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Seedsmen S in c e 18 7 9 
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
Colorado 
Grown. 
CANTALOUPE OR MUSKMELON 
Plant in 
May and Jun«. 
Prepare hills 4 to 6 feet apart, in a rich, moderately dry sandy soil, using - well-rotted manure, 
When frost is over, plant 10 to 12 seeds in each hill about one inch deep, and when well up, 
thin out, leaving - four strong - plants to the hill. Pinch off the ends of the vines when about ft 
foot long - ; this will make them strong and bear more freely. Give frequent but shallow culti¬ 
vation till the vines cover the ground. Bo not grow near cucumbers, squashes, etc. One ounce 
plants 50 hills; two pounds to the acre. 
O4.Q Wrwvrl’c —Read on page 2 our description of this outstandingly 
no. wood s reriecuon delicious santaloupe. Pkt. 10 c; oz. 20c; y 4 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00, 
postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots $1.75 per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.60 per lb.; 10-lb. lots $1.40 per lb. 
Nr» Sunprha I 80 Days] —Our illustration shows the shape and coarse pet- 
no. vyuuu & Jupcruu ting of this really outstanding melon, but does not, and can¬ 
not, show the sugary, luscious flavor of the deep, thick, orange colored flesh. In this respect 
it is comparable only with our Hollybrook Luscious; no other melon we have ever grown 
is its equal in flavor and quality. It is fairly early and a heavy yielder, often as many as 
five to seven perfect fruits, larger than the Rocky Ford, are produced on a vine. Even if 
allowed to ripen on the vine it keeps perfectly for days. If you want something individual 
in taste and appearance, something worih while in any garden and on any table, plant 
Wood’g Superba. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50, postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots $1.30 
per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.15 per lb.; 10-lb. lots $1.00 per lb. 
Extra Early Hanover 
No. 247. Extra Early 
[65 Days].— 
The earliest 
cantaloupe in cultiva¬ 
tion, ripening fully ten 
days ahead of the 
Rocky Pord. Notwith¬ 
standing its extreme 
earliness, it makes a 
large melon, round, 
slightly flattened at the 
ends and well netted. 
The flesh is green, thick 
and can be eaten to the 
very thin skin. In earli¬ 
ness, Extra Early Han¬ 
over is without a com¬ 
petitor. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20 c; y 4 lb. 60c; 
lb. $ 2 . 00 , postpaid. 
Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots 
$1.75 per lb.; 5-lb. lots 
$1.60 per lb.; 10 -lb. lots 
$1.40 per lb. 
Hanover 
No. 253. Gold 
Lined Rocky Ford 
[75 Days]. — In de¬ 
licious flavor Gold 
Lined far excels the 
ordinary Rocky 
Ford. It is slightly 
longer and a few 
days later. The rich 
golden meat is thick, 
fine grained, and de¬ 
liciously sweet and 
juicy and can be eat¬ 
en right down to the 
rind. The melons 
are covered with a 
closely laced gray 
netting except a 
narrow stripe be¬ 
tween the ribs. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10 c; 
y 4 lb. 30c; lb. $ 1 . 00 , postpaid. Not postpaid, 2 -lb. lots 80c peril).; 
5-lb. lots 70c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 60c per lb. 
No. 260. Hale’s 
Best [7S Da ys] —A sal¬ 
mon fleshed melon 
of the Rocky Ford 
type; several days 
later than Wood’s 
Early Rocky Ford. 
The melons are about 
6 inches long, nearly 
round, densely cover¬ 
ed with medium heavy 
netting, and almost 
entirely without ribs. 
The quality is deli¬ 
ciously sweet and 
spicy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10 c; 
y 4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.15, 
postpaid. Not post¬ 
paid, 2-lb. lots 95c per 
lb.; 5-lb. lots 85c per 
lb.; 10-lb. lots 75c lb. 
Wood’s Superba Cantaloupe 
No. 255. Hearts of Gold —formerly called Hoodoo. Deli¬ 
ciously sweet and spicy, The 
orange flesh is thick and ripens down to the thin firm rind. The 
ribs are distinct, with an exceptionally firm and dense netting 
which covers the entire melon. A prolific bearer. Ekt. 5c; oz. 100} 
^41b. 35c; lb. $1.25, postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb, lots $1.00 per lb.{ 
5-lb. lots 90c per ib.; 10-lb. lots 80c per lb. 
No. 261. Hollybrook Luscious 
Loo j-iaysj.- 
size, this 
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Hollybrook 
Xiuscious. 
is the king of 
all melons. Too 
large to be 
profitable for 
market— they 
often weigh 15 
to 20 lbs.— they 
are ideal for 
home use; one 
melon is enough 
for a family. 
The flavor i s 
equal to that of 
a Honey Dew 
melon. Contin¬ 
ues bearing till 
cold weather 
and holds its 
splendid quality 
up to the very 
last. Pkt. 10 c; 
oz. 20 c; 14 lb. 
60c; lb. $ 2 . 00 , 
postpaid. 
. ... Not postpaid, 
e-lb.lets $1.75 per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1-60 per lb.; 10 -lb. lots $1,40 per lb. 
wood’s EARLY ROCKY FORD 
No. 250. Wood’s Early Rocky Ford [70Days] .—A strain 
J J selected for earli- 
ness. It is a week to ten days earlier than the original Rocky 
Ford, like it in shape, but a little larger. The melons are heav¬ 
ily netted, have small seed cavity, firm and thick green flesh, 
and are attractive in both shape and color. The flavor is de¬ 
liciously sweet and spicy. It is early, prolific and of fine quality. 
This is just the melon to follow our Extra Early Hanover. It has 
that spicy flavor found only in the best cantaloupes. Pkt. 10 c; 
oz. 15c; 14 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50, postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots $1.30 
per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.15 per lb.; 10-lb. lots $1.00 per lb. 
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