Melone (Ger.) MUSKMELONS or CANTALOUPES Popone (It.) 
A packet of seed will plant about 20 hills; ounce 100 hills; 2% lbs. will plant an acre. 
It is Not Hard to Raise Melons 
11 is much easier to raise melons than is usually sup¬ 
posed and they are so delicious that every one who has 
a sunny garden should have some. All that is required 
is a good rich, well manured soil, that is not too heavy, 
and a warm, sunny situation. Our pamphlet, “Cultiva¬ 
tion of Vegetables” tells about raising muskmelons. 
Potted Muskmelon Plants 
Our potted muskmelon plants have proved 
very satisfactory to our customers. These plants 
are grown in Peat Moss pots and are shipped 
pots and all in specially made containers at just 
the right stage for setting out. 
The plants are set directly in the ground with¬ 
out removing the pots so the roots grow right 
through the Peat Moss and are not disturbed. 
One Dozen Plants $1.25; Two Dozen $2.00, 
Transportation Paid. Not paid; $7.00 per 100. 
Not sent beyond 5 th Zone. 
Note: Varieties supplied: Aristocrat, Delicious 
and Benders Surprise only. 
Harvesting Bender's Surprise Muskmelons at Moreton Farm 
THE “ARISTOCRAT”—formerly called “Golden Combination.” 
(NEW). See page 9. This large new melon is unsurpassed for sweet¬ 
ness and fine flavor and is one of the heaviest for its size. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; */ 4 Lb. $1.30; Lb. $4.25. 
DELICIOUS. The Largest Early Melon. See page 5. This is the 
largest very early melon of really fine quality extremely fine for the home 
garden and local markets. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; l/ 4 Lb. 85c; Lb. $2.75. 
GOLDEN CHAMPLAIN or Lake Champlain. The chief value of this 
melon is in its earliness. It ripens earlier than any other variety, and 
can therefore be raised further north. The fruit is almost round, of 
medium size, averaging about 4 to 5 inches across. The flesh is orange 
in color, and of good flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; l/ 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.95. 
HEARTS OF GOLD. We have a fine true strain of this melon which is 
popular in many sections. The melons are almost perfectly round, 
thickly netted and very firm. The flesh is deep orange color, firm, very 
sweet and of delicious flavor and the melons grow to medium size with 
good thick flesh. The vines are vigorous, free from blight and very pro¬ 
ductive. An excellent melon for shipping as it “holds up” well. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 45c; Lb. $1.50. 
HALE’S BEST. The earliest and best melon of the Rocky Ford type. The 
fruit is of medium size, oval and very heavily netted. The flesh is of 
deep orange color, very firm, thick and of high flavor. This is one of the 
best melons for shipping and is popular in the New York market. It is 
also excellent for home use. Practically every melon is of high quality. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
BENDER’S SURPRISE, Harris’ Special Strain. See also page 11. 
A grand melon for the home garden market or shipping. This is the best 
all around melon and in recent years has become one of the most popular 
kinds grown. Our special strain is unsurpassed. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; V 4 Lb. 85c; Lb. $2.75. 
IRONDEQUOIT or Tip Top. The fruit is large, often weighing 7 to 8 
pounds, nearly round, well netted and light green. The flesh is deep 
orange color; thick, very sweet and of high flavor. The melons ripen 
medium early and the vines are healthy producing lots of good big 
melons. This melon somewhat resembles the Bender’s Surprise but the 
flesh is less firm and the melons will not keep as long after picking. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.65. 
Emerald Gem. One of the earliest muskmelons. While the fruit is not 
large, it ripens very early, and each vine produces a large number of 
melons. The fruit is almost round, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, dark green, 
slightly ribbed and with little netting. The flesh is orange color, thick, 
sweet, and when well grown of very high flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
Miller’s Cream or Osage. (Improved Strain). This is an excellent 
melon for the home garden and also for market where it is known. The 
fruit is of good size, being 6 to 7 in. long. It is oblong in shape and 
dark green with slight netting. The flesh is deep orange color, vefy thick, 
sweet and highly flavored. The melons are early of high quality. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
EXTRA EARLY KNIGHT. The best green fleshed melon. This is 
one of the earliest and most prolific melons and is especially valued on 
that account. The melons are of medium size, oval in shape, and well 
netted. The flesh is green and of good flavor. This is the best variety 
where a green fleshed melon is wanted. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
SUGAR ROCK or HONEY ROCK. This melon has become very popular in many sec¬ 
tions, because of its earliness and uniform high quality. The melons are medium in 
size, round with a coarse heavy netting. The flesh is firm, thick, deep orange in color 
and very sweet. 
This is not only an excellent kind for the home garden and roadside stands but it is 
the best for market and shipping where a medium to small size melon is desired. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; V 4 Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.65. 
I planted your Honey Rock and Hale's Best seed last year and had such wonderful success 
that I am still bragging about it. I raised the one and only crop of melons / have been able 
to raise in 12 years. / picked nearly 2200 bushels of marketable melons from 5 measured 
acres.” C. W. Strayer, Grand Rapids, Ohio. March 5, 1935. 
“We wish to slate: the Delicious Muskmelons we raised from the seed purchased from your 
company were the best we ever had. Three of them were exhibited at the Hopkinton Fair in 
Sept., one of the largest agricultural fairs held in New Hampshire, and brought home the 
Blue Ribbon as the three best melons in the show.” Byron K. Symonds, Contoocook, N. H. 
Nov. 27, 1935. 
Sugar Rock Muskmelon 
These miniature hot houses are used by large growers to pro¬ 
tect their young melon plants from wind, hail, frost and insects. 
Fine for the home garden too. The cost is low. See page 88. 
Gertnlco 
HARRIS 1 SEEDS—1936 
JOSEPH HARRIS CO., Inc., COLDWATER, N. Y. 
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