Better Melons with Hotents 
MUSKMELON 
1 oz. will plant 100 hills 
Muskmelon seed may be started inside in clay pots, 
fertile pots or berry baskets and transplanted into the 
open ground as soon as all danger of frost is over; or 
the seed may be planted in hills 4 to 6 feet apart al- 
lowing 3 to 4 plants to each hill. Where seed is sown 
directly in the ground, it is advisable to cover the hills 
with hotents (see page 27) for protection against cool 
weather and insects. These hotents also allow earlier 
planting. If soil is dry do not put on hotents until 
plants start to come through the ground. A rich soil 
well fertilized is necessary for muskmelons. 

For those who wish a medium size, early melon of excellent quality 
we recommend Robson Delicious. The above picture was taken 
on the famous ‘‘Hand”’ melon farm at Greenwich, N. Y. 
*DELICIOUS: 86 days. This may be described as 
an early Bender. It is a comparatively new variety. 
The melons average about 5 lbs. A little flatter 
than Bender and 10 days earlier. The quality 
is very good. Delicious is the melon we recommend 
for the home garden. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 
1% |b. $1.10; lb. $3.50. 
* BENDER, Eastern grown: 95 days. Due to a differ- 
ence of opinion as to what the ideal Bender should 
be, there are a great many different types now on the 
market. Some have bred for size and have sacrificed 
quality. Our ideal has been a melon averaging 7 to 8 
Ibs., heavily netted, with thick sweet orange yellow 
meat, firm but free from stringiness. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts.; % lb. 75 cts.; Ib. $2.40. 
BENDER, Western grown seed: 95 days. In order to 
supply a trade that uses a cheaper seed we have se- 
cured a supply of seed of this variety from Colorado. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 40 cts.; Ib. $1.25. 
HONEY ROCK: 95 days. Also known as Sugar 
Rock. A new melon, nearly round, averaging about 
4 lbs. Skin grey-green covered with coarse netting: 
flesh thick, juicy, orange-salmon color, fine flavor. 
Good for home garden and nearby market. Pkt. 10 
cts.; oz. 25 cts.; % lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2.00. 
* 
“Your seeds gave good satisfaction last year.” 
February 23, 1940 Chas. W. Schmidt 
Nazareth, Penna. 
* 
“T never saw a prettier piece of corn than your Golden Cross 
Bantam.” 
February 5, 1940 Mrs. Grace A. Sargent 
R. F. D. No. 1 
West Scarboro, Maine 
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Seneca Bender has become very popular in all sections of New 
York State where melons are raised. The uniform size makes 
Seneca Bender especially desirable for the commercial grower. 
* 
“Have had good results with your seeds ever since we began 
using them.” 
January 4, 1941 Mrs. Roy Moore 
R. F. D. No. 1 
. Willseyville, N. Y. 
* SENECA BENDER: 95 days. Many growers have 
been looking for a uniform, medium-sized Bender 
with high quality flesh. We believe Seneca Bender 
is the answer. The vine is vigorous and very pro- 
ductive. The melon, which uniformly weighs from 
5 to 6 pounds, shows the typical Bender netting, 
ribbing and large blossom end scar. The flesh is 
orange-yellow, firm and sweet. This melon will ship 
well and we believe the uniform size and shape makes 
it adaptable to crating. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 
% Ib. $1.25; Ib. $4.00. 

Queen of Colorado is a very good shipper. Its Honey Rock parent 
has given the skin a very heavy, strong netting. 
*x QUEEN OF COLORADO: 90 days. All-America 
Honorable Mention. This appears to be an improved 
strain of Pride of Wisconsin and, we believe, should 
be considered as such. Originally, we believe, it was 
the result of a cross between Honey Rock and Hearts 
of Gold. Queen of Colorado combines the tough 
rind and flavor of Honey Rock with the thick flesh 
and texture of Hearts of Gold. The melons are 
slightly larger than Honey Rock and run more uni- 
form in size. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; % Ib. 55 
cts.; lb. $1.65. 
