Nutmeg Melons. 

 Nutmeg melons are a small, early variety, 

 fine for the breakfast table. Cultivate same as 

 muskmelon. 



Cantaloupe. 



Cantaloupe is a large oblong yellow melon of 

 good flavor when not too ripe. It is a general 

 favorite. Cultivate same as muskmelons. 



The network or lines on the skin of the 

 melon is caused by the heat cracking the skin. 

 Y.ou can scratch a name on a melon or squash 

 and have it come out in raised letters. 



Casaba Melon. 



Also called the Christmas melon, from the 

 fact it will keep until after Christmas. It will 

 keep better than any melon known. Plant the 

 seed in light, sandy soil, as described before, 

 when danger from frost has passed. 



The melon is light olive green wth slight 

 creases or ribs. The flesh is white, thick and 

 juicy. The flavor is deliciously sweet. When 

 ripe it can be eaten within a quarter of an inch 

 of the rind. The melons are about ten inches 

 long and oval in shape. When the rind be- 

 comes soft and moist the melon is ripe. Do 

 not gather the melon until the light streaks 

 turn yellow. Stow away in a cool place and 

 do not let them touch each other. 



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