CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 



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MELON — Musk, or Canteloupe. 



CnZiTTTBi:. — Melons require a rich sandy loam. If the ground is not rich enough a 

 couple of shovels full of rotten manure should be mixed into each hill, which ought to be 

 from five to six feet apart; drop ten to twelve seeds, and when the plants have two or 

 three rough leaves, thin out to three or four plants. Pinch the ends of the plants to 

 induce early fruiting. Canteloupes are cultivated very extensively in the neighborhood 

 of New Orleans, the quality is very fine. For general crop sow from March to June. 

 Some gardeners plant during February and cover with boxes, the same as described for 

 Cucumbers. When Melons are ripening, too much rain impairs the flavor of the fruit. 

 One ounce to 100 hills; 1% pounds per acre. For Melon insect pests use Corona Arsenate 

 of lead, see page 98. 





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Steckler's Eden Gem. 



Steckler's Fink Fleab Bockyford. 



STECKIiER'S EDEN GEM.— Ripens about 

 ten days earlier than the original Rocky- 

 ford, of which it is a selection. The vines 

 are extremely thrifty growers, and are less 

 liable to be attacked by rust than most 

 other varieties. The fruits are nearly 

 round, green, solidly netted and only 

 slightly ribbed. The flesh is led or salmon 

 color, and of good quality and sweet. This 

 strain is one of the best for shipping to 

 distant markets. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 20c.; V4 

 lb., 50c.; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 



STECKI-EK'S PINK FLESH BOCKT- 

 PORD. — The most exacting will be satis- 

 fied by the delicious qualit\-. while Its 

 appearance exhibits all the refinement of 

 form, color and netting so necessary to 

 a good melon. In appearance it is very 

 similar to the rounder types of Rockyford. 

 The netting is bold and well defined, which 

 adds greatly tp its appeaiance. Tlie gen- 

 eral color is soft russet-green. The ribs 

 are faintly linfed with a lighter shade and 

 slightly depressed, giving an even surface 

 to the fruity which greatly enhances ita 



