Bender's Surprise Melon. 
Hearts of Gold Melon. 
Honey 
Rock 
Melon 
Giant Curled Long Standing Mustard. 
Muskmelons or Cantaloupes 
NORTHERN GROWN 
CULTURE. See inside back cover. 
MELONE (Ger.) FOFONE (It.) 
One ounce will plant 100 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. per acre. 
BENDER'S SURPRISE. A grand Melon for both shipping and the 
home market. We have never seen a Melon quite equal to the Benaer 
in fine flavor, size and keeping qualities combined. The Melons are 
round to oval in shape, ribbed and partly covered with netting. The 
flesh is very thick especially so at the blossom end so that the melons 
rarely crack. When ripe, the fruits turn a golden tint which shows 
through the netting and gives the melon a very attractive appearance. 
The size of the melons averages quite large, many weighing 10 lbs. 
or more. We have had Melons that weighed 16 pounds. A valuable 
point about these Melons is that they will keep in good condition five 
or six days after picking, and actually improve in flavor during that 
time. The flesh is so firm and thick that the Melons remain firm and 
in good condition much longer than other large Melons of this class. 
For market and shipping this is an important consideration. Fkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; V* lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
HALE’S BEST. This early, new Cantaloupe has certainly proven to be a 
money-maker. It is ten days earlier than Rocky Ford types, thus 
bringing the high prices of the first on the market. It is oval with a 
solid net. The flesh is thick and firm, orange color, sweet and luscious. 
It is a splendid shipper, staying firm for several days after being 
picked. Its size, extreme earliness, fine shipping and long-keeping 
qualities make it one of the most valuable varieties for market 
growers. The seed we offer was all grown from selected stock seed. 
Give it a trial. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; }4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
HONEY ROCK. Also called Sugar Rock. Sweet as sugar and solid as 
a rock. Fruits are oval, medium sized and not rigid. Has a deep 
orange flesh with a wonderful sweetness. One of the most prolific va¬ 
rieties grown. The rind is tough, and the flesh so firm that melons 
can be allowed to ripen on the vines and be shipped long distances. 
Distinct from all other sorts. Matures its fruits in about 85 days, 
from seed. We want you to try Honey Rock. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 
lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
HEARTS OF GOLD. Developed by a successful Michigan melon- 
grower. Vines are vigorous, free from blight or rust, and hardy. 
Fruits medium sized, nearly round, thickly netted and very firm so 
they stand shipping. Flesh is deep orange color and deliciously 
flavored. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
GOLDEN or LAKE CHAMPLAIN. If your season is a short one, or 
if you want to get the first Melons to your market from your section, 
use Golden Champlain. These melons which are commonly planted 
take from 70 to 90 days to mature, this one will be ready ahead of 
any of them. Fruits are medium size, almost round, nicely netted 
and weigh 2 to 2 V 2 lbs. under ordinary conditions. The flesh is salmon 
colored, moderately thick for the size of the melon, sweet and very 
highly flavored. It is evident that its value cannot be attributed 
to its size, but rather to its extreme earliness and it's high degree 
of quality. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
TIP-TOP. The fruits are large, nearly round, and the skin, when ma¬ 
ture, is greenish yellow, slightly netted. The deep salmon flesh is 
thick, deliciously flavored, and it ripens clear to the rind. It is a fine 
shipper, distinct and most attractive in appearance. Select hand-cut 
seed. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
MILWAUKEE MARKET. The light green-skinned fruits are medium 
to large in size, nearly round, slightly ribbed, and moderately netted. 
The thick flesh is colored salmon and is very sweet. Very popular in 
Ohio. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
EXTRA EARLY KNIGHT. It is one of the earliest green flesh Melons 
for the northern states. Fruits are oval in shape, well netted and of 
good flavor. This is an excellent variety for home garden and market. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V\ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
Mushroom Spawn 
BOTTLE STERILE. This guarantees spawn to be 100% pure, every par¬ 
ticle can be used, no insect eggs, no weed seeds, no moulds or infec¬ 
tion to which the Brick Spawn is subject. It is almost certain to 
produce a large crop, when the beds are properly prepared and the 
cost is no greater than that of the old Brick Spawn per square foot of 
surface planted. One carton will spawn 30 to 40 square feet. “Mush¬ 
room Culture’’ free on application. 1 to 10 cartons, $1.00 each, post¬ 
paid; 10 to 50 cartons, 90c each, by express. 
Mustard 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; one pound will sow an acre in drills; 
two pounds if broadcast. 
FORDHOOK FANCY. A beatifully curled Mustard. Very mild, pleas¬ 
ant flavor. The leaves are curled and fringed, and the plant remains 
long without running to seed. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 H>., 25c; lb., 75c. 
GIANT CURLED LONG STANDING. (Gold Medal Winner, All- 
America Selection). This new variety has all the good points of the 
finest curled sorts, and will stand true to form weeks longer than 
the old kinds without going to seed. This is a great advantage for the 
gardener. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., 85c. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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