H. G. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
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Texas Cannonball Cantaloupe 
A splendid cantaloupe of Texas origin. Comparatively early, of medium size, and flattened 
rounded shape. In flavor it is lirst class. Very densely netted, in fact its dense netting makes 
it almost sun and insect proof, and this is an immense advantage where insects are troublesome 
and the melons are liable to sunscald. Is almost solid, having a very small seed cavity. If you 
have found it dltlicult to grow the other varieties, try Cannonball. It succeeds where other 
sorts fall entirely. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; % pound, 50 cts.; pound, 81.75; postpaid. 
Ponce de Leon 
A favorite second early large size 
melon for home gardens. Flesh is 
very thick, green, and of most deli¬ 
cious flavor, regularly ribbed and 
densely netted. Skin is green but 
turns to a beautiful golden yellow, 
when ripe. Seed crop very short 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 
pound, 50 cents; pound, 81.50. 
Improved Citron Nutmeg 
Another of the best flavored, me¬ 
dium-sized slightly flattened, early 
cantaloupes. It is especially good 
and is noted for its rich, spicy flavor 
so desirable in cantaloupes. It is a , ^ ^ ^ ^ 
“quality” melon especially desirable for home use and nearby markets. Will not stand 
shipment. Packet, 6 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 54 pound, 60 cents; pound, 81.60. 
Texas Cannonball Cantaloupe 
Montreal Market 
One of the largest varieties and the 
- finest flavored and spiciest of all can- 
Fonoe de Leon Cantaloupe taloupes. Requires better attention 
than most varieties in the South, but its superior quality makes it well worth the extra trouble. 
The melons frequently weigh 8 to 10 pounds each. Seed crop very short. Packet, 10 cents; 
ounce, 20 cents; % pound, 50 cents; pound, 81.50. 
l^arlxr rrFTn Identical with Rockyford in every respectexceptin shape, which 
IjaLiy IxcllCU vIclU. is almost globular. Melons very uniform in size, regularly ribbed 
and heavily netted; are extra early with thick green flesh of the finest flavor. Fine for either 
home use or shipping. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 54 pound, 30 cts.; pound, 86 cts.; postpaid. 
XliA Ritnniipf splendid melon for the South, of medium size and perfectly round shape. 
LUC LL<]U4UCl Its skin is densely netted over the entire surface, making it very resistant 
to the attacks of insects such as the borer; it is prolific and of the best quality. The foliage of 
this variety is heavy and dense, shading the melons almost entirely and preventing sunscald. 
It is almost Insect and sun proof. It is a most excellent all-purpose variety for the South. 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 54 pound, 50 cents; pound, 81.50. 
Genuine Rookyfom Cantaloupe—The Oriiiinal Strain 
Rarly P^etted Gem Cantaloupes 
Rockyford (Original Strain) 
A very popular early variety of cantaloupe 
for the entire South for market or home use. 
The true type of the original Rockyford is 
shown by this illustration,and if you are grow¬ 
ing for home use or nearby market you wl' 1 find 
this entirely satisfactory. For the shipper where 
standard size and heaviest netting are all im¬ 
portant we recommend our Eden Gem, but for 
all others this original Rockyford is a good can¬ 
taloupe. It’s regularly ribbed, well netted, 
good size and has thick, green flesh of the most 
delicious flavor. 
Our seed is from crops grown exclusively for 
seed purposes, and's not the seed from the re¬ 
mains of the Southern and Colorado shipping 
crops such as is commonly sold. This “cull” 
seed is oflered to us regula rly every year at from 
10 to 25 cents per pound .and it is sold to seeds¬ 
men every year who are thus able to make “cut 
prices.” If any one is willing to plant ‘‘cull” 
seed he is welcome to buy it elsewhere. We 
don’t buy it or have it for sale. The personal 
Inspection work of our Mr. Hastings every year 
saves you from getting trash of that kind, not 
only in Rockyford Cantaloupe but hundreds of 
other items in this catalogue. Genuine Rooky- 
ford Cantaloupe, original strain, packet, 5c: 
ounce, 10c; 54 15., 30c: lb.,81.00; postpaid. 10-lb. 
lots and over, not prepaid, 80c per pound. 
Extra Early Hackensack very 
short. One of the best varieties for home use 
and nearby markets, but too large for shipping. 
Good size, 3 to 6 pounds; extra fine qualltv. 
Meat thick and rich, spicy flavor, skin densely 
netted. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents: 54 
pound, 45 cents; pound, 81.50. 
Early Jenny Lind uaTaoy.mSstde: 
llciously flavored cantaloupe. Introduced many 
years aeo and has always been a great favorite 
for family use wherever it has become known. 
Well adapted to all the Southern States and is 
one of the most prolific cantaloupes grown. Pkt. 
Be: oz., 10c; 54 lb., 35c.; lb., 81,25; postpaid. 
