MELONS 
The varieties listed have, after extensive trials, been found to be most suitable for New Zealand conditions, so 
that we have dropped some of the earlier introductions. The weights, sizes, and maturity dates mentioned are 
given as a guide only, and they will be found to vary according to conditions. 
ROCK MELONS 
HOW TO GROW. —They do best in 
sandy soil or sod land. The ground 
should he made rich. The hills can be 
put 4rt. to 6ft. apart, with ten to twelve 
seeds in each bed. Sow the seeds an 
inch deep, and when danger of frost is 
over, thin to four good plants to a hill. 
Cultivation should be kept up as long 
as possible. 
HALES' BEST (Irondequoit) .—A good 
variety Tor shipping. Very early, ripe 
melons having been picked in 68 days 
in a season remarkable for its cold¬ 
ness. Salmon flesh of exceptional 
thickness. The shape is oval, about 
8in. x 44in., with heavy netting, and 
fairly prominent ribs. Its great value 
is its extreme earliness, and is 
recommended as the most satisfac¬ 
tory variety for private gardens. 
6d per pkt., 1/3 per loz., 3/6 ilb., 
post free. 
HACKENSACK. — A very large green- 
fleshed melon, quite flat in shape, 
with very prominent ribs and heavy 
netting. The flesh is remarkably thick, 
sweet and spicy. While a little late 
In maturing this melon is widely 
used, and for the extra large, green- 
fleshed melons is distinctive and valu¬ 
able. Edible in 94 days. Size 7in. \ 
84in. Weight 81b. 6d. per pkt., 1/3 
per loz., 3/6 per ilb., post free. 
GREELY WONDER.— A salmon-fleshed 
melon with splendid eating qualities. 
There is a total absence of the coarse, 
stringy flesh that is usually associ¬ 
ated with large melons. Not a ship¬ 
ping variety; medium early. Edible 
in 90 days. Size 6Jin. x 6iin. Weight 
4fib. 6d. per pkt., 1/3 per loz., 3/6 
per lib., post free. 
PAUL ROSE. —A medium-sized melon, 
oval in shape, the flesh has a flavour 
of unusual quality, and it ripens very 
early. The seed cavity is triangular. 
For market garden and home garden 
it is excellent. Edible in 88 days. Size 
6in. x 4‘iin. Weight, 2Jlb. 6d. pkt., 
1/3 per loz., 3/6 per ilb., post free. 
GOLD-LINED ROCKY FORD. —This melon has a gold lining 
next to the seed cavity, making it unusually attractive 
when cut. Medium late in maturing, but for a main crop 
is unexcelled and enjoys wide use. The flesh is very 
thick, sweet and spicy, while the shape is round, with a 
complete covering of netting and no ribs. Edible in 92 
days. Size 54in. x 5in. Weight, 2ilb. 6d. per pkt., 1/3 
per oz., 3/6 per ilb., post free. 
MIXED ROCK MELON. —A selection of choice varieties. 6d. 
pkt., 1/3 loz., 3/6 per ilb., 3d. small pkt., post free. 
Cassabas or Winter-Keeping 
Rock Melon 
A new class of Rock Melons, making a great reputation In 
U.S.A. as good keepers. Stored in a cool shed or cellar they 
may be kept right into the winter, thereby finding an 
excellent and profitable market. They should be planted In 
the early spring, like other Melons, and receive similar 
cultivation. 
GOLDEN BEAUTY. —The later fruits, if kept In cool store, 
will ripen slowly, and can be marketed right into the 
winter. The fruits are almost round. Golden Beauty, the 
most popular of the Cassabas, is a beautiful golden 
colour when mature, with a wrinkled skin. Flesh white, 
very sweet and spicy. Edible in 105 days. Size, 81n. x 71n. 
Weight 61b. A good market gardener’s line in a warm 
district. 6d. per pkt., 1/3 per loz., 3/6 Jib., post free. 
early, so It is widely used in districts 
with a short growing season. Weight, 
about 201b. Edible in 80 days. Size 
I2in. x 11 In. 6d. per pkt., 1/3 per 
loz., 3/6 per jib., post free. 
MARKET WONDER. — The name is 
worthy of the melon. We consider It, 
lor its size and shape, the best for 
general use. The flesh is a bright red, 
very tender and melting. Edible In 88 
days. Size 22in. x 12in. 6d. per pkt., 
1/3 per loz., 3/6 Jib., post free. 
HALBERT HONEY —A fine medium early 
home market melon, shape is a long 
cylindrical, and the rind is deep green 
with tine veins. Weight, 351b. Edible 
in 87 days. Size 20in. x 12in. 6d. pkt., 
1/3 per loz., 3/6 per ilb., post free. 
GOLDEN HONEY. — The best of the 
yellow - fleshed melons, oblong in 
shape, the seeds being white with 
black tips, and the average weight is 
201b. The rind is dark green with 
Irregular stripes of darker green. 
The flesh is a sparkling golden col¬ 
our, very attractive, and fully as 
delicious as its appearance indicates. 
Edible in 90 days. Size 14in. x 12in. 
6d. per pkt., 1/3 per loz., 3/6 ilb., 
post free. 
MIXED WATER MELONS 
A Great Assortment for the Home 
Garden. — All different sorts in a 
grand mixture, producing melons of 
different shapes, maturing in 60 to 
90 days. 6d. per pkt., 1/3 per loz., 
3/6 per ilb., post free. 
Preserving Melons 
PIE (Green Seeded) —The usual variety 
Fruit oblong, and light green in col¬ 
our. 6d. per pkt., 1/3 per loz., 2/6 
per Jib., post free. 
CITRON (Red Seeded). —Fruit round 
and dark green, striped and marbled 
with light green. 6d. per pkt., 1/3 per 
loz., 2/6 per ilb., post free. 
Give the youngsters and yourself a treat this year. Grow 
them some Water and Rock Melons. Illustrated is Early 
Yates' Water Melon. 
WATER MELONS 
HOW TO GROW. —Water mt Ions re¬ 
quire a rich, though rather sandy soil 
for best development, and thrive best 
in warm latitudes, although in warm, 
sandy soils in this latitude fine crops 
are also obtained. Cultivate exactly as 
for Rock Melons, except that the hills 
should be eight feet apart. 
CAUTION.—Water melons should not 
be picked until thoroughly ripe. This 
is best Judged by lightly thumping the 
melon with the finger. A hollow sound 
indicates ripeness. Do not press on 
melon. 
EARLY YATES. — The earliest Water 
Melon yet offered. It matures about 
three weeks before any other Melon, 
and while of medium size (about 
t41b. to 201b.), it produces an extra¬ 
ordinarily large crop per acre of 
round, light mottled green fruit, 
with intense red flesh and practic¬ 
ally no rind. Excellent eating. Its 
extreme earliness makes it valuable, 
both for early sowing for very early 
crops, and for late sowing, when a 
quick maturing sort is necessary. 
Edible in 65 days. 6d. per pkt., 1/6 
per loz., 4/3 per ilb., post free. 
ICE CREAM. — A white-seeded early 
variety of exceptional merit. The 
shape of the melon is oblong, the rind 
is very even and of a medium green 
colour. A very prolific variety, but is 
not adapted for shipping. The aver¬ 
age weight of the melons is 2 51b. 
While an old variety. It retains fu’ly 
its popularity. Edible in 90 days, size 
l Gin. x 9in. 6d. per pkt., 1/3 per loz., 
3/6 per Jib., 3d. small pkt., post free. 
COLE’S EARLY. — Almost round, with 
black seed, while the rind is dark 
irreen, irregularly striped with a 
lighter shade. The flesh is very firm, 
and delicious eating, and a good home 
market kind. It will mature very 
When is a Water Melon ripe? See notes at top of page. 
ARTHUR YATES A CO. LTD. 
BOX 1109 - - AUCKLAND 
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