FRANCIS C STOKES g CO., 235 EAST WASHINGTON SQ., PHILADELPHIA 



One ounce of Musk- 

 melon seed plants 

 100 hills; 2 pounds 

 plant an acre. 



See page 14 for con- 

 trol of insect and 

 disease enemies on 

 \ vine crops. 



Hearts of Gold Muskmelon 



A highly rust-resistant and 

 very profitable Melon 



SUPER-STANDARD 



Days to maturity, 95. This highly flavored Cantaloupe was developed by the late Roland Morrill, a famous 

 Michigan melon-grower. It is called, by some, Improved Hoodoo, but was considered entirely distinct by Mr. 

 Morrill, who claimed that it is the result of an accidental cross between Osage and Netted Gem. It combines the 

 thick, golden flesh of the Osage with the heavy netting and thin rind of the Netted Gem type of Rocky Ford. It is 

 about 25 per cent larger than the standard Rocky Ford type. One of the strongest features which we claim for 

 Hearts of Gold is its very high rust-resistant quality. In our trial-ground this past season it showed far greater 

 resistance than any other variety, and this has been the experience of many others. It is also remarkably hardy 

 and withstands heavier frosts than other varieties. From the standpoint of flavor it is among the most delightful 

 ever produced. As a commercial melon, especially for home markets — private homes and hotels — we most en- 

 thusiastically recommend Hearts of Gold. With proper cultivation it should maintain a picking season for from 

 four to eight weeks. We thoroughly recommend it as a melon which should have a prominent place in the Middle 

 Atlantic States. Price, delivered : Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; V^lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2; 5 lbs. or more, $1.85 per lb. 



Stokes Sugar-Sweet. hy, ys < 



to matur- 

 95. (Also 



known as Early Knight, Maryland, Sweet Air, etc.) 

 This is the only green-fleshed melon that we list. The 

 trend seems to be definitely toward melons with orange 

 flesh, and we are quite sure that the public knows what 

 it wants, for the orange-fleshed melon is ordinarily of 

 higher flavor. Stokes Sugar-Sweet is a melon about 

 7 inches in diameter, well netted, and very productive. 

 Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; V 4 lb. 45 cts.; 

 lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. or more, $1.40 per lb. 



Fordhook. 



Days to maturity, 95. This 

 orange-fleshed melon has now been 

 on the market about sixteen years and is well known 

 to the truckers of the Middle Atlantic States. It is 

 not a large melon, averaging but 53^ inches across 

 and 33^2 inches deep. This is distinctly a basket melon 

 and when well-grown from selected seed will prove 

 profitable to the grower and a delight to the consumer 

 for it is highlv flavored. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts.; ?/ 4 lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. or more, 

 $1.40 per lb. 



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