Condon Bros., Seedsmen, Rock River Valley Seed Farm, Rockford, Illinois, 
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Condon’s Delicious Musk Melons 
450 Milwaukee Market 
Condon’s Improved Strain 
Here is a melon that is recognized wher¬ 
ever known as one of the Very Finest Large 
Salmon Flesh varieties. It was introduced 
in Milwaukee a few years ago and is gain¬ 
ing in popularity every year. A medium 
large, pink fleshed melon with excellent eat¬ 
ing qualities. The ribs are fairly prominent 
and the netting is very heavy; the shape is 
slightly oval; it is early in maturing and is 
increasing in use each year. The rind is 
extremely hard; it is almost hornlike, hence 
it should be an excellent shipping variety. 
It is very prolific, and handsome in appear¬ 
ance. We do not know of a better melon 
in its class than Milwaukee Market. Edible 
in 87 days. Size, 7yjx6 1 / £ inches. Weight, 
5 % pounds. Many specimen melons in our 
trials this year average better than 7 lbs. 
apiece. Recommended for home or market. 
Pkt., 7 cts.; oz., 16 cts.; y 4 lb., 40 cts.; y 2 
lb., 70 cts.; lb., $1.25; 2 lbs., $2.25; 5 lbs., 
$5.00, postpaid. 
452 Rocky Ford or Netted Gem 
The original Rocky Ford, and the most popular 
of all green-fleshed melons, with a fine silver- 
colored netting of lace-like appearance over a 
green skin turning to pinkish gray when the 
melons are ready for use. The flesh is a beautiful 
light green, so sweet and luscious that it may be 
eaten close to the rind. The melons have a small 
seed cavity, and weigh about IV 2 , pounds each. 
Packet, 5 cts.; oz., 12 cts.; *4 lb., 30 cts.; Yz lb., 55 
cts.; lb., 90' cts.; 2 lbs., $1.70; 5 lbs., $3.95, postpaid. 
441 Lake Champlain Salmon Flesh 
One of the earliest melons. Edible in 87 
days. Flesh is deep, very sweet, golden yel¬ 
low color, moderately netted. Excellent for 
home market or nearby shipping points. Will 
ripen even in the most extreme northern sec¬ 
tions. Our seed is not surpassed by any on 
the market. Packet, 7 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; *4 
lb., 34 cts.; y 2 lb., 62 cts.; lb., $1.20; 2 lbs., 
$2.25; 5 lbs., $5.00, postpaid. 
443 Bender’s Surprise ship. 
Medium early, thick, deep orange colored 
flesh, deliciously sweet and of high flavor. 
Vines very productive, producing crop in 75 
to 80 days. Melons average 10 to 15 pounds 
each. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 12 cts.; y 4 lb., 
34 cts.; y 2 lb., 55 cts.; lb., $1.00; 2 lbs., $1.85; 
5 lbs., $4.25, postpaid. 
443 Bender’s Surprise—Salmon Flesh 
You Can Make $500.00 an Acre 
Growing Our Melons for Market 
A. J. Justison, Gillespie, Illinois, writes; 
“Your Melons are the finest ever produced 
in this section. I had a wonderful crop— 
delicious flavor. They sold freely at Big 
prices.” 
YOU CAN DO AS WELL—TRY AN ACRE 
Condones Bug Finish or Slug Shot will sure get the striped beetles. 
