Melone (Ger.) MUSKMELONS or CANTALOUPES Popone (It.) 
A packet of seed will plant about 20 hills; ounce 100 hills; 2% lbs. 
will plant an acre. 
It is Not Hard to Raise Melons 
It is much easier to raise melons than is usually sup¬ 
posed and they are so delicious a fruit that every one who 
has any garden at all should raise some. All that is re¬ 
quired is a good rich, well manured soil, that is not too 
heavy, and a warm, sunny situation. Our pamphlet, 
“Cultivation of Vegetables” tells about raising musk- 
melons. 
We can furnish muskmelon plants that are just right to 
set in your garden. See page 47. 
Bender’s Surprise Muskmelon — Harris’ Special Strain 
GOLDEN COMBINATION. (NEW.) See page 10. This large new melon 
is unsurpassed for sweetness and fine flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 55c; Vi Lb. $1.60; Lb. $5.50. 
GOLDEN CHAMPLAIN or Lake Champlain. The chief value of tins 
melon is in its earliness. It ripens earlier than any other variety, and 
can therefore be raised further north. The fruit is almost round, of 
medium size, averaging about 4 to 5 inches across. The flesh is orange 
in color, and of good flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.90. 
IRONDEQUOIT or Tip Top. The fruit is large, often weighing 7 to 8 
pounds, nearly round, well netted and light green. The flesh is deep 
orange color; thick, very sweet and of high flavor. The melons ripen 
medium early and the vines are healthy and produce lots of good big 
melons. This melon somewhat resembles the Bender’s Surprise but the 
flesh is less firm and the melons will not keep as long after picking. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.65. 
Hearts of Gold. We have a fine true strain of this melon which is popular 
in many sections. The melons are almost perfectly round, thickly netted 
and very firm. The flesh is deep orange color, firm, very sweet and of 
delicious flavor and the melons grow to medium size with good thick 
flesh. The vines are vigorous, free from blight and very productive. An excellent melon 
for shipping as it “holds up” well after picking. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
Emerald Gem. One of the earliest muskmelons. While the fruit, is not large, it ripens 
very early, and each vine produces a large number of melons. The fruit is almost round, 
4 to 5 inches in diameter, dark green, slightly ribbed and with little netting. The flesh 
is orange color, thick, sweet, and of very high flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
Miller’s Cream or Osage. (Improved Strain). This is an excellent melon for the 
home garden and also for market where it is known. The fruit is of good size, 6 to 7 in. 
long oblong in shape and dark green with slight netting. The flesh is deep orange color, 
very thick, sweet and highly flavored. The melons are early of high quality 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
EXTRA EARLY KNIGHT. The best green fleshed melon. This is one of the earliest 
and most prolific melons and is especially valued on that account. The melons are of 
medium size, oval in shape, and well netted. The flesh is green and of good flavor. This 
is the best variety where a green fleshed melon is wanted. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
BENDER’S SURPRISE, Harris’ Special Strain. See also page 10. 
A grand melon for the home garden market or shipping. This is the best 
all around melon and in recent years has become one of the most popular 
kinds grown. Our special strain is unsurpassed. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50. 
DELICIOUS. The Largest Early Melon. See page 11. This is the 
largest very early melon of really fine quality extremely fine for the home 
garden and local markets. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50. 
SUGAR ROCK or HONEY ROCK. See also page 10. This new variety 
is prolific, of very high quality and an excellent keeper. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.65. 
HALE’S BEST. The earliest and best melon of the Rocky Ford type. The 
fruit is of medium size, oval and very heavily netted. The flesh is of 
deep orange color, very firm, thick and of high flavor. This is one of the 
best melons for shipping and is popular in the New York market. It is 
also excellent for home use. Practically every melon is of high quality. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
Sugar Rock or Honey Rock 
Germaco 
Hottap; 
These miniature hot houses are used by large growers to protect their 
young melon plants, from wind, hail, frost and insects. Fine for the 
home garden too. The cost is low. See page 96. 
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