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Prefer rich, sandy soil and plenty of sunshine. When the ground hasMB 
become thoroughly warm, spade in well-rotted manure about % foot^* 
deep, at the rate of a shovelful for each hill. Drop 8 to 10 seeds in 
slightly raised hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way, covering with V 2 to 1 
inch of fine soil. When plants have produced their rough leaves, thin 
to the 3 or 4 strongest in each hill. Practice frequent shallow cultiva 
tion until vines cover ground. Commercial growers start the seed in 
hotbeds, in paper pots, or dirt-bands (write for prices), and later trans¬ 
plant to the field. Earlier p^lantings can be accomplished by the use 
of Hotkaps (see page 72). For fungous diseases in general, spray fre¬ 
quently with Bordeaux Mixture or Pyrox (see page 72); for “damping! 
off.” dust with flowers of sulphur when the vines are young, and main 
tain good drainage and clean cultivation. 
One ounce will sow 50 bills: 2 to 3 pounds, an acre. 
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95 days. The “last word” in the Rocky Fprd type. 
Its distinctive characteristic is its appealing deep 
orange flesh which is solid, fine-grained, juicy, de¬ 
liciously sweet, and of a spicy flavor. The seed-cav¬ 
ity is very small. Melons are 6 to 7 inches in dia.m- 
eter, weigh 214 to 3 pounds, are uniform in siz^ 
shai)e. and maturity, nearl.v round, densely covered 
with a hard gray netting, and have practi¬ 
cally no ribs. Recommended for its prolific 
bearing, unexcelled eating and shipping 
qualities. Pkt. IOc:ox. I 5c ; lb. 35c ; lb. 
$1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00. Not prepaid; 10 lbs. 
$7.00; 25 lbs. $15.00. 
IMPERIAL 45 • 
92 days. An outstanding and 
unusual melon with a delightful 
flavor all its own. The peculiar 
golden color of its slightly netted 
skin gives one the impression of 
transparency, for one can almost 
see the rich orange interior flesh. 
It is of the Rocky Ford size. 
The seed is held tightly in a ver.v 
small and compact cavity. In 
contrast to other varieties, the Im¬ 
perial goes through a ripening 
process extending through 3 to 4 
days alter being picked on a full 
slip. It's a heavy yielder even in 
the hottest, driest season and never 
shows spoilage in the field, even 
when quite ripe. A splendid long 
distance shipper. Pkt. lOc; 02 . 
15c; % lb. 40c; lb. $1.25; 5 
lbs. $5.00. 
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Orange Flesh |q<^ gg Jj^ys. One of the best Rocky Ford types. 
This famous green-fleshed melon is the finest 
flavored and most tasty of all. It is round, remark¬ 
ably uniform in size, with very heavy netting. Flesh 
is firm, very thick, and tinted yellow at center. 
Seed-cavity very small. The vigorous vines are 
rust- and insect-resistant, and enormously prolific. 
Melons are 5 inches in diameter and weigh 
2% pounds. A money-making Cantaloupe 
for the shipper and market gardener, and 
most satisfactory for the home-garden. 
Pkt. lOc;. 02 . I5c; Vt lb. 35C; Ib. $1.00; r> 
lbs. $4.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $7.00; 25 
lbs. $15.00. 
HONEY ROCK 
106 95 days. The flesh is deep, 
thick, of orange color, with 
a sugary and luscious flavor 
all its own. Rind is so tough, 
and the flesh so firm that it 
can be allowed to ripen on 
the vine and then shipped 
long distances and yet ar¬ 
rive in perfect condition. The 
fruits are nearly round, me¬ 
dium in size, with a heavy, 
coarse netting over a slate- 
colored skin. The strong 
vigorous vines do not show 
any trace of blight. It is one 
of the most prolific varieties 
grown. Pkt. IOc:oz. 15c: 14 
lb. 35c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. 
$4.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$7.00; 25 lbs. $15.00. 
Honey Rock Cantaloupe 
Extra-Early Hackensack 
12! 80 days. An extra-early green-fleshed melon of 
uniform medium size, deep but rather flattened, with 
green skin slightly tinted yellow, heavily ribbed and 
partially netted, and of luscious flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
lOc; '/4 lb. 30c; ib. 90c; 5 lbs. $3.50. 
113 95 days. We predict this new variety will achieve 
great popularity. The medium-sized (6 by 5 inchfes), 
oval shaped fruits are finely netted, which in itself 
gives them a handsome appearance, but when they are 
halved and disclose their beautiful salmon-colored 
flesh, their appeal is irresistible. The flesh is thick, of 
a fine custard-like texture, and the triangular seed- 
cavity is the smallest found in melons of this type. 
Just about perfection for a true Cantaloupe. It is 
sure to supersede most of the older shipping varieties, 
now that we have this type selected to the typically 
Cantaloupe requirements. Pkt. lOc; or.. 15c; i/4 lb. 
35c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$7.00; 25 lbs. $15.00. 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 
Vegetable Seeds 
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