MELONS DO BEST IN LIGHT, RICH SOIL 
NICHOLSON'S MUSKMELONS OR CANTALOUPES 
(Melones) 
CULTURE. A rich, deep, sandy loam, well worked and highly manured, is of the first importance. Plant when 
all danger of frost is over, in hills five to six feet apart each way; scatter about a dozen seeds to a hill, and after they 
are out of danger from bugs, thin to three or four plants. When they have four or five rough leaves, pinch off the end of 
the main shoot, which will cause the lateral branches to put forth sooner. This will strengthen the growth of the vines 
and the fruit will come earlier to maturity. One ounce plants 50 hills; two pounds plant one acre. 
278— NICHOLSON’S IMPROVED PER- 
FECTO. Requires 90 days. The flesh is ex¬ 
tremely thick, deep orange in color and fine 
in flavor with a small seed cavity. It is 
slightly oblong in shape. The surface of the 
Melon is covered with a heavy gray netting 
which insures its/ shipping qualities. The vines 
of this Cantaloupe grow very profusely and it 
is resistant to disease to a marked extent. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 
lbs., $5.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or 
over at 85c per lb. 
279— NICHOLSON’S HONEY ROCK. Re¬ 
quires 90 days. Known as Sugar Rock in some 
sections. The flesh is deep, thick and of orange 
or salmon color. It is veiy prolific with a 
superior flavoi and will stand distant shipping. 
The rind is tough and the flesh is so firm that 
it can be allowed to ripen on the vine. It is 
medium size, with a heavy coarse netting over 
a slate colored ground. Classed as honey 
sweet. We do not hesitate to recommend this 
melon for commercial growing or for home 
gardens. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c: lb., 40c; lb., 
$1.25; 5 lbs., $5.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 
lbs. or over at 85c per lb. 
271— HEARTS OF GOLD. Requires 90 days. 
A splendid melon, either for the market or to 
grow for home use. Runs very uniform in 
size, oval to oblong in shape, and grows a 
little larger than our Rocky Ford variety. The 
Melons are heavily netted, and only slightly 
ribbed. The seed cavity is small. The flesh is a 
rich orange color, very fine grained, and has 
a delicious flavor. The vines are rust resistant. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., lOcj % lb., 35c, lb., $1.00; 5 
lbs., $4.00. postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or 
over at 70c per lb. 
272— TEXAS CANNON BALL. Requires 94 
days. Perfectly round, heavily netted. Flesh 
green and very thick. Small seed cavity. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., 
$4.25, postpaid. 
276—POLLOCK 10-25 ROCKY FORD. Re¬ 
quires 93 days Flesh is sweet and delicious, 
very deep and fine grained. The seed cavity is 
exceedingly small. Netting is heavy and even 
from stem to blossom. Matures early and is 
rust resistant. Cuts with a golden center, shad¬ 
ing to a light green with a salmon tint near 
the rind. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; lb., 
$1.00; 5 lbs., $3.85, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 
lbs. or over at 65c per lb. 
270—GOLDEN BEAUTY CASABA MELON. 
Requires 110 days. Grown very extensively in 
California. Do not pull until the light streaks 
on rind become yellow—store away in a dark 
cool place so they will not touch each other. 
When the rind becomes slightly softened and 
moist they are ready to eat. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; lb., 50c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
265—NICHOLSON’S GOLD LINED ROCKY 
FORD. Requires 90 days. This is a fine Melon. 
Flesh is green with a gold lining next to the 
seed cavity, making it unusually attractive 
when cut. Flesh very thick and spicy. Shape 
round with solid netting. Our seed is care¬ 
fully selected from the best melons. Pkt.. 5c; 
oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c; Ib., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 70c 
per lb. 
273— HACKENSACK. Requires 88 dn . s. This 
is the old-fashioned, large variety of Musk- 
melon, and still very popular. Deep ribbed, 
heavily netted, flesh thick and of fine quality, 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb,, 30c; lb., $1.00, post¬ 
paid. 
269—HONEY DEW. Requires 112 days. 'The 
flesh is an emerald-green, very thick and fine 
grained; can be eaten to the rind. It is 
medium size, weighing 6 to 6 pounds. One of 
the best keepers, which makes it of special 
use to large growers, as they can be kept 
until winter months for marketing, when 
prices are high. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 
40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.25, postpaid. 
274— NICHOLSON’S IMPROVED BANANA 
MUSKMELON. Requires 100 days. Grows 
from 1 to 2 feet long. Prolific bearer. Splen¬ 
did flavor. One Melon enough to supply a 
family. Pkt,, 10c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 50c; lb., 
$1.50, postpaid. 
266—Selected Rocky Ford 
277—NICHOLSON’S HONEY BALL. Re¬ 
quires 100 to 105 days. We introduced this won¬ 
derful Melon and it is now being planted from 
California to Florida. The melons are round as 
a ball, slightly netted, and have a very thick 
wall of delicious green meat clear to the rind. 
It is very prolific, and resistant to drought and 
disease. The rind is hard and tough, making it 
a splendid shipper. The Melons are greenish 
white, turning to attractive light yellow when 
fully ripe. For its best flavor this Melon must 
ripen on the vine. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 
40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.50, postpaid. Not pre¬ 
paid, 10 lbs. or over at $1.00 per lb. 
275—HALE’S BEST. Requires 80 days. This 
Cantaloupe is from the Imperial Valley of Cal¬ 
ifornia. Very early and fine for long distance 
shipping. Salmon flesh of exceptional thickness: 
the shape is oval, with heavy netting and prom¬ 
inent ribs. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 30c; lb., 
$1.00; 5 lbs., $3.75, postpaid. Net prepaid, 10 
lbs or over at 65c per lb. 
265— BURRELL’S GEM. Requires 95 days. 
Sometimes called Pink-Meated Rocky Ford. 
Meat rich golden color, very thick, and of fine 
grain, and good flavor ; covered with a closely 
laced gray netting, except the narrow stripes 
between the ribs. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 
35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $3.85, postpaid. Not pre¬ 
paid, 10 lbs. or over at 65c per lb. 
266— NICHOLSON’S SELECTED ROCKY 
FORD. Requires 90 days. This Melon is un¬ 
equaled in quality. The thick, green, sweet 
flesh is of the finest quality, with small, yellow 
cavity. Outer skin of Melon very heavily net¬ 
ted : Melons average an even medium size. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 30c; lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $3.50, 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 60c 
per lb. 
AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT 
Avoid disappointment and possible failure 
when you i)lant. Cover seeds to the proper 
der>th with well prepared soil and press down 
firmly and smoothly. The soil should always 
be moist, but never wet when avoidable. Your 
ground should be soft .so that the young seed¬ 
lings can break through and the young roots 
find plant food. 
Do your part—Good seed will help do the 
rest. 
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ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO 
