THE LETHE R MAN-LINE RODE SEED CO., Canton, Ohio 
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MUSKMELON 
One ounce to 60 hills, 2 to 3 pounds to the acre. 
Plant seed in hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way, after denser of frost is over. Use well-rotted manure in the 
hills. Insert seeds just under surface of soil; thin out, leavins only four plants to a hill. A light, warm soil is 
best but there are sorts adapted to heavy loams if well drained. In hoeins draw the soil well up to the plants. 
HONEY ROCK (Gold Medal 1933). 
The flesh of this melon is a deep 
orange clear to the find, very thick, 
free from stringiness and of deliciously 
sugary, spicy flavor, different from af 1 
other sorts. Fruits are round, of at¬ 
tractive appearance, heavily netted, 
without ribs. The strong rope-like rind 
makes it possible to ship long distances. 
Vines very productive. Ripens in about 
85 days. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, lb. 35c, 
lb. $1.15. 
and Hales Best, of Rocky Ford size with 
beautiful orange flesh of excellent 
flavor and texture. The small and deep 
netting enables it to stand rough hand¬ 
ling in shipping long distances. As a 
long keeper after being fully vine- 
ripened it has no equal, a quality that 
should appeal to the market gardener 
and allow home gardeners to keep 
prime melons over a long period. A 
fine all purpose me Ion. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
15c, Va lb. 35c, lb. $1.15. 
Hales Best No. 45 (Mildew Resistant) 
IMPROVED PERFECTO (Award of Merit 1933). 
This is a pink meat melon with very deep flesh 
and exceedingly small seed cavity. Fruits are 
nearly round and very uniform in size. Flesh is 
honey-sweet, meltingly tender and luscious. The 
hard gray netting which cowers it makes it an 
excellent shipper. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, V 4 lb. 35c, 
lb. $1.15. 
GOLDEN CHAMPLAIN (Lake Champlain). A 
very early medium sized melon, slightly ribbed 
and nicely netted. Flesh a deep golden yellow, 
very thick, sweet and melting. Very good for 
home and early market. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, !/* lb. 
30c, lb. $1.00. 
HEARTS OF GOLD. A medium sized nearly round 
melon with fairly distinct ribs and heavy close 
netting. The orange salmon flesh is thick, sweet 
and spicy. Has small seed cavity, tough rind and 
is disease resistant. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, lb. 30c, 
lb. $1.00. 
TIP TOP. Fruit large, slightly oval, evenly ribbed 
and nicely netted. Flesh bright salmon, sweet 
and delicious. A splendid variety for home and 
market gardens. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, lb. 30c, lb. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
ROCKY FORD or NETTED GEM. A popular green 
fleshed variety for market and home garden use, 
almost round, well netted, thick flesh and delicious 
flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, V 4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
SHALES BEST No. 45 (Mildew Resistant). A re¬ 
markably early melon maturing in from 65 to 68 
days. Oblong in shape about 8x4'/2 inches with 
heavy netting and fairly prominent ribs. The deep 
salmon flesh is of exceptional thickness, fine 
grained and excellent quality. Its extreme earli¬ 
ness, good eating and shipping qualities make.it 
very valuable commercially as well as very desir¬ 
able for home use. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, */| lb. 35c, 
lb. $1.15. 
<$> BENDERS SURPRISE. Oval shape, light green 
with coarse netting. Grows quite large, flesh is 
deep orange, very thick, deliciously sweet and 
fine flavor. Is medium early and keeps in good 
condition a long time. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, ^4 lb. 
3Qc, lb. $1.00. ' 
HONEY DEW (Green Fleshed). Hard, smooth, 
round, cream colored rind. Flesh thick, tender, 
distinctive flavor. Remains edible for months 
when properly stored. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, */* lb* 
35c, lb. $1.25. 
BANANA. Long fr uits having a banana like appear¬ 
ance. Pink flesh with delicious eating qualities 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, V 4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
Expels bugs and aphis from melon and other 
plants. Protects Radishes, Onions and other root 
crops from ravages of worms and maggots. Lb. 50c, 
5 lbs. $1.85. Postage extra. 
