CANTALOUPE 
CULTURE. Cantaloupe or Muskmelon must not, under ordinary gardening conditions, be 
planted until all danger of frost has passed. The soil must be thoroughly soaked down 
to sub-moisture, either by rain or irrigation. When dry enough, plow to 10 to 12 inches 
deep and thoroughly pulverize the soil. Prepare furrows 4 to 5 inches deep, and 6 to 7 feet 
apart, according to space which can be spared. Then plant the seed in the furrows 6 to 7 
feet apart, covering the seed not more than 1 inch deep. As the plant grows, gradually 
fill up the furrow with the soil until level with surface. Do not irrigate close to the plant 
as it will cause dampening off and other diseases. Practice frequent hoeing or shallow 
cultivation, and always cultivate the irrigation furrow as soon as the soil is dry enough 
to mulch nicely after. 
GOLDEN HONEYMOON. (New) A great improvement over the original Honey Dew. 
Skin has a rich velvety, golden color. About two weeks earlier and a trifle smaller in size 
than the Honey Dew. Vines said to be disease resistant. Flesh green, very sweet. Ripens al¬ 
most to the rind. Very productive. Claimed to be popular in Hawaii. 
1 oz. 20c; 4 oz. 60c; 1 5b. $2.00, postpaid. 
HALE’S BEST NO. 36. A selection of Hales Best strain. Much superior, flesh thicker, and 
a better shipper than the older selections. 1 cz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, 
postpaid. 
HALES BEST The earliest 
shipper of Salmon tint vari¬ 
ety. Used mostly for long 
distance shipping. It is grow¬ 
ing exceedingly favorable to 
the market growers on ac¬ 
count of its earliness and at¬ 
tractive appearance. 1 oz. 
15c; V 4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. 90c; 10 
lbs. $8.00, postpaid. 
PERSIAN. This melon has a distinctive flavor. It is large, weighing 8 to 10 pounds at ma¬ 
turity, almost round, without ribs, and netted. Flesh is bright orange, very thick and juicy. 
It requires warm weather. Very pleasing flavor may be had by allowing it to ripen thor¬ 
oughly on the vine. 1 oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; 1 lb. $1.G0; 10 lbs. $9.00, postpaid. 
HONEY DEW. A distinct melon of Casaba type. Fruit medium large, about 8 inches long and 
5 inches in diameter. An excellent shipping and keeping sort. Green Meated. 1 oz. 15c; 
*/4 lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. $11.00, postpaid. 
IMPROVED PERFECTO. Very excellent type of early melon. Its thick flesh is rich cream 
colored, having a very small seed cell and firm netting. 1 oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; 1 lb. 90c; 10 
lbs. $8.00, postpaid. 
TIP TOP. The fruits are large, nearly round, slightly ribbed; very highly musk-flavored. 
1 oz. 15c; V 4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. 90c; 10 lbs. $9.00, postpaid. 
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