HOTKAPS AID EARLY PRODUCTION 
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MUSK MELON AND 
CANTALOUPE 
CULTURE—The soil for Musk Melons must be 
light, rich and sandy; if grown on a heavy soil the 
quality will be poor and they will not be so early. 
When there is no more danger of frost, drop 8 to 10 
seeds in hills 6 feet apart each way, covering one 
inch deep. As soon as plants commence to run, thin 
out to three best plants in a hill and cultivate till 
the vines cover the whole ground. If slow to fruit, 
pinch off the ends of the growing shoots. Ashes or 
air-slaked lime sifted on the young plants while the 
dew is on is good to keep the insects out. One ounce 
will plant about 60 hills and it takes two or three 
lbs. to one acre. 
GREEN FLESH VARIETIES 
ROCKY FORD CANTALOUPES 
It is of the Netted Gem type, oval in shape, 
averaging 4 y 2 to 5 inches in length, of a delicious 
flavor, very fine and smooth grained flesh of light 
green color throughout when ripe. It takes its name 
from the district in which it has been for the past 
several years so extensively grown—Rocky Ford, 
Colorado—and from which points these melons are 
shipped by the carload to every station in the United 
States, till the name Rocky Ford has become a 
synonym for excellence in cantaloupes. The seed we 
offer is the best strain, and can be relied on for 
both purity and vitality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 40c; 
lb. $1.25. 
NETTED NUTMEG 
We consider this one of the best varieties in cul¬ 
tivation for family use. Vines hardy, productive; 
fruit round, slightly flattened at both ends, ribbed, 
covered with coarse netting; flesh very thick, green 
and of the highest flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 
35c; lb. $1.25. 
GOLDEN BEAUTY CASSABA 
Long, oval shaped, skin very thin and delicate, 
flesh extremely tender, rich, sweet and juicy. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.25. 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK 
By careful selection and improvement, carried on 
for some years, this strain has been so developed that 
it produces melons with all the good qualities of the 
well known Hackensack Melon, but at least ten days 
earlier. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 45c; lb. $1.50. 
TRY THE FAMOUS HONEY DEW 
The long distance shipper and money maker has 
broken all records for heavy yields and net returns. 
Much more prolific than cantaloupes, will give 
NEPONSET POTS AND BANDS 
Start your plants in this simple and in¬ 
expensive way. 
Neponset 
Bands 
Neponset 
Pots 
See 
Page 
58 
for prices. 
heavy yields in any section where cantaloupes will 
produce, planted at the same time, matures two weeks 
later than cantaloupes. Average size, 7 inches In 
diameter, eight inches in length; weight 5 to C 
pounds; skin at maturity, smooth, creamy yellow; 
flesh, light green, fine grained; very thick juicy meat 
to extreme rind; of a rich, fruity flavor; unsurpassed. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
Write for prices on larger quantities. 
YELLOW FLESH VARIETIES 
PERSIAN 
Late Fall and Winter Melon rounded in shape, 
flesh bright orange, thick and juicy. It requires 
warm weather and should be allowed to ripen 
thoroughly on the vines. No ribs but is heavily net¬ 
ted. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; >4 lb. 90c; lb. $2.50. 
SELECT RUST RESISTING “POLLOCK 
STRAIN” ROCKY FORD 
CANTALOUPE 
An improved strain, growing more vigorously, 
ripening more evenly and yielding more than the 
common strain. A good acquisition among melons. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. Ask for 
Prices in Quantities. 
HALE’S BEST 
Maturing in 68 days after planting. The melons 
are oval but inclined to produce some fruits of some¬ 
what more elongated shape. The popularity of Hale's 
Best is due not only to its earliness but also to the 
sweet tasty flavor of its salmon flesh. Pkt. 10c; os. 
20c; 4 oz. 60c; lb. 75c; lb. sealed bags $1.25. 
HALES BEST ORIGINAL STOCK SEED 
Pkts. 10c; oz. 25c; y 2 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. sealed 
bags $1.75. 
HONEY ROCK 
New early variety Melons 5 to 6 inches in dia¬ 
meter, round to slightly flattened, shallow ribs and 
more or less netted. Rind hard and brittle, flesh 
medium thick, deep salmon, juicy, sweet, musky fla¬ 
vor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; 1 lb. sealed bags 
$1.25. 
BANANA 
An entirely distinct variety, bearing long slender, 
banana-like fruit. Skin creamy white and entirely 
free from netting. Flesh deep salmon color, thick 
and of good quality. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; *4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
BURRELL’S 
Superfecto Stock Seed—16 oz. sealed bags, $1.50. 
For 
Early 
Melons 
Protect 
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