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VEGETABLE SEEDS 



MUSKMELON or 

 CANTALOUPE 



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



Culture. — These thrive best in a light snil. Place the hills four feet apart each way. Prerinus 

 to planting, incorporate -veil into the soil in each hill, a couple of shovelfuls of thoroughlv 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 NeK' York, plant about the middle 

 of May. In the South, plant earlier and further North, later. Thin out all but three or four 

 of the seedlings. Spray with Evergreen to control .iphis and Caterpillars ' 



537 EARLY HACKENSACK 

 (Henderson's) 



Deliciously Flavored, Very Productive 



A large green-fieshed variety, round, slightly 

 flattened from the stem to the blossom end, 

 ver.v deeply and broadly ribbed, with bold, 

 strongly defined netting. Tlie flesh is very 

 thick, rich in appearance and delightful in 

 flavor. Thjs type of Melon (once almost 

 entirely superseded by the oval-shaped sorts) 

 is rapidly coming into favor again. 



It is a selection which we originated from 

 the famous Hackensack many years ago, and 

 is well worthy of more extensive cultivation. 

 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., 'lOc; oz., 25c; J/4 lb., 60c; 

 lb.. 81,75; 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. 



The fruits measure 8 to 9 inches long and 

 about 6 inches in thickness, are light cream 

 in color, and almost entirely devoid of net- 

 ting. The Melons should be allowed to ripen 

 thoroughly before serving. Honeydew is 

 grown principally in California and Colorado 

 for shipment to northern markets. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; 3^ lb., 90c; 

 lb., S2.50; transportation paid. 



548 HONEY ROCK 



(New) 



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 quaUty; a valuable acquisi- 

 tion for the home garden. 



Price, pkt.. 15c; oz., .50c; H lb., $1.50. 



ENGLISH FORCING VARIETIES 



For Culture Under Glass 



562 KING GEORGE. A very distinct scar- 

 let-fleshed melon; skin, buff-yellow. The 

 fruits often weigh 5 to 8 lbs., and the 

 flavor is so rich that it cannot fail to be 

 appreciated. 



Price, pkt., 50c; transportation paid. 



563 RINGLEADER. Fruit above the aver- 

 age size, beautifully netted. Flesh, pale 

 greeny delicious flavor. The plant ripens 

 very early, and does well in frames. 



Price, pkt., 50c; transportation paid. 



564 UNIVERSAL. Fruits large, with an at- 

 tractive yellow skin, boldly netted. Ex- 

 cellent in flavor. 



Price, pkt.. 50c; transportation paid. 



GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES 



538 HONEYSWEET (See colored plate, page 30.) 



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 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 section where 

 the ordinary varieties can be grown, and this is impossible with the Honey Dew 

 and kindred varieties. 



In our trial grounds this season the vines were vigorous and health\ 

 a good crop of fruits of excellent flavor. 



producing 



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. 



Price, pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 50c: oz. SI. 00 



557 ROCKY FORD 



(Henderson's) 



Earlies): 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. Tlie fle.sh 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. It is safe to 

 say that no Melon has ever come into the New York markets which has sold so 

 readily and at such high prices as the delicious Rocky Ford, often to the exclusion 

 of other varieties. (See illustration. 1 



Price, pkt.. lOc; oz., 20c; H lb.. 50c; lb., Si. 50; transportation paid 



560 FAVORITE COLLEC- 

 TION OF DELICIOUS 

 MUSKMELONS 



Described on this and the next page 



Rocky Ford Emerald Gem 



Early Hackensack 



Coil, of 3 pkts. 25c; 1 oz. each, 55c; 

 transportation paid. 



There are no melons as declicious as those that ripen directly on the vines in your ovtrn garden 



