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GOLDEN CHAMPLAIN Earliest of the orange fleshed melons; 75 to 

 80 days. Nearly round, slightly flattened at ends, 5 to 6 inches in 

 diameter. The flesh is fairly thick, deep orange-salmon in color, 

 juicy, and very sweet. When fully ripe, the fruits show a golden 

 color through the netting. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.35. 



HALE'S BEST 75 to 80 days. The rich flavor of this melon makes it 

 a favorite with everyone. Its earliness makes it a good choice for 

 home gardeners. The nearly-round fruits are heavily netted on the 

 outside; the thick flesh is deep salmon pink. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 60c; lb. $1.50. 



HEARTS OF GOLD 100 days. A fine melon to plant for succession as 

 it ripens after the earlies are gone. A convenient^table size with 

 thick, sweet, orange flesh. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; lb. $1.50. 



HONEY ROCK One of the newer varieties and wonderfully well 

 adapted to growing in home gardens. The thick, deep, salmon 

 flesh is juicy and of sweet musky flavor. Somewhat smaller than 

 Hale's Best. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; lb. $1.50. 



IMPROVED PERFECTO An early melon, ripening in 80 to 85 days. 

 Fruits are 6 to 7 inches in diameter and almost spherical. Solidly 

 netted and cream colored when ripe. Outstanding for thickness, 

 fine quality, and flavor. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 70c; lb. $1.75. 



PERSIAN A distinctive flavored variety which must ripen on the 

 vines in order to be pleasing to the taste. Bright orange, thick, 

 juicy flesh. Needs a long growing season. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; lb. $1.50. 



TIPTOP 85 to 90 days. One of the earliest of the home garden mel- 

 ons. Of short oval shape, thick deep yellow flesh, and sweet flavor. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.35. 



"WINTER" VARIETIES 



CASSABA, GOLDEN BEAUTY This medium sized melon is globe- 

 shaped and pinched at the stem end, and its leathery rind is rich 

 golden-yellow in color. Cassabas can be raised most successfully in 

 California and the Gulf States. 



HONEY BALL The result of a cross between a small round variety 

 named Cannon Ball and the popular Honey Dew. It inherits the 

 small size and ball shape of the former and the color and quality of 

 the latter. It is earlier than Honey Dew and can be grown where 

 the season is shorter. A very prolific and long keeping variety of 

 high quality. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



HONEY DEW, Green Fleshed The best known of the so-called win- 

 ter melons. The creamy-yellow fruits are nearly round, about 6 

 inches in diameter. Honey Dew has very thick flesh, light emerald 

 green in color. It is fine grained and delicious. The melons may 

 be picked before they are fully ripe and stored in a cool place. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.35. 



GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES 



NETTED GEM or ROCKY FORD A comparatively small green 

 fleshed melon of the oval type, weighing about 2 pounds, and ideal 

 for serving in halves. It is probably one of the most widely known 

 and extensively grown of its class. A sure and abundant yielder. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.35. 



10-25 SALMON TINT An excellent main crop cantaloupe of the 

 Rocky Ford type. It is medium early, about 94 days. The abun- 

 dant fruit is rounded, 5 or 6 inches long, and salmon colored shad- 

 ing to light green near the rind. Smafl seed cavity; thick, juicy, 

 fragrant flesh. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.35. 



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Honey Rock is an excellent home garden muskmelon. It's a convenient size, too, for serving in halves 



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