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EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN— Vegetable Seeds 



Mliskmelon Henderson's Delicious Rocky Ford 



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

 CULTURE.— Plant in fulls about four feet apart. 

 Plant eight or ten seeds in each hill one inch apart and 

 three-quarters of an inch deep about the middle of May, for 

 latitude of New York, for south earlier, for further north 

 later, and thin out all but three or four of the sccillinys. 



557. Some years ago a number of enterprising growers conceived the idea 

 of growing Musk Melons for the Eastern markets, in the region of Rocky- 

 Ford, Colo., using the variety Netted Gem. Their success has been com- 

 plete, for they not only supply the East with particularly good Melons just 

 as the local supply declines, but have so improved the original that the 

 strain has been named Rocky Ford. Henderson's Delicious Rocky Ford is 

 a more recent, and a still greater improvement on the original. 



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

 surface of the fruit is densely coyered with delicate lace-like netting. The 

 quality and rich aromatic flavor have also been greatly improved. The flesh 

 is green, with a suggestion of pink at the, seed cavity, which is peculiarly 

 attractive. It is beautiful in appearance, delightful in flavor, and a general 

 favorite with all. It is safe to say that no Melon has ever come into the 

 New Tork markets which has sold so readily and at such high prices as the 

 delicious Rockv Ford, often to the exclusion of other varieties. (See engrav- 

 ing.) Price, 10c. pkt,, 20c. oz., 00c. % lb., $1.75 lb. 



Hearts of Gold 



510. Undoubtedly the best of the red or orange-fleshed varieties. The 

 Melons are medium in size, but present, a very fine appearance, the rind 

 being very firm and closely netted, each vein appearing as if highly em- 

 bossed on the surface. The flesh is a rich deep orange-scarlet in color, very 

 fine grained and deliciously sweet. (See engraving.) 

 Price, 15c. pkt., 30c. oz., 90c. Vi lb., $3.00 lb. 



Honeydew 



542. The flesh of this variety is green verging on Naples yellow in color, 

 thick and succulent with a very small seed cavity. It is a remarkably sweet 

 Melon and has a flavor peculiarly its own; quite distinct from all other 

 varieties. 



The fruits measure eight to nine inches long and about six inches in 

 thickness, are light cream in color, and almost entirely devoid of netting. 

 The Melons should be allowed to ripen thoroughly before serving. Honey- 

 dew is grown principally in California and Colorado for shipment to 

 northern markets. Price, 15c. pkt., 30c. oz., 90c. *4 lb., $3.00 lb. 



Sweet Air 



556. This very desirable variety is said to be the greatest money-making 

 melon for the planter ever introduced. Sweet Air Melon is oval in shape, 

 only slightly ribbed, but very deeply netted. 



The golden hue of the skin gives it a very attractive appearance exter- 

 nally and the thick green flesh is not only delicious in flavor, but of pleasing 

 color. 



The seed cavities are extremely small, the vines remain fresh and green 

 for a long period and produce large crops of melons very uniform in shape 

 and of a good size. Price, 15c. pkt., 30c. oz., 90c. >4 lb, $3.00 lb. 



Our Leaflet "How to Grow Best Musk Melons," including spraying, etc., is sent Free to customers if requested 



