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HOW TO GROW CANTALOUPES and WATERMELONS. Plant them in May. They always do best on a light, loose, 
rich soil. Dig deep and work the soil until it is very fine, mixing several shovels of Wizard Brand Sheep Manure or some other 
well-rotted manure into each hill. No plants do well on half-worked, “lumpy” soil, void of plant-food. Make hills of Cantaloupes 
4 to 5 feet apart each way, and Watermelons 6 to 8 feet apart. Plant 10 to 12 seeds in a hill to insure a good stand of plants. 
As soon as they are through the ground, spray. When danger of bugs is past, thin out all but four of the best plants. Keep spray¬ 
ing them every two weeks, or oftener if necessary. In cultivating do not injure the plants. To have melons earlier, start seed 
inside in sod, paper pots, berry boxes, or plant out early and cover with our Hotkaps. These will pay you increased profits. Try 
them. One ounce will plant 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds to an acre. 
The time from planting to ripening for eating is given after each variety. This is approximate, as growing conditions have their 
effect in either helping or retarding growth. Do not pull your melons until you are sure they are ripe . 
Gold-Lined Rocky Ford. 
92 days. In shape and 
_ size it is similar to 
Rocky Ford but not ribbed like it, and the skin is covered with 
a thick gray netting on green, making it very attractive. The 
flesh is thick, rich green to the seed-cavity, which is gold lined. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 34H>. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Honey Rock or Sugar Rock. 85 days. Round as a ball in 
shape, extremely early, prominently netted. The flesh is 
deep orange. The skin is light green, turning to light golden 
yellow. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 341 b. 50 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 50 . 
Jenny Lind. 87 days. The earliest green-fleshed melon. The 
fruits are small, but very sweet and luscious. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; 341 b. 40 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 25 . 
Pride ol Wisconsin. Excellent quality, round, thick; orange 
flesh, small seed-cavity. A new melon in great demand on the 
eastern markets now. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 341 b. 65 cts.;- 
lb. $2. 
Golden Netted Gem. 87 days. Green flesh. Shape is oval, 
almost round; skin is light golden yellow, netted. Flesh is 
light green, melting and delicious. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
341 b. 40 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 25 . 
Miller’s Cream. 92 days. Salmon flesh; very fine; a great 
favorite. Large round fruits; light green; skin netted. Pkt. 
5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341 b. 40 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 25 . 
T-fonrt c nf C'nlr! 92 days. A very excellent melon of 
Lrl kjUIU.. d e ii c i ous flavor, with very deep rich 
orange-red flesh. It is grown very extensively by both eastern 
and western market growers. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 34R>* 
40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 3 lbs. (for 1 acre) $3.45; 10 lbs. $10. 
Fordhook. 87 days. Medium size, round, flattened at the 
ends, heavily ribbed. Skin deep emerald-green; flesh thick, 
orange-yellow. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341 b. 40 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 25 . 
Tip-Top. 96 days. Salmon-fleshed. A big yielder. Fruits are 
large and for genuine quality it is about impossible to sur¬ 
pass. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341 b. 40 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 25 . 
Emerald Gem. 87 days. Fine yellow or salmon-fleshed melon; 
sweet and delicious. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341 b. 40 cts.; 
lb. $ 1 . 25 . 
Vxirn-Pnrlu 65 da y s - Ver T valuable be- 
iDtneu EsAiTu n,uiiy. cause of its extreme ear ii_ 
ness. It is of excellent quality, with very thick, salmon flesh 
of richest flavor. The fruits are oval, averaging 8 inches long 
by about 4 34 inches in diameter, with heavy netting. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 2 ozs. 35 cts.; 34R>* 60 cts.; lb. $2; 
3 lbs. (for 1 acre) $5.70. 
^unorforfn 85 days. Inside is the real story—the rich 
icttu. reddish salmon flesh extends from the little 
seed-cavity clear to the thin, tough rind. Its keeping and ship¬ 
ping qualities are the best. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 341b. 50 cts.; 
lb. $1.50; 3 lbs. (for 1 acre) $4.20; 9 lbs. (for 3 acres) $12.15. 
Banana. 94 days. Salmon flesh. Melons are 14 to 16 inches 
long, thin, and of delicious quality. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.: 
341 b. 40 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 25 . 
Honey Ball. 100 days. A very thick wall of luscious green 
meat, tough rind and a small seed-cavity. Very prolific, and 
vines are rust-resistant. They do best on sandy, loamy soil, 
yet can be grown successfully on most any soil. Bright yellow 
when ripe. Shape round. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 341 b. 
45 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 50 . 
Honey Dew Melon. 120 days. It is different from any 
muskmelon or Cantaloupe, both in appearance and flavor. 
The melons are large and round; the outer skin is hard and 
almost white, turning to a lemon color when ripe. The thick, 
deep flesh is light green with a rich flavor and is very juicy, 
unlike any other melon. Plant as early as possible. Pkt. 
5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341 b. 40 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 25 . 
Paul Rose. 88 days. Salmon flesh. Almost round; flesh deep 
and firm and very sweet and luscious. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
341 b. 40 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 25 . 
J-1n1p f c Rpcf or H. B. Cantaloupe. 65 days. This 
llUlis j uxol splendid melon is considered by many to be 
the most profitable crop where earliness with quality dominates 
the market. It is the earliest good melon and a fine shipper. If 
you grow for market, make part of your crop Hale’s Best to be 
first on the market. Hale’s Best has deep salmon, fine-grained 
flesh of excellent quality. The melons are oval, about 8 by 
434 inches, with heavy netting. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341 b* 
40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 3 lbs. (for 1 acre) $3.45; 9 lbs. (for 3 acres) 
$9.90. 
87 days. A very fine melon. Sweet, 
_ rich flavor. The flesh is salmon, and 
very deep. Shape oval. It is an excellent shipper. Fine for 
home-garden as well as market. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
y 4 lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. $10. 
Large Hackensack. 95 days. Green-fleshed; very sweet and 
luscious. Grows to a large size; round with flattened ends. 
The flesh is very deep and rich in appearance and the melons 
weigh from 5 to 10 pounds each, and there are lots of them 
—for it is a heavy yielder. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341 b. 40 
cts.; lb. $ 1 . 25 . 
Extra-Early Hackensack. 90 days. Large melon, but not so 
large as Large Hackensack and ten days earlier; green flesh; 
very fine. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341 b. 40 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 25 . 
Burrell's Gem. 
WATERMELONS 
Wondermelon. 
When it is remembered that approximately sixty million Water¬ 
melons are grown and consumed annually in our country, we know 
it is a good crop to grow for profit. Try an acre or so this year. 
Pride of Muscatine. 
A fine new melon. Large, heavy; 
oblong; even dark green skin; rather 
thin rind; rich bright scarlet flesh of sweetest and most 
delicious flavor. Melons 18 to 22 inches long. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 35 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4.50. 
A new wilt-resistant variety 
_ developed by Iowa State 
College. Long, dark green melon with red, crisp flesh of very 
sweet rich flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 35 cts.; 
lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4.50. 
Schell's Strain Tom Watson. uiar^e?o£°Fn 
America. 90 days. The melons are oblong, 18 to 24 inches long 
and 10 to 14 inches in diameter, averaging forty to sixty pounds 
each. The flesh is a deep red, of the most delicious quality and 
extends close to the rind. Rind dark green and very strong. 
This variety has proved its great value. 
Schell’s Special 
melons). 
25 cts.; 
Stock (saved from specimen 
Special Prices: Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 341b. 
lb. 75 cts.; 4 lbs. $2.75; 10 lbs. $6. 
Fordhook Early. 85 days. The earliest large-fruited melon; 
almost round; flesh bright red, crisp and sweet. Averages 25 
pounds. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 341 b. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Mclver’s Wonderful Sugar. 90 days. A long, striped melon 
(often 2 feet in length), of the finest quality. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 10 cts.; 341 b. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Be sure to order that grand new large early Tomato, 
Schell’s Royal Wonder. See page 56 
Harris’ Earliest. 80 days. One of the best extra-early melons; 
fruits are oval, dark green; flesh sweet and delicious. Pkt. 
5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 341 b. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
New “Irish Grey.” 90 days. Try this splendid variety. The 
melons are very large, oblong, of greenish gray color outside. 
The flesh is rich red and of delicious flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
10 cts.; 341 b. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Dixie. 90 days. Oblong; 18 to 24 inches long; skin dark green, 
with light stripes; flesh bright red and of finest quality. 
Averages 25 pounds. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 341 b. 25 cts.; 
lb. 75 cts. 
Halbert Honey. 85 days. The fruits are long, blunt at both 
ends; skin a rich, glossy green; the flesh a beautiful crimson. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 341 b. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Stone Mountain. 90 days. Round, showing slight ribs; 
smooth, light green; flesh beautiful deep crimson. Averages 
about 45 pounds. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341 b. 35 cts.; lb. $ 1 ; 
5 lbs. $ 4 . 50 . 
Florida Favorite. 87 days. Large, oblong; dark green skin; 
excellent flavor. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 341 b. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Georgia Rattlesnake. Splendid shaped, striped melons 
weighing 50 to 60 pounds. Late, coming in after other earlies 
are over. Flesh deep pink, tender, and very sweet. Pkt. 
5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 341 b. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $ 3 . 25 . 
PycpI The latest of the shipping varieties. It is dark 
g reen> with mottled stripes of a darker green. The 
shape is long and thicker than Tom Watson; it averages 20 
inches long by 14 inches wide. 100 days from planting to eating. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz 15 cts.; 341b. 35 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. $ 4 . 50 . 
THEY GROW BETTER 
THEY YIELD BETTER 
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