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HOW TO GROW CANTALOUPES and WATERMELONS. Plant them in May. They always do best on a light, loose, 
rich soil. Dig deep and work the soil until it is very fine, mixing several shovels of Wizard Brand Sheep Manure or some other 
well-rotted manure into each hill. No plants do well on half-worked, “lumpy” soil, void of plant-food. Make hills of Cantaloupes 
4 to 5 feet apart each way, and Watermelons 6 to 8 feet apart. Plant 10 to 12 seeds in a hill to insure a good stand of plants. 
As soon as they are through the ground, spray. When danger of bugs is past, thin out all but four of the best plants. Keep spray¬ 
ing them every two weeks, or oftener if necessary. In cultivating do not injure the plants. To have melons earlier, start seed 
inside in sod, paper pots, berry boxes, or plant out early and cover with our Hotkaps. These will pay you increased profits. Try 
them. One ounce will plant 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds to an acre. 
The time from planting to ripening for eating is given after each variety. This is approximate, as growing conditions have their 
effect in either helping or retarding growth. Do not pull your melons until you are sure they are ripe. 
Gold-Lined Rocky Ford. 
92 days. In shape and 
size it is similar to 
Rocky Ford but not ribbed like it, and the skin is covered with 
a thick gray netting on green, making it very attractive. The 
flesh is thick, rich green to the seed-cavity, which is gold lined. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; ^lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Honey Rock or Sugar Rock. 85 days. Round as a ball in 
shape, extremely early, prominently netted. The flesh is 
deep orange. The skin is light green, turning to light golden 
yellow. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 341b. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
Jenny Lind. 87 days. The earliest green-fleshed melon. The 
fruits are small but very sweet and luscious. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Pride of Wisconsin. Excellent quality, round, thick; orange 
flesh, small seed-cavity. A new melon in great demand on the 
eastern markets now. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 341b. 65 cts.; 
lb. $2. 
Golden Netted Gem. 87 days. Green flesh. Shape is oval, 
almost round; skin is light golden yellow, netted. Flesh is 
light green, melting and delicious. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
341b. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Miller’s Cream. 92 days. Salmon flesh; very fine; a great 
favorite. Large round fruits; light green; skin netted. Pkt. 
5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Hearts of Gold. 
92 days. A very excellent melon of 
delicious flavor, with very deep rich 
orange-red flesh. It is grown very extensively by both eastern 
and western market growers. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341b- 
40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 3 lbs. (for 1 acre) $3.45; 10 lbs. $10. 
Fordhook. 87 days. Medium size, round, flattened at the 
ends, heavily ribbed. Skin deep emerald-green; flesh thick, 
orange-yellow. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Tip-Top. 96 days. Salmon-fleshed. A big yielder. Fruits are 
large and for genuine quality it is about impossible to sur¬ 
pass. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Emerald Gem. 87 days. Fine yellow or salmon-fleshed melon; 
sweet and delicious. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 40 cts.; 
lb. $1.25. 
Prfrn-Pnrhi 65 da y s - Very valuable be- 
iDCrieil b EjXITU. n,uriy. cause of its extreme easi¬ 
ness. It is of excellent quality, with very thick, salmon flesh 
of richest flavor. The fruits are oval, averaging 8 inches long 
by about 4 34 inches in diameter, with heavy netting. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 2 ozs. 35 cts.; 341b- 00 cts.; lb. $2; 
3 lbs. (for 1 acre) $5.70. 
C iiriprfprtn 85 days. Inside is the real story—the rich 
1 relish salmon flesh extends from the little 
seed-cavity clear to the thin, tough rind. Its keeping and ship¬ 
ping qualities are the best. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341b- 
40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 3 lbs. (for 1 acre) $3.45. 
Banana. 94 days. Salmon flesh. Melons are 14 to 16 inches 
long, thin, and of delicious quality. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts ; 
341b. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Honey Ball. 100 days. A very thick wall of luscious green 
meat, tough rind and a small seed-cavity. Very prolific, and 
vines are rust-resistant. Bright yellow when ripe. Shape 
round. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Honey Dew Melon. 120 days. The melons are large and 
round; the outer skin is hard and almost white, turning to a 
lemon color when ripe. The thick, deep flesh is light green 
with a rich flavor and is very juicy, unlike any other melon. 
Plant as early as possible. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 40 cts.; 
lb. $1.25. 
Paul Rose. 88 days. Salmon flesh. Almost round; flesh deep 
and firm and very sweet and luscious. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
341b. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
ptnlp* c Fipsf or H. Cantaloupe. 65 days. This 
i _ utK 0 M-Jvoi splendid melon is considered by many to be 
the most profitable crop where earliness with quality dominates 
the market. It is early and a fine shipper. Deep salmon, fine¬ 
grained flesh of excellent quality. The melons are oval, about 
8 by 4 34 inches, with heavy netting. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
341b. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 3 lbs. (for 1 acre) $3.45; 9 lbs. $9. 
Burrells Gem. 
87 days. A very fine melon. Sweet, 
rich flavor. The flesh is salmon, and 
It is an excellent shipper. Fine for 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
very deep. Shape oval, 
home-garden as well as market. 
341b. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. $10. 
Large Hackensack. 95 days. Green-fleshed; very sweet and 
luscious. Grows to a large size; round with flattened ends. 
The flesh is very deep and rich in appearance and the melons 
weigh from 5 to 10 pounds each. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
341b. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Extra-Early Hackensack. 90 days. Large melon, but not so 
large as Large Hackensack and ten days earlier; green flesh; 
very fine. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Schells Strain Bender’s Surprise. °^°wn 
this variety is a very superior quality strain. A deep, richly 
flavored salmon flesh. The skin is greenish yellow when ripe. 
It is a heavy cropper. Ready in 94 days. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
15 cts.; 341b. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 3 lbs. (1 acre) $3.45. 
WATERMELONS 
When it is remembered that approximately sixty million Water¬ 
melons are grown and consumed annually in our country, we know 
it is a good crop to grow for profit. Try an acre or so this year. 
Wondermelon. 
A fine new melon. Large, heavy; 
oblong; even dark green skin; rather 
thin rind; rich bright scarlet flesh of sweetest and most 
delicious flavor. Melons 18 to 22 inches long. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 35 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4.50. 
Kleckley Sweets. 
As a crop for market, you will find 
it one of the most profitable, for 
melons are easy to grow and easy to sell. True oblong shape, 
dark green rind, and rich red flesh, which is sweet and luscious. 
Ready in about 87 days from planting. Plant an acre this year 
—four pounds of seed will do it and cost but $2.80. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 30 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 4 lbs. $2.80. 
Schells Strain Tom Watson. Jiar ^eiolTTn 
America. 90 days. The melons are oblong, 18 to 24 inches long 
and 10 to 14 inches in diameter, averaging forty to sixty pounds 
each. The flesh is a deep red, of the most delicious quality and 
extends close to the rind. Rind dark green and very strong. 
Schell’s Special Stock (saved from specimen melons). 
Special Prices: Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 341b. 25 cts.; 
lb. 75 cts.; 4 lbs. $2.75; 10 lbs. $6. 
Fordhook Early. 85 days. The earliest large-fruited melon; 
almost round; flesh bright red, crisp and sweet. Averages 25 
pounds. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 341b. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Mclver’s Wonderful Sugar. 90 days. A long, striped melon 
(often 2 feet in length), of the finest quality. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 10 cts.; 341b. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Be sure to order that grand new large early Tomato, 
Schell’s Royal Wonder. See Front Cover 
Harris’ Earliest. 80 days. One of the best extra-early melons; 
fruits are oval, dark green; flesh sweet and delicious. Pkt. 
5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 341b. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
New “Irish Grey.” 90 davs. Try this splendid variety. The 
melons are very large, oblong, of greenish gray color outside. 
The flesh is rich red and of delicious flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
10 cts.; 341b. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Dixie. 90 days. Oblong; 18 to 24 inches long; skin dark green, 
with light stripes; flesh bright red. Averages 25 pounds. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 341b. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Halbert Honey. 85 days. The fruits are long, blunt at both 
ends; skin a rich, glossy green; the flesh a beautiful crimson. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 341b. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Stone Mountain. 90 days. Round, showing slight ribs; 
smooth, light green; flesh beautiful deep crimson. Averages 
about 45 pounds. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 35 cts.; 
lb. 80 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.75. 
Florida Favorite. 87 days. Large, oblong; dark green skin; 
excellent flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; J41b. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Georgia Rattlesnake. Splendid shaped, striped melons 
weighing 50 to 60 pounds. Late, coming in after other earlies 
are over. Flesh deep pink, tender, and very sweet. Pkt. 
5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 341b. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.25. 
Excel. 
The largest of the shipping varieties. It is dark 
green, with mottled stripes of a darker green. The 
shape is long and thicker than Tom Watson; it averages 20 
inches long by 14 inches wide. 100 days from planting to eating. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 35 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4.50. 
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