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The seed is saved in the same way as directed for cucum- 

 bers. It has been claimed that muskmelon seed saved in 

 the South for several seasons is superior in more than one 

 way to northern-grown seed. 



The seed may be kept for several years under proper 

 conditions without losing its vitality. 



Enemies. 



The rust of muskmelons which injures the quality of 

 the fruit can be obviated by proper selection of varieties, 

 and by rotation. It is readily prevented by spraying 

 with fungicide. 



The insect enemies are much the same as those of the 

 cucumber. 



Varieties of melons. 



The Rocky Ford (Plate VIII) strain of Netted Gem, 

 which is extensively grown in Colorado, is the staple variety 

 in the northern markets. A rust-resisting race of this has 

 been developed. Other shipping varieties are Osage, 

 Hackensack, and Montreal Market. New Orleans Mar- 

 ket and Augusta Market are varieties much grown in 

 the South for local use. 



Bulletins. 



The Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Industry, Colo. Bulletin 108, 1906. 

 Melon Culture, N. Mex. Bulletin 63, 1907. 

 Cantaloupe Breeding, Colo. Bulletin 126, 190& 

 Commercial Melon-Growing, Ind. Bulletin 123, 1908. 

 Marketing the Muskmelon, HI. Bulletin 124, 1908. 

 Growing Better Gems, Ind. Bulletin 135, 1909. 



