Nicholson’s Seed Produce Better Melons 
MUSKMELONS OR CANTALOUPES 
(MELON) 
Culture. A rich, deep, sandy loam, well worked and highly manured, is of the 
first importance. Plant when all danger of frost is over, in hills five to six 
feet apart each way; scatter about a dozen seeds to a hill, and, after they are 
out of danger from bugs, thin to three or four plants. When they have four 
or five rough leaves, pinch off the end of the main shoot, which will cause 
the lateral branches to put forth sooner. This will strengthen the growth of 
the vines and the fruit will come earlier to maturity. One ounce plants 50 
hills; two pounds plant one acre. 
275—Hale’s Best 
273—HACKENSACK. This is the old- 
fashioned, large variety of Muskmelon, and 
still very popular. Deep ribbed, heavily net¬ 
ted, flesh thick and of fine quality. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00 postpaid. 
278—NICHOLSON'S 
IMPROVED PERFECTO 
This Melon is very popular in Texas and 
sells for top prices. The flesh is extremely 
thick, deep orange in color and, fine in flavor, 
with a small seed cavity. It is slightly ob¬ 
long in shape. The surface of the Melon is 
covered with a heavy gray netting which 
insures its shipping qualities. We expect 
Improved Perfecto to become very popular. 
The vines of this Cantaloupe grow very pro¬ 
fusely and it is resistant to disease to a 
marked extent. Give this new variety a trial 
for home or market, it will please you. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c; lb, $1.25; 5 lbs., 
$5.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or over 
at 80c per lb. 
274—NICHOLSON’S IMPROVED BANANA 
MUSKMELON. Grows from 1 to 2 feet long 
and ripenB in about 86 days. Prolific! bearer. 
Splendid flavor. One Melon enough to sup¬ 
ply a family. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb, 40c; 
lb, $1.25, postpaid. 
270—GOLDEN BEAUTY CASABA MELON. 
Grown very extensively in California. Do 
not pull until the light streaks on rind be¬ 
come yellow—store away in a dark, cool place 
so they will not touch each other. When 
th® rind becomes slightly softened and moist 
they are ready to eat. Pkt, 10c; oz, 20c; 
% lb., 65c; lb, $2.00, postpaid. 
265—NICHOLSON’S GOLD LINED ROCKY 
FORD. This is a fine Melon. Flesh is green 
with a gold lining next to the seed cavity, 
making it unusually attractive when cut. Flesh 
very thick and spicy. Shape round with solid 
netting. This variety of Cantaloupe is grown 
for shipping very extensively by Colorado and 
California growers. Our seed is carefully 
selected from the best melons. Pkt, 5c; oz, 
15c; %lb, 35c; lb, $1.00; 5 lbs, $4.50, post¬ 
paid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 80c 
per lb. 
272—TEXAS CANNON BALL. Perfectly 
round, heavily netted. Flesh green and very 
thick. Small seed cavity. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; 
*4 lb, 30c; lb, $1.00; 5i lbs, $4.00, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 75c per lb. 
269—HONEY DEW. The flesh is an em¬ 
erald-green, very thick and fine grained ; can 
be eaten to the rind. It is medium size, weigh¬ 
ing 5 to 6 pounds. One of the best keepers, 
which makes it of special use to large grow¬ 
ers, as they can be kept until winter months 
for marketing, when prices are high. Pkt, 
10c; oz, 15c; % lb., 40c; lb, $1.25; 5 lbs, 
$5.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or over 
at 90c per lb. 
279—NICHOLSON’S HONEY ROCK. Known 
as Sugar) Rock in some sections. This is our 
first year to offer this wonderful new melon. 
The flesh is deep, thick and of orange or 
salmon color. It is very prolific with a 
superior flavor and will stand distant ship¬ 
ping. The rind is tough and the flesh is 
so firm that it can be allowed to ripen on 
the vine. It is medium size, with a heavy 
course netting over a slate colored ground. 
Classed as honey sweet. We do not hesitate to 
recommend this melon for commercial grow¬ 
ing or for home gardens. Pkt., 5c; oz, 15c; 
14 lb, 40c; lb, $1.25; 5 lbs, $5.00, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 90c per lb. 
271—HEARTS OF GOLD. A splendid Mel¬ 
on, either for the market or to grow for 
home use. Runs very uniform in size, oval 
to oblong in shape, and grows a litle larger 
than our Rocky Ford variety. The Melons 
are heavily netted, and only slightly ribbed. 
The seed cavity is small. The flesh is a rich 
orange color, very fine grained, and has a 
delicious flavor. The vines are rust resistant. 
Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; % lb, 40c; lb, $1.25; 5 
lbs, $5.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or 
over at 85o per lb. 
266— NICHOLSON’S SELECTED ROCKY 
FORD. This Melon is unequaled in quality. 
The thick, green, sweet flesh is of the finest 
quality, with small, yellow cavity. Outer skin 
of Melon very heavily netted ; Melons average 
an even medium size. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; % 
lb, 30c; lb, $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 70c per lb. 
275— HALE’S BEST. This Cantaloupe is 
from the Imperial Valley of California. Very- 
early and fine for long distance shipping. 
Salmon flesh of exceptional thickness, the 
shape is oval, with heavy netting and promi¬ 
nent ribs. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; ^4 lb, 40c; lb, 
$1.25; 5 lbs, $5.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 
lbs. or over at 80c per lb. 
277—NICHOLSON’S 
HONEY BALL 
We introduced this wonderful Melon and 
it is now being planted from California to 
Florida. It is the result of a cross between 
the Texas Cannon Ball and the Honey Dew. 
The Melons are round as a ball, slightly netted, 
and have a very thick wall of delicious green 
meat clear to the rind. It is very prolific, 
and resistant to drought and disease. The rind 
is hard and tough, making it a splendid ship¬ 
per. The Melons are greenish white, turning 
to an attractive light yellow when fully ripe. 
Pkt, 10c; oz, 20c; % lb, 50c; lb, $1.50; 5 
lbs, $6.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or 
over at $1.00 per lb. 
276— POLLOCK 10-25 ROCKY FORD. 
Uniform in size and shape and does not de¬ 
velop soft spots like some other varieties. 
Flesh is sweet and delicious, very deep and 
fine grained. The seed cavity is exceedingly 
small. Netting is heavy and even from stem 
to blossom. Matures early and is rust re¬ 
sistant. Cuts with a golden center, shading 
to a light green with a salmon lint near the 
rind. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; % lb, 30c; lb, $1.00; 
5 lbs, $4.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or 
over at 70c per lb. 
267— NICHOLSON’S SELECTED NETTED 
ROCK. A prolific yielder, matures early, rust 
resisting, with light gray, heavy netting. 
Fruit is ideal shape and size with flesh sweet, 
thick, juicy; fine flavor and small cavity. 
Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; *4 lb, 30c; lb, $1.00; 5 
lbs, $4.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or 
over at 70c per lb. 
268— BURRELL’S GEM. Sometimes called 
Pink-Meated Rocky Ford. Meat rich golden 
color, very thick, and of fine grain, and good 
flavor; covered with a closely laced gray 
netting, excepting the narrow stripes between 
the ribs, which are not netted. Oblong shape. 
Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; %Ib„ 30c; lb, $1,00; 5 
lbs, $4.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or 
over at 70c per lb. 
271—Hearts of Gold 
277—Nicholson’s Honey Ball 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
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DALLAS, TEXAS 
