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VEGETABLE SEEDS 



MUSKMELON or 

 CANTALOUPE 



1 oz. for 60 hilU; 2 to 3 lbs. for an acre 



Culture. — These thrive best in a light soil. Place Ike hills four feet apart each way. Previous 

 to planting, incorporate well into the soil in each hill, a couple of shaaelfuls of thoroughly rotted 

 manure or in the absence of this, about onehalf a shovelful of pulverized sheep manure or a 

 smaller quantity of Henderson's Garden Fertilizer. Plant 8 or 10 seeds in each hill one inch 

 apart and three-quarters of an inch deep. In the latitude of New York, plant about the middle 

 of May. In the South, plant .earlier and further North, later. Thin out all but three or four 

 of the seedlings. Spray with Evergreen to control Aphis and Caterpillars. 



GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES 



537 EARLY HACKENSACK 

 (Henderson's) 



Deliciously Flavored, Very Productive 



A large green-fleshed variety, round, slightly 

 flattened from the stem to the blossom end, 

 very deeply and broadly ribbed, with bold, 

 strongly defined netting. The flesh is very 

 thick, rich in appearance and delightful in 

 flavor. This type of Melon (once almost 

 entirely superseded by the oval-shaped sorts) 

 is rapidly coming into favor again. 



It is a selection which we originated from 

 the famous Hackensack many years ago, and 

 is well worthy of more extensive cultivation. 

 The fruits are not so large as the older sort, 

 but weigh from 5 to 6 lbs. each. It is fit for 

 use immediately after the very early sorts. 

 {See illustration.) 



Price, pkt. 15c; oz. 25c;i4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.00; 

 transportation paid. 



542 HONEYDEW 



The flesh of this variety is green verging on 

 creamy yellow "in color, thick and succulent, 

 with a very small seed cavity. It is a remark- 

 ably sweet Melon and has a flavor peculiarly 

 its own; quite distinct from all other varieties. 



The fruits measure 8 to 9 inches long and 

 about 6 inches in thickness, are light cream 

 in color, and almost entirely devoid of net- 

 ting. The Melons should be allowed to ripen 

 thoroughly before serving. Honeydew is 

 grown principally in California and Colorado 

 for shipment to northern markets. 



Price, pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; }4 lb. $1.00; 

 lb. $3.00; transportation paid. 



ENGLISH FORCING 

 VARIETIES 



For Culture Under Glass 



562 KING GEORGE. A very distinct scar- 

 let-fleshed Melon, skin buff-yellow, finely 

 and evenly netted, and the seed cavity 

 very small. The fruits often weight 5 

 to 8 lbs., and the flavor is so rich that 

 it cannot fail to be appreciated. Very 

 suitable for cultivation under slightly 

 cooler treatment than is necessary for 

 many Melons. 



Price, pkt. $1.00; transportation paid. 



563 RINGLEADER. Fruit above the aver- 

 age size, beautifully netted over the en- 

 tire surface. Flesh pale green, extremely 

 thick, with a most delicious flavor. 

 The plant ripens very early, and does 

 well in frames. 



Price, pkt. $1.00; transportation paid. 



564 UNIVERSAL. Fruits large, with an at- 

 tractive yellow skin, boldly netted. 

 Flesh deep, melting, and most excellent 

 in flavor. 



Price, pkt. Sl.OO; transportation paid. 



560 FAVORITE COLLECTION 

 OF DELICIOUS MUSK- 

 MELONS 



Described on this and the next page 



Rocky Ford Emerald Gem 



Early Hackensack 



Coll. of 3 pkts. 25c; 1 oz. each, 60c; 

 transportation paid. 



557 ROCKY FORD (Henderson's) 



Earliest Strain — Beautiful Appearance — Delightful Flavor 



This newer type is more rounded, the rib less prominent, and the outer surface of 

 the fruit is densely covered with delicate lace-like netting. The quality and rich 

 aromatic flavor have also been greatly improved. The flesh is green, with a sug- 

 gestion of pink at the seed cavity, which is peculiarly attractive. It is beautiful 

 in appearance, dehghtful in flavor, and a general favorite with all. It is safe to 

 say that no Melon has ever come into the New York markets which has sold so 

 readily and at such high prices as the delicious Rocky Ford, often to the exclusion 

 of other varieties. (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt. lOc; oz. 25c; M lb. 60c; lb. $1.75; transportation paid. 



There are no melons as declicious as those that ripen directly on the vines in your own garden 



