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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WIS. 
1938 
Earliest 
Yellow Fleshed 
Melon 
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Salzer’s 
Earliest Ripe 
Muskmelon 
Earliest of All. Our 
attention was called to 
this Melon many years ago hy a market 
gardener near La Crosse, who for the 
t years has always had Muskmelons 
from 8 to 15 days ahead of his 
neighbors. These Melons were of 
uniform size, of fine shape and ap¬ 
pearance, yellow fleshed, extremely 
delicious, and sold readily in our 
markets from $1.25 to $2.00 per 
dozen, the profit to an acre being 
something enormous, as all the 
Melons were usually sold before 
other sorts came into the market. 
THIS IS THE EARLIEST YEL¬ 
LOW-FLESHED MUSKMELON 
that we know of. being ready for 
the market in about 60 days after 
planting. It is of oval shape, as 
may be seen by the illustration, of 
good size, about five inches in di¬ 
ameter, with fairly distinct rib¬ 
bing, heavily netted. The flesh is 
exceptionally thick, of a rich salmon- 
yellow color, sweet, luscious and 
melting, and the flavor is unsurpassed 
by that of any other variety. The 
vines are robust and vigorous, resisting 
blight to a marked degree. Salzer’s 
Earliest Ripe is a distinct variety and 
should not be confused with other sorts. 
Air. Arthur J. Sharp, R. D. 2, Box 153, 
Preston, Maryland, writes, “My Earliest Ripe 
Muskmelons did just wonderfully well; in fact, 
I had the best muskmelons in this part of the 
country.” Mr. Sandy S'crimger, Charles City, Iowa, 
writes, “Yo'ur Earliest Ripe Muskmelons are the best 
I ever raised. Had a fine crop.” It is an enormous 
cropper, bearing for a long time. If you want to make 
money on Earliest Melons there is no other variety in the 
wide world that you can plant that will give quicker returns 
than SALZERS EARLIEST RIPE MUSKMELON. 606— 
Salzer’s Earliest Ripe Muskmelon—Pkg., 10c; oz., 19c; V* lb., 
60c; Mi lb., $1.10; lb., $1.95, postpaid. 
SALZER’S SUGAR ROCK MUSKMELON 
A Type of Muskmelon That Is Creating a 
Sensation! Also Known as Honey Rock! 
Salzer’s Sugar Rock is one of the most prolific melons 
on the market today. It is strikingly attractive and 
distinct from all other sorts. Fruits are oval, of good large size, with¬ 
out ribbing and heavily netted. Matures in about 80 days. 
Four characteristics describe this melon perfectly: productiveness, 
striking appearance, which always commands attention at market, qual¬ 
ity, which backs up the appearance, and ability to stand shipping and 
lisindling. Market gardeners, these melons sell at fancy prices; custom¬ 
ers want them! Home gardeners, these melons will make your garden 
the envy of the neighborhood! The flesh is deep and thick, orange color, 
with a sugary and luscious flavor that is unequaled today. It is so 
aromatic that one melon, uncut, will scent a room with its delightful, 
sugary, muskmelon odor. . 
The outside rind is light golden yellow overlaid with heavy gray net¬ 
ting, and is so tough that ripe melons may be picked and then shipped 
a long distance and arrive in good condition. Salzer’s Sugar Rock is not 
a Rockyford type, being earlier and about one-half larger in size. It is 
an entirely distinct melon! Vines are strong and vigorous and do not 
show any trace of blight. 
626—Pkg., 7c; oz., 14c; 2 oz., 25c; % lb-> 40«; % lb., 69e; lb., $1.25, post- 
628—Sugar Rock, Salzer’s Clifl’wood Farm TRIPLE-A-TESTFH —A. 
special reselected strain certified by THREE-WAY tests: Pkg., 10c; oz., 
18c; 2 oz., 30e; % lb., 53e; Ms lb., 93e; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
Luscious 
Flavor 
Heavily 
Netted 
Salzer’s Sugar Rock Melons 
SALZER’S HALE’S BEST 
HEARTS-OF-GOLD 
Q C pi<r 8 A highly rust-resistant and 
‘ very profitable melon. It com¬ 
bines the thick, luscious, golden flesh of the 
Osage with the heavy netting and thin rind 
of the Netted Gem type of Rockyford and 
averages about 5 inches in diameter, mak¬ 
ing it an ideal basket and' orate melon. It 
is extremely resistant to rust, is remark¬ 
ably hardy and withstands heavier frosts 
than other varieties. 75 days. 619—Pk.g., 
8 c; oz., 14c; % lb., 40c; % lb., C9c; lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
Ilearts-Of-Gold 
1 0 pro The flesh is salmon colored, 
A v exceptionally thick, with small 
seed cavity' and of excellent flavor. It is ex¬ 
tremely early. The melons are oval, about 
8 bv 4V 2 inches, heavily netted, and ship far¬ 
ther than anv other kind. Ideal for the home 
garden. 633—Pkg., 10c; oz.. 15e; % lb., 40c; 
Ms lb., 69c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
MILWAUKEE MARKET — T.io-ht. green skin, fruits 
nearly round, deep, thick, luscious salmon colored flesh 
that has practically no tendency to stringiness, and 
which is deliciously sweet. 622 —I’kg., 5c; oz., 14c; 
% lb., 40c; V s lb., 69c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
We planted your Earliest Ripe and Sugar Rock Muskmelons and every one that tries them asks for them each year 
again.—Miss Elma C. Gabler, R. D. 6, Box 585, Louisville, Kentucky. 
