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Seed Catalog and Garden LtUIde 
Muskmelons 
One ounce will plant about 80 hills; two pounds to the acre. 
Hale’s Best—A remarkably early melon, the choice of the com¬ 
mercial grower. Thick, salmon colored flesh. Oval shape, netted 
and fairly distinctly ribbed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 40c; lb., 
$1.40; 5 lbs., $6.75. 
Early Bird—An extra early variety. Popular with Des Moines 
market gardeners. Yellow meated, netted, slightly larger than 
the Rocky Ford. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., 
$4.75. 
Emerald Gem—A good early home garden variety, lightly 
netted, yellow meated. Very prolific. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.40; 5 lbs., $6.75. 
Burrell Gem—A truly delicious melon about the size and shape 
of Rocky Ford, but has rich golden yellow flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; X A lb., 40c; lb., $1.40; 5 lbs., $6.75. 
Thoroughbred Rocky Ford—Flesh thick, of light green color 
and fine, juicy, luscious flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.40; 5 lbs., $6.75. 
Improved Green Nutmeg—The best of the green fleshed sorts. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.75. 
Osage—Flesh salmon color, sweet and spicy; very thick and 
delicious. Medium size oval. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.40; 5 lbs., $6.75. 
Tip Top—Flesh very thick, salmon colored and of better flavor 
than any other large melon. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 40c; lb., 
$1.40; 5 lbs., $6.75. 
HALE’S BEST MUSKMELON 
Banana—Attain a length of from l x A to 3 feet; 
3 to 4 inches thick. Has a pleasing flavor. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 35c; lb., $1.10; 5 lbs., $5.25. 
Honey Dew—Flesh is light green and sweet as 
honey. Keeps good for months in a cool place. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 40c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $7.25. 
Watermelons 
One ounce is required for 40 hills; three pounds will 
plant an acre. 
Golden Sweet—The Golden Sweet is a most delicious 
and fine flavored melon. Skin is dark green. Shape ob¬ 
long; averages about 20 pounds. Rind very thin, but 
hard and will carry without cracking. Flesh old gold yel¬ 
low. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 30c; lb., 90c; 5 lbs., $4.25. 
Cole’s Early—Very early and will mature farther north 
than most sorts. Of medium size. Flesh bright red. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.50. 
Peerless or Ice Cream—Very early, medium size, rind 
thin, flesh bright scarlet. Great home market melon. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 25c; lb., 80c; 5 lbs., $3.75. 
Monte Cristo or Kleckley’s Sweet—A wonderful popular 
variety. Flesh bright red, rich, crisp and pleasant fla¬ 
vored. It ripens early; is of good size. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
X A lb., 20c; lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.75. 
Tom Watson—The leading market melon. Hardy, good 
quality, good shape, large size and always solid. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.50. 
Sweetheart—A large round melon with a light colored 
rind. Splendid quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 30c; 
lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.75. 
Halbert Honey—Has no equal as a home or nearby 
market melon, but will not stand much handling. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 25c; lb., 70c; 5 lbs., $3.25. 
Irish Grey—New variety best described as a light rind 
Tom Watson. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 
5 lbs., $4.75. 
Mixed Watermelon—As the seasons vary, some vari¬ 
eties of melons do better than others. By planting mixed 
watermelons you get a good crop every year. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; X A lb., 20c; lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.75. 
Vine Peach 
The fruit is about the size of a large peach, oval shaped, 
and is of a bright orange yellow color. For sweet pickles, 
pies or preserving they are superb. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
X A lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
Citron Melon 
Better than melon rinds for preserving. 
Apple Pie—The flesh is white, solid throughout and of 
excellent quality for making pies, preserves, 
etc., and resembles apples in flavor. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 30c; lb., 90c; 5 lbs., $4.25. 
Pomegranate 
An interesting little orange and brown 
spotted melon. Also called Queen Ann 
melon. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; X A lb., 90c; lb., 
$2.75. 
Mustard 
Ostrich Plume—Its leaves are long, ruf¬ 
fled. frilled and ^I’^ed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
X A lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
Southern Giant Curled—This is the true 
curled leaf variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A 
lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
White English—Its seed used for culinary 
purposes. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 25c; lb., 
75c. 
MONTE CRISTO WATERMELON 
