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One ounce will plant about 50 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. in hills per acre. 



CULTURE. — Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm and dry, Mils 

 5 to 6 feet apart each way for Muskmelons, 8 to 10 feet for Watermelons. Previous to sowing the seed, mix a few sliovelfuls of 

 well-rotted manure in each hill, and plant in each 12 to 1.5 seeds; after all danger of bugs is over, thin out to three or four plants 

 per hill. A few hills for early use may be had by sowing on pieces of sod in a hotbed, and when warm enough transplant to open 

 ground. Melon vines are subject to the same destructive insect and fungous foes as are cucuinber and squash vines. Early and 

 repeated spraying with Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead Mixture is always advisable for these crops. 



Hoodoo. (See cut.) As a Muskmelon 

 for the private garden, this variety wil! 

 surely please all who plant it. The vines 

 make a strong and vigorous growth, which 

 enables them to withstand disease and 

 produce an abundant crop of the mosf 

 delicious Muskmelons one can imagine 

 The melons are not large, but of conven 

 lent size for table use, and present a fine 

 appearance. The rind and flesh at bios 

 som end is very firm, the skin is thick!)' 

 netted, and the flesh a rich, deep orange 

 color, fine grained and of remarkabU 

 sweetness. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. ; J 

 lb., .50 cts.; lb., $1.7.5. 

 Extra Early Hackensack. Melons grow 

 to large size and attractive appearance 

 Flesh green, very sweet and sugary. Outei 

 skin is heavily netted. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 

 1.5 cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Alontreal Market. Largest of the nut 

 meg varieties; flesh green. This is tht 

 variety which is largely grown in Canads 

 and sold for high prices. Pkt., o cts.: 

 oz., 15 cts.; J lb, 40 cts.; lb., $1.26. 

 Cassabah. A large, oljjong Melon, 

 green flesh, prolific and of delicious qual 

 ity. This is the largest Muskmelot 

 grown. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb. 

 75 CIS.; lb., $2.25. 

 Emerald Gem. A small, very earl^j 

 Melon, form globular; flesh salmon-col 

 ored; the flavor is exceptionally fine; 

 solid and thick; exterior dark green 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; 

 11)., $1.50. 

 Burrell's Gem. This melon is a counter- 

 part of the "Rocky P'ord," except in coloi 

 of flesh, which is beautiful dark salmon or orange. .Skin is 

 rather dark green, and rind thin, leaving a thick lining of flest- 

 which is of most delicious, juicy flavor, and fairly melts in tht 

 mouth. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,15cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.26 

 Miller's Cream, or Osage. The fruits are large and round. 

 with light green, netted skin, and thick, sweet, salmon-coloredl 

 flesh. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 Paul Rose. A cross of Osage with Netted Gem; flesh thick, 

 firm and beautiful; deep salmon or orange color. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Surprise. A highly flavored salmon-fleshed Melon; oval- 

 shaped, deeply ril)bed and netted skin. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., Hi 

 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.,50. 

 Tip Top. A medium-sized Muskmelon, nearly round in shape, 

 with shallow netting on skin. The flesh is deep yellow and 

 has a rich flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; 

 lb., $1.50. 

 Defender. Medium size, salmon flesh, and delicious flavor; 

 oval shape, slightly ribbed and covered with a slight netting. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Mango, or Vegetable Orange. Used for preserving. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 50 cts. 



IMPORTEO VARIETIES FOR 

 FORCING. 



Blenheim Orange. A favorite variety for forcing; scarlet 

 flesh, good flavor. Pkt., 2.5 cts. 



Windsor Castle. Green flesh, oval shape, finely netted, 

 delicious flavor. Pkt., 25 cts. 



Netted Rock. (.See Specialties, page 8.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Admiral Togo. (See Specialties, page 8.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Rocky Ford, Improved. This delicious melon is of the 

 Netted Gem Type, oval in shape and beautifully netted. It 

 has been improved at Rocky Ford, Colorado, a section noted 

 for its fine Muskmelons. The melons average about five 

 inches in length, and are of most delicious flavor; flesh is 

 smooth-grained and light green color. It is a very popular 

 variety, and the Melons are found on the tables of all leading 

 hotels and restaurants during their season. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; J lb., 30 cts.; lb., §1.00. 



Jenny Lind. The earliest variety; netted, of small, round 

 size; excellent flavor. The vines do not grow as large as some 

 of the other varieties, but are quite productive, and it is a 

 favorite early variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J lb., 30 

 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Golden Jenny. A small, highly-prized early variety; good 

 shipper. This is a great improvement on the Jenny Lind. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Netted Gem. One of the earliest small Melons. Globular 

 shape, uniform in size; flesh light green, tinged with yellow 

 and of very fine flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 30 

 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Norfolk Button, or Shipper's Delight. A variety of the 

 Jenny Lind, which sometimes has small buttons at blossom 

 end; good flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; i lb., 30 cts.; 

 lb., $1.00. 



Jersey Belle. Somewhat like Jenny Lind, not so early, but 

 larger. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



