Melone (German) 
Popone (Italian) MUSKMELONS 
TREATED o SEED 
One ounce will plant about 60 hills-, 8 lbs. in hills per acre 
Hints on Cultivation— Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil, and sunshine is essential for increasing the sugar content of the Melons. When 
the ground has become thoroughly warm, generally after middle of May, sow seeds in hills 5 feet apart each way. Melon vines are ravenous 
feeders and for best results a few shovelfuls of well-rotted manure should be incorporated in each hill. Scatter 12 seeds on top of each hill and 
cover about M inch deep. After all danger of bugs is over, thin out to three or four strongest plants per hill. Early and repeated spraying 
with Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead Mixture is always advisable for these crops. 
ORANGE, SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES 
GREEN-FLESHED VARIETIES 
Banana. 
18 inches long, 3 to 4 inches in diameter, slightly ribbed, orange 
flesh. Choice sort. 34 lb. 75c. Oz. 30c. Pkt. 10c. 
Bender’s Surprise. 
A remarkably prolific Melon of strong, vigorous growth. The vines 
produce an abundance of large, nearly round fruits with pale green, 
lightly netted skin. The sweet, deep orange flesh is fine grained and 
has a spicy flavor. 88 days. 
k- 34 lb. 75c. Oz. 30c. Pkt. 10c. 
Hale’s Best. 
This is the Melon now grown so extensively in the Imperial Valley, 
Cal., for early shipment to the big Eastern markets. Hale’s Best is 
slightly larger and two weeks earlier than the standard Rocky Lord 
and is pink fleshed clear to the rind. Well ribbed and netted. The 
flesh is very thick, with only a small seed cavity, and of e.xcellent 
quality, being sweet and musky. 86 days. 
34 lb. 75c. Oz. 30c. Pkt. 10c. 
Hearts of Gold, or Improved Hoodoo. 
The vines make a strong and vigorous growth. They are remarkably 
disease-resistant and produce a wonderful crop of delightfully 
flavored fruits. The Melons are of medium size, round, distinctly 
ribbed, and thickly netted and they present a most attractive appear¬ 
ance. The flesh is rich deep orange, fine grained, and moderately 
firm, enclosing a very small seed cavity. Of remarkable sweetness 
and spicy flavor. 100 days. 
34 lb. 75c. Oz. 30c. Pkt. 10c. 
Trivett’s Mammoth Pink. 
iPlF~ A grand big Muskmelon that will weigh up to 10 lbs. Almost 
round, late maturing. Thick, juicy, pink flesh of excellent quality. 
3^ lb. $1.25 Oz. 4.5c. Pkt. 1.5c. 
HOODOO. See Hearts of Gold. 
Delicious Gold-Lined. 
This Melon is nearly round, without ribs, and the skin is covered with 
a thick grey netting, adding much to its appearance. The thick 
flesh is green with golden tint next to the small seed cavity, which 
makes it very attractive when cut. The flav'or is delicious, being 
remarkably sweet and spicy. 
34 lb. 75c. Oz. 25c. Pkt. 10c. 
Honey Dew. 
The outer skin is smooth, hard, and nearly white. The Melons are 
large, round to oval in shape. The light green flesh is luscious, juicy, 
solid and of honeylike flavor. Not recommended for Northern states 
as it needs a long, hot season. 115 days. 
34 lb. 75c. Oz. 30c. Pkt. 10c. 
Knight, Early. 
In some sections this Melon is called “Maryland,” and in others 
“Sugar Sweet.” It is earlier than Rocky Ford and more oval in shape, 
with thicker netting. Deep green skin turning golden when ripe. 
The flesh is bright green blending to light pink near the center. Very 
sweet and tasty. 34 lb. 75c. Oz. 30c. Pkt. 10c. 
Rocky Ford. {Improved.) 
Light green flesh of spicy flavor. 92 days. 
34 lb. 60c. Oz. 25c. Pkt. 10c. 
Jenny Lind. 
Small, green flesh, very early, 60 days. Good for New York district. 
34 lb. 70c. Oz. 25c. Pkt. 10c. 
10/25 Salmon. {Salmon Tint) 
Green flesh tinted salmon in center; sweet, juicy and mildly aro¬ 
matic. Requires 92 days. 34 lb. 75c. Oz. 30c. Pkt. 10c. 
ENGLISH GREENHOUSE MELONS 
For Forcing under Glass 
Sutton’s Scarlet Hero. 
Procured by crossing Sutton’s Hero of Lockinge with Sutton’s Scarlet. 
A splendid scarlet fleshed form of the popular “Hero.” (Sutton’s 
Seed.) ... ... ... ... ... ... Pkt. 75c. 
Sutton’s Emerald Gem. 
A magnificent Melon, fruit very handsome, flesh unusually thick 
and of a rich green color; superb in flavor. (Sutton’s Seed.) Pkt. 75c. 
Royal Jubilee. Oval, green flesh.Pkt. 50c. 
Sutton’s Best of All. Green flesh.. .Pkt. 50c. 
King George. Scarlet flesh.Pkt. 50c. 
Ringleader. Green flesh.Pkt. 50c. 
MELON NETS See Sundries Section. 
Emerald Gem. 
Small, but very early, salmon pink flesh. 
Requires about 80 days. 34 lb. 60c. 
Sweet, aromatic flavor 
Oz. 25c. Pkt. 10c. 
T.T.S. 
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