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- bination. Ims is truly 
an aristocrat of muskmelons. Those who have tried this 
kind know it has without doubt the most delicious flavor of 
any melon grown. It is slightly later than the Bender but 
when well grown will produce very large handsome fruit with 
deep orange flesh that is often 3 inches or more thick. We 
have picked some of the heaviest melons for their size we 
have ever seen from this kind. 
To be at their best this melon must be picked just at the 
time it requires a hard pull to separate the stem cleanly from 
the fruit or about one day before one would pick the fruit of 
most varieties. If left too long on the vine it will become 
soft. 
For the home or market gardener who prides himself on his 
melons, we are sure Aristocrat will be well worth growing. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; M Lb- $1.20; Lb. $4.00. 
“/ ivant to tell yon how wonderful your 'Golden Combination’ 
Muskmelons did for me last year. / had one that weighed l'2y 2 
lbs., and they were of very good flavor. I think your seeds are all 
of superior quality.” Edw. Garland, Roaring Springs, Pa. 
April 3, 1936. 
The ”Aristocrat” Muskmelon 
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, ol 
medium size, averaging about 4 to 5 inches across. The flesh is orange 
in color, and of good flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 34 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00. 
IRONDEQUOIT or Tip Top. This melon somewhat resembles the 
Bender’s Surprise but the flesh is less firm and the melons will not keep 
as long after picking. 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. Bipens medium early. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 34 Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.65. 
DELICIOUS The Largest and Sweetest Early Muskmelon. 
‘ It ripens two weeks earlier than Bender’s and three 
weeks before many other kinds. The melons are quite large, averaging 
5 lbs. or more and when ripe are a creamy yellow covered with One 
netting. The flesh is moderately firm, deep orange and always sweel. 
This combination of earliness, high quality and good size is not found in 
any other melon with which we are acquainted. 
Delicious will not keep as well as Bender’s Surprise or Sugar Rock 
but for the home garden and roadside stand it has the advantage ol 
earliness and has fully as high flavor. Growers will do well to planl 
some of this kind. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 34 Lb. 85c: Lb $2.75. 
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; 34 Lh. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
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; 34 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
Miller’s Cream or Osage. (Improved Strain.) Excellent for the 
home garden and also for market where it is known. The fruit is oblong 
in shape 6 to 7 in. long, dark green with slight netting. The flesh is deep 
orange color, very thick, sweet and highly flavored. The melons are early 
of high quality. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 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. One of the best green 
fleshed varieties. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
Delicious Muskmelon 
The earliest large musk¬ 
melon. See description 
above. 
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 without removing the 
pots so the roots grow right through the Peat Moss and are not 
disturbed. 
One Dozen Plants $1.10; Two Dozen $2.00, Transportation 
Paid. Not paid: $7.00 per 100. Not sent beyond hih Zone. 
Note: Varieties supplied: Aristocrat, Delicious and Benders 
Surprise only. 
“/ wrote you for advice in regard to different kinds of muskmelons 
that would grow in this locality, and on your judgment planted seeds 
bought from you. Bender’s Surprise and Delicious. They were good 
seeds and had a very fine crop. 70 melons from ten hills, never been 
able to get half that before. Your other seeds were good. Think you 
are reliable seedmen” C. //. Tilton, Brocton, Mass. Mar. 5, 1936 
Gertnaco 
These miniature hothouses 
are used by large growers 
to protect their cucum¬ 
bers and melons from 
wind, hail, frost and in¬ 
sects. They can also be 
used to excellent advantage in the home garden. The cost is very 
low. See page 88 for full details and prices. 
Hotlap 
- New Method of 
Plant Protection 
HARRIS’ SEEDS — 1 937 
JOSEPH HARRIS CO. ( Inc., COLDW ATER, N . Y. 
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