CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 35 
- MELON—Musk, or Canteloupe. 
TURBRE.—Melons require a rich sandy loam. If the ground is not rich enough a 
eeete tie 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 Arsenate of 
lead in powdered form, see page 98. 
Steckler’s 
Eden Gem, 
STECKLER’S EDEN GEM.—Ripens about . liable to be attacked by rust than most 
ten days earlier than the original Rocky- ; other varieties. The fruits are nearly 
ford, of which it is a selection. The vines | round, green, solidly netted and only 
are extremely thrifty growers, and are less ; Slightly ribbed. The flesh is red 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.; % 
Ib., 50c.; 1b., $1.50, postpaid. 
STECELER’S PINK FLESH RBOCEY- 
FPORD.—The most exacting will be satis- 
fied by the delicious quality, 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 to its appearance. The gen- 
eral color is soft russet-green. The ribs 
are faintly lined with a lighter shade and 
slightly depressed, giving an even surface 
to the fruit, which greatly enhances its 
appearance. It is about 5 inches in di- 
ameter, weighing about 2 to 2% lbs. The 
shape is oval. Its remarkable deep flesh 
combined with the smallest possible seed 
= “eae cavity, give it the maximum of luscious 
flesh of fine texture. Packet, 10c.; oz., 20c.; 
Steckler’s Pink Flesh Rockyford. 4 1b. 40c.; ib., $1.25, postpaid, 
