Dreer’s Muskmelons or Cantaloupes 
Melon Musca, Fr. 
Popone, ITs. 
Melén,Sp. Melone, Grr. - 
Treat seeds with Semesan, Cuprocide, Spergon, or Arasan. 
Sow when the ground has become thoroughly warm, in 
hills 5 to 6 feet apart each way. 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. Thin out to three or four strongest plants per hill. 
1 Pkt. for 10 hills; 1 oz. for 50 hills; 6 to 8 Ibs. in 
hills per acre. 
Salmon-Flesh Varieties 

Pride of Wisconsin 
3219 Pride of Wisconsin 
86 days. Heavy, coarsely netted fruits of slightly oval 
shape with very thick and very sweet flesh of a beautiful 
salmon-pink color. Has a wonderful aroma and a very small 
seed cavity. The hard rind is pearly gray ripening to a 
yellowish shade. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4 Ib. 90c. 
510 Hale's Best 
86 days. An early melon with attractive well-ribbed and 
netted skin. The salmon flesh is extremely thick and has 
a delectable sweetness with somewhat of a musky tang. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 90c. 
488 Bender's Surprise 
95 days. A surprisingly delicious and attractive melon 
8 inches long and 6 inches thick. Of oblong form weighing 
about 7 pounds each. The greenish yellow skin with coarse 
netting encloses the thick, bright salmon flesh which is 
very sweet and tasty. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c, 
506 Hearts of Gold, Special 
95 days. A most attractive melon with a diameter of 6%4 
to 7 inches and weighing 4 to 5% pounds. The globular, 
distinctly ribbed fruits have a fine gray netting. The salmon- 
orange firm flesh is very juicy and has a delightfully sweet 
flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 14 lb. $1.00. 
509 Honey Rock or Sugar Rock * 
85 days. A new salmon-fleshed variety of delicious sweet- 
ness. and rich aroma. Of medium size with remarkably thick 
flesh and small seed cavity. The skin is roughly netted and 
of a grey-green color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 90c. 
500 Fordhook. 88 days. Good-sized melons for home and 
nearby market weighing about 2% Ibs. each. They are 
round with flattened ends, have a deep emerald green 
skin and thick, juicy, sweet, and spicy flesh of a most 
appetizing orange-yellow color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 44 Ib. 90c. 
Two Tasty Green-Fleshed Melons 
493 Delicious Gold-Lined. 90 days. There are many 
gardeners who prefer the green-fleshed melons to those 
with salmon flesh. In this excellent variety the thick 
flesh is luscious light green, except for a thin layer 
surrounding the seed cavity which is an appetizing 
golden tint. This makes it very attractive when cut, 
The flesh is thick and has a remarkably sweet and 
spicy taste. The fruits are nearly round, have no ribs, 
and are covered with a thick grey netting. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 35c; % Ib. $1.00. | 
522 Rocky Ford or Netted Gem. 92 days. An old 
favorite melon still very popular. Has thick, pale 
green, juicy flesh of sweet flavor and aroina. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 30c; 1% lb. 90c. 


Herbs are very interesting and useful plants. Every 
The Herb Garden 
Herbs marked * are perennials. 
5010 Anise. Seed used for garnish- 
ing, cordials, and pastry. Pkt. 15c; 
Y% oz. 45c; oz. 85c. 
5014 Basil, Sweet. The sweet-scent- 
ed foliage is used for seasoning. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 
5018 Borage (Gurkenkraut). Used for 
seasoning and cordials. Pkt. 10c; 
Y% oz. 45c; oz. 75c. 
5020 Caraway (Kuemmel). Biennial. 
The seeds are used in breads, cakes, 
and liqueurs. Pkt. 15c; %4 oz. 35c; 
0z. 65c. 
5022 “Catnip. Leaves and young 
shoots used for medicine and sea- 
soning. An excellent tonic for ani- 
mals. Pkt. 15c; %4 oz. 25c. 
5023 *Chives. Valued for their mild 
onion-like flavor. The small leaves 
are used for seasoning and flavoring. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 60c; oz. $1.00. 

5024 Coriander. Seeds used in con- 
fectionery and cordials. Pkt. 10c; 
Y% oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 
5027 Celery Seed for Flavoring. 
Not suited to planting Oz. 10c; 
4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 75c. 
5028 Dill. Indispensable for dill 
pickles and for dill sauce. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 25c; % Ib. 75c. 
5030 “Fennel, Sweet. Used in sauces 
and liqueurs, or raw as a Side dish. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. 50c.~ 
For Florence Fennel, see page 12. 
5032 “Horehound. For _ seasoning 
and also for cough medicine. 
Pkt. 25c; % oz. 90c. 
5036 Marjoram, Sweet. Leaves used 
green in summer and dried in winter. 
A favorite herb for seasoning. Pkt. 
ia Ye oz. 45¢; % oz. 75¢3 oz. 
$1.35. 
home garden should include its herb bed or border and 
where space is limited they may be grown right amidst 
the annual and perennial flowers. Write for a free copy 
of the Dreer Leaflet on ‘‘Herb Culture.” 
5046 Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius) 
For flavoring and coloring. Pkt. 15c; 
Yy oz. 35c; oz. 65c. 
5048 *Sage. One of the most popu- 
lar of all herbs for seasonings. Does 
best in a fertile well-drained soil. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 90c; oz. $1.65. 
5050 Savory, Summer (Bohnen- 
kraut). The leaves and young shoots 
are used for flavoring soups, stews, 
string beans, ete. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 45c. 
5054 “Tansy. The young leaves are 
used for seasoning. Pkt. 25c. 
5056 *Thyme, English. For season- 
ing meat dishes, gravy, fillings, etc. 
Pkt. 20c. 
5060 “Wormwood. For flavoring, 
medicine, and liqueurs. Pkt. 25c. 
14 Most herbs may well be included in the flower garden 
