MUSKMELONS 
One-half ounce will plant a row of 100 feet in hills; 134 to 2 lbs. for an acre 
in hills. 
SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES 
Culture: The melon delights in warm, rich soil with perfect drainage, and 
they can never be grown to perfection under unfavorable conditions. Plant % 
of an inch deep from April to June in rows 6 feet apart, leaving not less than 
4 feet between the hills, putting about 10 seeds to the hill. As insects are often 
very destructive, it is best not to thin at all until the plants are well started. 
When they are large enough to be safe, thin to two in a hill, and keep the 
ground mellow and free from weeds. For an early crop, sow under Hotkaps, 
(See page 61). 
Honey Rock. (80 days). Also known as “Sugar Rock.” An unusually fine 
melon, sweet as honey, and solid as a rock. The flesh is of deep orange- 
salmon color out to the very rind, and of delicious flavor. It is nearly round, 
of medium size, and the heavy coarse outstanding netting on a grayish green 
background. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Tait's Thorobred Ideal. (75 days). Introduced by us many years ago, this 
melon is still very popular. The Ideal is oval-shape, early, of medium size, 
attractive as to the exterior. The bright salmon flesh is richly crystalline in 
grain, deliciously sweet, and absolutely unique in flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
34 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Honey 
Rock 
Muskmelon 
Hale's Best. (Jumbo 
Strain). (68 days). One of 
the earliest deep salmon 
flesh melons, and a splen¬ 
did shipping variety. It is 
nearly round, of good size, 
and so densely covered 
with netting as to be al¬ 
most devoid of ribbing. 
The flesh is thick, fine 
grained, and of splendid 
quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
% lb., 30c; lb., $1.15, post¬ 
paid. 
Hale'S Best No. 936. 
(68 days). Similar to 
Hale’s Jumbo strain in 
every respect, except that 
it is a trifle smaller, and 
more uniform in size. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 30c; 
lb., $1.15, postpaid. 
Super-Perfecto. An improvement on Edwards’ 
Perfecto, and one of the best early deep salmon- 
fleshed melons. Nearly spherical in shape, selidly 
netted, and outstanding for its thickness of flesh 
and excellent quality. Splendid for family use. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 30c; lb., $1.15, post^id. 
Hearts of Gold. (75 days). A splendid midseason 
variety developed from the “Hoodoo.” It is a little 
larger than that variety, and more uniform in 
shape. The flesh is a deep orange-salmon color, and 
of splendid quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 30c; 
lb., $1.15, postpaid. 
Delicious. (80 days). A large, oblong melon of at¬ 
tractive appearance, weighing 6 to 8 pounds. The 
rind is slightly ribbed and has a light green color 
with a yellowish cast. The flesh is deep salmon 
color, very thick, and of delicious 
flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 
35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Super 
Perfecto 
Muskmelon 
Hale's Best No. 936 Muskmelon 
Gold Lined Rocky 
Ford. (75 days). 
Listed under numer¬ 
ous names, this oval¬ 
shaped melon of the 
Rocky Ford type is 
so completely netted 
that no ribs are 
shown. It is about 
the same earliness 
as Bottomly, and 
the fine grained 
flesh is of deli¬ 
cious flavor. The 
gold lining next to 
the seed cavity, 
which is extremely 
small, adds greatly 
to its attractive¬ 
ness, and the vines 
are rust-resistant. 
Splendid for the 
home garden. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 
30c; lb., $1.00, post¬ 
paid. 
Extra Early Osage. (75 days). An oval 
medium-size melon with dark green rind, 
slightly ribbed with shallow netting. The 
flesh is orange colored, sweet and spicy. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Emerald Gem. (80 days). A medium-size 
early round melon slightly flattened at both ends. 
The skin is emerald green, slightly netted. The 
orange-colored flesh is remarkably thick, and very 
sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, 
postpaid. 
BANANA. (80 days). Fruit of this variety nearly two 
feet long when well grown, and the light yellow skin 
is entirely without netting or ribs. The orange- 
salmon flesh, while sometimes finely flavored, is 
generally of indifferent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
34 lb., 35c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES 
Tail's Thorobred Moneymaker. (75 days). A 
melon of the Anne Arundel type of delicious sweet¬ 
ness that has been a “Money-Maker” for market 
gardeners who grow for local market. It is prolific, 
early, of good size, with distinct ribs and heavy net¬ 
ting; thick green flesh edged with salmon, making, 
it most attractive. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Tail's Thorobred Botlomly. (78 days). One of the most popular 
melons grown by the market gardeners around Norfolk. The flesh is 
of delicious quality, and when well grown, is always sweet. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; 34 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Tail's Thorobrejd Long John. (80 days). A melon becoming popular 
because of its size and attractive appearance. It is of oblong shape 
with very distinct ribs and heavy netting, and often grows 12 inches 
in length. The flesh is green, edged with gold, and of good quality. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Tail's Thorobred Early Knighl. (70 days). Introduced by us thirty 
years ago this melon still holds first place as the earliest variety of 
desirable shape and size. The green flesh is edged with salmon, and 
very sweet. Pkt.,_5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Rocky Ford, Junior. (80 days). A splendid melon. It is considerably 
larger than “Rocky Ford,” with distinct ribs and heavy netting. The 
deep green flesh is edged with salmon and is of delicious sweetness. 
The vines are quite resistant to “blight.” 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 35c; 
lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Toif's Bottomly Muskmelon 
FOR EARLY MELONS, USE HOTKAPS. (See page 61) 
