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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO. 



Muskmelon or Cantaloupe 0n %T^£T^7er 5 ^ ls 



Culture. Melons thrive best in a rich, light soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm and dry, in hills six feet apart each 

 way for muskmelon, eight feet for watermelon. Previous to sowing the seed, mix a few shovelfuls of well-rotted manure in each hill, and plant in 

 each twelve to fifteen seed; after all danger of the bugs is over, thin out to three plants per hill. When about one foot long, pinch off the tips to make 

 them branch, as it strengthens the growth of the vines and makes the fruit mature earlier. Give plenty of water and feed liquid manure occasionally. 

 A few hills for early use may be had by sowing on pieces of sod in a hotbed, and when warm enough transplant to open ground. 



Sweet Air Cantaloupe. There has not been 



introduced a melon as deserving to be placed in 



the front rank of melons as this one. All the good 



qualities of all other melons are combined in this 



melon. Full description on page 1 of novelties for 



this year. Price, pkt., 5 and 10c; % lb., 20c; 



1 lb., 60c 



k Pollock's Netted Rock Cantaloupe or 



A Money-Maker. This melon was called to our 



f» attention in 1907. The growers in Rocky Ford 



, have been trying to get a RUST PROOF and 



;.>*|||1| BLIGHT PROOF MELON. It is distinct in its 



''^_~nH markings, being almost entirely covered with net- 



I ting, slightly larger than the Rocky Ford; very 



delicious in the spicy sweet cantaloupe flavor. 



This melon is fast becoming the leading can- 

 taloupe of the West as well as the East. The 

 Colorado Experimental Station has taken it up 

 and recommends it to everyone. Rust proof and 

 blight proof and sweet. Our seed comes direct 

 from Pollock. Price, 10c per packet; \i lb., 20c; 

 1 lb., 75c 



The New "Tip Top" Muskmelon. Ought 

 to be planted by every gardener. Sweet, juicy, 

 finest flavored, firm (but not hard) fleshed, and 

 eatable to the outside coating. Its appearance on 

 Sweet Air Cantaloupe the market is very attractive. Sells on sight. 



The fruit is of large size, nearly round, evenly 



ribbed and moderately netted. It is also perhaps the most productive melon known. Pkts., 5 and 10c; Yi lb., 30c; lb., 60c 



Rocky Ford, Jr. Few melons have given as much satisfaction as this distinct new melon. A little larger, two weeks 



earlier and very prolific — much more prolific than the old Rocky Ford Cantaloupe. Pkts., 5 and 10c; 1 ounce, 10c; \i lb., 



20c; 1 lb., 75c 



Bolgiano's Baltimore Nutmeg Cantaloupe. Our seed this season have been grown from the old original stock 

 seed. We sent the seed to our grower and directed him to plant the seed and take special care of the crop, which he did. 

 He says the crop was a fine one, and we feel sure that ^ ^T^ffl fflWWIMHliafc 



persons growing Cantaloupes from this seed will be ''&£** *i% 



more than pleased with the crop. The Baltimore *$&$-*■ ~~~ - * - ' • 



Nutmeg is, as you all know, a large Green-Flesh ..Mi ffiM 



variety, sweet as sugar; in fact, the flavor is that ^HMPPPPpliPf?^ 



rich cantaloupe flavor which cannot be duplicated in JEwF: 



any other kind. Pkts., 5 and 10c; J£ lb., 15c; Jp 



lb., 50c M 



Maryland. Considered by our customers far ,, ''^r>»lr' ~*^«lrap*-' 



superior to the very best strains of Rocky Ford. jjftjty agS&SHj EsSeCS:^' 



Earlier and more productive. It is ten days earlier 

 than the Rocky Ford, twice as productive and larger 



in size. The vines are of a strong, healthy growth, j&V ■■■j^^KSS 



branch freely, setting a large number of fruits close l ^^ ^^^g^-' 7 '.-'" 

 to the hill. The Melons are fine and regular in size ] 

 and form nearly round or slightly oval, and very 

 closely netted. The skin is of a light golden hue when 



fully ripened. Flesh bright green, luscious in flavor, IM BPW"^^» 



and ripens close to the skin. Pkt., 5c; ounce, 10c; lHffiS»*'l 3 >?K ," 



M lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. fH~ IbBs^Is^- * " *£**'*** 



Rocky Ford Cantaloupe. One of the best 

 known cantaloupes in the world. When this melon 

 was first placed on the market it made a name and a 

 place for itself. Its fine flavor, bright green flesh, 

 very deep meaty flesh, make it a popular variety. 

 It is a delicious melon. Price, 5 and 10c; % lb., 15c; 



lb., 40c Baltimore Nutmeg Cantaloupe 



Packets. \i Lb. 1 Lb. 



Netted Gem, Oblong. Same as Rocky Ford, save in shape $0.05 & .10 $0.15 $0.50 



Osage. Cocoanut-shaped, yellow flesh; light green netted skin .05 & .10 .20 .60 



Paul Rose. Handsome oval variety, rich orange flesh, very sweet .05 & . 10 .20 .60 



Burrel's Gem. Selected stock. Reddish orange flesh ; fine-grained and spicy " .05 & .10 .20 .60 



Emerald Gem. Small, extra-early; dark green skin, orange flesh; very sweet .05 & .10 .20 .60 



Hackensack, Extra-Early. Ripens 10 days earlier than the Hackensack .05 & .10 .20 .60 



Jenny Lind. Small, green-fleshed; very early, good quality .05 & .10 .20 .60 



