only runs irregular in shape, size and netting, but varies in color of flesh.
The best early type is rather large, oblong in shape and somewhat ribbed and creased. It rather resembles the Pink Meat or Burrell Gem in shape and netting. The flesh is a rather dark salmon color, fine grained and of excel- lent flavor. It is a good shipper and has good keeping qualities. However, at this time the greatest redeeming feature is its earliness. The introducer claims it is two weeks earlier than the other commercial varieties shipped from the Imperial Valley. From personal observation we believe he is right, and in addition would say there appears to be three different types showing up in this strain. The large oblong type mentioned above appears to be the earliest. There is another type about the same shape, but runs mostly solid net, and still another type in size, shape, and appearance that resembles the 10-25. A small percentage shows green and salmon tinted flesh. Therefore, we warn those who are not familiar with this melon not to be disappointed at these variations or at the irregularity in size. Candidly, we never before handled a melon that shows such marked irregularities. So be prepared, but if you can secure any seed, plant it, as it appears to have captured the mar- kets wherever introduced. We have our stock seed grown in the Imperial Valley, which is selected and saved under our personal supervision, and sent here for planting and same season, thereby gaining one season’s selection. While we harvested more seed of this variety than any other growers here, the demand has been so great that we have had a fight to save any seed for our retail catalogue trade. To make it go as far as it will, we cannot sell more than 5 pounds to any one customer. First Come, First Served. We offer this seed as long as it lasts at the following prices:
Per Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; *4 !*>•» 80c; per pound, $3.00.
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Generally known as the Salmon Tinted Pollock No. 25.
BEST SHIPPER — SPLENDID KEEPER (Short crop.)
In many sections of the country, the Pollock No. 25 has proven far more satisfactory than the 10-25. It has a firmer flesh and a much SMALLER SEED CAVITY and is a far better long-distance shipper.
Although of recent introduction, the Salmon Tinted Cantaloupe quickly became the most popular variety ever introduced. In recent years we have had but little call for seed of the green-fleshed strains. This new strain is highly rust-resistant and yields a heavy crop.
It is nearly as early as the Eden Gem and very prolific. The melons run very uniform in size. In shape it is a trifle longer than the Eden Gem, prac- tically all run solid net, without any indication of the ribs. The netting is extremely heavy and very light colored when matured. The seed cavity is small. The flesh changes from a deep green near the rind to a rich salmon pink near the seed cavity; fine grained and very solid. The attractive color of the flesh and the unsurpassed flavor will appeal to the most highly culti- vated tastes. Its fine appearance attracts the particular trade and commands the highest market price wherever introduced.
Our seed was saved from first-class melons in every particular.
We offer this select seed at the following prices:
Per Pkt., 10c; per oz., 15c; 14 lb-, 40c; l)ei‘ lb., $1.50; 10 to 25 lbs., @ $1.25 per lb.
Associations and growers using larger quantities, write for prices.
CANTALOUPE SEED
SALMON TINTED ROCKY FORD
All prices quoted include transportation charges to your town.
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ROCKY FORD, COLORADO
G. and W.’s PERFECTED “PERFECTO” CANTALOUPE
AVe have, for several years, predicted that the Edward’s Perfeeto would, in time, become the leading main crop commercial cantaloupe.
The original Perfeeto was irregular in size, showed many creases or stripes and had a light, thin netting.
By several years careful selection, we have practically eliminated all of these undesirable features.
We now offer, for the first time, Our Improved Strain, or Our Perfected “Perfeeto.” This melon runs large and very uniform in size. It very seldom shows a stripe and has a fairly coarse, heavy net. The flesh is a very dark salmon color. It could rightfully be classed as a Red Meat.
The seed cavity averages smaller than in any other Rocky Ford variety. A quarter will cover the cavity in man}7-, and it is seldom that a dollar will not cover the largest seed cavity. The rich colored flesh extends to the rind. The flesh is fine grained, melting, and of excellent flavor. The keeping and shipping qualities are unsurpassed.
The past season shipments were made from here by open express to New York City, California, and to Tacoma, Washington, all of which were reported to have arrived in excellent condition, and with a request for additional ship- ments.
AY7e firmly believe with the New H. B. for early planting and Our Per- fected “Perfeeto” for the main crop, that we have finally reached the goal towards which we have been working for and aiming at since the start of the cantaloupe industry. AATe recommend that every commercial grower give it a trial the coming season. Our seed supply is very short. AVe cannot sell more than one pound to each customer. AA^e offer it as long as it lasts, at the fol- lowing price:
Per Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % lb., 80c; per lb., 83.00.
All prices quoted include transportation charges to your town.
HEARTS OF GOLD OR IMPROVED HOODOO
THE GREATEST MONEY MAKER Past becoming the most popular melon introduced in recent years.
This splendid melon has been extensively grown in Michigan for several years, and is rapidly becoming one of the leading commercial varieties in California, Colorado and other important growing sections. When shipped in the proper condition it usually outsells most other varieties.
The vines are hardy, strong, vigorous growers and rarely affected by rust. It is very early and prolific; has been known to mature in 70 days from planting.
The melons run from oval to oblong in shape; very uniform in size, averaging a little larger than the Rocky Ford varieties. While it is a ribbed melon, the ribs are not prominent and very heavily netted. The flesh is a rich orange color, fine grained and of excellent flavor. The seed cavity is small. The melon does not turn yellow when ripe but retains its natural green color and remains solid and firm for days after it is picked from the vine.
We recommend that every one give it a thorough trial. We are sure that it will give satisfaction. The seed we offer is of our own growing from Michigan stock.
Per Pkt., 10c; per oz., 15c; *4 40c; per lb., $1.50; 10 to 25 lbs., @
$1.50 per lb.
Associations and growers using larger quantities, write for prices.
A SAMPLE LETTER FROM ONE OF OUR MANY SATISFIED CUSTOMERS
Garwood & Woodside, Ft. Worth, Texas.
Rocky Ford, Colorado. November 2, 1925.
My Dear Sirs and Friends:
I assure you I am always g’lad to hear from you. I notice this past season was the fifteenth year that I have bought cantaloupe seed from you, and in all these years you have shipped me the very best seed.
I feel you are justly entitled to the prosperous business you have built up, and I assure you that I sincerely hope your business will continue good. In all these years my business with you has been very, very pleasant. I am now living in Fort Worth, but may need some seed in the spring. I shall always think of both of you in the highest terms. You seem like old friends of mine.
Cantaloupe crop here was very spotted, yet I saw several fields grown from your seeds as fine as I ever saw. One neighbor of mine sold from five acres eighteen hundred dollars worth, after the driest season for years.
Any time I can serve you, will be glad to do so.
Again wishing you much prosperity and happiness, I am
Very respectfully, JIM F. WISE.
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All prices quoted include transportation charges to your town.
EDWARDS PERFECTO
i This splendid new cantaloupe has by far the SMALLEST SEED CAVITY
of any of the Rocky Ford strains and is one of the best shipping melons yet introduced.
; The Perfecto Cantaloupe was developed and named several years ago
by Mr. J. A. Edwards, an old cantaloupe grower here, who has been so sit- j uated that he could not give the time necessary for its perfect development. Last year Mr. Edwards furnished us his best stock seed and made a three- year contract with us for the growing and exclusive handling of his Perfecto ! Seed.
While there are several inferior strains of this variety listed by others under various names and numbers, AVE ALONE HAVE THE ORIGINATOR’S STOCK.
i The Pink or Red meated strain is oval in shape (see cut above) covered
with a fine gray netting. The flesh is very dark salmon tinted, almost red,
| firm and fine grained with a flavor surpassed by none, and seed cavity very small. It is one of the best keeping and shipping melons we know of. It out- sold all the other Rocky Ford varieties the past season. Wherever introduced the trade calls for more Perfectos. Try it and be convinced of its splendid all around qualities.
! In districts where the vines make a vigorous growth, the Perfecto should
be planted farther apart both in rows and hills than the other Rocky Ford I varieties, as it makes a much stronger growth and larger vines.
We had very fine seed crops of this variety the past season and offer | select seed at the following prices:
Per Pkt., 10c; per oz., 15c: *4 TOc; per lb., $1.50; 10 to 25 lbs., @ $1.25 per lb.
MUSK MELON, ARMENIAN OR PERSIAN
This variety has become very popular wherever introduced. For home | use and near-by markets it cannot be excelled.
It is a large melon running from 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Almost round without ridges, color a bright orange, covered with a coarse open net- ting. Thick yellow flesh of delightful flavor distinctly different from that of most musk melons. Should be picked while firm, but not eaten until the i rind will give under pressure. When properly ripened they are preferred by many to any other variety of Musk Melon.
The seed we offer is of our own growing.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 54 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00.
Associations and growers using larger quantities, write for special prices.
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PINK MEAT CANTALOUPE
(Also known as the Burrell Gem, Osage Gem, Ordway, Pink Meat, Pink
Queen, Etc.)
This melon has become as popular in many markets as the Rocky Ford strains.
The melon is larger than the “Rocky Ford,” averaging about 6 inches in length, tapering at the ends, and 414 to 5 inches in diameter, with well- defined ribs, heavily netted, with a distinct stripe between. The flesh is a rich salmon color, very thick and fine grained. It has a rich, spicy flavor, excelled by none. The seed cavity is unusually small, which accounts for its superior shipping qualities. Nearly half of the shipments from this district are of this variety. The melons are wrapped in attractive pink wrappers and packed in one-layer crates holding from twelve to fifteen melons.
Until recent years the acreage planted for market outside of this dis- trict was limited, but during past seasons there has been considerable acreage planted in other sections of the country with splendid results. We have had very favorable reports from sections in the East and South where, during dry seasons, they did fine.
The Pink Meat has outsold all other varieties from this district for sev- eral years and brought record prices. We have customers who use as high as 1,000 pounds of this seed each season.
We feel it our duty to warn the growers in districts where the rainfall is excessive that the vines are not only liable to blight, but melons crack open as well. Where the above conditions do not prevail it is a very profita- ble melon to plant. Our seed of this variety is as pure as can be obtained anywhere.
Our seed crops of this variety were the finest we ever produced.
We offer select seed at the following prices: Per Pkt., 10c; per oz., 15c; yA lb., 40c; per lb., SI. 50; 10 to 25 lbs., @ SI. 25 per lb.
Associations and growers using larger quantities, write for special prices.
All prices quoted include transportation charges to your town.
OUR IMPROVED EDEN GEM CANTALOUPE
Our improved strain of Eden Gem is the earliest of the solid net type and as rust-resistant as any yet introduced.
It produces vigorous vines and is extremely prolific. The melons run very uniform in size, nearly all standards, and over 90 per cent solid net. The netting is very heavy and dense, which, with the thick flesh, makes it an ideal long-distance shipper. The flesh varies from green to light golden in color, is fine grained and very solid; the flavor is unsurpassed.
Our stock seed has been selected for years along certain lines and we now have a strain that is far superior to the original.
While the green-fleshed melon is still a leader in some growing sections of the South and East, it is being rapidly superseded by the salmon tinted strains. Yet many claim that the flavor is far superior to the salmon tint, and a close second to the original green fleshed cantaloupe that made the Rocky Ford District famous as a cantaloupe and seed-producing center. Where a green-fleshed cantaloupe is desired, our Improved Eden Gem is the very best in existence.
During the past season the manager of the largest shipping firm in this district requested us to supply him with Eden Gems for his personal use, stating that they were the sweetest yet and had retained the old time Rocky Ford flavor not found in the salmon tint strains.
We have but one grade of this seed. It was saved from first-class melons in every particular. We make but two cuttings from our seed fields. We of- fer select seed of our Improved Eden Gem, while our limited supply lasts, at the following prices: Per Pkt., 10c; per oz., 15c; % 40c; per lb., $1.50;
10 to 25 lbs., @ $1.25 per lb. Associations using larger quantities, write for prices.
All prices quoted include transportation charges to your town.
WOODSIDE’S IMPERIAL GEM
In appearance and general habits it is similar to the Early Watters, i However, the two great objectionable points in the Watters — the tendency of the vines to blight and the large seed cavity in the melon have been practi- ! cally eliminated in this improved strain. It is as early as the Watters, almost as rust-resistant as the Pollock strains and nearly as thick fleshed, which j | makes it an ideal shipping melon.
The plants are strong, vigorous growers from the start. This strain is extremely prolific, the first setting often showing twelve to fifteen marketa- ble melons to the hill.
The netting covers the entire melon and is almost as heavy as that of the Eden Gem. It matures several days earlier.
We class it as a green-fleshed melon, but the color will vary somewhat.
The flavor is similar to the original Rocky Ford, which many contend was the “sweetest of all.”
Do not fail to give it a trial. Our prices for select seed are as follows:
Pei* Pkt., 10c; per oz., 15c; *4 40c; per lb., $1.50; 10 to 25 lbs., @
$1.25 per lb.
For larger quantities, write for prices.
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ABBOT’S PEARL OR PEARL PINK
This melon is rapidly becoming a general favorite in many sections. The vines are hardy and vigorous. The fruit averages a little larger than the Rocky Fords. The shape is almost round, slightly oval. The color is a whit- j ish green, showing no ribs, and heavily netted with a wide, coarse netting. The flesh is a deep salmon color to the rind, fine grained and very firm. The flavor is unsurpassed. The seed cavity is extremely small, therefore it is one I of the best keepers and an excellent shipping melon.
Do not pick this melon until it will slip. If picked as soon as it will slip it will keep for days and ship anywhere. It is one of the very best melons for home use and shipping yet introduced.
The seed we offer is the best we have ever seen of this variety.
Per Pkt., 10c; per oz., 15c; lb., 40c; per lb., $1.50; 10 to 25 lbs., @ $1.25 per lb.
Write for prices on larger quantities.
THE “H. B.” CANTALOUPE A FAVORITE EVEN WITH THE SKUNKS
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November 1, 1925.
Garwood & Woodside,
Rocky Ford, Colorado.
Dear Sirs:
In my order of melon seeds that I got last spring you sent me two samples to try out. The H. B. Cantaloupe was fine. They were so good that the skunks de- stroyed nearly all of them, and did not bother other kinds in the same field.
Yours,
FRANK BLACKMER.
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GREEN MEATED HONEY DEW MELON
( Short Crop. )
We know of no other melon, fruit or vegetable that has ever come into popular favor as rapidly as has the Honey Dew melon. This melon, unknown a few years ago, is now offered on the menus of all dining cars, hotels and restaurants throughout the country.
The Honey Dew is not a strong competitor of the cantaloupe, and will not take the place of the cantaloupe, as it is on the casaba order, and is really a fall and winter melon. However, it is far superior to any casaba yet introduced and has taken the lead of that class of melons.
Although classed as a fall or winter melon, the acreage planted in the early-growing districts, such as the Imperial Valley, California, Arizona and New Mexico, shows a large increase each season and has proven very profit- able to the grower. The first shipments of Honey Dew melons from the Im- perial Valley sold for $1.00 per melon the past season.
| The average size of the melon is 6 inches in diameter and 7 to 8 in
length, weighs 5 to 6 pounds. The skin is smooth, with an occasional net; is a creamy yellow when ripe. The flesh is an emerald green, very thick, melting and fine grained ; can be eaten to the extreme rind. The seed cavity is very small ; the rind impervious to water. The melon does not shrink in weight, is not easily bruised, and is a splendid shipper.
It matures about ten days later than the Rocky Ford Cantaloupes and is very prolific; yields at the rate of 8,000 to 10,000 melons per acre. The melon slips from the vine when ripe and will keep for several weeks. The late-maturing ones may be kept until Christmas.
The following sized crates are used here: Jumbo — Height, 7^4 in.; width, 16*4 in*; length, 23*4 in. Standards — 6i4xl6i4x23J/2. Ponies — 5^x 1414x2314. Melons are carefully packed in excelsior from five to twelve per crate, according to size.
Do not plant near cantaloupes or casabas, as it shows a tendency to mix badly with both.
We urge every grower to try this new melon, if only a few hills for their own use. We offer a very select strain of seed this season at the following prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 80c; lb., $1.50.
For large quantities, write for prices.
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SALMON TINTED HONEY DEW
(Very Short Crop.)
SOMETHING NEW. This is a Honey Dew melon in every respect, except in color of the flesh and in flavor. The flesh is SALMON TINT to the rind. It has a rich, spicy flavor, which is entirely different from the insipid flavor of the Honey Dew. In size it will average smaller than the green meated Honey Dew, and it matures several days EARLIER.
The demand has been so great since we introduced this grand new melon that we have been unable to supply it.
The ordinary strain of this melon shows many ribs like a muskmelon. Our strain is the true, smooth Honey Dew type.
OUR crop the past season ran fully 9 0 per cent salmon tint.
We advise every grower to give it a trial.
Our supply of seed is very short. We offer it while it lasts at the fol- lowing prices:
Per Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; lb., 70c; y2 lbs., $1.25; per lb., $2.00.
For larger quantities, write for prices.
GOLDEN BEAUTY CASABA
While favorably known in California for several years, the Casaba has but recently become known in the large markets throughout the country. It was formerly classed as a Fall or Winter melon, but during the past two seasons it has been grown in the Imperial Valley and shipped with the early cantaloupes and watermelons.
From the Turlock district, California, hundreds of cars of Casabas are shipped every season. During the past season the Golden Beauty Casaba often sold at much higher prices than the Honey Dew.
This melon grows from 6 to 8 inches in diameter, is nearly round, slightly pointed at the stem end. The wrinkled skin is a beautiful golden yellow and the rind is very hard. The flesh is pure white and very thick. The Golden Beauty is the best flavored Casaba and the most popular mar- ket variety.
We sell several hundred pounds of seed of this variety each season. The seed we offer is our own Colorado grown.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; yA lb., 60c; lb., $2.00.
Write for prices on larger quantities.
NOTE. — Do not pick for shipping until they lose their green, shiny ap- pearance. They are not in best condition for eating until the rind will give under pressure.
All prices quoted include transportation charges to your town.
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HONEY BALL MELON
This new melon, originated in northern Texas, was first introduced in a commercial way about three years ago and has become very popular where it has been tried out.
It is very prolific, and appears to stand more dry weather than most other varieties will stand. In appearance it is similar to the Honey Dew, but is smaller and runs more uniform in size. It averages about 5 inches in diameter, is nearly round in shape and is slightly netted. The flesh is green. The general opinion seems to be that the flavor is far superior to that of the Honey Dew.
It keeps well and is a good shipper. For home use and nearby mar- kets, it should not be picked until it will slip from the vine. For distant markets, handle same as the Honey Dews. It is in the best condition for eating when the rind will give under pressure of the thumb; as it is in- clined to run small, it should be planted on good strong, well drained, sandy, loam soil for the best results.
Be sure to try it for your home garden, at least. It will not disappoint
you.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; lb., 90c; 1 lb., SS3.00.
ABOUT VARIETIES
There are so many different strains of the Rocky Ford Cantaloupe advertised by various seedsmen and commercial growers, that the grower of limited experience is so confused by the numberless names and varieties that he hardly knows what variety to order. To those so situated we would say that we have carefully observed and tested the merits of the different strains, and offer herewith the strains which, in our judgment, are the very best and the most profitable for all sections of the country.
There is good seed offered under other names, but the varieties are so similar to those that we offer that an expert cannot detect any material difference. We again state that there is nothing better yet produced in cantaloupes, than the tested strains we list.
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OUR SPECIALTY
NEW YORK SPECIAL (WONDERFUL) LETTUCE
Also called
LOS ANGELES MARKET AND MOUNTAIN ICEBERG (Short Crop.)
This Wonderful Head Lettuce has become the leading shipping variety in the United States. Several thousand cars were shipped from the Imperial Valley, California, the past season; there were also hundreds of cars shipped from other sections of California, from Arizona, Colorado, Idaho and Wash- ington.
Many of the California Shippers and Eastern Produce Dealers ship and sell the New York under the name of “Iceberg.” This name is erroneous. While the Iceberg is similar in some respects, it is light green in color with a decided brown tinge on the outer edges of the leaves. If you want to plant New York do not order “Iceberg.”
This variety is a hardy, rapid grower, deep-rooted and drought-resistant; slow to run to seed and a sure header. It produces closely folded, solid heads of immense size (often weighing 2 to 3 pounds). The inner portion is beau- tifully blanched to a creamy white. The heart is solid, very sweet, tender and crisp, and free from bitterness. The outer leaves are a deep, rich green and slightly curled on the edges.
The New York is a very light seeder and yields less than half the seed compared with other standard sorts. Owing to the extreme hardness, each head has to be cut open to enable the seed stock to come through. The seed ripens uneven, requiring several pickings, which are done by hand, as is most of the cleaning. The cost of producing a crop of this seed is more than double the cost of other kinds, which, with the light yield, naturally makes the price more than double that of other varieties.
We have made a SPECIALTY- of this variety since its introduction in the Imperial Valley, California, several years ago. We are among the largest handlers of the “New York” in the country, furnishing seed to many of the largest Distributing Firms in the important growing sections. We have in- dividual customers who buy 5,000 pounds annually. Our sales the past season were over 20,000 pounds.
The seed we offer is the Flat Head Type. It was grown especially for us by the most experienced and responsible growers in California. We guarantee that there is no better lettuce seed produced than the seed we offer. We carry over a large quantity of lettuce seed each year, as the year old seed produces a better, surer crop and shows much stronger germination than the new seed.
New seed — Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % 75c; lb., 82.50.
Old seed — Pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., 81-00; lb., 83.50.
Associations and growers using larger quantities, write for special prices.
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EARLY SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER
THIS VARIETY IS THE STANDARD BY WHICH ALL OTHERS ARE JUDGED. IT IS THE BEST FOR EITHER EARLY OR LATE, FOR FORCING OR FOR COLD FRAMES.
The Snowball is of the finest quality. It is a sure header and pro- duces solid snow-white heads averaging 8 to 10 inches in diameter. The plants are short and stocky, the leaves small and pointed. The dwarf com- pact growth permits planting one-third more on the same space of ground than with other varieties. More seed of this variety used than of all other varieties combined.
The most important problem confronting Cauliflower Growers is one of securing GOOD SEED. The seed we offer is the Henderson strain. Our seed was grown for us under contract by the best known Growers in Den- mark, and shipped direct from these Growers to us.
You will make no mistake in ordering our extra select Danish grown
seed.
Pkt., 20c; 54 oz‘ SI LOO: lb., 825,00.
75c; 54 oz., 81-35; oz., 82.25; 4 ozs., 88.00; 54 lb.,
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WATERMELON IMPROVED KLECKLEY SWEET
The “sweetest of all” watermelons — the best home and nearby market melon yet introduced.
The melon in cut above was awarded first premium at our fair, fall of 1919. It weighed 52 pounds and was the finest specimen ever shown here.
This splendid variety is the finest flavored melon introduced in recent years. No other melon has ever attained such popularity for home use and nearby markets. As originally introduced, the rind was too thin and tender to admit shipping, but by careful selection this defect has been largely over- come.
The Improved Kleckley Sweet is the Rocky Ford strain.
In this new strain now offered there is developed a melon with a shell hard enough to carry to market, having been carefully selected for a series of years for this result. The rind is not thick, but the skin is so hard and tough that it resists the jolts and jars of travel to a remarkable degree, and at the present time is the favorite shipping melon with our Colorado grow- ers, and rapidly growing in favor in other sections of the country. The melons grow 18 to 24 inches in length, 10 to 12 inches through, averaging about 25 pounds in weight, oblong in form, with very dark green skin, flesh deep scar- let red, with solid heart, stringless, with few seeds, set near the rind. The flavor is unexcelled. Don’t fail to plant this splendid melon for home use or nearby markets.
Select stock seed true to name (saved from the largest and best melons). Per Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; % lb., 60c; per lb., $1.00; 10 to 25 lbs., @
90c per lb.
WHITE SEEDED ANGELENO
The Angeleno melons are the most popular varieties produced in Califor- nia. The melons are almost round, with an attractive dark green rind with a tinge of yellow showing through the green when ready to pick. The flesh is stringless and bright red to the rind. Cannot be excelled in flavor.
Important Notice. — Owing to the tendency of the seed of this melon to split open, we advise you to soak the seed in water for only a few hours. It soon closes and is ready to plant, and every seed will germinate, but if planted before soaking, the seed fills with dirt and decays. Please heed this notice.
BLACK SEEDED ANGELENO
Many prefer a black seeded melon. This melon is the result of crossing the Angeleno with the black seeded Chilian, and some of the black seeded variety will show the stripe of the Chilian.
Both the Angelenos are good shippers and cannot be beat for home use. We sell hundreds of pounds of each variety every season. Our seed is north- ern California grown and there is none better. Price, either variety:
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
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IMPROVED CUT RED TOM WATSON
For several years past we have had inquiries for a better grade of the Tom Watson, than could be obtained through the ordinary sources. The gen- eral complaint has been of the hard white cores or centers. After thorough investigation, we found a strain of the Watson grown in the Weatherford, Texas, district, that Cut Red and was giving general satisfaction. We sent there to one of the leading growers and obtained a supply of stock seed at a high price and planted an acreage here the past season, and san say without exaggeration that the seed produced the finest field of Watsons we ever saw. The melons ran large, were uniform in size, and good shape, and best of all, they cut red without the hard, white centers. We feel sure this seed will satisfy the most critical growers. Our supply is limited, as we did not put out a large acreage.
We offer this seed, while it lasts, at the following prices:
Per Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; yA lb., 60c; lb., 82.00; 10 to 25 lbs., @ 81.60 per pound. Larger quantities @ 81.50 per pound.
We also offer select California-grown Tom Watson Watermelon Seed, saved from select, large melons. This seed has given general satisfaction. Price:
Per oz., 10c; yA lb., 35c; per lb., 81.00; 10 to 25 lbs., @ 85c per lb.
NEW WONDER WATERMELON
We have tested this melon for two seasons, and we are forced to con- fess, for a home garden and nearby market melon, it beats the Kleckley Sweet, which has always been our old standby. It averages larger, is of more uniform shape than the Kleckley and, if possible, it is a sweeter, better flavored melon. Try it and be convinced.
(A customer from Ohio says he had 48 hills and sold about 80 big melons off the 48 hills, besides those he used. The largest weighed 3 9 pounds. These melons were fine. The flesh was solid, a good deal like the Tom Wat- son, but a much better melon.)
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; yA lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.30.
THE EXCEL
A new watermelon and very popular wherever introduced.
It is a large oblong melon, dark green in color, with faint stripes. The flesh is of fine quality and intense red to the rind. It is a larger melon than the Tom Watson and as good a shipper. Where a large melon is required the Excel will fill the bill. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; yA lb., 35c; lb., 81-00.
For larger quantities, write for prices.
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KLONDIKE
One of the best flavored watermelons yet introduced.
This is an oblong melon, slightly ribbed, medium green rind.
The flesh is bright red, melting and deliciously sweet; contains but few small seeds.
This melon is not a good long-distance shipper, but cannot be excelled for home use. Pkt., 10c; ozM 20c; *4 lb-, 60c» lb.» §2.00.
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DELICIOUS WINTER WATERMELON
Also Called
THE KING AND QUEEN AND WINTER QUEEN
This splendid new melon is fast forcing itself into favor because of its many good qualities. It has generally been known as a Winter melon, how- ever, there were many cars shipped from this district during the early fall; they were crated in Honey Dew crates and packed in excelsior. Wherever introduced they sold at good prices, far outselling the ordinary watermelons.
The melon is round; color a very light green, faintly striped with a darker green. When fully ripe, closely resembles the Honey Dew in size and color, except the light stripe. It has a thin tough rind. The flesh is a bright pink, solid and stringless, with a few small black shiny seeds set firmly near the rind. The flavor is delicious. Should not be eaten as soon as picked from the vine, but stored away until fully ripened.
It will keep nearly all winter and is a great treat when all other melons are gone. We advise every lover of watermelons to give it a trial.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 54 lb*> 50c; Per lb., §1.50.
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SUPERIOR CUCUMBER SEED
AVTe list but three varieties, which, in our judgment, are the most profita- ble market cucumbers for all sections of the country.
EARLY FORTUNE
A great favorite with Southern Shippers.
One of the finest types of the White Spine ever produced.
In some respects it resembles the Davis Perfect; the cucumbers when fully grown measure about nine inches in length, slightly tapering at the ends. The color is a rich dark green. The flesh is thick and firm and pure white in color; it has but few seeds.
The vines are vigorous growers, set fruit early and are very productive.
The EARLY FORTUNE is recommended as one of the very best EARLY MARKET VARIETIES.
We highly recommend a trial either for shipping or for home use.
Price — Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 10 to 25 lbs., 85c per lb.
DAVIS’ PERFECT CUCUMBER
This valuable new cucumber is a general favorite in the large growing districts.
This ideal cucumber is equally good for growing under glass or outdoor culture. When grown out of doors it resembles the hothouse product so closely that dealers will pay the same high prices for it as for the hothouse- grown.
The color is a dark, glossy green, shape slender and symmetrical, aver- age length 10 to 12 inches. Contains but few seeds and is ideal for slicing. The vines are extremely vigorous and productive and resist blight better than other long sorts. A great favorite in all sections of the South for ship- ping to northern markets. For market gardeners it is one of the most profita- ble varieties yet introduced.
Price — Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 10 to 25 lbs., $1.00 per lb.
KLONDIKE CUCUMBER
This splendid shipping cucumber is an improved strain of the White Spine type. It is a very attractive dark green variety with a green that stays for days after being picked and shipped. The cucumbers are from 7 to 8 inches long, 2 to 214 inches in diameter, very regular in size and shape, very crisp and unsurpassed for slicing. It makes excellent pickles when young. The vines are extremely vigorous and productive and resist blight better than other long sorts. A great favorite in Florida and other sections of the South for shipping to northern markets. For market gardeners it is the most profitable variety known today. Seed crops of this variety very short the past season.
Price — Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 35c; y2 lb., 60c; lb., $1.00; 5 to 25 lbs., 85c per lb. For larger quantities, write for prices.
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NEW YORK SPECIAL LETTUCE SEED
Also Known as
LOS ANGELES MARKET
In Colorado as the
MOUNTAIN ICEBERG
THE GRANDEST HEAD LETTUCE EVER INTRODUCED
We sell thousands of pounds of this variety every season. We strongly advise every grower to give it a trial.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
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Our Mr. Garwood has been handling cantaloupe seed in this district since 1896. For many years we have devoted all of our time and energies toward producing a better grade of cantaloupe seed, and from the many encouraging letters received from all sections of the country we feel that our efforts are being rewarded.
WE BELIEVE THAT THERE IS GOING TO BE A SHORTAGE OF SELECT CANTALOUPE SEED LONG BEFORE THE PLANTING SEA- SON IS OVER. THEREFORE WE WOULD URGE EVERY GROWER TO ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO INSURE GETTING A SUPPLY OF SELECT SEED.
SELECT CANTALOUPE SEED OUR SPECIALTY
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