STOKES SEEDS 



MUSKMELON 



Bender Surprise requires heavj- feeding, but the individual melons sell (or a high figure. 



ABBOTT PEERLESS PEARL 



Days to maturit> . 80-95. This Melon has found an unusual reception among all grow- 

 ers because of its ver\' decided resistance to disease and to downy mildew — it being much 

 more resistant than Hale's Best and other good types. It has already made many friends 

 in New Jersey and on the Del-Mar-\ a Peninsula 



Abbott's Peerless Pearl, grown for us by the originator of the variet\ , has a tough pearl- 

 gray rind, completely covered with a heavy white netting. The heaviness of this netting 

 is one of the outstanding features of the variety. The flesh is a deep pink with a small 

 pea-green streak ne.xt to the rind. It has a ver\ small seed cavity which is filled with 

 paper-white seed. The seed is distinctly smaller than that of most Cantaloupes. There 

 are at least -l-O' f more seed per pound than any variety we know of. The flesh is firm, and 

 the flavor is most delicious. The shipping qualities of the Melon are unsurpassed, and 

 the selling qualities equally good. Growers are warned, however, that the seed of this 

 variety is more delicate than others, and must be handled with greater care. We do not 

 offer this variety in Canada. 



For prices please refer to inside front cover 



BENDER SURPRISE 



Days to maturity. 80-95. We have come to look on The Bender Melon as one 

 of the most valuable on the list. Our stock has proven an unusually fine one, and 

 although some customers have apparently not learned the knack of growing a 

 good Bender, many others are making huge profits from it. Because of its size 

 (it will run from 8 to 10 inches in diameter and weigh from 8 to 14 pounds) it takes 

 unusually heavy fertilization. 



We would define The Bender as a distinctly individual Melon in contrast to 

 the basket type. Bender is a highly flavored, round Melon with deep orange flesh 

 and of a delicious, melting texture when fully ripe. It is usually started under 

 glass, in pots or in bands and transplanted. In the latitude of Philadelphia, seed 

 planted about May 25th will mature Melons about August 20th, 



The Mde Farm, Sufiield, Conn., has had unusual success with our Bender now 

 for the last three years. They market them for from $1.00 to $1.50 per Melon by 

 the truck-load. This figure can be verified. These retail at about 28 cents per 

 t>ound. As usual, our seed has been grown privately for us in Colorado and has 

 been inspected by an officer of our firm. Our stock is very highly recommended. 



Our Mr. Lehman examines Peerless Pearl on an inspection trip to Colorado. 



