Dreer’s Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Melon Musca, FR. Melon, Sp. 
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One ounce will plant about 50 hills; 6 to 8 Ibs. in hills per acre. 
CULTURE-—Melons grow 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 insect injury 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. 
Health Value of 
Muskmelon 
Calories per 1b. 185 
Vitamins A, B, C 
Proteins .6% 
Carbohydrates 9.3% 
Iron .00039% 
514 Imperial (New). A delicious new Muskmelon developed 
yein 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. 10c; oz. 25c; + Ib. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
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. 20c; 4 Ib. 60c; lb. $1.50. 
497 Emerald Gem. Small and very early. Salmon-pink 
flesh of rich aroma. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; $ lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 
500 Fordhook. A high-quality flat melon of medium size. 
Salmon flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 
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 
Green-Fleshed Varieties 
495 Knight, Early. In some sections this melon is called 
“Maryland,” and in others “Sugar Sweet.’ It is earlier than 
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; lb. $1.75. 
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. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 
505 Hearts of Gold, or Improved Hoodoo. Remarkably 
disease-resistant producing a wonderful crop of delightfully 
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. 20c; } Ib. 
50c; lb. $1.50. 
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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 ap- 
pearance. 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, bcing remarkably sweet 
and spicy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ¢ lb. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
509 Honey Rock x 
A new salmon-fleshed variety of delicious sweetness and 
rich aroma. While the almost-round melons are only of 508 Honey Dew. The outer skin is smooth, hard, and nearly 
medium size, this is fully compensated by the remarkably white. The melons are large, round to oval in shape. The 
thick flesh and small seed cavity. Skin is roughly netted light green flesh is luscious, juicy, solid, and of honey-like 
and of a grey-green color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ¢ Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.75. flavor. Not recommended for northern states as it needs a 
long hot season. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; } Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00. 
522 Rocky Ford or Netted Gem. A widely known medium- 
size melon with well-netted skin and thick, pale green, sweet, 
juicy flesh. Very popular. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; } ib. 50c; 1b. $1.50. 
524 TipTop. Globular flattened fruits with beautiful salmon- 
colored flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; $ lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 
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Varieties for Under-Glass Culture 
489 Blenheim Orange. Oval-shaped fruits with luscious 
flesh of a deep orange color. Pkt. (10 seeds) 25c. 
the young plants, 
526 Windsor Castle. A reliable green-fleshed variety to 
be grown in frames or the greenhouse. Pkt. (10 seeds) 25c. 
87 Luscious sweet Melons are possible only if quality seed is sown 
