Different Type Cantaloupes far Your Selection 
NICHOLSON'S MUSKMELONS OR CANTALOUPES 
(Melones) 
CULTURE. A rich, deep, sandy loam, well worked and highly manured, is of the first importance. Plant when 
all danger of frost is over, in hills five to six feet apart each way; scatter about a dozen seeds to a hill, and, after 
they are out of danger from bugs, thin to three or four plants. When they have four or five rough leaves, pinch 
off the end of the main shoot, which will cause the lateral branches to put forth sooner. This will strengthen the 
growth of the vines and the fruit will come earlier to maturity. One ounce plants 50 hills; two pounds plant one acre. 
278— NICHOLSON’S IMPROVED PERFECTO. Requires 90 days. 
The flesh is extremely thick, deep orange in color and fine in flavor 
with a small seed cavity. It is slightly oblong in shape. The surface of 
the Melon is covered with a heavy gray netting which insures its 
shipping qualities. The vines of this Cantaloupe grow very profusely 
and it is resistant to disease to a marked extent. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V* lb.. 
35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 
75c per lb. 
279— NICHOLSON’S HONEY ROCK. Requires 90 days. Known as 
Sugar Rock in some sections. The flesh is deep, thick and of orange 
or salmon color. It is very prolific with a superior flavor and will stand 
distant shipping. The rind is tough and the flesh is so firm that it 
can be allowed to ripen on the vine. It is medium size, with a heavy 
course netting over a slate colored ground. Classed as honey sweet. 
We do not hesitate to recommend this melon for commercial growing 
or for home gardens. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., 
$4.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 75c per lb. 
271—HEARTS OF GOLD. Requires 90 days. A splendid melon, 
either for the market or to grow for home use. Runs very uniform in 
size, oval to oblong in shape, and grows a little larger than our Rocky 
Ford variety. The Melons are heavily netted, and only slightly ribbed. 
The seed cavity is small. The flesh is a rich orange color, very fine 
grained, and has a delicious flavor. The vines are rust resistant. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb.. 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $3.85, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
10 lbs. or over at 65c per lb. 
270—GOLDEN BEAUTY CASABA MELON. Requires 110 days. 
Grown very extensively in California. Do not pull until the light 
streaks on rind become yellow—store away in a dark cool place so they 
will not touch each other. When the rind becomes slightly softened 
and moist they are ready to eat. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., 
$1.50, postpaid. 
265—NICHOLSON’S GOLD LINED ROCKY FORD. Requires 90 
days. This is a fine Melon. Flesh is green with a gold lining next 
to the seed cavity, making it unusually at¬ 
tractive when cut. Flesh very thick and spicy. 
Shape round with solid netting. Our seed 
is carefully selected from the best melons. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., 
$3.85, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 
65c per lb. 
278—Nicholson’s Improved Perfecto 
277—NICHOLSON’S HONEY BALL. Re¬ 
quires 100 to 105 days. We introduced this 
wonderful Melon and it is now being planted 
from California to Florida. The melons are 
round as a ball, slightly netted, and have a 
very thick wall of delicious green meat clear 
to the rind. It is very prolific, and resistant to 
drought and disease. The rind is hard and tough, 
making it a splendid shipper. The Melons are 
greenish white, turning to attractive light yel¬ 
low when fully ripe. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 
40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.50, postpaid. Not 
prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at $1.00 per lb. 
276—POLLOCK 10-25 ROCKY FORD. Re¬ 
quires 93 days. Flesh is sweet and delicious, 
very deep and fine grained. The seed cavity is 
exceedingly small. Netting is heavy and even 
from stem to blossom. Matures early and is 
rust resistant. Cuts with a golden center, 
•hading to a light green with a salmon tint 
near the rind. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 35c: 
lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $3.85, postpaid. Not pre¬ 
paid, 10 lbs. or over at 65c per lb. 
275—HALE’S BEST. Requires 80 days. 
This Cantaloupe is from the Imperial Valley of 
California. Very early and fine for long dis¬ 
tance shipping. Salmon flesh of exceptional 
thickness; the shape is oval, with heavy net¬ 
ting and prominent ribs. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 15c; 
V* lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $3.75, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 60c per lb. 
267— NICHOLSON’S SELECTED NETTED 
ROCK. Requires 92 days. A prolific yielder, 
matures early, rust resisting, with light gray, 
heavy netting. Fruit is ideal shape and size 
with flesh sweet, thick, juicy ; fine flavor and 
small cavity. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; 
lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $3.85, postpaid. Not pre¬ 
paid, 10 lbs. or over at 65c per lb. 
268— BURRELL’S GEM. Requires 95 days. 
Sometimes called Pink-Meated Rocky Ford. 
Meat rich golden color, very thick, and of fine 
grain, and good flavor ; covered with a closely 
laced gray netting, excepting the narrow strides 
between the ribs. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb-> 
35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $3.85, postpaid. Not 
prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 65c per lb. 
266—NICHOLSON’S SELECTED ROCKY 
FORD. Requires 90 days. This Melon is un¬ 
equaled in quality. The thick, green, sweet 
flesh is of the finest quality, with small, yellow 
cavity. Outer skin of Melon very heavily 
netted ; Melons average an even medium size. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., 85c; 5 lbs., 
$3.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or over 
at 60c per lb. 
273— HACKENSACK. Requires 88 days. 
This is the old-fashioned, large variety of 
Muskmelon, and still very popular. Deep 
ribbed, heavily netted, flesh thick and of fine 
quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb-, 35c; lb., 
$1.00, postpaid. 
272—TEXAS CANNON BALL. Requires 94 
days. Perfectly round, heavily netted. Flesh 
green and very thick. Small seed cavity. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.25, 
postpaid. 
269—HONEY DEW. Requires 112 days. The 
flesh is an emerald-green, very thick and fine 
grained ; can be eaten to the rind. It is me¬ 
dium size, weighing 5 to 6 pounds. One of 
the best keepers, which makes it of special use 
to large growers, as they can be kept until 
winter months for marketing, when prices 
are high. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c; lb., 
$1.25; 5 lbs., $6.00, postpaid. 
274— NICH01.SON’S IMPROVED BANANA 
MUSKMELON. Requires 100 days. Grows 
from 1 to 2 feet long. Prolific bearer. Splen¬ 
did flavor. One Melon enough to supply a 
., 1 
$1.50, postpaid. 
When You Plant 
Avoid disappointment and possible 
failure. Cover seeds to the proper depth 
with well prepared soil and press 
down firmly and smoothly. The soil 
should always be moist, but never wet 
when avoidable. Your ground should 
be soft so that the young seedlings can 
break through and the young roots 
find plant food. 
Do your part—Good seed will help 
do the rest. 
277—Nicholson’s Honey Ball 
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ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. —12— DALLAS. TEXAS 
