MUSKMELONS 
One package of seed will sow 15 
hills; 1 ounce, 80 hills; 2 to 3 
pounds, an acre. 
Plant Muskmelon seed in a warm, sunny spot after all danger of frost is past, in rich, sandy 
loam if possible, in hills 6 feet apart each way, placing 6 to 8 seeds in a hill and covering with 
about an inch of fine soil firmly pressed down; 
thin out to 4 plants to the hill. Cultivate fre- 
quently. When vines are 12 to 18 inches long, pinch tips to make them branch, and spray fre- 
quently with arsenate of lead or Red Arrow for striped beetle. Grown the same as cucumbers; 
see page 10 for cultural directions. 
Bender’s Surprise. An orange-fleshed, deli- 
ciously sweet, highly flavored melon, oval in 
shape, light green with coarse netting. A 
wonderful keeper and shipper. Very popu- 
lar with and valuable for market gardeners. 
Our strain of Bender’s is very fine. Pkg. 
1OEs*o7 2 306"5125 |b 1 5c. 
Emerald Gem. A very early, yellow-fleshed, me- 
dium sized, round, slightly netted melon 
with juicy, melting, highly flavored flesh. 
Pkgi. 10c; oz. 206E%14+ Ib. 55c. 
cl Best Early Melon for Market. 
Delicious A new melon that ripens very 
early and is of good size and splendid qual- 
ity. The flesh is firm, thick, deep orange-yel- 
low, very sweet and delicious. We recommend 
this melon for both the home and market 
garden. It ripens two weeks earlier than 
Bender's. Pkg. 10c; oz. 30c; %4 Ib. 75c. 
Extra Early Knight We consider this 
the finest green- 
fleshed melon for your garden. The melons 
are oblong; skin deep green, turning yellow 
when ripe, ribbed and covered thickly with 
a grey netting. Flesh is a beautiful medium 
green, shading to light pink near the small 
seed cavity. Its quality is very good. Pkg. 
WOCHGz-e25C;2/4) Ibs 5c: 
Hale’s Best No. 936. An early, oval shaped, 
salmon fleshed melon of delicious flavor and 
splendid quality. Vines robust growing and 
bear their fruit in 90 days. Pkg. 10c; oz. 
20c; Y% Ib. 60c. 
The ideal small melon 
Hearts of Gold for home gardens. Thick, 
tender, juicy, sweet flesh, just the flavor 
you will like. Melons round as a _ ball, 
heavily netted. Vines strong, and yield 
many fruits. Our customers say it’s a win- 
ner. Pkg. 10c; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 60c. 
Honey Rock, Also known as ‘Sugar Rock.’” A 
new melon with thick salmon colored flesh 
of the very best quality. Ripens very early. 
Pkg. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c. 
: Best Large Melon for Your 
Irondequoit Garden. A fine yellow- 
fleshed melon. Vines are very  produc- 
tive. Melons are large, excellently shap- 
ed, distinctively ribbed and netted. The 
flesh is solid, very thick, with very small 
seed cavity, rich salmon-yellow, sweet, and 
of a most delicious flavor. Pkg. 10c; oz. 
25C V/A IDS DC. 
Queen of Colorado. A splendid new melon 
for the home garden and for market. The 
salmon flesh is very thick, leaving but little 
seed cavity. Flavor is exceptionally good, 
sweet and delicious. A very good shipping 
variety. Pkg. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 65c. 
Watermelons 
1 package of seed will sow 10 hills; 2 to 3 pounds an acre. 
Cole’s Early. One of the earliest varieties to 
ripen, and therefore especially adapted to 
northern gardens. If you have light soil and 
an open, sunny field you can raise good 
melons. The flesh is deep pink, solid, and 
very juicy. In shape the fruits are slightly 
oblong. Pkg. 10c; oz. 15¢; VY Ib. 50c. 
Early Fordhook. A very early melon, ripening 
in 80 to 90 days. Oblong in shape, weighs 
about 20 Ibs. The seed is white, the flesh 
deep pink and of fair to good quality. Its 
chief value is its extreme earliness. Pkg. 
10¢> ozs 156s), lbs. 50c; 
Stone Mountain. Introduced a few years ago 
from Georgia, and has made a reputation 
in home gardens. The fruit is very large, 
nearly round, and with a solid, dark green 
skin. The flesh is bright scarlet and the 
seeds are few and very small. 
Pkgs 10c0z. 1567014 Ibs 50c: 

a ad ae 
(Imprpved Kteckley’s 
Wondermelon Sweet). Best large long 
melon for the north, This variety has made 
a reputation for itself in the southern 
states, and in the past few years has been 
grown extensively in the North. The skin 
is dark green with lighter green patches; 
rind is very thin; flesh is deep pink with 
small seed cavity. Pkg. 10c; oz. 15c; \%4 
Ib. 50c. 
Citron for Preserves. Medium sized fruits 
used in preserves and pickling. Ripens in 
the fall and can be kept in good condition 
a long time. Pkg. i0c; oz 15c; Y% Ib. 50c. 
PLANT A VEGETABLE GARDEN 

lrondequoit—Thick, Juicy, Orange Colored Meat 
Be very careful when cultivating around melon or cucumber vines not to disturb the roots of the plants. 
Remember they spread out a long ways and are very near the surface. 
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Delicious Muskmelon 
FOR EARLIER MELONS 
FERTILE POTS 
Many gardeners start seed early indoors 
in FERTILE POTS—pots made of humus and 
plant food. They hold moisture and nourish 
the plants right from their beginning. Set plant, 
pot and all, right out in the garden. Roots 
grow through the pot. Pots break up. No set- 
back from transplanting. 
ee ce lag 2-in. diam.) : Carton of 500, 
4.75. 
No. 21% (about 214 in. diam.): Carton of 
500, $5.25. 
No. 3 (about 3-in. diam.): Carton of 335, 
$4.00 
‘Purchaser pays transportation. 
Trial Package: 50 No. 2, $1.25; 50 No. 212, 
$1.40; 50 No. 3, $1.50, postpaid. 
HOTKAPS 
PROTECT PLANTS 
Waxed paper caps like miniature green- 
houses protect young plants from frost and 
insects. Pkg. of 25 Hotkaps and setter, 50c; 
250 Hotkaps, setter and tamper, $4.25; 1000 
Hotkaps, $11.00. 
FRESH VEGETABLES WILL NOT 
BE PLENTIFUL THIS SUMMER 

Wondermeion Watermelon 
