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MUSKMELONS—Continued. 
Orange Fleshed Varieties 
193 BENDER’S SURPRISE. Exquisitely fine fla¬ 
vor, large size and earliness combine to make this 
new melon a great favorite. The melons are of oval 
shape; flesh deep orange, very thick, deliciously 
sweet and of high flavor. Grows fairly large, weigh¬ 
ing up to 10 pounds each. The melons are very firm, 
keep for a week after being picked. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 45c. 
194 EMERALD GEM. An early, yellow-fleshed mel¬ 
on of small to medium size which is one of the very 
best for home gardens. Vines vigorous and produc¬ 
tive. Fruits globe-shaped, flattened, somewhat irreg¬ 
ularly ribbed and very slightly netted. Outer skin 
dark green when young, becoming slightly tinged 
with yellow. Flesh deep salmon-yellow, thick, and 
very highly flavored. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 40c. 
195 GOLDEN CHAMPLAIN or LAKE CHAM¬ 
PLAIN. Earliest of the orange-fleshed melons ; 75 
to 80 days. Nearly round, slightly flattened at ends, 
5 to 6 inches in diameter. Usually slightly ribbed 
and covered with an open, moderately coarse netting. 
The flesh is fairly thick, orange-salmon in color, 
juicy and very sweet. When fully ripe, the fruits 
show a golden color through the netting. A very 
good early market and home garden variety. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 40c. 
196 HALE’S BEST. Since its introduction, this va¬ 
riety has displaced some of the older popular fa¬ 
vorites by its outstanding merit. An early melon, 
ripening in 75 to 80 days. The nearly round fruits 
are normally 6 to 6% inches long, densely covered 
with a medium heavy netting and almost devoid of 
ribbivg. The flesh is very thick and fine grained, 
deep salmon-pink in color, richly flavored. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 45c. 
197 HEARTS OP GOLD or IMPROVED HOODOO. A new or¬ 
ange-fleshed variety, ideal as a shipping melon and of the very finest 
quality. Fruits uniformly of medium size. Rind thin yet very firm. 
Flesh very thick, firm, of fine texture and delicious flavor. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 40c. 
198 HONEY ROCK or SUGAR ROCK. The best recent introduc¬ 
tion ; originating in Indiana. Its extreme earliness is not the least of 
its valuable qualities. It is of medium size with a slate gray rind and 
coarse, rope-like netting. It has a thick, pink flesh and a small seed 
cavity. The flavor is excellent. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 45c. 
199 OSAGE or MILLER’S CREAM. A medium salmon-fleshed 
melon of excellent quality. Fruits are oval, dark green, slightly ribbed. 
Melons Are Not Hard to Raise 
tinged with grey. Flesh salmon color, thick, and highly flavored. 
A splendid sort for late or main crop, especially for the market. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb-, 40c. 
200 TIP TOP. A popular sort with market gardeners, producing very 
large sized melons, ribbed but almost smooth skin. Flesh salmon, very 
deep, a little coarse but exceedingly sweet and luscious. Especially 
desirable for very rich soil and one of the most profitable for market. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 40c. 
201 BANANA. A long, smooth-skinned variety, growing somewhat in 
the shape of a long squash. Fruit about 12 inches long, salmon flesh, 
which is very sweet, luscious and tender. Much esteemed in some 
localities. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 45c. 
WASSER-MELONE (Ger.) 
WATERMELONS 
COCOMERO D’ACQUA (It.) 
Watermelons do best on old, rich soil, which is not too freshly ma¬ 
nured, hence when making the hills, well-rotted manure should be used, 
and it is better to prepare them some time ahead before planting the 
seed. If manure cannot be obtained, use good commercial fertilizer or 
sheep manure mixed with the soil. 
One ounce plants 20 hills; 4 pounds per acre. Plant early in May or 
for later use, in June. 
Culture. Treat as for muskmelons, but give more room, 10 to 12 feet 
apart each wav. 
203 DIKIE QUEEN. A leader for home gardens, local markets, and 
for shipping. Fruits nearly round with light and dark green stripes ; 
thin, tough rind ; flesh deep scarlet, crisp and sweet. Medium to large 
size, and very uniform. The few seeds are white. 
Pkt-, 10c; oz., 25c; V4 lb., 65c; 1 lb., $2.00. 
204 COLE’S EARLY. A sure cropper for northern states. Its dark 
red flesh is delicate in texture; rind green, striped with lighter shades, 
thin and brittle; of medium size, and nearly round. Matures early, 
especially good for home use. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
Dixie Queen Watermelon 
205 STONE MOUNTAIN. A melon of finest quality and claimed to 
be the sweetest of all of the large melons. It is almost round and has 
a dark green, medium thick rind. Flesh rich scarlet. It is not un¬ 
usual to grow Stone Mountains weighing 70 to 80 pounds. For home 
use and nearby markets it is unexcelled. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
206 EXCEL. Will produce more large, marketable melons under the 
same conditions than any of the other sorts of the long variety and 
its carrying and keeping qualities are unsurpassed. Fruits oblong in 
shape, dark green in color with tracings of light green. Flesh deep 
red, crisp and tender. Weight, 35 to 60 pounds. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
207 TOM WATSON. A long, dark green melon, which has become 
exceedingly popular on account of its large size and general fine 
qualities. Vines are vigorous and productive. Flesh rich bright red, 
very juicy and sweet. Most suitable for nearby markets, family gar¬ 
dens, and a favorite with truckers, as it stands shipping well and re¬ 
tains its color and good quality a long time. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb.« 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
208 KLECKLEY’S SWEET. One of the best flavored melons in cul¬ 
tivation and one of the best for home use or nearby markets. It is 
long, very dark green with thin rind. Flesh deep red, of fine, delicious 
flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
209 FLORIDA FAVORITE. A well-known popular sort which has 
long been a favorite for home use and market. Ripens early, has dark 
green rind, striped with light green. Flesh light crimson, exceedingly 
sugary, fine and tender. Very delicious and highly recommended either 
for home market or family use. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
210 PORDHOOK EARLY. The fruit is of good size, rather short 
and blocky in form, with large diameter. Skin dark green, occasion¬ 
ally with faint stripes of lighter green. Rind quite thin, but skin 
tough, making an excellent shipping variety. Flesh bright red, crisp, 
sweet, and splendid quality. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
212 SWEETHEART. A very popular shipping sort particularly in 
the south. Fruits are very large, oval, very heavy with thin rind which 
is of light green color, slightly veined with darker shade. Flesh bright 
red, firm, very sweet, and the fruits remain in condition a long time 
after ripening. A splendid sort for market or main crop, being of fine 
appearance and sells readily. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 30o; 1 lb., 75c. 
