USKMELONS 
One-half ounce will plant a row of 100 feet in hills; to 2 Ihs., for an acre in hills. 
SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES 
Culture: The melon delights In warm, rich soil with perfect drainage, and they can 
never be grown to perfection under unfavorable conditions. Plant % of an inch deep from 
April to June in rows 6 feet apart, leaving not less than 4 feet between the hills, putting 
about 10 seeds to the hill. As insects are often very destructive, it is best not to thin at 
all until the plants are well started. When they are large enough to be safe, thin to two 
in a hill, and keep the ground mellow and free from weeds. For an early crop, sow under 
Hotkaps. (See page 61). 
Hnnpv Rnrif days). Also known as ‘‘Sugar Rock.” An unusually fine melon, 
nuilcy ivutiv. sweet as honey, and solid as a rock. The fiesh is of deep orange- 
salmon color out to the very rind, and of delicious fiavor. It is nearly round, of medium 
size, and the heavy coarse outstanding netting is on a grayish green background. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; ^ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Pririp nf \A/icmncln days). An oval-shaped melon of medium size with 
I MUc Ui vv lauuiisiii. thick salmon flesh of excellent quality. The rind is 
Super-Perfecto Muskmelon 
Jumbo Hale’s Best Muskmelon 
color, very thick, and of delicious flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
Fvfrn Fnrlu Ocnnp days). An oval medium-size melon with dark green rind, 
CXliQ tuny VyaUyc. slightly ribbed with shallow netting. The flesh is orange 
colored sweet and spicy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 30c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
FmprnM r'ptn days). A medium-size early round melon slightly flattened at 
umcrulU OcITI. t)oth ends. The skin is emerald green, slightly netted. The orange- 
colored flesh is remarkably thick, and very sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^4 Ik., 30c; lb., 
90c, postpaid. 
Rnnnnn days). Fruit of this variety nearly two feet long when well grown, and 
DQnunU. light yellow skin is entirely without netting or ribs. The orange-salmon 
flesh, while sometimes finely flavored, is generally of indifferent quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; Yi lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
quite hard of a pearly gray color with a faint rib covered with a distinctive net¬ 
ting Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Jumbo Halp*S Bp^f days). One of the earliest deep salmon flesh melons, 
* and a splendid shipping variety. It is nearly round, of 
good size, and so densely covered with netting as to be almost devoid of ribbing. 
The flesh is thick, fine grained, and of splendid quality. Pkt., 10c; .oz., 15c; ^ lb., 
35c; lb., $1.15, postpaid. 
(68 days). Similar to Hale’s Jumbo strain in every respect, 
except that it is a trifle smaller, and more uniform in size. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
^Iinpr-Pprfprfn improvement on Edwards’ Perfecto, and one of the best early 
tJUpci-rerreCTU. deep salmon-fleshed melons. Nearly spherical in shape, solidly 
netted, and outstanding for its thickness of flesh and excellent quality. Splendid for 
family use. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.15, postpaid. 
(75 days). A splendid midseason variety developed from the 
"Hoodoo.” It is a little larger than that variety, and more uni¬ 
form in shape. The flesh is a deep orange-salmon color, and of splendid quality. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; Yu lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
(80 days). A large, oblong melon of attractive appearance, weighing 6 to 
8 pounds. The rind is slightly ribbed and has a light green color with a 
yellowish cast. The flesh is deep salmon 
Hale's Best No. 936. 
:; oz., 15c; Yt 
ir-Perfecto. 
md outstandi] 
se. Pkt., 10c; 
Hearts of Gold. 
form in shape, 
oz., 15c; Y* Ik 
Delicious. 
GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES 
Tait's Thorobred Moneymaker. sweefne^ tto? 
“Money-Maker” for market gardeners who grow for local market. It is prolific, early, of 
good size, with distinct ribs and heavy netting; thick green flesh edged with salmon, 
making it most attractive. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Yi Ik., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Tait’s Moneymaker Muskmelon 
Honey 
Tait's Thorobred Early Knight. 
Tnif^C ThnrohrpH Rnffnmiv days). One of the most popular melons grown 
I UII » I IIUIUUICU uuiiumiy. ^y the market gardeners around Norfolk. The 
flesh is of delicious quality, and when well grown, is always sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
Ya Ik., 35c; lb., $1.15, postpaid. 
Thnrnhrpri I nnn Intin (80 days). A melon becoming popular because of 
I UII 3 I IIUIUUICU uuiiy junn. gj^-e and attractive appearance. It is of ob¬ 
long shape with very distinct ribs and heavy netting, and often grows 12 inches in length, 
the flesh is green, edged with gold, and of good quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Ya Ik., 
40c; lb., $1.35, postpaid. 
(70 days). Introduced by us thirty years ago 
this melon still holds first place as the earli¬ 
est variety of desirable shape and size. The green flesh is edged with salmon, and very 
sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Ya Ik., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
RnrWv FnrrI liininr days). A splendid melon. It is considerably larger than 
• > ' “Rocky Ford,” with distinct ribs and heavy netting. The 
deep green flesh is edged with salmon and is of delicious sweetness. The vines are quite 
resistant to “blight.” Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Ya Ik., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
fnnM I in pH Rnrkv FnrH days). Listed under numerous names, this oval- 
" shaped melon of the Rocky Ford type is so completely 
netted that no ribs are shown. It is about the same earliness as Bottomly, and the fine 
grained flesh is of delicious flavor. The gold lining next to the seed cavity, which is 
extremely small, adds greatly to its attractiveness, and the vines are rust-resistant. 
Splendid for the home garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Ya Ik., 25c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
FOR EARLY MELONS, USE HOTKAPS. (See page 61) 
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