Melons Listed Below are the “Earliest Grown”, They Mature as Far North as Canada. 
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White seeded; of unquestionable quality; very early; medium 
size, thin l ind, flesh bright scarlet. Rind too thin for shipping, 
but it .is. the great home market melon. Few, if any, sorts sur¬ 
pass it in melting, delicious quality. Packet, 7 cts.; ounce, 12 “ 
cts.; 34 lb., 30 cts.; 34 lb., 48 cts.; lb„ 85 cts.; 2i lbs., $1.60, post¬ 
paid. 
456 Burpee's Sugar Stick 
A large melon of 
finest flavor. The 
vines are of strong 
vigorous growth, 
setting large melons 
in good numbers. 
The fruits measure 
from 20 inches to 2 
feet in length, and 
weigh on an average 
about 30 pounds. The 
rind is thin but 
tough. The skin is 
light grayish green, 
with narrow darker 
green lines, giving 
a mottled effect of 
small half-inch 
squares. The flesh is 
deep rich red, with a 
broad solid heart. 
The solid crisp flesh 
is astonish- 
ingly sweet and 
tasty. It melts in 
the mouth like 
honey. A luscious 
variety that stands 
shipping well. 
Packet, 7 cts.; oz. 12 
cts.; 34 lb., 30 1 cts.; 34 
lb., 48 cts.; lb., 85 cts.; 
2 lbs., $1.60, postpaid. 
463 Fordhook Early 
A large, extra early melon, slightly oval in shape, 
and of excellent quality. The rind is dark green, 
mottled with darker green stripes. It is not a good 
shipper; the seeds are white, and the melons weigh 
25 pounds. A widely used water melon, chiefly be¬ 
cause of its extreme earliness. Edible in 85 days. 
Size, 14 x 12 inches. Packet, 5 cts., ounce, 10 cts.; 
34 lb., 25 cts.; 34 lb., 45 cts*; lb., 85 cts.; 2 lbs., $1.60, 
postpaid. 
472 Perfected Kolb's Gem 
A Favorite Among Southern Growers 
Oblong to nearly round. Melons weigh from 
30 to 50 pounds each. The rind, though thin, 
is tough, and the melons bear handling 
and shipping well. Flesh is bright red. 
A profitable market melon. Packet, 5 
cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 34 lb., 25 cts.; 34 lb., 45 
cts.; lb., 85 cts-; 2 lbs., $1.60, postpaid. 
473 Phinney's Early 
This Is a Very Choice Early Melon 
It is very hardy and is a sure 
cropper. The rind is thin and the 
quality of flesh is sustained clear 
to the rind. Possesses all the 
desirable features which go to 
make up a good Extra Early 
Home Market Melon. Melons av¬ 
erage 12 to 15 pounds in weight. 
Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 34 
lb., 25 cts.; 34 lb., 45 cts.; lb., 85 
cts.; 2 lbs., $1.60, postpaid. 
Notice 
By using our celebrated “Hot 
Kaps” you can plant your melons 
and all vine seed early and be 
two weeks ahead of your neigh¬ 
bor. 
1 oz. of seed will plant 25 hills. 5 lhs. of seed will plant one acre in hills. 
