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EMERALD GEM 
(4^" Length, 5^" Diameter, 
85 Days from Planting to Picking) 
One of the best early varieties for home and market garden planting. 
Globular in shape, slightly flattened, weight 2 pounds; distinctly ribb¬ 
ed, with slight netting; outer color emerald green. Flesh very thick, 
with exceptionally small seed cavity; deep rich salmon color, sweet and 
delicious; not a shipper* 
FORDHOOK 
(5" Length, 6 £" Diameter, 
88 Days from Planting to Picking) 
A good medium sized melon for home garden and nearby markets; round, 
flattened at the ends; weighs 2t pounds. Outer color deep emerald green; 
flesh thick, orange-yellow, juicy, sweet and spicy. 
HALE’S BEST 
( 63 " Length, 5” Diameter, 
85 Days from Planting to Picking) 
An outstanding, early shipping Cantaloupe. Planted extensively in Im¬ 
perial Valley, California, and other melon producing sections of the 
West and South for early shipping. Fruits oval; inconspicuous ribbing 
with heavy netting. Flesh extremely thick, salmon-orange, sweet and of 
fine quality. 
HONEY ROCK 
( 6 " Length, 5^" Diameter, 
90 to 95 Days from Planting to Picking) 
Also known as Sugar Rock. A recent introduction which has won wide 
favor* Fruits nearly round, medium, weigh 4 pounds- Skin grey-green, 
covered with a coarse netting. Flesh thick, juicy, orange-salmon, with 
fine flavor* Good for home use, and for shipping to nearby markets. 
HOODOO OR HEARTS OF GOLD 
( 6 " Length, 6 "- Diameter, 
94 Days from Planting to Picking) 
Grown extensively by market gardeners, likewise a good shipping type- 
Fruits practically round, weigh 2 pounds, slightly ribbed, covered with 
fine grey netting. Flesh very thick, deep pink salmon; tender, juicy 
sweet and aromatic. 
OSAGE OR MILLER’S CREAM 
(7" Length, 6 " Diameter, 
95 Days from Planting to Picking) 
Excellent for home and market garden use for local markets; not a good 
shipper* Fruits oblong, weigh 6 pounds; exterior very dark green, 
deeply ribbed, covered with slight grey netting. Flesh exceptionally 
thick, rich orange-salmon; tender, sweet, and of distinct flavor* 
TIP TOP 
(7 to 8 " Length, 6 to 7" Diameter, 
90 Days from Planting to Picking) 
A splendid variety for home and market garden use for local markets. 
Fruits large, slightly oval, weigh 6 to 7 pounds; skin pale green,turn¬ 
ing to yellow at maturity; distinctly ribbed and slightly netted; flesh 
bright salmon, sweet and delicious; similar in type to Bender's Sur¬ 
prise and Milwaukee Market. 
