CANTALOUPE 
CULTURE. Cantaloupe or Muskmelon must not, under ordinary gardening conditions, be 
planted until all danger of frost has passed. The soil must be thoroughly soaked down 
to sub-moisture, either by rain or irrigation. When dry enough, plow to 10 to 12 inches 
deep and thoroughly pulverize the soil. Prepare furrows 4 to 5 inches deep, and 6 to 7 feet 
apart, according to space which can be spared. Then plant the seed in the furrows 6 to 7 
feet apart, covering the seed not more than 1 inch deep. As the plant grows, gradually 
fill up the furrow with the soil until level with surface. Do not irrigate close to the plant 
as it will cause dampening off and other diseases. Practice frequent hoeing or shallow 
cultivation, and always cultivate the irrigation furrow as soon as the soil is dry enough 
to mulch nicely after. 
HALE S BEST NO. 36. A selection of Hales Best strain. Much superior, flesh thicker, and 
a better shipper than the older selections. 1 oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, 
postpaid. 
HALES BEST The earliest 
shipper of Salmon tint vari¬ 
ety. Used mostly for long 
distance shipping. It is grow¬ 
ing exceedingly favorable to 
the market growers on ac¬ 
count of its earliness and at¬ 
tractive appearance. 1 oz. 
15c; i/ 4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. 90c; 10 
lbs. $8.00, postpaid. 
HALES BEST No. 936. One of the most recent introduction of the H. B. Strain. Shape 
short ovel. Free from blossom scar. Ribs and furrows absent- Abundant netting. Flesh 
orange, fine texture, firm and rather juicy. Small cavity, rind medium thick, very strong 
and tough. One of the best early shipping melon. 1 oz. 15c; V4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.15; 10 lbs, 
$10.00, postpaid. 
HONEY DEW. A distinct melon of Casaba type. Fruit medium large, about 8 inches long and 
6 inches in diameter. An excellent shipping and keeping melon. Green Meated 1 oz. 15c; 
V4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, postpaid. 
POWDERY MILDEW RESISTANT NO. 45. Similar to Hales Best but somewhat later in 
maturing. Slightly oblong, covered by course netting with shallow furrows. Uniform in 
size, shape, and quality. Orange flesh is firmer than Hales Best. 1 oz. 15c; 4 oz. 40c; 
1 lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. $11.00. 
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