STOKES SEEDS ARE SOLD UNDER A PERCENTAGE OF GERMINATION 



The Bender Muskmelon 



A large, early, high- 

 flavored variety 



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SUPER-STANDARD 



Days to maturity, 90. The Bender, up to this time, has been a New York State melon. Developed by Mr. 

 Bender, a market gardener near Schenectady, N. Y., from the old Bender Surprise, it is now grown by perhaps 90 

 per cent of the commercial growers in that state. The Bender is a large, round melon, averaging 10 inches in 

 diameter. Because of its size there is a natural tendency to give the individual melons more care than is the case 

 with the smaller basket melons. Its highly flavored, deep orange flesh is of very fine texture and has come to be 

 looked upon by melon-buyers as one of the most reliable on the market. When well-grown and properly harvested 

 and cared for, it is consistently delicious. The fact that the melon is ten-Iobed makes it very convenient for hotels 

 and restaurants to sell in individual slices. Well-grown Benders retail at from 30 to 40 cents each; restaurants 

 usually ask 15 to 25 cents for each of the ten portions. On this basis it is profitable all around. The Bender is 

 usually planted under glass, in pots or in bands, and transplanted. The seed is planted about May 25, and the 

 melons are ready about August 20, exact dates depending on seasonal conditions. Conscientious melon-growers 

 now know that it does not pay to pick melons from dead or diseased vines, for the flavor is entirely gone from them. 

 Don't fail to give it a trial. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; y 4 lb. 75 cts.; lb. $3; 5 lbs. or more, $2.75 

 per lb. 



Fordhook Early Watermelon 



This remarkable melon, maturing in 95 days, is the earliest that we know. It will grow to a length of about 18 

 inches and a thickness of 10 inches. In quality we consider it is better than the Harris Earliest, which we have 

 carried for a number of years, but which is now discontinued. Fordhook Early will mature farther north than any 

 other Watermelon in the latitude of central Pennsylvania. It will produce fine marketable melons three weeks 

 ahead of Kleckley Sweet. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; y 4 lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. or more, 

 $1.40 per lb. 



The Angeleno (White-seeded) 



A very attractive Watermelon 

 with a rare flavor 



Days to maturity, 100. The Angeleno is a melon which, until now, has not been grown in this country in a large 

 way outside of California, where it is looked on as a great delicacy. One of its most unusual features is its green- 

 black rind, which develops gold stripes as the melon ripens, this having a tendency to stand out beyond the surface 

 of the fruit. The Angeleno is globular in shape, resembling somewhat the old Kolb's Gem. Under good conditions 

 it will grow to a large size. No other variety can compare with the bright red Angeleno. The seed of this melon 

 has a tendency to split. We, therefore, advise soaking it in water a few hours just before planting. By thus 

 preparing the seed it will quickly germinate, but if planted before soaking the seed is likely to decay. This is an 

 important point and must not be overlooked. Angeleno melons need never be picked green if you wait for the full 

 development of the gold vein. This is well worth a trial in any melon patch. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz. 20 cts.; y 4 lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2; 5 lbs. or more, $1.85 per lb. 



Improved Kleckley Sweet 



A much larger strain than 

 the old Kleckley Watermelon 



SUPER-STANDARD 



Days to maturity, 120. This new strain is a decided advance over the old Kleckley Sweet introduced twenty- 

 five years ago. The old type had a tendency to run somewhat small and met considerable criticisms on this account. 

 In our Improved Kleckley Sweet this objection is completely overcome. This has been accomplished without any 

 loss in quality. The Improved Kleckley will average about 24 inches in length. The rind is a rich green and the 

 flesh bright scarlet. Seeds white. We recommend this Improved stock to all truckers catering to home markets. 

 Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; y 4 lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2; 5 lbs. or more, $1.85 per lb. 



One ounce of Watermelon seed 



plants 100 feet of drill; 2 pounds ^msm^' 

 plant an acre 



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