230 East Fourth St.^ Cincinnati 
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MUSKMELON °r CANTALOUPE 
1 ounce plants 50 hills; 2 lbs. to 1 acre. Plant in May for early crop; in June for late crop. 
U_|. It is much easier to raise Melons than is 
* naro to T\alS6 ividons usually supposed and they are so deli¬ 
cious a fruit that everyone who has any garden at all should raise some. All that is re¬ 
quired is a good rich, well manured soil, that is not too heavy, and a warm, sunny situation. 
Culture. Seed is planted in hills 6 feet apart, putting 10 to 12 seeds to the bill and 
covering 1 inch deep. If land is not rich, use well-rotted manure or a little sheep manure 
mixed with the soil. When danger of insects is over, thin out to 4 plants to the hill. 
Green Fleshed Varieties 
187 ROCKY FORD or NETTED GEM. The flesh is green, thick, with 
small cavity, very sweet and has that spicy flavor that makes a Cantaloupe 
so delicious. The melons are oval-shaped, slightly ribbed, well covered with 
fine netting and are uniform ,in size and shape. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ll>-i 35c. 
188 OHIO SUGAR. The flesh is an attractive green of fine texture, sugai^, 
juicy, tender, and free from stringiness. It is round, inclined to oval, dis¬ 
tinctly ribbed and netted. Because of its firm flesh and solidity, it is a 
splendid shipper. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c. 
189 EXTRA EAREY HACKENSACK. Two weeks earlier than the 
Large Hackensack and produces medium sized fruit, somewhat flattened, 
evenly deep ribs with coarse netting. The flesh is green, slightly tinged 
with yellow, juicy and sweet. 
Fkt., lOc; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c. 
190 EARGE HACKENSACK (or Turk’s Cap). An old and well known 
sort which produces very large, green-fleshed fruits which are nearly round 
and flattened. Flesh green, thick, juicy, and sweet. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; H 35c. 
Hearts of Gold 
191 HONEY DEW. Its name has been well chosen, as it is about as sweet as honey. 
The average size is about 6 inches in diameter, and it weighs 6 to 6 pounds. The skin is 
smooth with a little netting and of creamy yellow when ripe. The flesh is beautiful green 
next to the outside rind shading to light green at the center. It is very thick, fine grained, 
and can be eaten almost to the rind and the seed cavity is quite small. 
Fkt., lOc; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c. 
Orange Fleshed Varieties 
193 BENDER’S SURPRISE. Exquisitely fine flavor, large size and earliness combine 
to make this new melon a great favorite. The melons are* of oval shape; flesh deep 
orange, very thick, deliciously sweet and of high flavor. Grows fairly large, weighing up 
to 10 pounds each. The melons are very firm, keep for a week after being picked. 
Fkt., lOc; oz., 15c; lb., 35c. 
195 GOEDEN CHAMPEAIN or EAKE CHAMFEAIN. Earliest of the orang^fleshed 
melons; 75 to 80 days. Nearly round, slightly flattened at ends, 6 to 6 inches in diameter. 
Usually slightly ribbed and covered with an open, moderately coarse netting. The fl^h 
is fairly thick, orange-salmon in color, juicy and very sweet. When fully ripe, the fruits 
show a golden color through the netting. A very good early market and home garden 
variety. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Ya lb., 35c. 
196 EtAEE’S BEST. Since its introduction, this variety has displaced some of the older 
popular favorites by its outstanding merit. An early melon, ripening in 76 to 80 days. 
The nearly round fruits are normally 6 to 6^/4 inches long, densely covered^ with a me¬ 
dium heavy netting and almost devoid of ribbing. The flesh is very thick and fine 
grained, deep salmon-pink in color, richly flavored. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Ya IB., 35c. 
197 HEARTS OF GOED oz IMPROVED HOO> 
DOO. A new orange-fleshed variety, ideal as a ship¬ 
ping melon and of the very finest quality. Fruits uni¬ 
formly of medium size. Rind thin yet very firm. Flesh 
very thick, firm, of fine texture and delicious flavor. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y\ IB., 35c. 
198 HONEY ROCK or SUGAR ROCK. The best 
recent introduction; originating in Indiana. Its ex¬ 
treme earliness is not the least of its valuable qual¬ 
ities. It is of medium size with a slate-gray rind and 
coarse, rope-like netting. It has a thick, pink flesh 
and a small seed cavity. The flavor is excellent. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y\ IB., 35c. 
199 OSAGE or MIEEER’S CREAM. A medium 
salmon-fleshed melon of excellent quality. Fruits are 
oval, dark green, slightly ribbed, ting^ with grey 
Flesh salmon color, thick, and highly flavored. A 
splendid sort for late or main crop, especially for 
the market. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y\ IB., 35c. 
200 TIP TOP. A popular sort with market garden¬ 
ers, producing very large sized melons, ribbed but 
almost smooth skin. Flesh salmon, very deep, a little 
coarse but exceedingly sweet and delicious. Especially 
desirable for very rich soil and one of the most profit¬ 
able for market. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; IB., 35c. 
Melons Are Not Hard to Raise 
201 BANANA. A long, smooth-skinned variety, 
growing somewhat in the shape of a long squash. 
Fruit about 12 inches long, salmon flesh, which is 
very sweet, luscious and tender. Much esteemed in 
some localities. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y\ IB., 35c. 
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