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Melon Musca, Ger. 



MUSKMELONS 



Melon Almizcleon, Sp. 

 Melone, Ger. 



One ounce will plant about 60 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 for Musk- 

 melons, 8 to 10 feet for Watermelons. 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 IS 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. 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 

 cucumber and squash vines. Early and repeated spraying with Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead Mixture is always advisable for these crops^ 



Green Fleshed Varieties 



As a class the following are, perhaps, less 

 exacting in their culture requirements than the 

 salmon fleshed sorts. We recommend them for 

 heavier soils and cooler climates. 



493 Delicious Gold Lined. This melon is 



nearly round, without ribs, and the skin is 



covered with a thick gray 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, and the flavor delicious, being 



remarkably sweet and spicy. Vines are 



very prolific, and bear large numbers of 



fruits, which are edible in about 90 days 



from time of planting seed. This melon 



has our highest recommendation. Pkt., 



15 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., 90 cts.; lb., $3.25. 



Early Knight. (See Specialties, page 



7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; 



lb., SI. 75. 



Extra Early Hackensack. A large flat melon with 



prominent ribs. Flesh light green, thick, sweet and juicy. 



Does best in rich bottom land. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 



\ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Honey Dew. Unlike the ordinary muskmelon or canta- 

 loupe both in appearance and. flavor, the outer skin being 



smooth, hard and nearly white, being really of the Casawba 



type. The melons are large, round to oval in shape, ex- 

 tremely thick meated and have a very small seed cavity; 



flesh is light green, very solid and of a rich honey-like flavor, 



luscious and juicy. Not recommended for northern States. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 70 cts.; lb., §2.25. 

 518 Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties, with 



deep ribs and heavy netting. Flesh green and of good flavor. 



Largely grown in our Northern States and in Canada and 



generally recommended for cool sections. Fruits often attain 



large size and specimens have been grown weighing 15 pounds. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 

 520 Netted Rock. A handsome and distinct variety, about the 



same size as Rocky Ford, but more heavily netted. The 



seed cavity is small, and the flesh which is green, is thick and 



sweet, containing a higher percentage of sugar than any other 



variety. An important feature of this variety is its ability to 



withstand rust and blight, so much so that it is almost proof 



against either. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



495 



503 



508 



Millers Cream or Osage Muskmelon 



Montreal Market Muskmelon 



522 Rocky Ford Improved. This delicious melon is almost 

 round in shape and thickly netted. It has been improved at 

 Rocky Ford, Colorado, a section noted for its fine Musk- 

 melons. The melons average about five inches in length and 

 flesh is smooth-grained and light green color of a delicious 

 spicy flavor. It is a very popular variety, and the melons 

 are found on the tables of all leading hotels and restaurants 

 during their season. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; j lb., 50 cts. 

 lb., $1.50. 



Salmon-Fleshed Kinds 



Of pronounced "musky" flavor and considered by many the 

 best flavored class by far. 



505 Hearts of Gold, or Improved Hoodoo. (See Special- 

 ( ties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., 

 $2.00. 



488 Bender's Surprise. Enjoys a well deserved popularity 

 in several northern sections. Large size, nearly round, deeply 

 ribbed and roughly netted. Light green skin with deep 

 salmon flesh. Finest quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



490 Burrell's Gem or Defender. Originated 

 at Rocky Ford, the "birthplace of all good 

 melons," this sort has added much to the 

 reputation of Colorado. In size it averages 

 6 inches long by four inches thick through, 

 is distinct!} 7 ribbed, beautifully netted. Thick, 

 firm but luscious salmon-orange flesh which 

 is a delight to the palate. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



497 Emerald Gem. A small, but very early 

 smooth skinned variety with faint ribs, 

 Salmon pink flesh, flavor of which is excep- 

 tionally fine. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

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



500 Fordhook. A high quality melon of 

 medium size, flat, heavily netted and with 

 thick, juicy aromatic orange flesh. Highly 

 recommended. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 |lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



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