
WINTER MELONS 
The ‘‘winter melons” are a distinct variety of melons that are principally dis- 
tinguished by their lack of the strong musky odor of muskmelons and by their late 
maturity. The fruits are usually of large size (with the exception of the Honey Ball) 
and are either smooth or slightly corrugated. The winter melons usually take more 
than one hundred days to reach maturity. 
The flesh of the winter melon is very thick and the melon must be allowed to 
ripen for some time after it is picked before the flesh is in a proper condition for 
eating. Because these melons can be held for long periods after picking, the melon 
season can thus be extended into the winter months. It is for this reason that we 
designated these as winter melons. 
Because of the long growing season required for winter melons, this type is 
usually grown only in the southern latitudes, and in the arid regions of the West. If 
your growing season is long enough to permit you to grow the winter melons, you 
will find them interesting to grow and delicious to eat. 
We are offering the three most widely used of the winter melons: the Honey 
Ball, the regular Honey Dew and the Mildew Resistant Honey Dew. 
HONEY DEW 
The regular Honey Dew is one of the old established winter melons, being intro- 
duced from Africa in 1911. It requires a long growing season which prevents its being 
used in the northern cantaloupe sections. 
The Honey Dew plant is vigorous with coarse heavy vines. The melons are large, 
weighing from 5 to 7 pounds, and are nearly round. The rind is thin but hard, and is 
smooth with no netting. The skin color is ivory white, changing to a light cream color 
as it ripens. The flesh is a light emerald green and has an exceptional and distinctive 
sweetness. 
This winter melon is a valuable addition to your garden because of its long keep- 
ing qualities and because of its distinctive flavor. 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 20c; % pound, 60c: 2 pound, $1.00; 1 pound, $1.75: 
2 pounds, $3.35; 5 pounds, $7.70; 10 pounds, $14.00. 
A Honey Dew seed field ready for harvest. Because of its prolificness and size, as shown in this picture 
aus pie one on the opposite page, the Honey Dew has become an important variety for the South and 
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