^3 Stokes Seed Farms Company, Moores town. New Jersey 



MUSKMELONS 



Culture. — light loamj' soil, well enriched, is best for Cantaloupe-growing. The seed should be sown after all danger of frost, 

 in hills 5 to 6 feet apart, sowing about 6 seeds to the hill. After danger from insects is past, thin to three vines to the hill. Pinch 

 ends of growing vines to induce fruiting. One ounce will plant about 70 hills; 3 pounds will plant an acre. 



510 S. S. Rocky Ford 



THE HIGHEST DEVELOPMENT OF THE STANDARD 

 SHIPPING CANTALOUPE 



This Cantaloupe is also sold under the names of Eden Gem, 

 Netted Rock, etc. The stock herewith offered has been worked 

 on for several years until the netting on the outside is complete, 

 the cross sectors having been eliminated. This feature is greatly 

 in its favor for long-distance shipping as it will stand up far better 

 than melons with deep-cut sectors running through them. The 

 flesh is light green, the seed-cavity small and the quality superb. 

 S. S. Rocky Ford will resist disease and blight as well as any 

 melon we know of as it has been bred with this end in view. In 

 size it is a standard crating melon, running either 45 or 36 to 

 the standard crate. For markets where a green-fleshed melon is 

 most desirable and for growers situated so that local markets 

 do not figure, we would advise the S. S. Rocky Ford as the melon 

 which is nearest perfection of any so far offered. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., V4^^- 25 cts., lb. 80 cts., postpaid. 



512 Stokes' Sugar-Sweet (Early Knight) 



THE MOST PROFITABLE MELON FOR NEARBY MARKET 

 PURPOSES 



Where attractive size and quality count for anything and 

 where crating is not necessary, we would advise everyone using 

 this melon in preference to any other. It is not only larger, but 

 slightly earlier than the S. S. Rocky Ford, and usually brings 

 considerably better prices on the markets. It will average about 

 7 inches long. The flesh is a beautiful light green, with golden 

 lining next to the seed-cavity. The outside is fairly well netted 

 but the sectors are quite prominent. Without reserve we can say 

 that the Stokes' Sugar-Sweet is the best-flavored melon in ex- 

 istence. It is a favorite with a large majority of our customers. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Vilb. 60 cts., lb. $2, postpaid. 



Stokes' Sugar-Sweet Muskmelon 



516 Jenny Lind, Early 



A standard variety which has been listed by seedsmen for a 

 number of years and particularly popular among New Jersey 

 growers who have made big money on it from time to time. 

 Jenny Lind is a good-quality, small, flat melon. The fruits are 

 deeply ribbed; flesh green and exceedingly sweet. It ripens very 

 earlj" and, on account of its size, is very desirable as a table 

 melon. The vines are rather small but very vigorous and pro- 

 ductive. Pkt. 5c., oz, lOc, Vilb. 25c., lb. 80c., postpaid. 



575 S. S. Salmon-Fleshed 



A HIGH-QUALITY SALMON-TINTED CANTALOUPE OF 

 THE ROCKY FORD TYPE 



We offer this Muskmelon for the fourth season and are con- 

 fident that the results will be fully up to those of the past two 

 seasons. Under certain conditions the salmon tint is not very 

 pronounced. A few of our customers have complained of this 

 feature. We believe, however, that the selection offered is well 

 set by this time, but purchasers should buy it with this under- 

 standing. Careful selection has made this melon one of the 

 most uniform in size ever offered and one which is ven,- strong to 

 resist disease. Its length will average around 4^4 inches and 

 breadth 3J<i inches. It will mature about one week after the. 

 earliest varieties, and is particularlv advised for the large shipper. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., y^lh. 40 cts., lb. $1.25, postpaid. 



580 Burrell Gem 



A melon of the Osage type, having the flavor and productive- 

 ness of the parent, but being oblong in shape instead of nearly 

 round. It will produce melons 6 to 7 inches in length and about 

 4,^2 inches through. The surface is fairly well netted. Burrell 

 Gem is also a popular melon for home consumption. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 25 cts., lb. 80 cts., postpaid. 



583 Osage, or Miller's Cream 



A melon particularly desirable for the markets 

 of the Aliddle West. It is also looked upon with 

 favor by other markets where a large melon 

 finds a ready sale. Osage is nearly round, has 

 a dark green skin; flesh is thick and ripens clear 

 to the rind and is of a rich, deep salmon color. 

 Vines bear profusely, setting fruit close to the 

 hill, and continuing to bear fine melons, uniform 

 in size, weighing about two pounds apiece. Pkt. 

 5c., oz. lOc, V4'b. 25c., lb. 80c., postpaid. 



585 Fordhook 



This melon originated in South Jersey and 

 since its introduction has gained a wide reputa- 

 tion among all classes of planters. It is a salmon- 

 fleshed melon of the Jenny Lind type, being 

 flat, well netted and having medium-deep sec- 

 tors. The flesh is thick, light orange-color, and 

 is sweet and tender to the rind. The season is 

 earlv and the vines are vigorous and vers- pro- 

 iific^ Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V41b. 25 cts., lb. 

 80 cts., postpaid. 



590 Banana 



A melon which is in some demand more as a 

 curiosity than as a commercial variety. The 

 flesh is salmon-color, having a delightful aroma, 

 and the flavor is even stronger than that of the 

 Osage. Pkt. Sc., oz. 10c. , Vi^h. 30c., postpaid. 



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