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MUSKMELON or Cantaloupe 
i ; 1 oz. for 60 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. for an acre 
_CULTURE.—These thrive best in a light soil. Place the hills four feet apart each way. Previous to planting, incorporate well into the soil in each 
hill a couple of shovelfuls of thoroughly rolled manure, or, in the absence of this, about one-half a shovelful of pulverized sheep manure or a smaller quantity 
of Henderson’s Garden Fertilizer. Plant 8 or 10 seeds in each hill one inch apart and three-quarters of an inch deep. 
In the latitude of New York, plant 
about the middle of May. In the South, plant earlier, and further North, later. Thin out all but three or four. 
GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES 
557 ROCKY FORD (Henderson’s) 
Earliest Strain—Beautiful Appearance—Delightful Flavor 
This newer type is more rounded, the rib less prominent, and 
the outer surface of the fruit is densely covered with delicate 
lace-like netting. The quality and rich aromatic flavor have 
also been greatly improved. The flesh is green, with a sugges- 
tion of pink at the seed cavity, which is peculiarly attractive. 
It is beautiful in appearance, delightful in flavor, and a general 
favorite with all. (See zllustration.) 
- Price, pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 14 lb., 60c; Ib., $1.50. 
542 HONEYDEW 
The flesh of this variety is green, verging on creamy yellow, in 
_in color, thick and succulent, with a very small seed cavity. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., 90c; Ib., $2.50. 
ORANGE and SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES 
549 GLOBE O’ GOLD (New) 
Beautiful Flesh—Enormous Crops 
The vines are exceptionally vigorous, and produce an enormous 
yield over a long period. The fruits are nearly round and entirely 
free from ribbing. As they mature they turn pale golden yellow, 
and are covered with a fine netting. The seed cavity is small, the 
flesh very thick, fine textured, and a beautiful deep orange in 
color. It is edible to the rind, sweet, and of excellent flavor. A 
recommended mid-season variety«. 
Price, pkt., 20c; 0z., 50c; 14 Ib., $1.50; Ib., $4.50. 
552 PRIDE OF WISCONSIN (New) 
The thick flesh, and excellent flavor of this 
variety should make it a great favorite. The 
fruits are of medium size, grayish-green in 
color, heavily netted, almost round, but 
inclined to be somewhat blunt at the ends. 
The flesh is deep salmon, fine grained and i 
sweet. 
Price, pkt., 15c;0z., 30c; 
Y{ \b., 90c; Ib., $2.50. 
536 BENDER’S 
SURPRISE 
This variety in many locali- 
ties is now one of the most 
popular melons grown. Fruits 
large, round to oval in shape, 
distinctly ribbed and well 
netted. The flesh is thick, 
deep salmon color, very sweet 
and of superior quality. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; 
Y4 Ib., 90c; Ib., $2.50. 
ORANGE AND SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES 
540 HEARTS OF GOLD 
A Good Variety for the Home Garden. Tempting in Color 
Delicious in Flavor 
The Melons are medium in size, but present a fine appearance, the 
rind being very firm and closely netted, each vein appearing as if 
highly embossed on the surface. The flesh is a rich, deep orange- 
scarlet in color, very fine grained and deliciously sweet. 
(See Illusiration.) 
Price, pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % lb., 75c; Ib., $2.00. 
546 HALE’S BEST 
A salmon-fleshed type similar to Rocky Ford. It is oval in shape, 
slightly ribbed, well netted and grows larger than ordinary Rocky 
Ford. Hale’s Best is also several days earlier in ripening, is very 
attractive in appearance, and the thick, salmon-colored flesh is 
exceedingly sweet in flavor. 
Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 lb., 75c; Ib., $2.00. 
548 HONEY ROCK 
A variety of recent introduction. The melons are_ perfectly 
round, of medium size, skin light yellow when ripe. Flesh, rich 
salmon of the very finest quality; a valuable acquisition for the 
home garden. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 25c; % |b., 75c; lb., $2.25. 
550 DELICIOUS 
The earliest, large melon in existence. The fruits are somewhat 
smaller and several days earlier than Bender’s Surprise, but the 
shape and color closely resemble that well known variety. Flesh 
deep salmon colored, firm, and deliciously sweet. 
An excellent melon for the home garden. 
Price, pkt., 15c; 0z., 30c; % lb., 90c; 1b., $2.50. 
554 PERFECTED PERFECTO 
Remarkably Thick-Fleshed—Exquisite Flavor 
We feel confident that this variety will achieve 
great popularity for its attractiveness and superb 
flavor. The medium-sized, oval-shaped 
fruits are finely netted, which in itself 
gives them an attractive appearance; 
but, when they are halved, and dis- 
close their beautiful salmon-colored 
flesh, their appeal is irresistible, and 
they actually taste better than they 
look. The flesh is thick, of a fine, cus- 
tard-like texture; the seed cavity is the 
smallest found in melons of this type. 
All who enjoy fine flavored melons 
will welcome the ‘‘Perfected Perfecto’”’ 
because they can depend upon its uni- 
form quality. (See illustration.) 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; % Ib., 90c; 
Ib., $2.25. 
Our Leaflet, “‘How To Grow Best Muskmelons,’’ including spraying, etc., is sent Free to customers if requested 
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