544 Burpee’s Netted GeirsQ 
0 Green Flesh —E) The variety grown at Rocky Ford, 
Colorado, under the name of Rocky Ford, is the Netted Gem, 
which Burpee had the distinction of originating and intro¬ 
ducing in 1881. A pure Rocky Ford Cantaloupe, when ripe, 
has a silver-colored netting which is lace-like in appearance. 
The skin is green, turning to a peculiar gray color when the 
melons are fit for shipping. The flesh is green and so sweet 
and luscious that it may be eaten close to the rind. Due to 
the small seed cavity, the fruits weigh about 1 1 /2 lbs. each. 
They are very firm and solid. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 350; 
Vz lb. 550; lb. 900; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80. 
563 Extra-Early Knight 
(Green Flesh— E) 
Also called Mary¬ 
land. Medium size, oblong, deep green skin turning to gold¬ 
en yellow when ripe. Distinctly ribbed and covered with 
a gray netting. The thick, sweet flesh is green, shading to 
light pink near the seed cavity. Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 350; 
l/ 2 lb. 550; lb. 900; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80. 
580 Salmon-Tint Pollock No. 10-25 
(Green, Salmon Tint Flesh —E) Fruits oval, about 5K inches 
by 4 'A inches. Heavily netted, without ribs. Sweet, juicy 
and aromatic. Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; V 2 lb. 600; 
lb. 950; 2 lbs. $1.70; 5 lbs. $4.05. 
550 Jenny Lind 
(Green Flesh —E) An extra-early 
melon of luscious sweet aromatic 
flavor. It is an old favorite. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; 
l/ 2 lb. 500; lb. 85c; 2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
Burpee's Fordhook 
574 Burpee’s Fordhook © 
(Orange Flesh —E) A delicious variety, equally choice for 
market and for home use. The melons grow to handy size 
and are very attractive. They are of a round-flat shape, 
well-ribbed and heavily covered with a fine gray netting. 
The bright orange flesh is exceptionally thick, delightfully 
sweet, and has a wonderful aroma. The texture of the flesh 
is fine grained and moderately firm. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 
4 ozs. 500; l/ 2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
MUSKMELONS 
CANTALOUPES 
The most suitable soil for melons is a rich warm sandy loam. 
Sow the seed after the soil has warmed up and the weather 
is quite settled—about the middle of May in the vicinity of 
Philadelphia. Place 6 to 8 seeds in a circle in slightly raised 
hills spaced 4 to 6 ft. apart, and cover the seed with one 
inch of fine soil. Thin to 4 plants to a hill. The early (E) 
varieties mature in 80 to 85 days. The midseason (M) or 
main crop varieties require 90 to 95 days, and the late (L) 
varieties require 100 to 110 days. One oz. of seed will plant 
40 to 50 hills; 2 to 5 lbs. are required to plant one acre. 
547 Delicious © 
(Orange Flesh —E) Resembles the popular Bender’s Sur¬ 
prise but is extra early, ripening about the same time as 
Lake Champlain. Light green, finely netted, oval fruits. 
Firm, tender flesh of a deep orange-yellow color. Of surpris¬ 
ingly sweet flavor. The melons weigh about 5 lbs. each and 
contain an astonishingly large quantity of luscious sweet 
flesh. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; J /2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 
2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
561 Lake Champlain © 
(Salmon Flesh— E) A melon valued for its unusual 
earliness. Grows to medium size and has beautiful, sweet, 
salmon-colored flesh. Splendid for sections where the 
growing season is short. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; 
1/2 lb. 60c!; lb. 950; 2 lbs. $1.70; 5 lbs. $4.05. 
571 Hearts of Gold O 
(Salmon Flesh —M) An excellent shipping variety widely 
known, growing about 5 in. in diameter and 6 in. in length, 
weighing 2 lbs. each. The seed cavity is small and the rind 
is very tough. Delicate, luscious, salmon flesh ripening close 
to the rind. It is a vigorous grower and a heavy cropper. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; y 2 lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 
2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
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