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H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading 
MUSKMELONS— ( Continued ) 
EXTRA EARLY KNIGHT. An ex¬ 
tremely early medium sized melon. 
Fruit oblong; distinctly ribbed and 
closely netted; flesh fairly thick and 
very sweet; color medium green. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 45c, lb. $1.15 
HONEY DEW. The melon is nearly 
white, turning to a lemon-yellow 
when ripening. Surface is abso¬ 
lutely smooth. Fruits are a nice size, 
weighing S to 10 lbs. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 45c, lb. $1.15 
EUEBALD GEM. 
EMERALD GEM. This is undoubtedly 
one of the very best varieties which 
are now cultivated, a thrifty grow¬ 
er, very productive, producing mel¬ 
on of good size, the skin is of a 
dark green emerald color and 
smooth; flesh salmon, and ripens 
thoroughly to the rind. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, i/4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.15 
ROCKY FORD. It somewhat resem¬ 
bles the old “Netted Gem,” but is 
more oval in shape. The vines are 
vigorous, bearing an enormous 
quantity of fruit. The color of the 
skin is of a rich, greenish gold, the 
netting is prominent and light in 
color; very attractive. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, lb. $1.15 
GOLDEN BEAUTY C A S S A B A 
MELON. The fruits are nearly 
globular, bright yellow with golden 
tint, with wrinkled skin, six to 
eight inches in diameter. The flesh 
is white, very thick, juicy and 
sweet. Plant and cultivate same as 
other musk melons. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50 
HEARTS OF GOLD. A splendid mid¬ 
season variety. Fruit round, lightly 
ribbed and covered with a fine gray 
netting; flesh salmon colored and of 
PAUL ROSE. This new variety Is a 
cross of the ‘‘Osage and Netted 
Gem,” combining the sweetness and 
high flavor of both; flesh thick, 
firm and beautiful, deep salmon or 
orange color, an oblong melon. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 45c, lb. $1.15 
EABIY HACKENSACK. 
HACKENSACK EXTRA EARLY IM¬ 
PROVED. An early selection from 
the old Hackensack, maturing from 
a week to ten days earlier; some¬ 
what smaller and not so deeply rib¬ 
bed, but otherwise similar to the 
old type. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, lb. $1.15 
JENNY LIND. An extra early, small 
green-fleshed melon; fruit round 
and flattened at the ends, deeply 
ribbed and heavily netted. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 45c, lb. $1.15 
WATERMELONS 
CULTURE—Same as for muskmelons, 
except that the hills should be at least 
DIXIE. This finest of Watermelons 
has luscious sweetness and delight¬ 
ful flavor; the flesh is bright scarlet, 
sweet and juicy. 
high quality. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, lb. $1.15 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 Ik. 30c, lb. 75c 
Hose Remnants Ready Coupled, 12 to 24 ft. Lengths, per ft. 8c 
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