Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Health Value of 

 Muskmelon 



Calories per lb. 185 

 Vitamins A, B, C 



Proteins .6% 

 Carbohydrates 9.3% 



Iron .00039% 



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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 i 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. 



Salmon Fleshed Varieties 



488 Bender's Surprise. A remarkably 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. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 



Hale's Best Muskmelon 



510 Hale's Best. This is 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 

 earher 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; \ lb. 60c; lb. SI. 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 dehghtfully flavored fruits. The melons are of medium 

 size, round, distinctly ribbed, and thickly netted and they 

 present a most attractive appearance. 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; i lb. 60c; lb. SI. 75. 



509 Honey Rock 



A new salmon-fleshed varietv 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. 10c; oz. 25c; \ lb. 60c; lb. SI. 75. 



497 Emerald Gem. Small and very early. Salmon-pink 

 flesh of rich aroma. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \, lb. SOc; lb. $1.75. 



500 Fordhook. A high-quality flat melon of medium size. 

 Salmon flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 50c; lb. $1.75. 



524 Tip Top. Globular flattened fruits with beautiful salmon- 

 colored flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 50c; lb. $1.75. 



Imperial Muskmelon 



514 Imperial (New). A delicious new Muskmelon developed 

 in the West. It combines many splendid qualities and is 

 destined to become one of our most favorite Melons. Of 

 attractive appearance with pale transparent yellow, heavily 

 netted skin. The oval fruits are of medium size. The flesh 

 is deep orange-red, very thick, and of delicious flavor. The 

 seed cavity is extremely small. Imperial is an excellent keeper 

 really improving in quality after being vine ripened and picked. 

 Bred for resistance to mildew. Requires about 100 days to 

 mature. Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; i lb. SOc; lb. S2.75. 



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. 25c; j lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 



508 Honey Dew. The outer skin is smooth, hard, and nearly 

 white. The melons are large, round to oval in shape. The 

 light green flesh is luscious, juicy, solid, and of honey-like 

 flavor. Not recommended for northern states as it needs a 

 long hot season. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 



495 Knight, Early. In some sections this melon is called 

 "Maryland," and in others "Sugar Sweet." It is earher 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; \ lb. SOc; lb. $1.75. 



522 Rocky Pord Improved. Light green flesh of spicy 

 flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. SOc; lb. $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. 



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Luscious sweet Melons are possible only where quality seed is sown 



