F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 
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MUSKMELON—HEARTS OF GOLD 
EXTRA-EARLY HACKENSACK — Nearly two 
weeks earlier than Hackensack. Fruits are round, 
slightly flattened from stem to blossom ends, with 
well-defined ribs and strong netting. Skin is green 
slightly tinged with yellow at maturity. Flesh is 
thick, rich green in color, slightly coarse, but juicy 
and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 54 lb. 35c; 
lb. $1.00. 
SANTA CLAUS CASABA (Winter)— A casaba 
melon that ripens slowly and lasts all through the 
winter. Should be handled somewhat after the 
manner of handling Hubbard squash. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 20c; 54 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
GOLDEN BEAUTY CASABA (Summer)— One 
of the best casabas. Begins to ripen in July and 
continues ripening and bearing all summer and fall 
until frost comes. The later fruit can be stored 
in a cool house or cellar and will ripen slowly. 
Golden Beauty is bright yellow, about globular, with 
wrinkled skin and slightly pointed at the stem end. 
The flesh is fine-grained, pure white, very thick 
and extra good flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 54 lb. 
40c; lb. $1.25. 
ROCKY FORD or NETTED GEM—This is a 
medium-early variety with vigorous and productive 
vines. Fruits are oval, very slightly ribbed, and 
densely covered with fine netting. Our stock is 
selected for uniformity of size as well as quality, 
both of which are very desirable. The flesh is thick, 
green, sweet, and highly flavored. This is an ex¬ 
cellent variety to grow in the home garden. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; 54 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
HONEY ROCK 
Also called Sugar Rock. This is a very distinct, 
valuable variety. It is very prolific, somewhat ribbed 
with heavier, coarser netting than Honey Ball. It is 
almost round, five inches across, of medium size 
with slaty gray-green skin. The flesh is extremely 
thick, rich salmon color and of fine quality. The 
fruits are handsome and a buyer would instinctively 
purchase the Honey Rock in preference to any other 
Cantaloupe. It is sweeter than Rock Ford Canta¬ 
loupes but without the honey sweetness of Honey 
Dew. Extremely early and uniform both in size and 
maturity. An outstanding addition to the list of 
Cantaloupes. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 54 lb., 35c; lb., 90c; 
2 lbs., $1.70; 10 lbs. @ 80c per lb. 
MUSKMELON or 
CANTALOUPE 
After danger of frost is past, the ground being 
warm and in good condition, plant in rich soil, 
preferably sandy loam, in hills about 4 to 6 feet 
apart according to the vigor of the variety and 
richness of the soil. Plant eight to ten seeds to 
the hill. Cover firmly with about 1 inch of fine 
soil. When plants begin to crowd and the danger 
from the striped bettle is over, thin out, leaving only 
the four strongest plants to the hill. Give shallow 
cultivation frequently, until runners grow to such 
an extent as to make this impracticable. The quality 
of melons is dependent largely upon weather con¬ 
ditions and the vigor of vines; unfavorable weather 
and unhealthy vines produce a poorly flavored fruit. 
To induce early fruiting, pinch the ends of laterals. 
GOLD LINED ROCKY FORD —These melons 
are the same size as the Rocky Ford. The flesh is 
green with slight golden tint next to the seed cavity 
and the flavor is delicious, being remarkably sweet 
and juicy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 54 lb. 35c; lb. 90c. 
HONEY DEW —The rind is a dull white when 
ripe. Part of the melon shows slight checks in 
the rind like a tendency to net. This appears when 
the melon is ready to pick. This melon is 6-7 
inches through and about eight inches long. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 15c; 54 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
MONTREAL NUTMEG—This variety is largely 
grown around Montreal and commands the highest 
price in Eastern markets. The fruits are round, 
quite large, heavily ribbed and netted. The light 
green flesh is very thick and of delicious flavor. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 54 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
POLLOCK 10-25—This is the latest improved 
strain of the popular Rocky Ford. It is very uniform 
in size and the flavor is excellent and sweet. Con¬ 
sidered one of the best for market and excellent for 
the home garden. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 54 lb. 35c; 1 
lb. 90c. 
CANTALOUPE—HONEY ROOK 
