268 Gardening 
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Fics. 149 and 1s0. Muskmelons. The young plants at the left are being 
given an early start in glass-covered individual frames. At the right flower 
pots are being placed under the melons to raise them off the ground. This 
prevents rotting and insures more even and quicker ripening. 
They thrive much better, however, during hot weather, 
for the heat and light of summer are necessary for the 
maturing of the fruits. A rich, well-drained soil will often 
produce good melons, but as a rule the conditions in most 
home gardens do not make a good crop certain. Musk- 
melons should be grown in hills spaced about 6 feet 
apart; watermelons require more space. 
The juice of the preserving watermelon, commonly 
called citron, is used in making jelly of fruits whose juices 
do not readily jell alone. The flesh is used in making 
preserves. 
