Vegetable Seeds 
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WATERMELONS 
The culture of watermelons differs from that of muskmelons mainly in that the hills should be wider apart, from 8 to 10 
feet, according to the variety grown. An effort should be made to secure good strong vines early in the season, and this can 
best be done by taking care that the hills are large, mellow, and well drained, with the manure placed so that they will not 
dry out quickly under hot sun. Plant the seeds thickly when danger of frost is over and thin the plants to four of the strong¬ 
est in each hill. All possible protection from insects should be given the young plants and their growth may be still further 
hastened by frequent application of liquid manure. They mature in 120 to 140 days. As a protection from insects, netting is 
frequently used. One ounce will plant about 25 hills. 
ANGELENO —A round 
deep green melon, rind 
very thin, flesh deep red 
and of fine flavor; good 
shipper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; lb., 40c; lb., 
$1.25. 
BLACK SEEDED 
CHILIAN—A fine mel¬ 
on for the home gar¬ 
den; of medium size, 
nearly round, black seed 
and red flesh of excel¬ 
lent flavor. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; 14 lb., 45c; lb., 
$1.25. 
FLORIDA FAVORITE 
A splendid melon of 
very large size and ex¬ 
cellent quality. Fruit 
long, dark green, mot¬ 
tled and striped; rind 
thin but firm. Flesh 
bright deep red; very 
sweet and tender. Pkt., 
6c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; 
lb., $1.00. 
KLECKLEY SWEET or MONTE CRISTO—A very desir¬ 
able melon for home use or nearby markets. Fruit of 
medium to large size, oblong, dark green. Flesh bright red 
and very sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
KLONDIKE—A great favorite of recent introduction. Ob¬ 
long, dark rich green, flesh bright red, very crisp and sweet. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
KLONDIKE, STRIPED —A new selection. It is the same 
size and has much the same qualities as Klondike. Fruit is 
striped dark and light green resembling the Georgia Rat¬ 
tlesnake. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
TOM WATSON—A very large, long melon with dark green 
skin. Flesh bright red; very sweet and tender. Rind thin 
but tough, making it a good shipping sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
MUSKMELON 
A light, warm, rich soil is essential for this crop. When all danger from frost is over, plant the seed in slightly raised hills 
4 feet apart each way, placing 6 to 8 seeds in each hill in a circle and covering with one inch of fine soil. Place a shovelful of 
old manure about 6 inches under each hill and tamp down firm ly. Have the soil moist before planting so that no watering is 
required until the seeds have sprouted, otherwise they are apt to rot. After all danger of destruction by bugs is over, thin 
out to 3 plants to a hill; when about 1 foot long pinch off the tips to make them branch. This strengthens the growth of the 
vines and makes the fruit mature early. Muskmelons mature in 120 to 140 days. One ounce will plant about 50 hills. 
DELICIOUS GOLD LINED ROCKY FORD—Fruit is heav¬ 
ily netted, slightly oval with no ribs. Has green flesh with 
a gold margin next to the seed cavity; thick meated and of 
fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK—A large flat melon with 
prominent ribs. Flesh light green, thick, sweet and juicy. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 54 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
HEARTS OF GOLD—The medium sized fruits are round 
and distinctly netted; flesh orange-salmon, thick and fine 
flavored. Pkt., 6c; oz., 16c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
PERSIAN (Small Type)—A globular melon, 6 to 8 inches 
in diameter, heavily netted without ribs; orange flesh of 
delicious flavor; a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 
75c; lb., $2.50. 
POLLOCK 10-25—A solid netted type of melon, slightly 
oval and 5 to 6 inches long; flesh thick salmon-tinted shad¬ 
ing to light green near the rind; of delicious flavor. A pro¬ 
lific yielder. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
ROCKY FORD NUTMEG or NETTED GEM —Fruit is 
slightly oval and slightly ribbed with netted skin. Has 
thick dark green flesh of delicate flavor, with a small seed 
cavity. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
TIP TOP—The melons are of medium size and nearly round, 
well ribbed and slightly netted over a light green skin. The 
flesh is quite thick and bright salmon in color. Very richly 
flavored. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb-, 40c; lb., $1.25. 
CASABA and FORCING MELONS—See page 46. 
Seasons to plant Vegetables in Central California, see page 37. 
