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CAflTALOUPE S -JtuiJcmdonA. 
105 Reuter's O 
range flesh l 
95 days. The “last word” in the Rocky Ford 
type. Its distinctive characteristic is its appealing 
deep orange flesh which is solid, fine-grained, juicy, 
deliciously sweet, and of a spicy flavor. The seed- 
cavity is very small. Melons are 6 to 7 inches in diam¬ 
eter, weigh 234 to 3 pounds, are uniform in size, shape, 
and maturity, nearly round, densely covered with a hard 
gray netting, and have practically no ribs. Recom- 
^--mended for its prolific bearing, unexcelled eating . 
^ and shipping qualities. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; C 
Vilb- 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. $6.25. Not 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $10.00; 25 lbs. 
$22.50; 100 lbs. $80.00. 
Only the home-gardener can enjoy “garden-ripe” Cantaloupes at 
their very best. In vitamin content, Cantaloupes are equal to fresh 
oranges and pineapples. Our pure-bred Rocky-Ford-grown Cantaloupe 
stocks are hand-seeded exclusively from “crown-set” fruits. Plant them 
for pleasure and profit. 
HOW TO GROW CANTALOUPES 
Prefer rich, sandy soil and plenty of sunshine. When the ground 
has become thoroughly warm, spade in well-rotted manure about 
Y<l foot deep, at the rate of a shovelful for each hill. Drop 8 to 10 
seeds in slightly raised hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way, covering with 
Yl to 1 inch of fine soil. When plants have produced their rough 
leaves, thin to the 3 or 4 strongest in each hill. Practice frequent 
shallow cultivation until vines cover ground. Commercial growers 
start the seed in hotbeds, in paper pots, or dirt-bands (see page 63), 
and later transplant to the field. Earlier plantings can be accom¬ 
plished by the use of Hotkaps (see page 62). For fungous diseases 
in general, spray frequently with Bordeaux Mixture or Pyrox (see 
page 62); for “damping off,” dust with flowers of sulphur when the 
vines are young, and maintain good drainage and clean cultivation. 
One ounce will sow 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds, an acre 
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Banana Cantaloupe 
107 90 days. Well adapted to the South because it stands 
the summer sun better than any other Cantaloupe. Grown 
extensively in Florida. An extremely long melon, attaining 
a height of 20 inches and 3 to 5 inches in diameter, weighing 
about 8 pounds, tapering at both ends, and shaped somewhat 
like the name indicates. Lemon-colored skin when mature, 
with very attractive, thick, pink or salmon-colored flesh of 
delicious eating quality. A most desirable variety for home 
use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 141b. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. $6.25. 
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PERFECTO 
113 95 days. We predict this new variety will 
achieve great popularity for its attractiveness and 
rich flavor. The medium-sized (6 by 5 inches), 
oval-shaped fruits are finely netted, which in itself 
gives them a handsome appearance, but when 
they are halved and disclose their beautiful salmon- 
colored flesh, their appeal is irresistible, and they 
actually taste better than they look. The flesh is 
thick, of a fine custard-like 
texture, and the triangular 
seed-cavity is the smallest 
found in melons of this type. 
Just about perfection for a 
true Cantaloupe. It is sure 
to supersede most of the 
older shipping varieties, now 
that we have this type 
selected to the uniform, 
round, heavy, typically 
Cantaloupe requirements. 
Customers can be assured 
of the purity of our strain. 
(See illustration.) Pkt. 
10c; oz. 20c; l/^lb. 50c; 
lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. $6.25. Not 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $10.00; 25 
lbs. $22.50; 100 lbs. $80.00. 
Improved Perfecto Cantaloupes 
109 Reuter S Eden Gem. 85 days. One of the best Rocky 
Ford types for southern gardens. This famous green-fleshed 
melon is the finest flavored and most tasty 
of all. It is round, remarkably uniform in 
size, with very heavy netting completely 
covering it. Flesh is firm, very thick, and 
tinted yellow at center. Seed-cavity very 
small. The vigorous vines are rust- and 
insect-resistant, and enormously prolific. 
Melons are 5 inches in diameter and weigh 
2j/£ pounds. A money-making Canta¬ 
loupe for the shipper and market gardener, 
and most satisfactory for the home-garden. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; V^lb. 40c; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. 
$5.00. Not prepaid: 
10 lbs. $9.00; 25 lbs. 
$20.00; 100 lbs. $75.00. 
119 Pollock 1 0-25. 
93 days. Identical in 
size and shape to our 
Eden Gem, except the 
flesh is tinted a rich sal¬ 
mon color. The flavor is 
agreeably sweet. Me¬ 
dium early, highly dis¬ 
ease-resistant, and very 
prolific. Melon is solidly 
covered with heavy net¬ 
ting. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
V 4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$ 10 . 00 . 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 
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