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MUSKMELON or Cantaloupe 



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



CULTURE. — These thrive best in a light soil. Place the hills four feet apart 

 each way. Previous to planting, incorporate well into the soil in each hill a couple 

 of shovelfuls of thoroughly rotted manure, or, in the absence of this, about one-half 

 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. 



GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES 



A New Muskmelon from the 

 Rocky Ford Section of Colorado 

 The fruits are very attractive, medium in size, oval shaped, slightly 

 ribbed and finely netted. The outside color has a light silvery sheen, 

 while the flesh is green, resembling the Honey Dew. It has a small seed 

 cavity and ripens well up to the rind. 



The best feature of this new variety is that it can be grown in any sec- 

 tion where the ordinary varieties can be grown. It is not extremely 

 late, like the Persian and Honey Dew types; this season it matured a 

 few days after the well-known Rocky Ford, which is considered an early 

 sort. The vines are vigorous and healthy, producing a good crop of fruits 

 of excellent flavor. (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 25c; oz., 50c; transportation paid. 



538 HONEYSWEET 



ORANGE, RED and SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES 



537 EARLY HACKENSACK (henderson s) 554 "PERFECTED PERFECTO" 



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. 



It is a selection which we originated from the famous 

 Hackensack. 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. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 60c; lb., $1.75; 

 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, delightful in flavor, and a general 

 favorite with all. (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; I 4 lb., 60c; lb., §1.50; 

 transportation paid. 



Remarkably Thick-Fleshed — Exquisite Flavor 



We feel confident that this variety will achieve great popularity for 

 its attractiveness and superb flavor. The medium-sized, oval-shaped 

 fruits are finely netted, which in itself gives them an attractive appear- 

 ance; but, when they are halved, and disclose their beautiful salmon- 

 colored flesh, their appeal is irresistible, and they actually taste better 

 than they look. The flesh is thick, of a fine, custard-like texture; 

 the seed cavity is the smallest found in melons of this type. 



All who enjoy fine flavored melons will welcome the "Perfected 

 Perfecto" because they can depend upon its uniform, superb quality. 

 (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; % lb., 90c; lb., $2.50; transportation paid. 



536 BENDER'S SURPRISE 



This variety in many localities is now one of the most popular melons 

 grown. Fruits large round to oval in shape, distinctly ribbed and 

 well netted. The flesh is thick, deep salmon color, very sweet and 

 of superior quality. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; 54 lb., 90c; lb., $2.50. Transportation 

 paid. 



539 EMERALD GEM 



No variety surpasses this for flavor; the thick, salmon-colored flesh is 

 granular, rich and delicious. It is exceedingly early, prolific and long- 

 bearing; fruits small, smooth-skinned, deep emerald-green with light 

 stripes. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 34 lb., 60c; lb., $1.75; transportation paid. 



540 HEARTS OF GOLD 



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

 rind being very firm and closely netted, each vein appearing as if 

 highly embossed on the surface. The flesh is a rich, deep orange-scarlet 

 in color, very fine grained and deliciously sweet. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % 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. 

 Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; \i lb., 90c; lb., $2.50: transportation paid. 



544 LAKE CHAMPLAIN 



An extremely early and productive sort. The plant possesses 

 an unusually vigorous constitution and the fruits set freely 

 under the most adverse weather conditions. They are medium 

 in size, round and flattened ends. The deliciously sweet flesh 

 is of a deep, rich golden color. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; J4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.00; transportation 

 paid. 



546 HALE'S BEST 



A salmon-fleshed type similar to Rocky Ford. It is oval in 

 shape, slightly ribbed, well netted and grows larger than 

 ordinary Rocky' Ford. Hale's Best is also several days earlier 

 in ripening, is very attractive in appearance, and the thick, 

 salmon-colored flesh is exceedingly sweet in flavor. 



The seed cavity is also comparatively small and it is a very 

 popular variety with shippers and growers for the market. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb.. 75c; lb., $2.00; 

 transportation paid. 



548 HONEY ROCK 



A variety of recent introduction. The melons are perfectly 

 round, of medium size, skin light yellow when ripe. Flesh, 

 rich salmon of the very' finest quality; a valuable acquisition 

 for the home garden. 



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

 transportation paid. 



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



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