Stokes Seed Farms Qomi^any, Moorestown, New Jersey 



MUSKMELOr^S 



Well-selected seed is the primary requisite of every Cantaloupe-grower, and those who have made the most money in this line! 

 have been the men who have understood the importance of starting right. The principal point to consider in the purchase of seed is' 

 whether or not your market is a local or long-distance one, for not all Cantaloupes are good shipping varieties. For long shipments 

 we would particularly recommend S. S. Rocky Ford or the S. S. Salmon-fleshed. Uniformity of size, strength to resist blight and other 

 diseases, and fine-quality flesh are, perhaps, the most important points to be considered in a Cantaloupe. There are large quantities 

 of seed saved from mere "culls," and planters should be on their guard. We cannot warn too strongly against cheap Cantaloupe 

 seed. It is one of the best examples of the old phrase, "The cheapest is the dearest." The seed herewith offered has been selected 

 to eliminate the blight, but insect enemies cannot be controlled even by the very best of seed, and these will have to be guarded 

 against. The melon aphis is, probably, the worst enemy of the Cantaloupe, and "Black-Leaf 40" or some other tobacco preparation 

 is the most effective. The use of pedigreed seed is the most important point for every melon-grower to consider before starting on 

 the operations of a new year. 



Culture. — A light loamy soil, well enriched, is best for Cantaloupe-growing. The seed should be sown after all danger of frost, 

 in hills 5 to 6 feet apart, sowing about 6 seeds to the hill. After danger from insects is past, thin to three vines to the hill. Pinch 

 ends of growing vines to induce fruiting. 



One ounce will plant about 70 hills; 3 potinds will plant an acre 



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S. S. Rocky Ford 



THE HIGHEST DEVELOPMENT OF THE STANDARD SHIPPING CANTALOUPE 



This Cantaloupe is also sold under the names of Eden Gem, Netted Rock, etc. The stock herewith offered has been worked 

 on for several years until the netting on the outside is complete, the cross sectors having been eliminated. This feature is greatly in 

 its favor for long-distance shipping as it will stand up far better than melons with deep-cut sectors running through them. The flesh 

 is light green, the seed-cavity small and the quality superb. S. S. Rocky Ford will resist disease and blight as well as any melon we 

 know of as it has been bred with this end in view. In size it is a standard crating melon, running either 45 or 36 to the standard 

 crate. For markets where a green-fleshed melon is most desirable and for growers situated so that local markets do not figure, we 

 would advise the S. S. Rocky Ford as the melon which is nearest perfection of any so far offered. Pkt. 5 Cts., oz. 15 Cts., Vilh. 45 Cts,, 

 lb. $1.50. 



Stokes' Sugar-Sweet (Early Knight) 



THE MOST PROFITABLE MELON FOR NEARBY MARKET PURPOSES 



Where attractive size and quality counts for anything and where crating is not necessary, we would advise everj'one using thii 

 melon in preference to any other. It is not only larger, but slightly earlier than the S. S. Rocky Ford, and usually brings consider- 

 ably better prices on the markets. It will average about 7 inches long. The flesh is a beautiful light green, with golden lining next 

 to the seed-cavity. The outside is fairly well netted but the sectors are quite prominent. Without reserve we can say that Stokes' 



Sugar-Sweet is the best-flavored melon in ex- 

 istence. The seed is grown in New Jersej', and 

 since its introduction a few years ago it has 

 become a favorite with a large majority of our 

 customers. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., V^lb- 45 cts.,j 

 lb. $1.50. 



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Jenny Lind 



A standard variety which has been listed by 

 seedsmen for a number of years and particularly 

 popular among New Jersey growers who have 

 made big money on it from time to time. Jenny 

 Lind is a good-quality, small, flat melon. The 

 fruits are deeply ribbed; flesh green and exceed- 

 ingly sweet. It ripens very early and, on account 

 of its size, is very desirable as a table melon. The 

 vines are rather small but very vigorous and pro- 

 ductive. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



If you have not already referred to 

 the special information on page 9 of 

 this catalogue, don't delay any longer. 

 You wUl there find the most liberal 

 delivery offers ever made. 



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