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MUSKMELON 
WRITE FOR QUANTITY PRICES 
Vi 02 . to 50-foot row; 2 lbs. per acre. Plant % mch deep. 
Culfurfl when danger of frost is past. A sandy loam is 
VkUIiU a preferable. Plant in hills 4 to 6 feet apart, depend¬ 
ing on the vigor of the variety. In sections where the summers are 
short plant seed indoors in boxes and transplant when danger of frost is 
past. Seed can also be planted early outdoors by giving protection to 
the young seedling by the use of Hotkaps (see page 76). Sow 6 to 
8 seeds to the hill. Thin out all surpuls plants and as they grow pull 
the soil around the roots until they are 12 inches or more below the 
surface. General culture is much the same as for cucumbers. Keep 
well cultivated and the roots deep down in the cool moist earth and 
the vines will not sunburn from the hot sun. 
Rrtp#- 85 days. This is identical to the regular 
Hales Best Jumbo Hale's Best excepting that it is about 
25% larger. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) ('A lb. 50c) (Ib. $1.50) postpaid. 
Halo^c Rocf Q variety with medium vines, 
aie a ear y-DO vigorous and healthy. Melons oval in shape, 
running to jumbo sizes. Well netted; flesh pink, sweet and thick. 
A heavy yielder. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (!4lb. 45c) (Ib. $1.25) postpaid. 
original Hale's Best and very 
ndie a Dear (desirable because of the size and earliness. Flesh 
salmon and of excellent flavor. Melons oblong and well netted be¬ 
tween the stripes, which are plainly marked. Melons are 6-7 inches 
long and very desirable. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (14 Ib. 45c) (Ib. $1.25) 
postpaid. 
Rocf KIo d^ys- Mildew resistant. An early va- 
rldie a Dear INO. ‘rj developed particularly for the ship¬ 
ping trade. Powdery mildew was becoming sufficiently serious to en¬ 
danger the future of the melon industry, therefore varieties had to 
be developed to be resistant to this disease, and this No. 45 is the 
answer. The No. 45 is a true Hale's Best. Oval shape, medium size, 
with heavy net and a faint stripe. Flesh is deep salmon, thick, and 
firm with small seed cavity. Recommended to plant where mildew is 
prevalent. (Pkt 10c) (oz. 20c) (14 Ib. 45c) (Ib. $1.25) postpaid. 
of 90 days. (All America Selection.) A 
Queen ot Colorado ^^st attractive fruit both on the out¬ 
side and when cut. The flesh is solid, of an appetizing bright orange, 
and very delicious flavor. Rind is very hard, pearly gray and heavily 
covered with a distinctive netting. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (14 Ib. 65c) 
(Ib. $2.00) postpaid. 
Imnrnvpri Pprfprfn excellent late shipping va- 
improveo rerrecro ^jety. Melons are heavily netted without 
ribbing. Flesh orange, thick and has a delicious flavor. Small seed 
cavity. An excellent melon. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (14 Ib. 45c) 
(Ib. $1.25) postpaid. 
Imn 95 days. An oval pink fleshed melon 
Imp. Burrell seem 3 ^ 3 ,, triangular seed-cavity. Rib¬ 
bing is not prominent and melon is heavily netted. Flesh is sweet 
and juicy and has good shipping qualities. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(>/4 Ib. 45c) (Ib. $1.25) postpaid. 
Hale's Best No. 45 
A&A/f Tipk TrkPk 96 days. Introduced many years ago by Aggeler 
ip op ^ Musser Seed Company and still a favorite for 
the home and market gardener. Melons are short oval in shape, flesh 
deep yellow, and deliciously sweet. Has retained its popularity on the 
local market. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (’4 Ib. 45c) (Ib. $1.25) postpaid. 
92 days; also known as Netted Gem. Fruits oval, 
show no ribbing and are entirely covered with a 
uniform netting. Flesh green. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (14 Ib. 45c) 
(Ib. $1.25) postpaid. 
Rocky Ford 
R k Porcian '^2 days. A melon of uniform size and approxi- 
D3Dy rerSIdll 71/2 inches in diameter. Fruits are dark 
colored and completely covered with a fine netting. Flesh thick, pink 
in color and excellent flavor. Very adaptable to the home garden due 
to its size.- Also used extensively for shipping. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(14 Ib. 55c) (Ib. $1.75) postpaid. 
p 102 days. This is practically the same as the 
rCrSIdn g3|3y Persian, however attains a much larger size 
often producing melons 10 lbs. in weight. A good keeper. Completely 
netted showing no ridges. Very rich flavor. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(14 Ib. 55c) (Ib. $1.75) postpaid. 
rtrlanfil rtr lananoco excellent home and market garden 
VjricnTdl or Jdpdncac pQ(. recommended as a shipper. 
Fruits rounded with pointed stem end. Melons are light green with 
darker green spots, turning to light yellow with orange spots when 
ripe, soft. Flesh is salmon tinted, tender and sweet and highly aro¬ 
matic. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (14 Ib. 65c) (Ib. $2.00) postpaid. 
110 days. A great favorite because of its excellent 
flavor. The melon is ready when the green luster 
has changed to an attractive golden shade. Withstands heat as the 
fruits do not sunburn because of the color. Used extensively as a 
shipping melon. Melons are round, about 6 inches in diameter and 
smooth. Flesh is light green and very sweet. Suitable for storing in 
a cool place. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (14 Ib. 45c) (Ib. $1.25) postpaid. 
Pink Fleshed Honey Dew 
pink. Slightly earlier than the Honey Dew and of excellent flavor. 
Very prolific as a home garden and shipping sort. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(14 Ib. 50c) (Ib. $1.50) postpaid. 
FOR ALL KINDS OF MELONS 
FOR APHIS— F irst keep the vines hardy by deep planting and 
proper cultivation, irrigation and fertilizing. Then if the aphis ap¬ 
pears, spray with Acme Aphis Spray or Lethane 440. 
FOR MELON BLIGHT that is caused by a fungus at the root, 
spray the hill freely with Cuprocide 54-Y so that the liquid will fol¬ 
low the stem several inches beneath the surface. This should be 
done as a precaution rather than as a remedy. 
105 days. A late variety with excellent shipping 
qualities. Fruits are white with heavy?nesting and 
heavy rind. Flesh green, thick and edible tp. the rind/’^AFfes- a sweet 
spicy flavor. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (14 Ib. 50c)^,(lb.’i $1^50) postpaid. 
FOR MILDEW —Mildew probably destroys more melons than any 
other disease and is very difficult to eradicate once it attacks the 
vines. We recommend Kopper Queen for an effective clean-up. (See 
page 73.) 
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Aggeler&Husser Seed Co. 
LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 
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