MUSKMELONS 
One-half ounce will plant a row of 100 feet in hills; 114 to 2 lbs., for an acre in hills. 
SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES 
Culture: The melon delights in warm, rich soil with perfect drainage, and they can 
never be grown to perfection under unfavorable conditions. Plant % of an inch deep from 
April to June in rows 6 feet apart, leaving not less than 4 feet between the hills, putting 
about 10 seeds to the hill. As insects are often very destructive, it is best not to thin at 
all until the plants are well started. When they are large enough to be safe, thin to two 
in a hill, and keep the ground mellow and free from weeds. For an early crop, sow under 
Hotkaps. (See page 61). 
’ (68 days). One of the earliest deep salmon flesh melons, 
Jumbo Hale s Best. and a splendid shipping variety. It is nearly round, of 
good size, and so densely covered with netting as to be almost devoid of ribbing. : 
The flesh is thick, fine grained, and of splendid quality. PkEt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ih.,,; aes te : 
30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. Jumbo Hale’s Best Muskmelon 


4 (68 days). Similar to Hale’s Jumbo strain in every 
Hale Ss Best No 136. respect, except that it is a trifle earlier, smaller, and 
more uniform in size. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 44 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
e - = (83 days). This attractive melon is from a cross be- 
Pride of Wisconsin. tween Honey Rock and Hearts of Gold. The oval- 
shaped fruits have small seed cavity; thick orange flesh, which is very sweet 
and of delicious flavor. The skin is pearly gray in color, faintly ribbed, with coarse 
netting. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
(72 days). An improvement on Edwards’ Perfecto, and one 
Super -Perfecto. of the best early deep salmon-fleshed melons. Nearly spher- 
ical in shape, solidly netted, and outstanding for its thickness of flesh and excellent 
quality. Splendid for family use. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 44 lb., 35c; Ib., $1.15, postpaid. 
(75 days). A splendid midseason variety developed from the 
Hearts of Gold. “Hoodoo.” It is a little larger than that variety, and more 
uniform in shape. The flesh is a deep orange-salmon color, and of splendid quality. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 30c; Ib., $1.00, postpaid. 
Pri f Wisconsin Muskmelon ae (80 days). A large, oblong melon of attractive appearance, weigh- 
merase Delicious. ics t s pounda ‘The rind {a slightly ribbed aiid Has & 1ieht evean 
color with a yellowish cast. The flesh is deep salmon color, very thick, and of delicious 
flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 

Em eral d Gem (80 days). A medium-size early round melon slightly flattened at 
* both ends. The skin is emerald green, slightly netted. The orange- 
colored flesh is remarkably thick, and very sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 300; lb., 
90c, postpaid. 
B anana (80 days). Fruit of this variety nearly two feet long when well grown, and 
Gnd. the light yellow skin is entirely without netting or ribs. The orange-salmon 
flesh, while sometimes finely flavored, is generally of indifferent quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; % Ib., 400; 1b., $1.25, postpaid. 
GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES 
oul (75 days). A melon of the Anne Arundel 
Tait Ss Thorobred Moneymaker. type of delicious sweetness that has been a 
“Money-Maker” for market gardeners who grow for local market. It is prolific, early, of 
good size, with distinct ribs and heavy netting; thick green flesh edged with salmon, y oo 
making it most attractive. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.25, postpaid. Super-Perfecto Muskmelon 
He (78 days). One of the most popular melons grown 
Tait $ Thorobred Bottomly. by the market gardeners around Norfolk. The 
flesh is of delicious quality, and when well grown, is always sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
¥y Ib., 35c; lb., 91.15, postpaid. 
+! (80 days). A melon becoming popular because of 
Tait 5 Thorobred Long John. its size and attractive appearance. It is of ob- 
long shape with very distinct ribs and heavy netting, and often grows 12 inches in length. 
the flesh is green, edged with gold, and of good quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ih., 
40c; lb., $1.35, postpaid. 
4! ~ (70 days). Introduced by us thirty years ago 
Tait’s Thorobred Early Knight. {fi.‘n2r0n still holds first place as the earli- 
est variety of desirable shape and size. The green flesh is edged with salmon, and 
very sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 Ib., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
° (80 days). A splendid melon. It is considerably larger than 
Rocky Ford, Junior. “Rocky Ford,’ with distinct ribs and heavy netting. The 
deep green flesh is edged with salmon and is of delicious sweetness. The vines are quite 
resistant to “blight.” Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 4% Ib., 35c; 1b., $1.25, postpaid. 
~ (75 days). Listed under numerous names, this oval- 
Gold Lined Rocky Ford. shaped melon of the Rocky Ford type is so completely 
netted that no ribs are shown. It is about the same earliness as Bottomly, and the fine 
" grained flesh is of delicious flavor. The gold lining next to the seed cavity, which is 
- i dss 4 extremely small, adds greatly to its attractiveness, and the vines are rust-resistant. 
Tait’s Moneymaker Muskmelon Splendid for the home garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 


FOR EARLY MELONS, USE HOTKAPS. (See page 641) 
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