Beckett's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. • VEGETABLE seeds 



A fine hill of Rocky Fords 



EXTRA-EARLY HACKENSACK. An 



unusually large Melon, maturing at 

 the same time as Rocky Ford. Fruits 

 round, slightly flattened at the ends, 

 ribbed and coarsely netted; flesh green, 

 thick and of fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 45 cts. 



LONG ISLAND BEAUTY. Like Hack- 

 ensack but the fruits are more uniform 

 arid of superior quality. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., Vilb- 45 cts. 



DELICIOUS GOLD-LINED 

 ROCKY FORD. ££>^*$ 



spherical fruits, very uniform in shape 

 and size, smooth, showing no ribs and 

 covered with a dense, gray netting. The 



meat is thick and sweet, green with a golden salmon lining next 

 the seed cavity. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Vilb. 50 cts. 

 HONEY DEW. This distinct Melon of the Casaba type will aver- 

 age 8 pounds in weight and 7 inches in diameter; rind smooth, 

 without any netting, thin but tough; flesh light green and of a dis- 

 tinct honey-sweet flavor. An excellent shipping and keeping Melon, 

 requiring a long season. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



SALMON-FLESHED SORTS 



EMERALD GEM. An old standby. Extra-early; 

 slightly flattened in shape; distinctly ribbed and 

 lightly netted; flesh deep salmon-orange, thick and 

 very sweet. A fine Melon for home gardens and local 

 markets. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V 4 lb. 45 cts. 



mDnUnflV One °^ tne best salmon-fleshed 



rUKUHUUlV. Melons in existence. Small, 

 flattened fruits, ribbed and heavily netted; seed 

 cavity small; flesh orange-yellow, very solid and 

 thick, surprisingly sweet in flavor; early and pro- 

 lific. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 45 cts. 



BURRELL'S GEM, or Defender. Resembles Netted 

 Gem, but is slightly larger and the flesh is deep sal- 

 mon clear to the rind. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



PRINCESS. Seed cavity small; flesh thick, rich sal- 

 mon, fine-grained and sugary. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15c. 



TIP TOP The standard of quality in large-fruited 

 1 lr " 1 Ui . salmon-fleshed Muskmelon s. The 

 fruits vary from round to oblong, ribbed and lightly 

 netted; the flesh is deep yellow, very juicy but 

 always firm and of delicious flavor. Medium late 

 but an ideal variety to grow on light or sandy soils. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Vilb. 50 cts. 

 EXTRA-EARLY OSAGE, or Improved Miller's 

 Cream. A week to ten days earlier than the old 

 type of Osage, slightly smaller but otherwise simi- 

 lar. The fruits are oval in shape, dark green, slightly 

 ribbed and fairly netted; the flesh is exceedingly 

 thick, rich orange in color, and of the highest quality. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Vilb. 50 cts. 



MUSKMELONS (Cantaloupes) 



Muskmelon seed should not be planted outdoors until the ground 

 has become warm and dry. The hills should be about 6 feet apart, and 

 carefully prepared. Rich earth is far better for the young plants than 

 manure; but, if the latter must be used, see that it is well rotted. 

 Plant from 6 to 12 seeds in a hill. As soon as the vines begin to run, it 

 pays to go over the patch and spray it with Bordo-Lead. The Bordo 

 will counteract any blight while the Lead will effectively stop any foli- 

 age-eating beetles. Should the little seedlings be attacked by the little 

 striped beetle, which is also a frequent visitor to the cucumber patch, 

 sprinkle slug-shot over the seedlings. One ounce of seed will plant 

 about 100 hills. 



THE BEST GREEN-FLESHED SORTS 

 NEW EXTRA-EARLY KNIGHT. £ e r ^ on i y riaI 4 ST- 



firm what we claimed for this splendid new Melon when we first 

 offered it to our customers in 1920. It is the earliest, high-quality 

 Melon for the northern states and can be depended upon to mature 

 fine eating Melons when all other varieties fail. Under ordinary con- 

 ditions, the first fruits will ripen in 90 days from the time the seed is 

 sown. Extra-early Knight Melons are oblong in shape, averaging 

 6 inches long by 4 inches through, with very small seed cavities and 

 thick, green flesh of a most delicious sugary and aromatic flavor. 



The skin is deep green, turning to golden 

 at maturity, well covered with a close, 

 gray netting and distinctly ribbed. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 

 Vilb. 80 cts. 

 NETTED GEM. The original 

 Rocky Ford Melon. A very pro- 

 lific variety; small, oblong fruits 

 deeply ribbed and well netted; 

 small seed cavity; light green 

 flesh of the very finest quality. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 Vilb. 45 cts. 



PROLIFIC NUTMEG. An early 

 Melon of medium size; fruits 

 round, flattened at the ends, 

 finely netted; flesh bright green, 

 sweet and with a spicy aroma. 

 Vilb. 40 cts. 



This might be described as a glorified 

 Rocky Ford — in size if not in quality. The fruits are nearly round, 

 slightly ribbed and densely netted, averaging 6 to 8 pounds in 

 weight. The thick, light green flesh is of delicious quality, which it 

 maintains even after becoming over-ripe. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 Vilb. 45 cts. 



Note the thick flesh of Gold-lined Rocky Ford 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts 

 CHAMPION MARKET 



New Extra-Early Knight Muskmelon. The kind you can grow 

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