Burpee’s Netted Gem 
Lake 
Champlain 
553 Hale’^s Best Q 
MUSKMELONS 
(CANTALOUPES) 
Tlie most suitable soil lor 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 vicinitj’ 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 5() hills; 2 to 5 lbs. 
are required to plant one acre. 
544 Burpee’s Netted GemO 
{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 introducing in 1881. A pure Rocky Ford Canta¬ 
loupe, 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 eating. 
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 firm and solid fruits weigh about 1 lbs. each. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 45^; Vz 70^; lb. $1.15; 
2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
KCI I aIcP (^olmon Flesh — E) Valued for 
dol \/liaill|JI<lin its unusual earliness; medium 
size, and has beautiful, sweet, salmon-colored flesh. Splendid for sections 
wliere the growing season is short. Pkt. 10;zi; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 45^; 
1/2 lb. 70^; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
580 Salmon-Tint Pollock No. 10-25 fl^rmfsh-^) 
Fruits oval, about in. by 4>^ in. Heavily netted, without ribs. Sweet, 
juicy and aromatic. Splendid shipper. Pkt. 5^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 45^; 
1/2 Ib. Idi-, lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
549 Burbank Golden Treasure SS>ed1ruurhav"a 
silver laced netting with thick orange-yellow flesh of spicy sweetness found 
in no other melon. Pkt. 15^; oz. 30^; 4 ozs. 90p; 1/2 lb. $1.40;lb. $2.50. 
550 Jenny Lind 
old favorite. Pkt. lOff; oz 
{Green Flesh — E) An extra-early melon 
of luscious sweet aromatic flavor. It is an 
15^; 4 ozs. 40^; V 2 lb. 60^; lb. 95^; 
2 lbs. $1.70; 5 lbs. $4.05. 
547 Delicious Q 
{Orange Flesh — E) Resembles 
Bender’s Surprise 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 
weigli about 5 lbs. each and con 
tain a large cjuantity of luscious 
sweet flesh. Pkt. 10^; oz. 20^; 
4 ozs. 50^; lb. 75;^; 
lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 
5 lbs. $5.50. 
{Orange Flesh — E) Fruits are oval but occasionally some are more elongated. 
Delicious, sweet, bright salmon-orange flesh which is firm and fine-grained. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. IS;:!; 4 ozs. 40)2!; 1/2 lb. 60^; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
Hales 
Best 
563 Extra-Early Knight 
{Green Flesh — E) Also called 
Maryland. Medium size, ob¬ 
long, deep green skin turning to golden 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. 5^; oz. ISfl; 
4 ozs. 40^; Vz lb. 60^; Ib. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
554 Extra-Early Hackensack Snded .vilform?- 
dium size, irregularly ribbed and heavily netted. Thick flesh of a 
delicious sweet flavor. Pkt. 5^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 45^; 1/2 lb. 65^; 
lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
Burpee's Fordhook 
118 W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
574 Burpee’s Fordhook Q 
{Orange Flesh — E) Round-flat shape, well-ribl>ed and heavily cov¬ 
ered with a fine gray netting. The bright orange flesh is exceptionally 
thick, moderately firm, delightfully sweet, and has a wonderful aroma. 
Equally choice for market and home. Pkt. 10^; oz. 20^!; 4 ozs. 50^; 
1/2 lb. 75^; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
Muskmelon 
Collections 
These contain the following 
three delicious melons; 
Honey Rock, 
Hearts of Gold, 
Lake Champlain. 
7066 3 Pkts. (1 of each, 
value 30;i) for ^ 
7068 3 Ozs. (1 of each, 
value 50^) for 
