Melonc (Ger.) 
Popone (It.) 
MUSKMELONS OR CANTALOUPES 
A packet of seed will plant about 20 hills; ounce 100 hills; 2 lbs. will plant an acre. 
It is Not Hard to Raise Melons 
It is much easier to raise melons than is usually supposed and 
they are so delicious a fruit that every one who has any garden 
at all should raise some. All that is required is a good rich, well 
manured soil, that is not too heavy, and a warm, sunny situation. 
Our pamphlet, “Cultivation of Vegetables” tells about 
raising muskmelons. 
We can furnish muskmelon plants that are just 
right to set in your garden. See page 47. 
Bender’s Surprise Muskmelon — Harris’ Special Strain 
BENDER’S SURPRISE, Harris’ Special Strain. A grand melon for 
the home garden market or shipping. This is the best all around melon 
and in recent years has become one of the most popular kinds grown. 
Our special strain is unsurpassed. See also page 13 for full description. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; l/ 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.40. 
DELICIOUS. The Largest Early Melon. See page 12. This is the 
largest very early melon of really fine quality extremely fine for the home 
garden and local markets. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.40. 
SUGAR ROCK or HONEY ROCK. See page 13. This new variety 
is prolific, of very high quality and an excellent keeper. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.65. 
HALE’S BEST. The earliest and best melon of the Rocky Ford type. 
The fruit is of medium size, oval and very heavily netted. The flesh is 
of deep orange color, very firm, thick and of high flavor. This is one of 
the best melons for shipping to distant markets and is also excellent for 
home use. Practically every melon is of high quality. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
GOLDEN CHAMPLAIN or Lake Champlain. The chief value of this 
melon is in its earliness. It ripens earlier than any other variety, and 
can therefore be raised further north. The fruit is almost round, of 
medium size, averaging about 4 to 5 inches across. T.he flesh is orange 
in color, and of good flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.90. 
IRONDEQUOIT or Tip Top. The fruit is large, often weighing 7 to 8 
pounds, nearly round, well netted and light green. The flesh is deep 
orange color; thick, very sweet and of high flavor. The melons ripen 
medium early and the vines are healthy and produce lots of good big 
melons. This melon somewhat resembles the Bender’s Surprise but the 
flesh is less firm and the melons will not keep as long after picking. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.65. 
Hearts of Gold. We have a fine true strain of this melon which is popular 
in many sections. The melons are almost perfectly round, thickly netted 
and very firm. The flesh is deep orange color, firm, very sweet and of 
delicious flavor. The melons are about the size of Rocky Ford. The 
vines are vigorous, free from blight and very productive. An excellent 
melon for shipping as it “holds up” well after picking. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 45c; Lb. $1.40. 
Emerald Gem. One of the earliest muskmelons. While the fruit is not 
large, it ripens very early, and each vine produces a large number of 
melons. The fruit is almost round, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, dark green, 
slightly ribbed and with little netting. The flesh is orange color, thick 
sweet, and of very high flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
Miller’s Cream or Osage. (Improved Strain). This is an excellent 
melon for the home garden and also for market where it is known. The 
fruit is of good size, 6 to 7 in. long oblong in shape and dark green with 
slight netting. The flesh is deep orange color, very thick, sweet and highly 
flavored. The melons are uniformly of high quality and among the 
earliest kinds to ripen. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 45c; Lb. $1.40. 
EXTRA EARLY KNIGHT. The best of the green fleshed melons. This 
is one of the earliest and most prolific melons and is especially valued 
on that account. The melons are of medium size, oval in shape, and well 
netted. The flesh is green and of good flavor. This is the best variety 
where a green fleshed melon is wanted. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 45c; Lb. $1.40. 
A New Melon—Golden Combination 
Unsurpassed in Sweetness and Flavor 
This new melon has a deliciously sweet “musky” flavor which we have 
never tasted in any other kind. When well grown the fruit is large, often 
growing 10-12 inches long, somewhat oval in shape, and with exceptionally 
thick deep orange flesh of fine texture. The skin is very heavily netted and 
of a pale green color which turns to light yellow as the melons ripen. This 
is the heaviest melon for its size of any we have ever seen. It ripens about 
the same time as Bender’s Surprise. 
Try some Golden Combination this year. We are sure you will like it. 
Pkt. 12c; Oz. 55c; V4 Lb. $1.60; Lb. $5.50. 
These miniature hothouses 
are used by large growers to 
protect their melons from wind, 
hail, frost and insects. They 
can also be used to excellent 
advantage in the home garden. 
The cost is very low. See back pages of catalogue for lull details and prices. 
JOSEPH HARRIS CO., Inc., COLDWATER, N. V. 
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HARRIS’ SEEDS —1934 
