CANTALOUPES Moreton 
How to Gnow Cautalloupes % 
Prefer rich, sandy soil and plenty of sunshine. When the ground has 
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 ™% 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 plantings 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 sulph'ur when the vines are young, and main- 
tain good drainage and clean cultivation. 



105 “Reiter ¢ 
Orange Flesh 
95 days. The “last word” in the Rocky Ford 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 diam- 
eter, weigh 2% to 8 pounds, are uniform in 81Zé, 
shape, and maturity, nearly round, densely covered 
with a hard gray netting, and have practi- Fi 
eally no ribs... Recommended for its prolific 
bearing, unexcelled eating and shipping 
qualities. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c3 14 Ib. 35c; Ib. 
$1.00; 5 Ibs. $4.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$7.00; 25 Ibs. $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 very 
small and compact cavity. In 
contrast to other varieties, the Im- 
perial goes through a ripening 
process extending through 3 to 4 
days after being picked on a full 
slip. It’s a heavy yielder even in 
the hottest, driest season and never 
shows spoilage i he field, even 
when Bene ripe Pi ealendid lene 121 80 days. An extra-early green-fleshed melon of 
: WK Sat es Dies” uniform medium size, deep but rather flattened, with 
distance shipper. | Pkt. !Oc; oz. green skin slightly tinted yellow, heavily ribbed and 
5c; 4 \|b. 35c; lb. $1.00; partially netted, and of luscious flavor. Pkt. 1Qc; 0z. 
5 lbs. $4.00. Not prepaid: 10 {5c; % |b 35c; lb. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $4.00. Not 
lbs. $7.00; 25 Ibs. $15.00. prepaid: 10 lbs. $7.00; 25 Ibs. $15.00. 
109 85 days. 
This famous 










Honey Rock Cantaloupe 
Extra-Early Hackensack 


11395 days. We predict this new variety will achieve 
great popularity. The medium-sized (6 by 5 inches), 
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. 10c; oz. 15c; 14 Ib. 
35c; Ib. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $4.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$7.00: 25 Ibs. $15.00. 










REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 18 
is firm, very thick, 
Seed-cavity very small. 
rust- and insect-resistant, and enormously prolific. 
Melons are 5 inches in diameter and weigh 
A money-making Cantaloupe 
for the shipper and market gardener, and 
most satisfactory for the home-garden. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 
5 Ibs. $4.00. 
25 Ibs. $15.00. 
2% pounds. 
One ounce will sow 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds, an acre. 
Reuter's Eden. Gem 
One of the best Rocky Ford types. 
green-fleshed melon is the 
flavored and most tasty of all. It is round, remark- 
ably uniform in size, with very heavy netting. Flesh 
and tinted yellow at center. 
finest 
The vigorous vines are 
15c; %4 Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.00; 
Not prepaid: 10 lbs.. $7.00; 
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 
ean 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. 10c; oz (5c; 
% Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.00; 5 Ibs. 
$4.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$7.00; 25 lbs. $15.00. 

Vegetable Seeds 
