DIGGS BEADLES SEED CO-INC.. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA 
Cantaloupe—Continued 
KNIGHT—About a week or ten days earlier than the Rocky 
Ford and grows slightly larger. The melons are of oval shape 
and grow to a uniform size. They are handsome in appear¬ 
ance and thickly netted. Has thick green flesh edged with 
golden yellow, deliciously sweet and a pleasing aroma. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; 54 lb. 25c; lb. 85c. 
IMPROVED JUNIOR ROCKY FORD —Uniform in size and 
has deep, rich green flesh, shading to salmon-pink at seed- 
cavity. Resistant to blight. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 54 lb. 35c 
lb. $1.25, postpaid. 
HALE'S BEST—A very early salmon fleshed melon of me¬ 
dium size, oval shaped, heavily netted with scarcely any ribs. 
The flesh is thick and deliciously sweet. It has been known 
to ripen in 68 days from planting. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 54 lb. 
30c; lb. 85c, postpaid. 
LONG JOHN —This variety is becoming very popular where 
Cantaloupes are grown extensivley. It is a Rocky Ford type 
in every respect except the shape, which is very long; it is 
also very rough and is heavily ribbed. Matures about 10 
days later than Rocky Ford. Vines hold well. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; 54 lb. 35c; lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
TIP TOP—A medium to large size melon, slightly oval with 
orange colored flesh, which is thick and firm. A good ship¬ 
ping and market variety. The flesh is deliciously sweet and 
juicy. The finest of the larger types of salmon-fleshed va¬ 
rieties. A most excellent melon. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 54 lb. 
30c; lb. 90c, postpaid. 
HONEY DEW MELON—This is a melon of medium size, 
weighing about 5 pounds, smooth skin, oval shape. The color 
while growing is nearly white and is a creamy lemon yellow 
when ripe. It has heavy, thick flesh of light green color, fine 
grain and of a distinctive delicious flavor, said to be a 
mingling of several flavors. Let them grow until thoroughly 
ripe, when the blossom end shows some softness, then keep 
several days after pulling before serving. It has a tough, 
thin rind, and the melons can be kept until cool weather. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 54 lb. 30c; lb. $1,00, postpaid. 
MORRILL’S HEART OF GOLD—Early and long shipping 
season. The Hearts of Gold is the earliest maturing strain 
of good cantaloupe, being a week to ten days earlier than the 
Pollock 10-25 or Burrell’s Gem, commonly known to the trade 
as “Pink Meat’’. Very Sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 54 lb. 40c; 
lb. $1.35. 
BANANA—This grows from 16 to 20 inches long, has smooth 
yellow skin and is shaped like a banana. Has a most de¬ 
licious odor and a good banana-like flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
54 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
HONEY OR SUGAR ROCK—Sugar Rock is one of the most 
prolific varieties grown. Five to seven perfect fruits are 
often produced on one vine. The rind is so tough and the 
flesh so firm that they can be allowed to ripen on the vine 
and shipped long distances. The appearance of Sugar Rock 
melons is strikingly attractive, and distinctive from all other 
sorts. The fruits are oval and heavily ribbed. Medium in 
size and marvelously sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 54 lb. 35c; 
lb. $1.25. 
LARGE HACKENSACK—A very popular variety, also known 
as “Turk’s Cap,” which attains a large size, is round in shape 
and flattened at the ends; skin green and thickly netted; 
the flesh also is green, rich and sugary in flavor. It is very 
productive. Recommended for the home garden only. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; 54 lb. 30c; lb. 90c. 
HOODOO (HEARTS OF GOLD)—An ideal shipping melon 
of the very finest quality. Flesh rich orange color, very 
thick, firm and of delicious flavor. The seed cavity is small 
and the rind is very tough, making it a good shipper. The 
netting is exceptionally fine and dense, extending over the 
entire surface. Its vine is a vigorous grower and a heavy 
cropper. A good mdeium-sized melon for both home or mar¬ 
ket. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 54 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. 
LONG JOHN 
ROCKY FORD, JR. 
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