CANTALOUPES Mthonclons 
tow to Grow Canitaloupes 
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 % tol 
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 untii 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 sulphur when the vines are young, and main; 
tain good drainage and clean cultivation. 
One ounce will sow 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds, an acre. 

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105 Reuter's 
a Orange Flesh 
Reuter's Eden Gem 
95 days. The “last word” in the Rocky Ford type. 
109 85 days. One of the best Rocky Ford types. 
This famous green-fleshed melon is the finest 
Its distinctive characteristic is its appealing deep flavored and most tasty of all. It is round, remark- 
orange flesh which is solid, fine-grained, juicy, de- ably uniform in size, with very heavy netting. Flesh 
liciously sweet, and of a spicy flavor. The seed-cav- is firm, very thick, and tinted yellow at center. 
ity is very small. Melons are 6 to 7 inches in diam- Seed-cavity very small. The vigorous vines are 
eter, weigh 2% to 3 pounds, are uniform in size, rust- and insect-resistant, and enormously prolific. 
shape, and maturity, nearly round, densely covered Melons are 5 inches in diameter and weigh 
with a hard gray netting, and have practi- 

eally no ribs. 
bearing, 
qualities. 
$7.00; 25 lbs. $15.00, 
IMPERIAL 
4592 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 
eontrast 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 in the field, even 
when quite ripe. <A splendid long 
distance shipper, Pkt. 10c; oz. 
15¢e; \% lb. 35e; Ib. $1.00; 5 Ibs, 
$4.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $7.00; 
25 lbs. $15.00. 
great popularity. 
halved and disclose 






25 Ibs. $15.00. 

REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 18 
Recommended for its prolific 
unexcelled eating and shipping 
Pkt. 10c;3 oz (5c; 
Y% Ib. 35c;3 
Ib, $1.00; 5 Ibs. $4.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
113 95 days. We predict this new ‘variety will achieve 
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 
their beautiful 
flesh, their appeal is irresistible, 
a fine custard-like texture, 
eavity is the smallest found in melons of this type. 
Just about perfection for 
sure to supersede most of the older shipping varieties, 
now that we have this type selected to the typically 
Pkt. 10c; oz 5c; %4 Th. 
35c; Ib. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $4.00. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $7.00; 
and the triangular seed- 
Cantaloupe requirements. 
2% pounds. A money-making Cantaloupe 
for the shipper and market gardener, and 
most satisfactory for the home-garden., 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.00; 5 
Ibs. $4.00. Not ‘prepaid; 10 lbs. $7.00; 25 
Ibs. $15.00, 











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 
can 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 @ slate- 
colored skin. The strong 
vigorous vines do not show 
any trace of blight. It is one 
12! 80 days. An extra-early green-fleshed melon of of the most prolific varieties 
uniform medium size, deep but rather flattened, with grown. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; 4 
green skin slightly tinted yellow, heavily ribbed and Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.00; 5 Ibs. 
partially netted, and of luscious flavor. Pkt. 1Oc; 0z. : fa. 
: Vy Ib. : Ib, t : 5 Ibs. 4 . Not $4.25. _Not prepaid: 10 lbs, 
Noaids 10 ibe oF 00 aR Ries wee $7.50; 25 lbs. $16.50. 

Honey Rock Cantaloupe 
Extra-Early Hackensack 
prepaid; 10 lbs. $7.00; 25 lbs. $15.00, 

salmon-colored 
The flesh is thick, of 
true Cantaloupe. 1 Uy oe FE} 

Vegetable Seeds 
