



‘netted with a lighter shade, turning gold when ripe. 



500 Dr. Jaegar’s 
Mildew 
Resistant 
If Bothered with Mildew 



Shumway’s 
Delicious 
‘Musk Melons 

This new variety is bred to resist disease “known as Mildew.” If 
you have had trouble growing melons on account of the vines be- 
coming wilted and finally dying this is the variety you should plant. 
The original stock seed used to produce this grand variety was 
taken from Hale’s Best, which is one of the best salmon fleshed va- 
rieties of excellent quality. Medium early, of good size, and a pro- 
lific yielder. Dr. Jaegar’s has not yet attained all the good points of 
its parentage for quality although excels on disease infested soil. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 18 cts.; 4 Ib., 40 cts.; % Ib., 70 cts.; Ib., $1.25; 
2 Ibs., $2.25, postpaid. 



508 Tip Top 
85 days, A large near- 
ly round type. Unex- 
celled for quality and 
productiveness. Slightly 
ribbed and netted, with 
a green skin turning to 
creamy yellow. The flesh 
is very thick, bright 
s#lmon in color, and is 
edible close to the skin; 
luscious and spicy in 
flavor. A most aftractive 
melon, before or after 
cutting. The crop is al- 
ways large and the fruits 
uniformly good. Ideal for 
the home gardener and 
desirable as a market 
type. Weight 6 to 7 lbs. 
Pkt., 7 cts.; 0z., 14 ets.; 
1, lb., 35 cts.; 4 lb., 58 
_cts.; Ib., $1.00; 2 Ibs., 
$1.80, postpaid. 
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It’s What the Other Fellow Says That Counts 
Dear Mr. Shumway: I have grown melons for home use and market for many 
years. I average 10 to 20 acres eyery season. Have used your seed exclusively 
for 15 YEARS and ALWAYS HAVE a big crop of fine tasty melons that sell 

readily. Yours truly, EARNEST I. SMITH, Paw Paw, Mich. 
~ F; |. 80 days. Th liest of th n fleshed 
514 Extra Early Hackensack. outa. s. The fui are of. De aini ice: ae: 
what flattened at the ends, deeply ribbed and heavily netted. The flesh is a rich 
light green, sugary and luscious. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0zZ., 12 cts.; Y% 1b. 33 cts.; Yo Id. 
53 cts.; lb., 90 cts.; 2 ibs., $1.60, postpaid. 
? 7 90 days. A large fine fiavored early melon. 
517 Bender s Surprise. Exceptionally popular for the markets. 
The fruits are oval, weigh up to 10 pounds and are dark green coarsely 
The flesh is deep 
orange, very thick, sweet luscious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 12 ets.; % Ib. 
35 cts.; 1% Ib., 58 ects.; Ib., $1.00; 2 Ibs., $1.80, postpaid. 
518 Golden Cassaba 
The great Christmas melon. It is extensively grown for 
shipping to our Eastern markets and sold at such very 
high prices during the early winter months. The melons 
are nearly globular in shape, bright yellow with golden 
tint and wrinkled skin. Measures 6 to 8 inches in diam- 
eter. Flesh is white, thick and of delicious flavor. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 18 cts.; %4 lb., 45 cts.; 4 lb., 70 cts.; Ib., 
$1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.40, postpaid. 
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1 Oz, Plants 
50 Hills 3 Lbs. 
Per Acre. 



Good Seeds Cheap—Good as Can Be Grown-None Better at Any Price 
jearliest quality melon. 










519 Honey Ball 
80 days. Averages a little larger in size than the 
Rockyford. Shape round as a ball, slightly netted. 
Has a very thick wall of very delicious green meat 
clear to the rind. Very small seed cavity, high sugar 
content and delicious flavor. 
tough which makes it a splendid shipper. 
rind greenish white until fully ripe, when it changes 
to a light yellow. Very prolific. This melon being 
of uniform size packs nicely in crates. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 18 cts.; 4 lb., 40 cts.; 4% lb., 70 cts.; Ib., $1.25; 
2 Ibs., $2.25, postpaid. 
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515 Banana 

It is not a curiosity, but instead a won- 
It looks and tastes like a Banana. 
derful Home Melon. A long tapering choice melon; at first regarded as a novelty, but 
now appreciated for its fine eating qualities, The skin is smooth and green, ripening to 
90 days. 
lemon color. The salmon flesh is thick and luscious with a most appetizing fragrance. 
Should be fully ripe when served. Very desirable for home garden or market. Grows 18 
to 20 in. long. Weight 7 pounds and over. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 Ib., 35 cts.; 4% 
Ib., 58 cts.; lb., $1.00; 2 Ibs., $1.80, postpaid. 
506 Golden 
Champlain 
75 to 80 days. The 
Especially desirable for 
home gardeners in locali- 
ties where the season is 
short. Moderate size, 
nearly round, somewhat 
flattened at ends. Slght- 
ly ribbed and covered 
with a coarse open net- 
ting. The sweet juicy 
golden-yellow flesh rip- 
ens right out to the 
skin which shows a gol- 
den tinge when the 
fruit is ready to pick. 
The vines are vigorous 
and productive even un- 
der adverse conditions. 
Market gardeners find 
it a profitable type for 
local markets. Pkt., 7 
cts.; oz., 16 cts.; 4 lb., 
35 cts.; % Ib., 55 cts.; 
Ib., 95 cts.; 2 lbs., $1.70, 
postpaid. 
505 Hale’s Best No. 36 


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Improved Earliest Strain of this Grand 
Melon. Matures in 80 days. Deep salmon flesh Two 
slightly oval, heavily netted, weight 3 to 4 lbs. Distinct 
Flavor .very sweet, aromatic, fine quality. An Types 
outstanding shipping variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; £ 
oz., 18 cts.; 14 Ib., 40 cts.; % ce 
Hale’s 
Ib., 70 cts.; Ib. $1.25; 2 Ibs., 
$2.25, postpaid. 
523 Hale’s Best 
No. 936 
Jumbo Strain. Identical 
with No. 36 described above 
except 8 to 4 days later an 
fruits average 5 to 6 Ibs. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 18 cts; 4 
Ib., 40 cts.; % Ib., 70 cts.; Ib.,: 
$1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.25, postpaid. 
510 Honey Dew Green Flesh 
110 days. A. unique type distinct from all others. The fruits are 
perfectly round and smooth without ribs or netting; the skin white, 
turning to light cream at maturity. The meat is light emerald green, 
deepening toward the center and edible right out to the skin. It has a 
crisp honey-sweet melting quality not found in any other melon. Un- 
like other types it will ripen in storage and indeed will be more deli- 
cious if picked just before maturity and kept until fully ripe before 
eating. An ideal shipping sort. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz. 18 cts.; 14 lb. 40 
cts.; 2 Ib., 70 cts.; lb., $1.25; 2 lbs., $2.25, postpaid. 


The rind is hard and 
Color of 
Honey ‘Dew 
