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Muskmelons must not under ordinary gardening conditions be planted until all 
danger of frost is past. This is usually March, and planting may continue 
until July 15th. Warm ground is essential to the germination of the seed, for if planted 
too early in the Spring it will rot. Soil should he in proper planting condition. First, it 
must be thoroughly soaked or irrigated. Second, when moisture has thoroughly pene¬ 
trated and the soil is in workable condition, spade or plow the ground and see that 
it is thoroughly pulverized. Third, prepare furrows 6 to 8 inches in depth and 
5 to 7 feet apart according to space you can spare. Fourth, plant the seed in 
the furrows about 6 feet apart, covering the seed not more than 1 inch 
deep and as the plant grows, gradually fill up the furrow with soil until 
level with the surface. 
Do not irrigate close to the plant as it will cause damping off and other 
diseases. The roots of the plant being as long as the vine, close up 
irrigation is not necessary, and in cultivating see that these roots are 
not disturbed as it would ruin the plant. Practice frequent shallow 
cultivation. Plant 8 seeds to the hill and when thoroughly established 
pull out all but three. One and one-half pounds of seed is used to an 
acre. 
Dr\r'vv roiDn The best of the green fleshed cantaloupe 
—-~~v~ KUUM rUKU. either for shippers or home garden. Med- 
’# ium size, early, oblong, well netted flesh, very sweet and 
>v spicy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
TIP TOP. 
Hales Best 
Is still a leading variety on the Los Ange¬ 
les market where it has brought the grower 
top prices for years. It is an ideal melon for in¬ 
dividual service so is a prime favorite with hotels 
and restaurants as well as private gardens. Is an 
early variety, ripening in 85 to 90 days. The shape 
is oval, about 7 or 8 inches long and the flesh is 
deep yellow, very thick and sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
20 c; Vi lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25. 
Another selection of the 
IMPROVED PERFECTO. salmon Fleshed shipping 
melon, and equally good for nearby markets. Has 
remarkably small seed cavity, flesh deep orange 
and of finest quality. This melon also has a very 
thick sweet flesh. It ripens in about 85 days, round 
in shape and about six inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c; Vi lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25. 
HALES BEST The earliest of the Salmon Fleshed shippers, and 
now used more than any other variety for long dis¬ 
tance shipping; it is also growing in favor with the market gar¬ 
deners on account of its earliness, fine appearance and uniformly 
fine quality. Melons are almost round, about 6 inches long and 
heavily netted and the seed cavity very small, thus providing a 
very thick, sweet pink flesh. This melon is very early, being 
edible in about 80 days. Pkt. 10 c; oz. 20 c; V, lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25. 
HALES BEST NO 936 This is a 3 um t>° type of Hales Best Melon 
possessing all of the excellent qualities of the 
original type, but being larger in size. For this reason it is increas¬ 
ing in popularity in many sections. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 40c; 
1 lb. $1.25. 
riiddpk rcu Another of the Salmon Fleshed melons of fine 
dukkcllj q Ua iity an( j a little larger than the others. A 
fine home garden melon. Has a very small seed cavity, is oval 
in shape and about seven inches long, and ripens in about 90 days. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25. 
pppciAM This very large, well netted melon, weighing 8 to 10 
i-lkoiain. it, S-> has a very distinctive sweet flavor. The flesh 
is deep orange and very thick and juicy. It is an almost perfectly 
rounded melon measuring 8 to 12 inches in diameter, and ripens in 
about 102 days. This melon is popular among the market gardeners 
and shippers and we recommend it to the home gardener. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20 c; Vi lb. 60c; 1 lb. $1.75. 
RARY PPPqiAN A small type Persian Melon. Is uniform in size. 
d/\di rtKOiAiN. Fruit is about six inches in diameter and can 
be packed in crates for shipping. A very desirable home gardening 
type. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 60c; 1 lb. $1.75. 
HALES BEST NO 45 This is a special strain of Hales Best melon 
developed for mildew resistance. In size, 
shape and quality it is practically the same as the original Hales 
Best. We recommend its use in sections where there is danger of 
mildew. Pkt. 10 c; oz. 20 c; Vi lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25. 
r'iDicMTAi r\D iadamkc A salmon tinted flesh of a texture simi- 
UKltlNlAL UK jArAiN tot. j ar to a casa t, a . Said to be a cross be¬ 
tween a Golden Casaba and Persian. A very tasty melon and we 
recommend it to market gardeners for local markets. Flesh is 
salmon colored and very sweet and the rind is thin, yellow-green 
in color with dark blotches. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
Germain’s Persian Burrells Gem 
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