Vegetable Seeds 
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MUSKMELON 
A light, warm, rich soil is essential for this crop. When 
all danger from frost is over, plant the seed in slightly raised 
hills 4 feet apart each way, placing 6 to 8 seeds in each hill 
in a circle and covering with one inch of fine soil. Place a 
shovelful of old manure about 6 inches under each hill and 
tamp down firmly. Have the soil moist before planting so 
that no watering is required until the seeds have sprouted, 
otherwise they are apt to rot. After all danger of destruction 
by bugs is over, thin out to 3 plants to a hill; when about 1 
foot long pinch off the tips to make them branch. This 
strengthens the growth of the vines and makes the fruit 
mature early. Muskmelons mature in 120 to 140 days. One 
ounce will plant about 50 hills. 
DELICIOUS GOLD LINED ROCKY FORD—Fruit is 
heavily netted, slightly oval with no ribs. Has green flesh 
with a gold margin next to the seed cavity; thick meated 
and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; J4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
HALE’S BEST No. 45 (Mildew Resistant) — This 
early melon is nearly round, heavily netted, and has 
thick, deep salmon pink flesh of rich flavor. It keeps 
well after picking, and the mildew resisting quality 
assures melons of excellent flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; |4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
HEARTS OF GOLD—The medium sized fruits are round 
and distinctly netted; flesh orange'salmon, thick and fine 
flavored. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
PERSIAN (Small Type)—A globular melon, 6 to 8 inches 
in diameter, heavily netted without ribs; orange flesh of 
delicious flavor; a good keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; |4 lb., 
75c; lb., $2.25. 
ROCKY FORD NUTMEG or NETTED GEM—Fruit is 
slightly oval and slightly ribbed with netted skin. Has 
thick dark green flesh of delicate flavor, with a small seed 
cavity. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; J4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
TIP TOP—The melons are of medium size and nearly 
round, well ribbed and slightly netted over a light green 
skin. The flesh is quite thick and bright salmon in color. 
Very richly flavored. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.25. 
CASABA MELONS 
The melons should not be picked until they become quite 
yellow. Stow away so they do not touch each other, in a 
cool, dark place. When the rind becomes slightly softened 
and moist they are ready to eat; some of the melons will 
keep until February. 
GOLDEN BEAUTY—This melon is very similar to Winter 
Pineapple except that it has a golden yellow rind. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
HONEY DEW—The fruit of this melon is of medium size, 
weighing 5 to 6 pounds; light colored smooth skin, thick 
light green flesh of a delicious honeydike flavor. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; *4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
HONEY DEW, PINK FLESH—Slightly earlier than the 
above, and similar except that the flesh is pink. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; J4 lb-, 50c; lb., $1.50. 
WATERMELONS 
The culture of watermelons differs from that of musk¬ 
melons mainly in that the hills should be wider apart, from 8 
to 10 feet, according to the variety grown. An effort should 
be made to secure good strong vines early in the season, and 
this can best be done by taking care that the hills arc large, 
mellow, and well drained, with the manure placed so that 
they will not dry out quickly under hot sun. Plant the seed." 
thickly when danger of frost is over and thin the plants to 
four of the strongest in each hill. All possible protection 
from insects should be given the young plants and their 
growth may be still further hastened by frequent application 
of liquid manure. They mature in 120 to 140 days. As a 
protection from insects, netting is frequently used. One 
ounce will plant about 25 hills. 
ANGELENO—A round deep green melon, rind very thin, 
flesh deep red and of fine flavor; good shipper. Pkt., 10c: 
oz., 20c; j4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
BLACK SEEDED CHILIAN—A fine melon for the home 
garden; of medium size, nearly round, black seed and red 
flesh of excellent flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 45c; 
lb., $1.25. 
FLORIDA FAVORITE—A splendid melon of very large 
size and excellent quality. Fruit long, dark green, mottled 
and striped: rind thin but firrfi. Flesh bright deep red; very 
sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 40c; lb., 
$1.00. 
KLECKLEY SWEET or MONTE CRISTO—A very desir- 
able melon for home use or nearby markets. Fruit of 
medium to large size, oblong, dark green. Flesh bright red 
and very sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; |4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.00. 
KLONDIKE—A great favorite of recent introduction. 
Oblong, dark rich green, flesh bright red, very crisp 
and sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 50c: lb., $1.50. 
KLONDIKE, STRIPED—A new selection. It is the same 
size and has much the same qualities as Klondike. Fruit is 
striped dark and light green resembling the Georgia Rat- 
tlesnake. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 50c: lb., $1.50. 
TOM WATSON—A very large, long melon with dark green 
skin. Flesh bright red; very sweet and tender. Rind thin 
but tough, making it a good shipping sort. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; |4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.00. 
Watermelon, Klondike 
