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Melons Derived from Honey Dew. 
Days fo Maturity, See Page 2. 
Market Growers' Prices, Page 90. 
Vyhl+e Melons many melon s Of the Honey Dew type have been 
introduced the past few years that shippers have 
designated this class as White Melons. First came Honey Dew (the 
green fleshed sort) from Africa. This was introduced into the Rocky 
Ford district by Mr. Gauger. A few years later we developed the golden 
fleshed variety and then from Texas came the Honey Ball. All of these 
required a very long season, in fact, we experienced difficulty maturing 
seed here at Rocky Ford the first few years. Altitude here is over 4,000 
feet, the nights cool and the season none too long for varieties which 
require long seasons in semi-tropical climates. 
The two new melons, Imperial Special (Weaver Special) and Golden 
Glow Honey Dew, are only about one week later than Hale’s Best; early 
enough to be grown in most melon producing sections of the United 
States. This year we are adding Globe of Gold. A round selection from 
Weaver Special. 
Weaver’s Special. 
Weaver Soecial 92 days * In outward appearance it is of golden 
r* ' ivory color, which strangely seems to permit you 
to see through the thin, tough rind and marvel at the beautiful reddish 
flesh within. When cut, a pleasant surprise awaits you—flesh smoother 
than any other cantaloupe—a delightful flavor all its own. Although 
jumbo in size the seed is held tightly in a very small cavity, with a 
depth of flesh rarely found in melons of its size. Should be picked as 
soon as full slip as it goes through a ripening process for five or six 
days after being picked at this stage. Eating qualities are better 
when the melons reach the market than when shipped. Packs 45 to 
the jumbo square crate and is fairly even in size and type for a new 
introduction. Is earlier than Honey Dew and can be grown as far north 
as Michigan and Ohio. 
(Pkt., 5c) (oz., 15c) (U lb., 40c) (lb., $1.25) (5 lbs., $5.50) prepaid. 
Imnenal Soecial Identical With Weaver Special. Weaver Special 
r r was one of the All-American Winners for 1935 
entered under the name “Sunkist.” 
HonGV Ball days. This melon brings excellent prices on the 
Eastern markets. It cannot be grown where seasons 
are shorter than here at Rocky Ford. This is a very delicious melon. 
It resembles a small Honey Dew but has a slight tendency to net. 
The thick green flesh is very sweet and the flavor well liked; size 
about 5 inches in diameter. Honey Ball keeps well and is an excel¬ 
lent shipper. 
(Pkt., 5c) (oz., 15c) (*4 lb., 40c) (lb., $1.25) (5 lbs., $5.50) prepaid. 
See Page 90 for Special Prices to Market Growers 
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