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Muskmelon or Canteloupe 



One ounce will plant alxjut 50_hills. 2 to 3 pounds in hills per acre. 



altnre— Melons thrive best in a rich, light stiil. Plant earlv in Mav. when the ground has become warm and dry, in hills 6 feet apart each way for 

 lul.Mi. s feet for watermelons. PreTiou^ to s«nving the fetni. iuix a few shovelfuls of well-rotted nmnure in each hill, and plant in each 12 to 15 seed; 

 II danger of the bugs is over, thin out to 3 plants jht hill. When about 1 foot long, pinch off the tips to make them branch, as it strengthens the growth 



the vines and makes the fruit mature earlier. Give plenty of water and feed liquid manure occasionall 

 1 pieces of sod in a hot bed, and when warm enough transplant to open ground. 



A few hills for early 



be had by sowing 



Rocky Ford Canteloupe 



Beauty of Rocky Ford Canteloupe— The de- 



mand has been for a melon with all the gotwl qualities of the 

 Rocky Ford Melon, and without its failings. This melon 

 meets all requirements. It is slightly larger, averaging about 

 3 pounds. The seed cavity is only about one-half the size. Its 

 flesh is of an orange color, verj- thick and of a fine, s])icy 

 flavor. Our stock of this melon is extreinelv limited. Packet, 

 10 and 25c.; '+' lb., j;i.50; 1 lb., 55.00. 



Rocky Ford IVIusknielon. Reliable stock, lus- 

 lIous llavor; a healthy, \ig()rous grower; exceedingly pro- 

 lific. Xo muskmelon ever introduced has had such widespread 

 popularity and been a source of .so much profitable realizing 

 as this grand melon. The stock of seed has never yet l)een 

 equal to the demand. We are sure the seed of this famous 

 money maker will very early be consumed. The ground 

 color of the skin is, when ripe, of a rich, greenish gold. The 

 netting is very prominent, and is light in color, which makes 

 the outer appearance very attractive. The flesh is very deep, 

 ripening clear|to the rind, and it has an ex-ceedingly small seed 

 cavity. Packet, 5c.; oz., 15c.; % lb., 20c.; lb., 50c. 



Burrell's Cieni Canteloupe.— Fine flavor, meat 

 of reddish orange, very thick and spicy, not containing too 

 much water or acid. Seed cavity small and triangular. Well 

 recommended wherever used. Packets, 5 and 10c. ; % lb., 

 SI. 00.; lb., S4.00. 



Osasre, or miller Cream. A splendid melon, of 

 medium size, oval-shaped, salmon-colored flesh, verj- dark, 

 almost black, green skin. Fine flavor, and makes a most 

 attractive table variety. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 20c.; % lb., 25c.; 

 pound, 50c. 



Improved Jenny Lind. .\n e.xtra early green-flt.-,he<l Melon, and one of the sweetest flavored. Fruit .small, globular, 

 ,m1. a little flattened, ribbtd and covere<l wth shallow nettmg. Packet, 5c.; oz., 10c. ; % lb., 25c.; Yz lb., 40c.; pound, 75c. 



Extra Karly Hackensack. -Well-netted, green flesh, delicious flavor. Packets, 5 and 10c. ; % lb., 25c.; pound, 75c. 



Improved Oblong: :Netted Ciem.- One of the ear- 

 liest varieties, generally coming into the markets right after 

 Jennv Und. The color of flesh is green. Packet, 5c.; oz., 

 10c.;'>4: lb., 20c.; pound, 50c. 



Paul Rose. — Salmon flesh, medium size, and tough rind; 

 flavor excellent. Packets, 5 and 10c. ; % lb., 25c.; pound, 75c. 



Bolsriano's Baltimore ^utmes: Canteloupe. 



— Our seed this season has been grown from the old aiul or- 

 iginal stock seed. We sent the seed to our grower and directed 

 him to plant the seed and to take special care of the croj), 

 which he did. We say the crop was a fine one, and we feel 

 sure that persons growing Canteloupes from this seed will be 

 more than pleased with the crop. The Baltimore Nutmeg is, 

 as you all know, a large, green-flesh variety, .sweet as sugar ; 

 in fact, the flavor is that rich, canteloupe flavor which cannot 

 be duplicated in any other kind. Packets, 5 and 10c. ; % lb., 

 25c.; pound, 60c. 



The Xe-w "Tip Top" Muskmelon.— Ought to 



be planted tiv every gardener. Sweet, juicy, finest flavored, 

 firm (\mt not hard) fleshed, and eatable to the out.side coating. 

 Its appearance on the market is verj- attractive. Sells on sight. 

 The fruit is of large size, nearly round, evenly ribbed and mod- 

 erately netted. It is also, perhaps, the most productive 

 melon known. Oz.: 10c. ; % lb., 25c.; pound, 75c. 



Hmerald Gem Muskmelon.— The richest flavored 



melon grown. The skin is deep, emerald green color, well 



ribbed. The flesh is thick and of beautiful salmon color ; ripens 



thoroughly to a very thin rind. Packet, 5 and 10c. ; % lb., 25c.; 



Tip Top nelon pound, 75c, 



