CANTALOUPE 
CULTURE. Cantaloupe or Muskmelon must not, under ordinary gardening conditions, be 
planted until all danger of frost has passed. The soil must be thoroughly soaked down to 
sub-moisture, either by rain or irrigation. When dry enough, plow to 10 or 12 inches deep 
and thoroughly pulverize the soil. Prepare furrows 4 to 5 inches deep, and 6 to 7 feet apart, 
according to space which can be spared. Then plant the seed in the furrows 6 to 7 feet apart, 
covering the seed not more than 1 inch deep. As the plant grows, gradually fill up the fur¬ 
row with the soil until level with surface. Do not irrigate close to the plant as it will cause 
dampening off and other diseases. Practice frequent hoeing or shallow cultivation, and al¬ 
ways cultivate the irrigation furrow as soon as the soil is dry enough to mulch nicely after. 
IMPROVED PERFECTO. Very excellent type of early melon. Its thick flesh is rich cream 
colored, having a very small seed cell and firm netting. 1 oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 
lbs. $9.00, postpaid. 
TIP TOP. The fruits are large, nearly round, slightly ribbed; very highly musk-flavored. 1 oz. 
15c; *4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, postpaid. 
HALES BEST. The earliest 
shipper of Salmon tint vari¬ 
ety. Used mostly for long dis¬ 
tance shipping. It is growing 
exceedingly favorable to the 
market growers on account 
of its earliness and attrac¬ 
tive appearance. 1 oz. 15c; 
Va lb. 35c; lib. $1.00; 10 lbs. 
$9.00. 
HONEY DEW. A distinct 
melon of Casaba type. Fruit 
medium large, about 8 inches 
long and 5 inches in di¬ 
ameter. An excellent ship¬ 
ping and keeping sort. 1 oz. 
20c; V 4 lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.25; 
10 lbs. $11.00, postpaid. 
PERSIAN. This melon has a distinctive flavor. It is large, weighing 8 to 10 pounds at matur¬ 
ity, almost round, without ribs, and netted. Flesh is bright orange, very thick and juicy. 
It requires warm weather. Very pleasing flavor may be had by allowing it to ripen thor¬ 
oughly on the vine. 1 oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $10.00, postpaid. 
PERSIAN MELONS 
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