One-half ounce will plant a row of 100 feet in hills; to 2 Ihs., 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). 
Hnnfsv RnrU days). Also known as “Sugar Rock.” An unusually fine melon, 
noney IVOCK,. sweet as honey, and solid as a rock. The fiesh 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 is on a grayish green background. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Toit^S Thorobred Idsol days), introduced by us many years ago, this melon 
is still 
Super-Perfecto Muskmelon 
Hale's Best. 
very popular. The Ideal is oval-shape, early, of 
medium size, attractive as to the exterior. The bright salmon fiesh is richly crystalline 
in grain, deliciously sweet, and absolutely unique in flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; >4 !)>■. 
35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
(Jumbo Strain). (68 days). One of the earliest deep salmon fiesh 
melons, and a splendid shipping variety. It is nearly round, of good 
size, and so densely covered with netting as to be almost devoid of ribbing. The fiesh is 
thick, fine grained, and of splendid quality. Pkt., 10c; oz.,15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.15, postpaid. 
Hnlp^C Rpcl" No days). Similar to Hale’s Jumbo strain in every respect, 
naic 3 Deal l>0. except that it is a trifle smaller, and more uniform in size. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 11>.| 35c; lb., $1.15, postpaid. 
Elinor Pprfprfo improvement on Edwards’ Perfecto, and one of the best early 
jUpci-rerrecro. (jeep salmon-fleshed melons. Nearly spherical in shape, solidly 
netted, and outstanding for its thickness of fiesh and excellent quality. Splendid for 
family use. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.15, postpaid. 
(75 days). A splendid midseason variety developed from the 
“Hoodoo.” It is a little larger than that variety, and more uni¬ 
form in shape. The fiesh is a deep orange-salmon color, and of splendid quality. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.15, postpaid. 
(80 days). A large, oblong melon of attractive appearance, weighing 6 to 
8 pounds. The rind is slightly ribbed and has a light green color with a 
yellowish cast. The fiesh is deep salmon 
Delicious. 
Jumbo Hale’s Best Muskmelon 
color, very thick, and of delicious flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 11>., 35c; lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
Fvft-n Fnriw Oenno days). An oval medium-size melon with dark green rind, 
CXira uUiiy L./bagc. slightly ribbed with shallow netting. The flesh is orange 
colored, sweet and spicy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; }4 HJ-i 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
FmornlH Pom days). A medium-size early round melon slightly flattened at 
Cmeraia Vjem. J^oth ends. The skin is emerald green, slightly netted. The orange- 
colored flesh is remarkably thick, and very sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, 
postpaid. 
p (80 days). Fruit of this variety nearly two feet long when well grown, and 
Dununu. light yellow skin is entirely without netting or ribs. The orange-salmon 
flesh, while sometimes, finely flavored, is generally of indifferent quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES 
Tait's Thorobred Moneymaker. 
“Money-Maker” for market gardeners who grow for local market. It is prolific, early, of 
good size, with distinct ribs and heavy netting; thick green flesh edged with salmon, 
making it most attractive. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; l^-i 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Tait’s Moneymaker Muskmelon 
Honey Boex ndusxmelon 
Tait's Thorobred Bottomly. 
(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; 
Tnif^c I nnn Inlin (80 days). A melon becoming popular because of 
I Uir b I noroureu l-ung junn, gj^e and attractive appearance. It is of ob¬ 
long shape with very distinct ribs and heavy netting, and often grows 12 inches in length. 
lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Tait's Thorobred Early Knight. 
est variety of desirable shape and size. The green flesh is edged with salmon, and very 
(70 days). Introduced by us thirty years ago 
this melon still holds first place as the earli- 
RnrUv Fnr/4 liininr days). A splendid melon. It is considerably larger than 
l\OCK.y rorci, juniur. “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; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
(75 days). Listed under numerous 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 delicious flavor. The gold lining next to the seed cavity, which is 
extremely small, adds greatly to its attractiveness, and the vines are rust-resistant. 
Splendid for the home garden. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; }4 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Gold Lined Rocky Ford. 
FOR EARLY MELONS, USE HOTKAPS. (See page 61) 
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