Miscellaneous Cantaloupes 
Hearts of Gold._This splendid melon has been extensively grown in Michigan and 
- Nevada for several years, and rapidly became one of the leading 
commercial varieties in the Central West and in certain Eastern and Southern growing sections. 
The vines are hardy, strong, vigorous growers and rarely affected by rust. It is very early 
and prolific; has been known to mature in 70 days from planting. 
The melons run from oval to oblong in shape; very uniform in size, averaging a little 
larger than the Rocky Ford varieties. While it is a ribbed melon, the ribs are not prominent 
and very heavily netted. The flesh is a rich orange color, fine-grained and of excellent flavor. 
The seed cavity is small. The melon does not turn yellow when ripe but retains its natural 
green color and remains solid and firm for days after it is picked from the vine. 
p • , Pkt. 5c; oz. 10 c; 34 lb. 25c; 1 to 5 lbs. at 90c per lb.; 10 to 25 lbs. at 80c per 
r rice . it,.; 50 to 100 lbs. at 70c per lb. 
Pink. Meat _(Also Known as the Burrell Gem)—This melon is as popular 
-—- in many markets. It is larger than the “Rocky Ford,” averaging 
about 6 inches in length, tapering at the ends, and 4 34 to 5 inches in diameter, with well- 
defined ribs, heavily netted, with a distinct stripe between. The flesh is a deep salmon color, 
very thick and fine-grained. It has a rich, spicy flavor, excelled by none. The seed cavity 
is unusually small, which accounts for its superior shipping qualities. The melons are wrapped 
in attractive pink wrappers and packed in one-layer crates holding from nine to fifteen melons. 
p • Pkt. 5c; oz. 10 c; 34 lb. 25c; 1 to 5 lbs. at 90c per lb.; 10 to 25 lbs. at 75c per 
rnce. ib.; 50 to 100 lbs. at 60c per lb. 
p ear l Pink _This melon is a favorite in many sections. The vines are hardy and 
- vigorous. The fruit averages a little larger than the Rocky Fords. The 
shape is almost round, slightly oval. The color is a whitish-green. It shows no ribs, is heavily 
netted with a wide, coarse netting. The flesh is a deep salmon color to the rind, fine-grained 
and very firm. The seed cavity is extremely small, therefore it is one of the best keepers 
and an excellent shipping melon. 
Do not pick this melon until it will slip. If picked as soon as it will slip it will keep for 
days and ship anywhere. 
p • Pkt. 5c; oz. 10 c; 341b. 30c; 1 to 5 lbs. at $ 1.00 per lb.; 10 to 25 lbs. at 85c per 
r rice. ik.. over 25 lbs. at 75 c per lb. 
Edeil Gem (Green-Fleshed.)—It produces vigorous vines and is extremely prolific. 
- The melons run very uniform in size, nearly all standards, and over 90 
per cent solid net. The netting is very heavy and dense, which, with the thick flesh, makes it 
an ideal long-distance shipper. The flesh varies from green to light golden in color, is fine¬ 
grained and very solid. 
Many claim that the flavor is far superior to the salmon tint, and a close second to the 
original green-fleshed cantaloupe that made the Rocky Ford District famous as a cantaloupe 
and seed-producing center. Where a green-fleshed cantaloupe is desired, our Improved Eden 
Gem is the very best in existence. 
p • Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 34 lb. 25c; 1 to 5 lbs. at 75c per lb.; 10 to 25 lbs. at 65c per 
rnce . ik.; 50 to 100 lbs. at 55c per lb. 
Jfjlberial Gem _Or l m P- Early Watters (Green-Fleshed.)—It is as early as the 
-—- Watters, almost as rust-resistant as the Pollock strains and nearly 
as thick-fleshed, which makes it an ideal shipping melon. The plants are strong, vigorous 
growers from the start. This strain is extremely prolific, the first setting often showing twelve 
to fifteen marketable melons to the hill. 
The flavor is similar to the original Rocky Ford, which many contend was the “sweetest 
of all.” 
p • . Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 34 lb. 25c; 1 to 5 lbs. at 75c per lb.; 10 to 25 lbs. at 65c per 
rnce. ik.; 50 to 100 lbs. at 55c per lb. 
r J 1 itj-ToO _This splendid melon is largely grown in the coast districts of southern Cali- 
-=-- — fornia, also in many sections in the central west for local markets. 
It is of good size, slightly oblong in shape, is ribbed, lightly netted, and of a light slate 
color. The flesh is a bright salmon color, of firm texture, sweet, and has an excellent flavor. 
n • . Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 34 lb. 25c; lb. 90c; 5 to 10 lbs. at 85c per lb. 
r rice. L ar g er quantities at 75c per lb. 
All prices quoted include transportation charges to your town. 
When Better Cantaloupe Seed Is Grown—We Will Grow It 
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