Vine-Ripened Melons are Always More Delicious 
resh and Sweet Melons 


A warm, rich, sandy loam is best adapted for Melon culture. The mid- 
dle of May is early enough for planting in the open ground, but the crop Germiaco 
can be forwarded by starting in hotbeds on sods and transplanting the H tk 
same as Cucumbers. Plant in hills 6 feet apart each way for Muskmelons O clOKS 
and 8 feet for Watermelons. Mix in the hill one or two shovelfuls of well- New Method of 
rotted manure, press down and cover with earth; plant on this a dozen Plant Protection 
or more seeds ¥2 inch deep. When danger of bugs is over, thin to three 
plants in a hill. When the main shoots are a few feet long, pinch off the Hotkaps permit earlier plantings and 
ends, to force the laterals on which the fruit is borne. Spraying with 
Bordeaux mixture will generally prevent damage by bugs. Another good . 
way is to plant Squashes a few weeks beforehand, and destroy the bugs Cold rains. See page 60. 
that gather on the leaves. 
give complete protection from winds and 

Improved Hearts of Gold 
Rocky Ford, or Golden Netted Gem. Round and uniform 
Muskmelons in size, weighing about 2 lbs. each; skin green, thin 
One ounce will plant 80 hills, 2 pounds for an acre. and thickly netted; flesh thick, light green, of luscious 
or : = 31 cs eal bee -00. 
GREEN-FLESHED VARIETIES Bien Lei ioF ra Alc Au PaaS oc alee LOC 
Extra Early Hackensack. Ten days earlier than the old variety Honeydew. A large, light-colored, smooth-skinned Melon, 
of Hackensack Melon. Round in shape, flattened at the ends. having a rather unusual shape and appearance. The 
Skin green, thickly netted; the flesh is also green, rich and fruits often weigh 8 to 10 pounds each, and have a 
sugary in flavor; very productive and grows to a good size. thick, light green flesh. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Y% lb., 50c; 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. lb., $1.50. 
SALMON-YELLOW-FLESHED VARIETIES 
Delicious. The earliest large Melon, thick salmon flesh. 
A good Melon for the home market and roadside trade. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 1% Ib., 50c; tb., $1.50. 
Emerald Gem. An extremely early, medium-sized, pro- 
lific variety; skin ribbed and generally smooth, of a 
deep, emerald-green color. Flesh thick and of a beau- 
tiful, rich salmon, ripening thoroughly to the thin rind; 
unsurpassed in rich, delicious flavor. Pkt, 10c; oz., 
20c; 1% Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.35. 
Bender’s Surprise. This new Melon is a large, thick, 
heavily netted fruit; sweet flavor, no stringiness. An 
excellent home garden variety, maturing early. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; 14 Ib., 50c: Ib., $1.50. 
Improved Hearts of Gold. Disease-resistant, strong, vig- 
orous vines, delightfully flavored fruit, medium size, 
round, distinctly ribbed, flesh a rich deep orange color, 
fine grained, spicy flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c: Y% Ilb., 
40c; lb., $1.35. 
Hale’s Best. Delicious sweet, medium early Melon of the 
Rocky Ford type; thick orange flesh, well netted, of 
ae quality. Pkt. 10c; oz., 15c; 4 lb., 45c; Ilb., 
1.50. 

CULTIVATE YOUR GARDEN THE EASY WAY 
WITH PLANET JR. GARDEN TOOLS. See page 59. 


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