Isbell’s Pedigreed MUSKMELONS 
NO BETTER SEED IN THE BAND THAN OURS. MICHI¬ 
GAN GROWN MUSKMELONS ARE KNOWN FOR 
SUPERIOR QUALITY 
CULTURE.—Muskmelons or Cantaloupes like a warm rich 
soil, quite sandy. Do not plant until the ground is thorough¬ 
ly warm, latter part of May or first of June. Plant seed in 
hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way, 8 or 10 seeds in a hill, and 
when danger of insects is past, thin to 3 or 4 plants. Give 
shallow cultivation until vines cover the ground. 
For melon beetles and melon lice, use “Ever Green.” To 
kill bugs, dust with “Slug Shot.” See page 80. 
ONE OUNCE OF SEED FOR 60 HILLS; 2 POUNDS TO 
3 POUNDS PER ACRE. 
Osage—Regular Stock 
This is field-run seed grown from selected stock 
and is equal to the general quality of seed offered, 
and much superior to the ordinary stock. The Osage 
Melon is a great favorite in Michigan. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., 90c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 
5 lbs., $4.00. 
Isbell's New 1937 Large Early 
Extra Early Osage 
WHITE SEEDED. —An extra early strain of Osage 
for market gardeners who depend on early maturity 
of Melons for top prices. A trifle smaller in size 
than above strain, well netted, of superior flavor, and 
a little earlier. As a long distance shipping Melon 
it cannot be excelled. One prominent Melon grower 
near Jackson has shipped them to nearly every 
state in the Ufiion, guaranteeing arrival in good con¬ 
dition. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
“HOTKAPS” for the home garden, insures good 
germination of seed, earlier and better results. See 
page 84. 
Isbell’s New 1937 Large Early 
Ohio Sugar 
The Sweetest Green-Fleshed Melon 
A Green Fleshed Tip Top. —This is 
an absolutely distinct and very super¬ 
ior Melon. It is the sweetest and most 
luscious green fleshed cantaloupe on 
the market, of exquisite texture, sug¬ 
ary, juicy and tender. Of desirable 
size, round, inclined to oval in shape, 
distinctly ribbed and thickly netted— 
color of skin gray-green. Grow Ohio 
Sugar for your table and for the fancy 
market trade. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
*4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, prepaid. 
Selected Osage 
MICHIGAN IS THE HOME OF 
THE OSAGE MELON 
We give particular attention to 
our strain of Osage Melon, each 
year carefully selecting our stock 
seed, so that today our seed is 
truly a pedigreed strain. Special 
care has been exercised to increase 
thickness of the flesh, and to de¬ 
velop the rich, deep salmon color 
and fine flavor. The fruit is Ohio Sugar, 
medium in size, oval in shape, 
slightly ribbed, dark green in 
color, and just nicely netted. The Osage is a favorite 
Muskmelon on the Jackson market on account of 
its rich, delicious flavor and superior quality. It is 
considered one of the best general purpose Melons 
in cultivation. Ripe fruits in 75 days. Large Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; % A lb., 50c; lb,, $1.50, prepaid. 
Earliest and Sweetest Big Melon 
In this big handsome honey-flavored Muskmelon, we have 
an ideal sort for the early market and home garden. Here 
is an early sort which grows big, is one of the earliest to 
ripen and has the sweetest flavor imaginable in a melon. 
Ripens only a few days later than our famous Lake Cham¬ 
plain, but the size is nearly that of Bender’s Surprise, averag¬ 
ing 5 to 6 lbs. each. Oval in shape and the outside color is 
light green overlaid with silvery netting. The seed cavity 
is very small and the flesh is very thick, juicy, of a deep 
orange color and is surprisingly sweet and aromatic. For 
years we have carefully selected our stock for earliness, size, 
and flavor so that we can highly recommend this melon for 
home use and local markets. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; *A lb., 50c; 
lb., $1.75, prepaid. 
Honey Rock 
.Also Called Sugar Rock 
See color illustration on inside front cover. 
Honey Rock has four characteristics which 
are outstanding. First, quality—second, pro- 
ductivness—third, ability to stand shipping 
and handling—fourth, striking appearance. 
This Melon has deep orange flesh with a flavor 
different from other sorts, which can only be 
appreciated by tasting. It has won its way so 
far, mostly on account of its wonderful sweet¬ 
ness. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; lb. $1.50; 
5 lbs., $6.75, prepaid. 
Delicious 
Profitable Early Market Sort 
A large melon of extra fine quality which 
ripens early. In size and appearance it resem¬ 
bles Bender’s Surprise but is all of 
two weeks earlier. The firm, tender 
flesh of deep orange color is sur¬ 
prisingly sweet and truly delicious. 
The outside color is creamy yellow 
and the melons are entirely covered 
with fine netting. Its earliness, size 
and splendid quality recommend it 
for the home garden and early mar¬ 
ket. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb-, 45c; 
lb., $1.60, prepaid. 
Muskmelon 
Delicious 
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ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
Jackson, Michigan 
