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MELON—Musk or Cantaloupe. 
CULTURE.—Melons require a rich sandy loam. If the ground is not rich enough a 
couple of shovels full of rotten manure should be mixed into each hill, which ought to be 
from five to six feet apart; drop. ten to twelve seeds, and when the plants have two or 
three rough leaves, thin out to three or four plants. Pinch the ends of the plants to 
induce early fruiting. Cantaloupes are cultivated very extensively in the neighborhood 
of New Orleans, the quality is very fine. For general crop sow from March to June. 
Some gardeners plant during February and cover with boxes, the same as described for 
Cucumbers. When Melons are ripening, too much rain impairs the flavor of the fruit. 
One ounce to 100 hills; 1% pounds per acre. 
Steckler’s Eden Gem. 
STECKLER’S EDEN GHEM.—Ripens. round, green, solidly netted and only 
about ten days earlier than the original slightly ribbed. The flesh is red or salmon 
Rockyford, of which it is a selection. The color, and of good quality and sweet. This 
vines are extremely thrifty growers, and | strain is one of the best for shipping to 
are less liable to be attacked by rust than distant markets. Packet, 10c.; 0z., 20c.; %4 
most other varieties. The fruits are nearly lb., 50c.; 1lb., $1.50, postpaid. : 
