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This is a new variety produced on mildew infested soil bred to resist 
the disease. If you have had trouble growing melons on account of 
the vines becoming wilted and finally die, this is the variety you should 
plant. The original stock seed to produce this grand variety was 
taken from Hale’s Best, which is one of the best salmon fleshed varie¬ 
ties of excellent quality. Medium early of good size, and prolific 
yielder. Dr. Jaegar’s has not yet all the good points of its parentage 
for quality although excels on disease infested soil. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 
18 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; Vz lb., 70 cts.; lb., $1.25; 2 lbs., $2.25, postpaid. 
508 Tip Top 
85 days. A large near¬ 
ly round tsrpe. Unex¬ 
celled for quality and 
productiveness. Slightly 
ribbed aud netted, with 
a green skin turning to 
creamy yellow. The flesh 
is very thick, bright 
salmon in color, and is 
edible close to the skin; 
luscious and spicy in 
flavor. A most attractive 
melon, before or after 
cutting. The crop is al¬ 
ways large and the fruits 
uniformly good. Ideal for 
the home gardener, and 
desirable as a market 
type. Weight 6 to 7 lbs. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 14 cts.; 
1/4 lb., 33 cts.; V 2 lb., 55 
cts.; lb., 90 cts.; 2 lbs., 
$1.60, postpaid. 
It's What the Other Fellow Says That Counts 
Dear Mr. Shumway: I have grown melons for home use and market for many 
vears. I average 10 to 20 acres every season. Have used your seed exclusively 
for 15 YEAES and ALWAYS HAVE a big crop of fine tasty melons that sell 
readily. _ Yours truly, EAENEST I. SMITH, Paw Paw, Mich. 
506 Golden 
Champlain 
75 to 80 days. The 
earliest quality melon. 
Especially desirable for 
home gard-enors in locali¬ 
ties where the season is 
.short. Moderate size, 
nearly round, somewhat 
flattened at ends. Slight¬ 
ly ribbed and covered 
with coarse open netting. 
The sweet juicy golden- 
yellow flesh ripens right 
out to the skin which 
shows a golden tinge 
when the fruit is ready 
to pick. The vines are 
vigorous and productive 
even under adverse con¬ 
ditions. Market garden¬ 
ers find it a profitable 
type for local markets. 
Pkt., 7 cts.; oz., 16 cts.; 
Vi lb., 35 cts.; V 2 lb., 55 
cts.; lb., 95 cts.; 2 lbs., 
$1.70, postpaid. 
CIA Hai-lroncstrlr 80 days. The earlle.st of the green fleshed 
0 4^ tXtra i:.ariy naCKensacn.. The fruits are of medium size, some¬ 
what flattened at the ends, deeply ribbed, and heavily netted. The flesh is a rich 
light green, sugary and luscious. Pkt., 4 cts.j oz., 10 cts.; V4 !•*., 3d cts., % lb., 
.53 cts.; U>., 90 cts.; 3 lbs., ijil.OO, postpaid 
505 Hale's Best No. 36 
Improved Earliest Strain of this Grand 
Melon. Matures in 80 days. Deep salmon flesh 
slightly oval, heavily netted, weight 3 to 4 lbs. 
Flavor very sweet, aromatic, fine quality. An 
outstanding shipping variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 18 cts.; Vt lb., 40 cts.; Vi 
lb.. 70 cts.; lb. $1.2.5; 2 lbs., 
$2.2.5, postpaid. 
523 Hale's Best 
No. 936 
Jumbo Strain. Identical 
with No. 36 described above 
except 3 to 4 days later and 
fruits average 5 to 6 lbs. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 18 cts; % 
lb., 40 cts.; Vi lb., 70 cts.; lb., 
$1.25; 2 lbs., $2.25, postpaid. 
OFFER 
Two 
Distinct 
Types 
of 
Hale’s 
Best 
517 Bender’s Surprise, 
90 days. A large fine flavored early melon. 
wm. —--- IT -- Exceptionally popular for the markets. 
The fruits are oval, w'eigh up to 10 pounds, and are dark green coarsely 
netted with a lighter shade, turning gold when ripe. The flesh is deep 
orange very thick, sweet luscious flavor. Pkt., 5 ets.; oz., 12 cts.; % lb., 
3.5 ots.;’% lb., 58 cts.; lb.. $1.00; 2 lbs.. $1.80. postpaid. 
518 Golden Cassaba 
The great Christmas melon. It is extensively grown for 
shipping to our Eastern markets and sold at such very 
high prices during the early winter months. The melons 
are nearly globular in shape, bright yellow with golden 
tint and wrinkled skin. Measures 6 to 8 inches in diam¬ 
eter. Flesh is white, thick, and of delicious flavor. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 18 cts.; Vi lb., 45 cts.; Vz lb., 70 cts.;. lb., $1.25; 
2 lbs., $2.40, postpaid 
1 Oz. Plants 
50 Hills 3 Lbs. 
Per Acre. 
510 Honey Dew Green Flesh 
110 days. A unique type distinct from all others. The fruits are 
perfectly round and smooth without ribs or netting; the skin white; 
turning to light cream at maturity. The meat is light emerald green 
deepening toward the center, and edible right out to the skin. It nas a 
crisp honey-sweet melting quality not found in any other melon, un¬ 
like other types it will ripen in storage and indeed will be more deli“ 
cious if picked just before maturity and kept until fully ripe before 
eating. An ideal shipping sort. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 17 cts.; iWo 43 
cts.; % lb., 73 cts.; lb., $1.2:1; 2 lbs., .$2.25, po.stpnid. 
Banana 
515 
90 days. It looks and tastes like a Banana. It is not a curiosity, but instead a won¬ 
derful Home Melon. A long tapering shaped melon; at first regarded as a novelty, but 
now appreciated for its fine eating qualities. The skin is smooth and green ripening to 
lemon color. The salmon flesh is thick and luscious with a most appetizing fragrance. 
Should be fully ripe when served. Very desirable forborne garden or market. Grows 18 
to 20 in. long. Weight 7 pounds and over. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; <4 lb., 35 cts.; Vi 
lb., 58 cts.; lb., $1.00; 2 lbs., $1.80, postpaid. 
500 Jaegar's 
Mildew 
Resistant 
If Bothered with Mildew 
Try This. 
Shumway’s 
Delicious 
Musk Melons 
519 Honey Ball 
80 days. Averages a little larger in size than the 
Eockyford. Shape round as a ball, slightly netted. 
Has a very thick wall of very delicious green meat 
clear to the rind. Very small seed cavity, high sugar 
content and delicious flavor. The rind is hard and 
tough which makes it a splendid shipper. Color of 
rind greenish white until fully ripe, when they turn 
to a light yellow. Very prolific. These melons being 
of uniform size pack nicely in crates. Pkt., 7 cts.; 
oz., 17 cts.; Vi 1^ - 43 cts.; Vz lb., 70 cts.; lb., $1.25; 
2 lbs., $2.30, postpaid. 
Honey Dew 
