Dreer’s Reliable 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Melon Musca, FR. 
Popone, ITAL. 
Health Value of 
Muskmelon 
Calories per Ib. 185 
Vitamins A, B, C 
Proteins .6% 
Carbohydrates 9.3% 
Tron .00039% 
Salmon Fleshed Varieties 
488 Bender’s Surprise. A remarkably disease-resistant 
and prolific Melon of strong, vigorous growth. The vines 
produce an abundance of large, nearly round fruits with pale 
green lightly netted skin. The sweet, deep orange flesh is fine 
grained and has a spicy flavor. Has very thick and luscious 
flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
497 Emerald Gem. A small, but very early, smooth variety 
with faint ribs and light netting. Salmon-pink flesh and a 
very small seed cavity. Has a rich aroma and is very sweet. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 3 lb. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
500 Fordhook. A high quality, slightly flattened melon of 
medium size. Heavily ribbed and netted, and outstanding for 
its thick, juicy, aromatic, orange flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 
+ Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
Hale’s Best Muskmelon 
510 MHale’s Best. Thisis the Melon now grown so extensively 
in the Imperial Valley, Cal., for early shipment to the big 
Eastern markets. Hale’s Best is slightly larger and 2 weeks 
earlier than the standard Rocky Ford and is pink-fleshed clear 
to the rind. Well ribbed and netted. The flesh is very thick, 
with only a small seed cavity, and of excellent quality, being 
sweet and musky. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 lb. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
505 Hearts of Gold or Imp’d Hoodoo 
The vines make a strong and vigorous growth. They are 
remarkably disease-resistant and produce a wonderful crop 
of delightfully flavored fruits. The melons are of medium 
size, round, and distinctly ribbed. They present a most 
attractive appearance. The firm rind is thickly netted. 
The flesh is rich deep orange, fine grained, and moderately 
firm, enclosing a very small seed cavity. Of remarkable 
sweetness and spicy flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; } lb. 60c; 
Ib. $1.75. 
509 Honey Rock 
A new salmon-fleshed variety of delicious sweetness and 
rich aroma. While the almost round melons are only of 
medium size, this is fully compensated by the remarkably 
thick flesh and small seed cavity. Skin is roughly netted 
and of a grey-green color. Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c; 3 1b. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
524 Tip Top. A splendid melon maturing ahead of Rocky 
Ford. The globular or slightly flattened fruits are irregu- 
larly and indistinctly ribbed and lightly netted. They have 
an emerald green skin turning yellow when ripe. Very thick, 
sweet flesh of a beautiful salmon color surrounding a very small 
seed cavity. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 lb. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
Muskmelons 
One ounce will plant about 50 hills; 6 to 8 lbs. in hills per acre. 
CULTURE — Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil, and sunshine is essential for increasing the 
sugar content of the melons. When the ground has become thoroughly warm, generally after middle 
of May, sow seeds in hills 5 to 6 feet apart each way. Melon vines are ravenous feeders and for best 
results a few shovelfuls of well-rotted manure should be incorporated in each hill. Scatter 12 to 15 
seeds on top of each hill and cover about } inch deep. After all danger of bugs is over, thin out to 
three or four strongest plants per hill. Early and repeated spraying with Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead 
Mixture is always advisable for these crops. 
Melon, Sp. 
Melone, GER: 
Delicious Gold-Lined Muskmelons 
Green Fleshed Varieties 
493 Delicious Gold-Lined. This melon is nearly round, 
without ribs, and the skin is covered with a thick grey netting, 
adding much to its appearance. The thick flesh is green with 
golden tint next to the small seed cavity, which makes it 
very attractive when cut. The flavor is delicious, being remark- 
ably sweet and spicy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 3 lb. 75c; lb. $2.00. 
503 Hackensack, Extra Early. A flat early melon with 
prominent ribs and course netting. The light green flesh is 
thick, sweet, and juicy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ¢ 1b. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
508 Honey Dew. The outer skin is smooth, hard, and nearly 
white, being really of the Casawba type. The melons are 
large, round to oval in shape. The light green flesh is lus- 
cious, juicy, solid, and of honey-like flavor. Not recommended 
for northern States as it needs a long hot season. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 25c; + 1b. 60c; Ib. $2.00. 
495 Knight, Early. In some sections this melon is called 
“Maryland,” and in others “Sugar Sweet.’”? It is earlier than 
Rocky Ford and more oval in shape, with thicker netting. Deep 
green skin turning golden when ripe. The flesh is bright green 
blending to light pink near the center. Very sweet and tasty. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 3 lb. 50c; Ib. $1.75. 
518 Montreal Market. The largest of the Nutmeg varieties, 
with deep ribs and heavy netting. The flesh is green and of 
good flavor. Largely grown in our northern States and in 
Canada, and generally recommended for cool sections where it 
does exceptionally well. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
522 Rocky Ford Improved. This well-known Melon is 
almost round in shape and thickly netted. The fruits average 
about five inches in length. The light green flesh is smooth- 
grained and of fine spicy flavor. It is an old favorite. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 25c; ¢ lb. 60c; Ib. $1.50. 
Varieties for Under-Glass Culture 
489 Blenheim Orange. Oval shaped fruits with luscious 
flesh of a deep orange color. Pkt. (10 seeds) 25c. 
526 Windsor Castle. A reliable green-fleshed variety to 
be grown in frames or the greenhouse. Pkt. (10 seeds) 25c. 
Luscious sweet Melons are possible only where quality seed is sown 
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