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MELON. 
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The Cultivation n/ Melon.— Smv for first crop in January, and plant when ready into pits or on slabs filled with good maiden loain and 
well rotted manure adding a dressing of fine soil to the surface and bringing the plants as near the light and glass as possible. It is essential 
that n regular temperature lie secured rather than a high degree of beat. Keep a moist buoyant atmosphere during growth, and give air freely 
when fruit is ripening, checking the supply of water to develop flavour. The frame varieties are sown later, and kept uudci glass until the 
season is sufficiently advanced for them to be put out on a warm heap of soil in the frame. 
GREEN-FLESHED VARIETIES. 
j Prince of Wales {Photograph on page 31).— After inspection of our own trials of the following New Melon, we are 
NEW MELON. I pleased to include this in our list as an introduction of special merit, 
“ — — “ 1 Below we give tile raisers' own description, which We have no hesitation in confirming : . 
"This is a very fine and extremely handsome Melon. The skin is buffi yellow in colour and beautifully netted, lhe flesh is green, of great 
thickness and tea most delicious flavour. This Melon is a free setter ami remarkably prolific. We grew a hundred this year m one small 
g™ It partakes of the rich flavour of King George Melon, combined with the free setting properties ot Godden Green Beauty. I hose 
who s'aw this Melon growhm here will not easily forget it, and I have no doubt when more widely known will become the leading Melon of 
the day. It is very hardy, and requires rather cool and airy treatment. 1 — F. 
"Your new Melon. Prince ot Wales, is extremely handsome No. 
It has a most exquisite flavour, and 
No. 
701 
, Woodward. 
and a very heavy cropper. ; - . 
it should become a very great favourite when known among all 
Melon growers. I cannot speak too highly of it.”— J. Shelton, 
Gardener to Lord Hillingdon. (Se<? the Photograph on pane 31.) 
Per pkt. of 12 seeds, 2/6 
NEW. 
Godden Green Queen, Carters.— 
New Green-klestied Melon. Raised 
by Mr. F. Woodward, gardener to Mrs. 
Hudson, Godden Green, Sevenoaks. This fine new variety is a 
decided acquisition to the green-fleshed Melons. In addition to 
having an exceedingly handsome appearance, it is of remarkable 
flavour, and has found favour wherever grown. The Photograph 
shows its general appearance, but the delicacy of the netting is 
more intense, it has all the good qualities of a first-class variety, 
being a free and easy setter and good grower. ( See Photograph.) 
" 1 feel I must write you a few words of praise on the exquisite 
Melon Godden Green Queen, which you sent me for trial. I find 
it a very robust grower, free setter, very finely netted, and 
perfect flavour. I am glad you are sending it out. for I am con- 
vinced it will become a great favourite with all Melon growers.” 
— L. I.awrbnce, Gardener to R. Gregory, Ksq. 
Per pkt., 1/6, 2/6. and 3/6 
703 Pclicatesse, Carters. — A new green -fleshed round variety. 
This superb new Melon was sent out by us for trial during 
the season 1912 as King George V. It has, however, been 
re-named to prevent confusion with a variety having a similar 
title. From all quarters we have received most favourable reports, 
remarking on the excellent constitution of the plants and the 
delicious flavour of its freely produced and handsomely netted 
fruits. Visitors to our establishment have been delighted with 
this variety, which will also produce fruits of excellent quality 
when cultivated ill frames. (See Photograph.) 
Per pkt., 1/6, 2/6, and 3/6 
711 Earl’s Favourite Melon, Carters. -Awarded the First 
Class Certificate, Royal Horticultural Society. This fine Melon 
is a strong grower, free setter, and'the fruit is large and beauti- 
fully netted, whilst the flavour has been pronounced by many 
lovers of this luscious fruit to be the very best possible. 
“ I thought you would like to see a sample of your Earl's 
Favourite Melon. They were grown in a cool frame by myself, 
an amateur. I cut 42 melons off six plants. There is little 
doubt this is the best green flesh Melon grown.”— R. I*. HUGHES. 
Per pkt., 1/6 and 2/6 
709 Emerald Gem, Carters.— Very prolific. Green-fleshed 
variety. Per pkt. t u - * 1/b. and 2/6 
SCARLET-FLESHED VARIETIES. 
701 Blenheim Orange, Carters. — The best scarlet-fleshed 
Melon. Awarded the First Class Certificate of the Royal Horti- 
cultural Society. The finest flavoured and most popular scarlet- 
fleshed Melon in cultivation. Remarkably prolific, has a grand 
constitution, is a very fine setter, and may be described as a 
perpetual bearer, ripening in a short space of time. The fruit is 
superbly netted, the flesh deep and solid, and a special and 
distinctive feature is the evenly-defined and thin rind. Included 
in our exhibits at Ipswich and Birmingham, 1921 ; in both cases 
awarded the Large Gold Medal and Large Challenge Cup. (See 
Photograph.) Pec pkt., 1/-, 1/6, 2/6, and 3/6 
713 Gun ton Scarlet.— Finely netted medium fruits, thick flesh 
and splendid flavour. Fer Pkt., 1/6 and 2/6 
712 King George. — A new scarlet-fleshed variety, green skin, 
finely netted large fruits oil strong plants. Per pkt., 1/6 and 2/6 
716 Little Heath. Hardy, scarlet flesh. Per pkt., -/6. 1/-. and 1/6 
WHITE AND PALE-FLESHED VARIETIES. 
It is superbly netted, orange-yellow in colour, with white flesh, and 
7111 Rnrnott Hill Favourite, Carters.-A superb white-fleshed Melon. 
■1 snlcmlid Il-ivonr The m iser Mi . A~Mitchelson. states that the Melon has a strong constitution, is a free setter, juicy and splendid flavour, 
ahove'the average size, witli fTrich orange colour, handsomely netted, and is a grand exhibition 
" Melon Barnett Hill Favourite. — lhe fruit of this variety much resembles BUnhuin Oiange. 
netted rind, but white flesh. 
It has a rich yellow and handsomely 
Per pkt., 2/6 and 3/6 
705 British Queen, Carters.— This grand cream-flesh Melon is 
a cross between Hero of Lochingc and Royal Ascot, and was 
awarded the First Class Certificate of the Royal Horticultural 
Society. Pronounced by the Committee to be the very best 
flavoured white-flesh Melon ever submitted. Also awarded a 
Gold Medal, Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society, in associa- 
tion with other fruit exhibited from the Royal Gardens, Windsor. 
Per pkt., 1/-, 1/6. and 2/fa 
706 Holborn Favourite. Carters .— Fruit of the largest size, 
roundish ovate ; riiul lemon colour, heavily netted ; flesh 
greenish-white; flavour sweet, melting, and juicy; habit of 
Plant 8tr °ne aud vigorous ; a tree setter “ d and 2/6 
714 Hero of Lockingre.— Pale flesh. 
R.H.S. 
First Class Certificate. 
Per pkt., -/6, 1/-. and 1/6 
HARDY FRAME MELON. 
718 Hard y Frame Melon, Carters. — It is many years since 
the Royal Horticultural Society awarded us their First Class 
Certificate for a Melon that could be easily grown without heat. 
In Carters Hardy Frame we offer a variety specially suitable 
for amateurs who do not possess the convenience necessary for 
cultivating the more tender Melons. 1 lie fruits are large, ribbed, 
mill the flesh n rich scarlet colour. Everyone who has a frame 
is recommended to give it a trial. lei pkt., 1 6, 1/-, and 1/fa 
No. 718 Carters Hardy Frame Melon. 
Address for all correspondence, RAYNES PARK, LONDON, S. I! . 20. 
