Does best in cool weather. As soon as the soil can be worked, sow seed 2 to 3 in. apart in rows 12 to 15 in. apart. Sow 1/2 in. deep. Thin seedlings to about 4 to 6 in. apart. Sow again 2 months before usual date of fi rst hard frost for fall crop. Frost im- proves fl avor. A packet plants about 50 ft. of row. One oz. plants about 200 ft. of row.
04010 SEVEN TOP. Tops produce the fi nest greens of all varieties. Root is woody and tough and not edible. Leaves are large, dark green and about 20 in. tall. Very ten- der. 50 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $2.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $4.95.
TURNIPS - Plant Spring and Fall Crops. Q Culture.
04012 SHOGOIN. Excellent dual-purpose vari- ety, grown for both tops and large roots. Smooth, white, globe-shaped roots grow about 5 in. across. Very large tops with broad, serrated, tender leaves. One of the best varieties for commercial greens. 30 days for greens, 70 days for roots. (A) Pkt. $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $2.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $4.95.
04003 GOLDEN BALL. Globe shaped 3 to 4 in. diameter yellow turnips are sweet, beautifully fl avored. Tender golden-yellow fl esh is fi ne-grained, cooks up nicely, great for mashing. Tastes like a mild rutabaga. Easy-to-grow. Cut-leaf tops make good greens. 38-60 days depending on size wanted. (A) Pkt. $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $3.15; (M) 1/4 lb. $4.99.
04015 TOKYO CROSS HYBRID. Earliest, most disease resistant. Smooth, white, semiglobe-shaped roots 2 in. across. Disease resistant. Only 35 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $2.25; 2 pkts. $3.95; (J) 1/4 oz. $6.15.
After all danger of frost, sow 6 seeds about 2 in. apart in hills about 8 ft. apart. Thin to 2 or 3 plants. One packet plants 8 hills.
Culture.
WATERMELONS - Delicious &
Easy-To-Grow.
04086 TENDERSWEET (Yellow). Unusual yel- low-orange fl esh is super sweet, tender and never stringy. Exceptionally high sugar content. Melons measure up to 18 in. and weigh up to 30 lbs. Dark green rind with light stripes. Good shipper. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95; 2 pkts. $3.45; (L) 1 oz. $5.95.
04005 PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. America’s most popular variety, with sweet white fl esh and dependable yields. Flesh is fi rm, crisp and mild, good raw or cooked. Roots are near- ly round, smooth, purplish-red on top, growing 4 to 5 in. across, but best when smaller. 55 days. (A) Pkt. $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $2.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $4.95.
04007 MARKET EXPRESS HYBRID. Su- per fast and easy-to-grow in cool climates. A pure white turnip. Matures in as little as 30 days after sowing for baby roots or in about 40 days after sow- ing for full sized 4 to 5 in. diameter roots. Turnips have a crunchy texture and a mild, radish-like fl a- vor – excellent eaten raw or in stir-fries. The edible green tops are crisp and mildly spicy. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $2.25; 2 pkts. $3.95; (L) 1 oz. $16.95.
GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE, MOON & STARS & moon & stars yellow. See Pages 2 & 5.
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04041 CHARLESTON GREY. Our most popular. Combines excellent eating quality with outstanding disease resistance. Flesh is red and crisp, without fi ber. Resists Wilt, Anthracnose, Sunburn. Rind is light greenish- gray. Mature melons grow 24 in. long, 10 in. across. 30 to 35 lbs. 85 days. (A) Pkt. $1.95; 2 pkts. $3.55; (L) 1 oz. $5.50.
04105 SUGAR BABY (or Ice Box Midget). The ideal icebox size. The perfect family melon, averaging from 8 to 10 lbs. Extra-sweet, fi ne grained, red fl esh with small seeds and a thin, sturdy rind. Matures early. Round, dark green. 75 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95; 2 pkts. $3.45; (L) 1 oz. $4.95.
HYBRID. Stunning bright orange fl eshed All-America winner matures before all others. Not only a great color, but the fl esh is marvelously sweet (12% sugar) and crisp. Globe shaped, small 5 to 6 lbs., striped exterior. Just 63 days. (A) Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.35; 2 pkts. $5.95.
04125 NEW QUEEN
04090 TOM WATSON. A Shumway exclusive! One of the oldest varieties, yet still one of the best shippers, especially for long distances. The rind, although some- what thin, is tough and elastic. Fruits are deep green, light- ly veined, long and cylindrical. Flesh is rich red, fi rm and juicy. 30 to 40 lbs. 90 days. (A) Pkt. $2.35; 2 pkts. $4.25; (L) 1 oz. $8.95.
04045 CRIMSON SWEET. Combines exceptional sweetness with good shipping qualities and strong dis- ease resistance. Flesh is deep red, fi rm and fi ne-textured. Melons are nearly round with thick, tough, medium-green rinds and dark green stripes. Weighs 20 to 25 lbs. Resistant to Fusarium and Anthracnose. 80 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95; 2 pkts. $3.55; (L) 1 oz. $5.50.
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04027 BLACK DIAMOND. Our most popular round melon. Most widely planted variety in the South. Tough rind for easy shipping. Melons are round, smooth, and blue-green with sweet, bright- red fl esh. 40 lbs. 90 days. (A) Pkt. $1.95; 2 pkts. $3.55; (L) 1 oz. $5.50.
04043 COBB (KOLB) GEM. This is one big, beautiful watermelon! Can grow up to 130 lbs.! Heavy yields of sweet crim- son fl esh studded with small, gray-black seeds. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95; 2 pkts. $3.55.
04066 KLECKLEY SWEETS or MONTE CRISTO. A Shumway exclusive! One of the oldest
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04058 JUBILEE. You'll love the wonderful, bright red fl esh – succulent, sweet, juicy. Anthracnose and Wilt toler- ant melon is a prolifi c producer. Big, long striped fruit with hard rinds weigh 33 to 37 lbs. and are set on vigorous vines. A larger melon than Charleston Grey and matures a little later. Widely adapted, very popular. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $5.50.
are 24 in. long and oblong, with glossy, dark green skin. Flesh is bright red, fi ne-grained and delicious- ly sweet. Wilt resistant. 35 to 40 lbs. 87 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.20; 2 pkts. $4.10; (L) 1 oz. $7.50.
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04035 CAROLINA CROSS #180. Grow water- melons up to 200 lbs.! Huge fruits, with bright red, crisp, fi ne-grained fl esh – remarkable for such a huge melon. Attractive, striped skin. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (10 seeds) $2.50; 2 pkts. $4.60; (J) 1/4 oz. $7.95.
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