WALTER S. SCHELL, Inc., QUALITY SEEDS, HARRISBURG, PENNA. 
Cantaloupes 
See Schell’s “Dee-Licious” Cantaloupe on page 18 
A trial will convince you that my high-quality seed 
produces a superior crop 
HOW TO GROW CANTALOUPES and WATERMELONS. 
—Plant them in May. They always do best on a light, loose, 
rich soil. Dig deep and work the soil until it is very fine, mixing 
several shovels of Wizard Brand Sheep Manure or some other 
well-rotted manure into each hill. No plants do well on half- 
worked, “lumpy” soil, void of plant-food. Make hills of Can¬ 
taloupes 4 to 5 feet apart each way, and Watermelons 6 to 8 
feet apart. Plant 10 to 12 seeds in a hill to insure a good stand 
of plants. As soon as they are through the ground, spray. 
When danger of bugs is past, thin out all but four of the best 
plants. Keep spraying them every two weeks, or oftener if 
necessary. In cultivating do not injure the plants. To have mel¬ 
ons earlier, start seed inside in sod, paper pots, berry boxes, or 
anything that can be broken to allow planting out without 
disturbing the roots. One ounce will plant 50 hills; 2 to 3 
pounds to an acre. 
The time from planting to ripening for eating is given after 
each variety. This is approximate, as growing conditions have 
their effect in either helping or retarding growth. Do not pull 
your melons until you are sure they are ripe. 
Ounntitxr Pri/>oe When ordering 2,3, or 4 lbs., deduct 10 
VUdllUiy I ricei>. cts . per lb.; when ordering 5, 6, 7, 8, 
or 9 lbs., deduct 15 cts. per lb.; for 10 lbs. or more, deduct 
25 cts. per lb. This applies to all varieties. 
Hearts of Gold. 92 days A very excellent 
_ melon of delicious flavor, 
with very deep rich orange-red flesh. It is grown very 
extensively by both eastern and western market 
growers. If you have melon soil, it will pay you to grow 
a few acres of good melons. Try it. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
15 cts.; Vilb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25;3lbs. (for 1 acre) $3.45; 
9 lbs. (for 3 acres) $9.90. 
Gold-Lined Rocky Ford. 92 , da Y s - . A 
__ deliciously 
flavored green-fleshed melon, now very popular. In 
shape and size it is similar to Rocky Ford but not ribbed 
like it, and the skin is covered wdth a thick gray netting 
on green, making it very attractive. The flesh is thick, 
rich green to the seed cavity, which is very beautifully 
gold lined. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V41b. 40 cts.; 
lb. $1.25. 
Honey Rock or Sugar Rock. 85 days. A melon of 
recent introduction and a very excellent one. Round 
as a ball in shape, extremely early, prominently net¬ 
ted. The flesh is deep orange. The skin is light green, 
turning to light golden yellow when ripe. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Klb. 65 cts.; lb. Si.75. 
Jenny Lind. 87 days. The earliest green-fleshed 
melon. The fruits are small, but very sweet and lus¬ 
cious. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Klb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Rocky Ford. 96 days. Green flesh; medium in size, 
very prolific and of the most delicious flavor. Pkt. 
5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Klb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Golden Netted Gem. 87 days. Green flesh. Shape 
is oval, almost round; skin is light golden yellow, 
netted. Flesh is light green, melting and delicious. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; K lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Schell’s Strain Superfecto Cantaloupes. 
Reddish salmon flesh 
Schell’s Strain Hearts of Gold Cantaloupes. Rich orange 
flesh. A very popular melon on all markets. 
Miller’s Cream. 92 days. Salmon flesh; very fine; a 
great favorite. Large round fruits; light green; skin 
netted. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Klb. 40 cts.; lb. Si.25. 
Fordhook. 87 days. Medium size, round, flattened at 
the ends, heavily ribbed. Skin deep emerald-green; 
flesh thick orange-yellow of fine quality. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; Klb. 40 cts.; lb. Si.25. 
Bender’s Surprise. 94 days. Delicious salmon flesh; 
skin greenish yellow when ripe. Shape round at the 
ends; very attractive; medium early. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; Kit). 40 cts.; lb. Si.25. 
Emerald Gem. 87 days. In my judgment this is one 
of the best yellow or salmon-fleshed melons; sweet 
and delicious. Very prolific, and always sells on the 
market. One of the most popular varieties of melons. 
Pkt. s cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Klb. 40 cts.; lb. Si.25. 
Tip-Top. 96 days. Salmon-fleshed. A big yielder. 
Fruits are large and for genuine quality it is about 
impossible to surpass. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Klb. 
40 cts.; lb. Si.25. 
Schell’s Extra-Early. 
65 days. Very valuable 
because of its extreme 
earliness. The crop is ready to use in 65 days from 
planting of seed w T hile most other varieties require from 
85 to 100 days. It is of excellent quality, with very 
thick, salmon flesh of richest flavor. The fruits are 
oval, averaging 8 inches long by about 4K inches in 
diameter, with heavy netting. I urge all my friends to 
try this new melon. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 2 ozs. 35c.; 
l/ 4 lb. 60c.; lb. $2; 3 lbs. (for 1 acre) $5.70. 
Pearl Pink Meat. 95 days. The netting is coarse and 
the skin a shade of pearl. Its flesh is deep pink and 
of the richest quality. The fruit is oval, averaging 
5K inches long by about 4K inches in diameter. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Klb. 40 cts.; lb. Si.25. 
Honey Ball. 100 days. A very thick wall of luscious 
green meat, tough rind and a small seed cavity. 
Very prolific, and vines are rust-resistant. A fine 
shipping melon and a good keeper. They do best on 
sandy, loamy soil, yet can be grown successfully on 
most any soil. Bright yellow when ripe. Shape round. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Klb. 45 cts.; lb. Si.50. 
Banana. 94 days. Salmon flesh. Melons are 14 to 
16 inches long, thin, and of delicious quality. Pkt. 
5c.; oz. 15c.; Klb. 40c.; lb. Si.25. 
Long Island Beauty. 85 days. Green flesh. Melons 
are very large, flattened, heavily ribbed. Very hand¬ 
some and of the finest quality. I recommend it highly. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Klb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
^imprfprtn 8 5 days. Inside is the real story—the 
r*' c rich reddish salmon flesh extends from 
the little seed cavity clear to the thin, tough rind. Its 
keeping and shipping qualities are the best. Here is 
a melon I urge you to grow for it surely is superfine. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; V^b. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50; 3 lbs. 
(for 1 acre) $4.20; 9 lbs. (for 3 acres) $12.15. 
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