A SINGLE HILL OF HEARTS OF GOLD IN FULL FRUIT 
This plioto-enfiravinf; gives an idea as to the great ^)roductivenes3 of the Hearts of Gold cantaloupe. You will note that 
this hill has produced twelve faney mclous. When this picture was made nine of the melons were fully developed and perfectly 
netted, and the remaining three were ahout half-developed and just beginnint; to net. We alsa rail your altetilion to the heavy 
foliage so characteristic of this variety. Under ordinary conditions, each hill will produce an average of ten melons, and from 
six to eight of these are fancy. The quality and quantity of melons produced by Hearts of Gold make it the biggest money- 
maker of all cantaloupes. 
Other customers write us that they pick from four to eight fancy melons from each 
hill, and whether buying or selling, they are worth at least 10 cents apiece, averaging 
from 40 to 80 cents per hill. An acre contains approximately 1,700 hills, and figuring 
conservatively at only 25 cents per hill, should produce at least $425.00 worth of Hearts 
of Gold cantaloupes. The profit will increase or decrease according to the season and the 
care which the grower gives the plants. 
How to Grow Hearts of Gold Cantaloupes 
Use plenty of manure scattered broadcast before plowing. Make the soil fine before 
planting. Seed should be planted as soon as all danger of frost is over. Plant four by 
six feet, putting from six to eight seeds in each hill and covering the seed with about one- 
half inch of soil. A small amount of well rotted stable manure applied in each hill will 
greatly increase the crop. When the young plants have formed four leaves, thin them 
out, allowing only two good strong plants to each hill. Cultivate very shallow because 
the roots grow close to the surface of the ground. When the plants begin to vine, do not 
disturb them when hoeing or cultivating, and do not work around the plants when they 
are wet from dew or rain. If striped beetles make their appearance, sift slaked lime over 
the plants. Do not pick the melons until they release ffom the stem easily and without 
breaking the stem. If these instructions are followed, you should grow a large crop of deli- 
cious cantaloupes. 
Prices of Hearts of Gold cantaloupe seed delivered, all chtu'ges prepaid, are as follows : 
Seed for one acre $5.00 Seed for one-fourth acre $1.75 
Seed for one-half acre 3.00 Seed for family garden 1.00 
Sample package 50 cents 
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