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Maule’s Perfection % 
The overwhelming first choice of Maule customers since 1884 (92 days) 
We are certainly sorry to have to report to our friends a total crop failure 
for Maule’s Perfection last season. For the first time in 59 years circum- 
stances force us to deny seed of this famous variety to our customers, and 
we hope it won’t happen again. Perfection is a big melon with juicy, salmon 
flesh, and richly satisfying sweetness. The average weight is 6 lbs., but indi- 
vidual fruits have been found which weighed 15 lbs. Those who have never 
tried Maule’s Perfection can look forward to it in the 1945 season. 
368 Hale’s Bests 
Orange flesh. Also known as Sweet Eatin’ (87 days) 
The earliest melon of the Rocky Ford type. The bright salmon-orange flesh 
is exceptionally thick, firm, and of such a rich flavor as to make it a favorite 
everywhere. Fruits are oval, about 8 by 4%% in., and heavily netted. 
q Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢; ¥% Ib. $1.30. 
°357 Hearts of Gold % 
Reliable; prolific; orange-fleshed (90 days) 
Melons are of medium size, almost round, about 5 in. thick, heavily netted, 
and weigh about 2 lbs. each. The deep orange flesh is sweet flavored, very 
thick, and ripens close to the rind; small seed cavity. The rind is tough, 
Maule’s Perfection 
383 Banana Melon 
Banana-like shape and flavor (95 days) 
Unique both in flavor and type of fruit. 
Fruits grow 18 to 24 in. long and 4 to 5 in. 
thick. The melon tastes sweet and has a 
‘tantalizing aroma. Cool orange flesh color, 
and a texture like firmly frozen ice cream. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 lb. $1.00; 14 Ib. $1.75. 
384 Mixed Muskmelons 
The best varieties (80 to 95 days) 
A marvelous assortment of luscious melons 
of various shapes, with green, orange, and 
salmon flesh. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢; 12 Ib. $1.30. 
364 Pride of Wisconsin ¥ 
You will call it your Pride, too (90 days) 
In our melon patch the best strains dis- 
appear most rapidly. Maule’s Perfection 
is gone first, and then Pride of Wisconsin 
is “‘tested”’ to extinction. This Wisconsin 
variety is relatively new, but it’s certainly 
important. It isalmost round, well netted, 
thick fleshed, and flavored with an ideal 
balance of sweetness, spice, and aroma. It 
weighs 3% to 4 lbs., has orange flesh, and 
easily carries long distances. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; 14 Ib. $1.75. 
Pride of 
Wisconsin® 
making it a good shipper. 
360 Honey Rock 
Also called Sugar Rock (86 days) 
This melon has won favor because of its 
deeply colored salmon flesh and its singu- 
lar sweetness and flavor. Melons are nearly 
round, weigh 3 Ibs., have light yellow skin, 
and a heavy, coarse, gray netting. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; 14 Ib. $1.75. 
373 Emerald Gem 
Prolific vines; dark green fruits (82 days) 
While the melons are not large, they ripen 
very early and can be grown in almost 
every garden. Fruits are almost round, 
4 to 5 in. thick, slightly ribbed and netted.- 
Flesh is deep orange, thick, and sweet. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 40¢; 14 Ib. $1.10; 12 Ib. $2.00. 
350 Lake Champlain 
Sometimes called Golden Champlain (80 days) 
Very early. Melons are almost round, 
medium sized, well netted, and moderately 
ribbed. The thick, golden orange flesh is 
sweet and melting. The most popular 
extra early melon because it combines good 
size and flavor with early maturity. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢; 12 Ib. $1.30. 
Hearts of Gold 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; 14 Ib. $1.75. 
347 Select Rocky Ford 
Displaces Netted Gem and Maule’s Model 
(89 days) 
Melons are oval, finely netted, and of a 
size that makes them ideal for serving in 
halves. Flesh is luscious, green, sweet, 
very thick, firm, and ripens close to the 
rind. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; 14 Ib. $1.75. 
376 Delicious 
Fine quality; salmon flesh (88 days) 
Resembles Bender’s Surprise, but matures 
earlier. Melons are large, greenish yellow, 
finely netted; flesh is firm, tender, sweet, 
and salmon colored. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; 14 lb. $1.75. 
367 Bender's Surprise ¥ 
Very large, deliciously sweet (95 days) 
Melons are large, many weighing 10 lbs. 
each; they are short oval in shape, dis- 
tinctly ribbed, and exquisitely netted. 
Rind is light green turning to a golden tint 
when ripe. Flesh is very thick, salmon- 
orange, deliciously sweet, and of fine 
flavor; bright, firm and attractive. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00. 
Bender's 
Surprise 
“My father bought seed from your firm for many years and was always very satisfied with the results. Now that I am trying to make 
a garden, it just seems as if the seeds must come from Maule’s or I won't get the best results.” 
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