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MELON. 
French— -M elon. 
The Cultivation of Melon. Sow for first crop in January, and plant when ready into pits or on slabs filled with good maiden loam 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 a regular temperature be secured rather than a high degree of heat. 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 under 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. 
No. 
Godden Green Queen, Carters.— 
New Green-fleshed Melon. Raised 
by Mr. K. Woodward, gardener to Mrs. 
Hudson, Godden Green. Sevenoaks. This fine new variety is a 
decided acquisition to the green-fleslied 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.) 
I am writing to say how pleased I am with your Melon Godden 
Green Queen. In my opinion it has all the good points necessary 
in a Melon. The fruits are large, nearly round, and beautifully 
netted. The flesh is pale green and of most exquisite flavour.”— 
J. Shelton, Gardener to Lord Hillingdon. 
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. Lawrence, Gardener to R. Gregory, Ksq. 
Kxtraet from Kent Messenger and Sevenoaks Telegraph for 
August 1st, 1913 (Seal Horticultural Show) : " Mr. Woodward, 
gardener to Mrs. Hudson, showed some very fine fruit, including 
a Melon of his own raising. Godden Green Queen, which excited 
envy among the professional gardeners.” Per pkt., 1/6. 2/6. and 3/6 
No. 
703 Delicatesse, 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 in 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 l»ke to see a sample of your Earl's 
Favourite Melon, They wre 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. P. Hughes, 
The Old House. Per pkt.. 1/6 and 2/6 
709 Emerald Gem, Carters. Very prolific. Green-fleshed 
variety. p e r pkt., 1/-, 1/6, and 2/6 
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SCARLET-FLESHED VARIETIES. 
794 Blenheim Orange, Carters/ — The best scarlet-fleshed 
Melon. Awarded the First Class Certificate of the Royal Ilorti- 
cultu r al 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. 114 First 
Prizes have been reported by customers during the past few 
seasons. (See Photograph.) Per pkt.. 1/-, 1/6, 2/6, and 3/6 
713 Gunton Scarlet. — Finely netted medium fruits, thick flesh 
and splendid flavour. Per pkt., 1/6 and 2/6 
712 King: George. A new scarlet-fleshed variety, green skiu, 
finely netted large fruits on strong plants. Per pkt., 1/6 and 2/6 
716 Little Heath. Hardy, scarlet flesh. Per pkt., -/6, 1/- aud 1/6 
WHITE AND PALE-FLESHED VARIETIES. 
710 Barnett Hill Favourite, Carters. — A superb white-fleshed 
Melon. It is superbly netted, orange-yellow in colour, with white 
flesh, and a spletidid flavour. The raiser, Mr. A. Mitchelson, 
states that the Melon has a strong constitution, is a free setter, 
juicy and splendid flavour, above the average size, with a rich 
orange colour, handsomely netted, and is a grand exhibition 
variety. Extract from Gardeners' Chronicle : — " Melon Har- 
nett Hill Favourite. — The fruit of this variety much 
resembles Blenheim Grange. It has a rich yellow and hand- 
somely netted rind, but white flesh. When the variety was first 
sent to the Committee last year for opinion, it was decided to try 
it at Wisley. Plants have been eultivated there this year, and a 
fruit was tasted at Wisley by a deputation from the Committee. 
The fruit then proved to be so good it was unanimously 
granted an Award of Merit.” Per pkt., 2/6 and 3/6 
705 British Queen, Carters. -This grand cream-flesh Melon is 
a cross between Hero of Lockinge and Royal Ascot, and was 
awarded the First Class Certificate of the Royal Horticultural 
Society. Pronounced by the Committee to be the vc-y 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 2/6 
706 Holborn Favourite, Carters. — Fruit of the largest size, 
roundish ovate ; rind lemon colour, heavily netted ; flesh 
greenish-white; flavour sweet, melting, and juicy; habit of 
plant strong and vigorous ; a free setter and a great bearer. 
Per pkt., 1/-. 1/6, and 2/6 
714 Hero o-f Lockinffe. -Pale flesh. First Class Certificate. 
R.H.S. Per pkt., -/6, 1/-, and 1/6 
HARDY FRAME MELON. 
718 Hardy 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. The fruits are large, ribbed, 
and the flesh a rich scarlet colour. F.veryone who has a frame 
is recommended to give it a trial. Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/-. and 1/6 
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