CO NTENTS 

 CHAPTER I 



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HISTORY AND BOTANY OF THE MELON . 1-8 



Early history of the muskmelon and water- 

 melon Botany of each Botanical varie- 

 ties Structure and pollination of flowers. 



CHAPTER II 



CONDITIONS AFFECTING GROWTH . 9-13 



Climatic conditions Soil conditions Tile 

 drainage The function of root hairs. 



CHAPTER III 



SOILS .... ... 14-17 



Best soils for muskmelons Best soils for 

 watermelons. 



CHAPTER IV 



THE SEED 18-29 



Conditions affecting the vitality of seeds, 

 temperature, moisture, age, etc Testing 

 seeds ; methods employed Selecting 

 seeds; its influence on the crop Seeds 

 from immature fruit Early vs. late ripen- 

 ing fruits for seeds Effect of latitude and 

 altitude on early maturity. 



CHAPTER V 



FERTILIZERS FOR MELONS .... 3-34 

 Kind and quantity for different kinds of 

 soils. 



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