PALMER SEED COMPANY, ST. LOUIS, MO. 
MUSKMELON or CANTALOUPE 
(One Ounce Will Plant 100 Hills) 
CULTURE: Melons require a rich, sandy loam and about 100 days of good growing 
weather. Sow the seed early in May in hills 3 to 4 feet apart each way, placing 10 to 
12 seeds to a hill. Cover the seed about 1 inch with fine soil, firmly pressed down. Mix 
a shovelful of well-rotted manure -with the soil in each hill. When large enough, thin 
out to the four strongest plants. 
PALMER’S DEE-LITE: (95 days). A new specialty of the Tip-top type. This new 
melon is expected to win the commendation of all who plant it. A large melon with 
a very thick, deep orange flesh and small seed cavity. Skin, light green, coarsely 
netted, turning yellow when ripened. Of excellent 
flavor and substance.Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; X A lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.50 
HALE’S BEST: (85 days). A new and remarkably early melon of the Rocky Ford 
type with very thick and finely flavored salmon flesh. The melons are oval, slightly 
ribbed and heavily netted, with very small 
seed cavity.Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; A lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25 
HEARTS OF GOLD: (94 days). This popular medium sized melon follows the earlier 
varieties. It is fine to plant for succession as it ripens in about 94 days. The fruits 
are 5 to 6 inches in diameter. The smooth orange-salmon flesh is exceptionally thick 
and fine flavored.Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; A lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25 
ROCKY FORD: (Also known as Netted Gem). (92 days). Our improved strain of 
this popular melon is grown by the leading grower in Rocky Ford, Colorado. It is a 
vigorous growing, medium early variety and produces an abundance of fruit. The 
melons are almost round, slightly oval, show no ribs and are covered with a heavy, 
hard gray netting. The flesh is thick and of a deep green color, showing a faint lining 
of pink or gold at the center.Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; A lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25 
BURRELL’S GEM: (95 days). This fine melon is popular for home garden growing. 
The fruits are normally 7 inches long "when ripe, distinctly oval in shape, slightly 
-ribbed and closely netted on the ribs. The thick fine-grained flesh is rich yellowish- 
salmon in color and ripens clear to the rind.Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; A oz. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25 
TIP TOP: (90 days). A large sized, salmon flesh variety, varying from round to 
slightly oblong. Somewhat late in maturing. The skin is pale green, deeply ribbed 
and moderately netted.Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; A lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25 
EARLY HACKENSACK: (80 days). A large, early melon somewhat flat with heavy 
ribs and coarse netting. Flesh is light green, thick, 
sweet and juicy.Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; A lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25 
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