VEGETABLE CROPS. 



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purposes as the globular-shaped, firm-fleshed types, of which the most popu- 

 lar are Rocky Ford (or Netted Gem), I luckcnsack Early, Fordhook, and 

 Spicy Cantaloupe. 



Preserving Melons. — There are a number of varieties of preserving or 

 pie melons which are in considerable demand for jam-making, and also for 

 juicy stand-by fodder. The Citron is a well-known and generally approved 



variety. 



Cultivation of the Water-melon. 



It is important in connection with melon culture that the plants should 

 be obtained early, so that the fruit shall be available at the season when it 

 is most desirable — the height of summer. This is especially important 

 v here melons are being grown for commercial purposes, and various devices 



Kolb's Gem Water-melon. 



are adopted for germinating the seeds early and ensuring that the young 

 plants shall suffer no check when being set out. Indeed, the young melon 

 plant is particularly tender, and will not survive transplanting if the root 

 system is disturbed. 



