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Ribsam’s Manual 
MUSKMELON 
German, Zucker Melone; Italian, 
Popone; Polish, Melon 
I oz. will plant about 75 hills, 2 lbs. will 
plant an acre 
Melons thrive best in moderately enriched light soil. The 
hills should be 6 feet apart each way. Previous to planting, 
incorporate well with the soil in each hill in a couple of shovel¬ 
fuls of thoroughly rotted manure. Plant out fifteen seeds in 
each hill early in May and when well up, thin out to three or 
four of the most promising. Pinch off the leading shoots as 
the growth becomes so luxuriant, and if the fruit sets out 
numerously, thin out when young, which will increase the 
size of those remaining and cause them to ripen quicker. 
HALE’S BEST, No. 936. 85 days. Since its introduction 
this variety has displaced some of the older popular favor¬ 
ites by its outstanding merit. An early Melon, ripening 
in 70 to 80 days. The nearly round fruits are normally 
6 to 6 34 in. long, densely covered with medium heavy net¬ 
ting and are almost devoid of ribbing. The flesh is very 
thick and fine grained, deep salmon pink in color and richly 
flavored. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
HEART OF GOLD or HOODOO. 94 days. Midseason; 
flesh thick, deep salmon color, of high quality, fruit medium 
size, round. Tendency to heart shape, gray netted, well 
ribbed. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. 90c. 
EXTR^ EfFl-Y KNIGHT or SUGAR SWEET. 70 days 
An extremely early medium size Melon of the Rocky Ford 
type, very sweet. Color, medium green, closely netted. It is 
the earliest high quality Melon grown in the Northern 
states. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. 90c. 
FORDHOOK. 85 days. Orange flesh roughly netted, the 
flesh very thick, resembles Jenny Lind in shape. Very 
strong, vigorous grower, branching frequently, setting 
five to nine Melons close to hill. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 
35c., lb. 90c. 
ROCKY FORD. 92 days. Nutmeg shape, small to medium 
in size, pale green, finely netted, flesh green, quality very 
fine. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 34 lb- 30c., lb. 90c. 
PAUL ROSE or OSAGE. 90 days. This salmon fleshed 
Muskmelon surpasses anything yet introduced. The color 
is of a beautiful netted gray underlaid by dark green rind; 
the flavor is delicious; flesh, salmon, very thick and extra¬ 
ordinarily sweet, size of the Netted Gem. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 15c., 34 lb. 35c., lb. 90c. 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. 75 days. A week to 
ten days earlier than the old Hackensack. Small foliage. 
Profitable for market. Most in demand in New York and 
eastern markets. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb 90c. 
HONEY DEW (Green Fleshed). 110 days. Grown largely 
in Southern California; fruits large, globular; weight 5 to 7 
lbs.; surface smooth with practically no netting; creamy 
white. Flesh light emerald green, thick, ripening to the rind; 
juicy and tender. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
Muskmelon, Hales Best No. 936 
WATERMELONS 
German, Wasser-Melone; Italian, Melone d*Aqua; 
Polish, Melon Wodny 
Cultivate exactly as for Muskmelon, except that the hills 
should be just double the distance apart, namely, 8 and 
10 feet. 
KLECKLEY’S SWEET IMPROVED. 80 days. Most popu¬ 
lar for home market. Medium size, oblong; dark green 
color; flesh bright scarlet; solid heart; crisp, sugary and 
entirely free from stringiness. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., 
lb. 75c. 
TOM WATSON. 90 days. Large, oblong Melon, dark green 
skin, with thick netting; rind thin, tougU; flesh, bright red; 
very sweet. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 70c. 
DIXIE. 85 days. Large, dark rind Melon, oblong; quality 
good, an excellent market sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 34 lb. 
25c., lb. 75c. 
HALBERT HONEY. 80 days. Shape oblong, dark green 
rind; flesh, crimson and very sweet. Medium early, similar 
to Kleckley’s Sweet, seed white. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 34 lb. 
25c., lb. 75c. 
LONG LIGHT ICING or GRAY MONARCH. 85 days. 
A very large, long, light rind Melon; flesh crimson. Pkt. 5c., 
oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
SWEETHEART. 90 days. One of the best market Melons. 
Flesh bright red, solid and very tender, melting and sweet. 
The Melons retain their good quality for a long time after 
ripening. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 70c. 
STONE MOUNTAIN. 90 days. Also called Dixie^'Bell. 
A high quality shipping variety; fruits large, oval-round 
with blunt ends; dark green with tough rind. Flesh rich 
scarlet; fine grained and sweet. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 34 lb. 
25c., lb. 75c. 
Watermelon, Stone Mountain 
