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BALDERSON COMPANY, Inc. 
626 Indiana Ave., N. W. 
617 “C” Street, N. W. 
Washington, D. C. 
CANTALOUPE, or MUSKMELON 
CULTURE.—Plant late in April or May, after danger of 
frost is past. Prepare hills 4 to 6 feet apart using about J4 lb. 
of Balderson’s Vine and Vegetable Fertilizer to the hill or a liberal 
supply of stable manure in each hill. The soil should be light 
rich loam, moderately dry. Plant about 10 seeds to the hill, 
and when about 2 inches high pull to 4 plants. Cultivate well 
until the runners are well started. At the last working about 
2 ozs. more of fertilizer should be worked in around the plants. 
When the vines begin to blossom the runners should be pinched 
or clipped off, which will increase the yield of melons. One 
ounce of seed will plant about 50 hills; 2 pounds to acre. 
r ROCKY FORD NETTED GEM.—Rust resisting, small size, nearly 
round, thickly netted, nutmeg shape. Delicious flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; M lb- 25 cts.; to. 90 cts. 
BALDERSON’S KNIGHT CANTALOUPE.—See High Grade 
Specialties, page 22. 
POLLOCK No. 10-25—80 Days.—The best known today of the 
famous salmon-fleshed Cantaloupes at Rocky Ford, quite round, heavily 
netted, no ribs, small cavity, of the most excellent flavor. This variety 
has a reputation of being the best rust-resistant of any Melon. We 
cannot praise our stocks of this too highly. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
M lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
HONEY DEW MELON.—This melon, introduced several years ago 
in the West, has caused very favorable comment wherever grown. It 
is a Melon of medium size, oval shape; the color while growing is nearly 
white and is a creamy lemon-yellow when ripe. It has heavy, thick 
flesh of light green color; fine grain and of delicious flavor, said to be 
a mingling of several flavors—Pineapple, Banana and Vanilla. It has 
a tough, thin rind, and the Melons can be kept until cool weather. 
The vines are strong growers and productive. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
14 lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
FORDHOOK—30 Days.—A thick orange flesh, small cavity melon, 
well ribbed and heavily netted. Flat at poles, resembles the Jenny 
Lind in many respects, except in color. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; }i lb. 
50 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
Long John. 
SWEET AIR.—Melon for all purposes. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; H 
lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00. 
LONG JOHN CANTALOUPE. —Produced in Anne Arundel County, 
renowned for its cantaloupes. We cannot recommend it too highly. 
It averages 8-10 inches long and sometimes longer. It takes very 
few to fill a basket. It is deeply netted and ribbed, green fleshed, 
thickly meated and of a most delicious flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; 1 oz. 15 cts.; 
J4 lb. 45 cts.; 1 lb. $1.50. 
BOTTOMLEY CANTALOUPE.—True Anne Arundel strain. Great 
favorite. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; M lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
WATERMELONS 
Kleckley Sweet. 
KLECKLEY SWEET.—Probably no other Melon has ever attained 
such popularity for home use and nearby markets. This is a perfect 
Melon for that purpose, but does not stand shipping well. Its eating 
qualities leave nothing to be desired. One of the most salable melons 
on the Richmond market, vines strong and vigorous; Melons oblong, 
medium size, growing 18 to 24 inches in length, 10 to 12 inches through. 
Skin is very rich, dark green color; white seeds. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1.00. 
EARLY DARK ICING.—An extra early Melon of medium size, 
nearly round, dark green rind, thin and brittle. As an early Melon for 
family use or nearby market it has no equal, but will not stand shipping. 
The quality is unsurpassed, deliciously sweet and melting. For years 
this variety has been the first home-grown melon offered on the Rich¬ 
mond markets. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; to. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00. 
THURMOND’S GREY.—A selection from Irish Grey, but larger. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; M lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1.00. 
Five pound lots at 5 cents 
Per pound less. 
CULTURE.—Prepare land and cul¬ 
tivate the same as recommended for 
Cantaloupes, except the hills should be 
somewhat larger and placed 8 or 9 feet 
apart. New ground or a broomstraw field 
is an excellent place in which to grow 
melons, as they thrive best on light sandy 
soil. For a late crop of Melons they may 
be planted as late as June 10th. One 
ounce of seed will plant about 30 hills; 
3 pounds to the acre. 
TOM WATSON.—One of the best 
and most popular early long green Melons; 
has a thin but tough rind, which makes 
it the best market and shipping variety. 
Flesh is a bright red, firm and very sweet. 
Has taken the lead over all other shipping 
Melons, and sells for the highest price* 
in the Northern Markets. Our stock 
of this melon is grown for us by an expert 
Melon grower and the strain cannot be 
improved upon. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
lb. 25 cts.; lb. 85 cts. 
ICING ROUND LIGHT GREEN RIND.—About 75 days. Seed 
creamy white, one of the best melons on the market and a great favorite. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; J4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 85 cts. 
FLORIDA FAVORITE.—A very old, but popular Melon, oblong 
shape, striped 6kin, bright crimson flesh, deliciously sweet; is early to 
mature and a general favorite for family use. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
J4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 85 cts. 
IMPROVED GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE.—An old but popular 
shipping variety, a large oblong Melon with decided stripes of light 
and dark green. The rind is thin, but tough; the flesh is bright red and 
of excellent flavor. Is a good variety either for shipping or home use. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; )4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 85 cts. 
BALDERSON’S GRAY—80 Days.—Color of seed all creamy 
white. Very popular as a shipper. Fruit long, oval, light gray color 
outside. Flesh bright red, free from hard centers. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
15 cts.; lb. 25 cts.; lb. 85 cts. 
ALL PRICES IN THIS CATALOG SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 
