T. W. WOOD & SONS =-s. 
No. 247. Extra Early 
(70 Days)— 
Hanover The earliest 
cantaloupe in cultiva- 
tion, ripening fully ten 
‘days ahead of the 
Rocky Ford. Notwith- 
standing its extreme 
earliness, 1t makes a 
large melon, round, 
Slightly flattened at the 
ends and well netted. 
The flesh is green, thick 
and can be eaten to the 
very thin skin. In earli- 
ness, Extra Early Han- 
over is without a com- 
petitor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
% th. 55¢; Ib. $1.75; 
2-lb. lots $1.60 per Ib.; 
5-lb. lots $1.50 per lb.; 
10-lb. lots $1.35 per Ib., 
postpaid. 


WOOD'S SEEDS 
Extra Barly Hanover 

No. 252. Rocky Ford Netted Gem (5 eiedin te uoedel de 
flesh is thick, with a small cavity; has that spicy flavor that 
makes a cantaloupe so delicious. Slightly ribbed, well covered 
with fine netting and uniform in size and shape. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢; 
Y% 1b. 35c; 1b. $1.25; 2-lb. lots $1.10 per lb.; 5-lb. lots 95c per 1hb.; 
10-lb. lots 85c per lb., postpaid. 
No. 253. Gold 
Lined Rocky Ford 
(85 Days) —In de- 
licious flavor Gold 
Lined far excels the 
ordinary Rocky 
Ford; is slightly 
longer and a few 
days later. The rich 
golden meat is thick, 
fine grained, and de- 
liciously sweet and 
juicy and can be 
eaten right down to 
the rind. The mel- 
ons are covered with 
a closely laced gray 
netting except a 
narrow stripe be- 
a tween the ribs. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% lb. 35c; lb. $1.25; 2-lb. lots $1.10 per Ih.}; 
5-lb. lots 95c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 85c per lb., postpaid. 
m~ (90 Days)—Rightly named, for it is one of 
No. 257. Tip Top the most delicious melons. The fruits are 
of good size, quite well netted, evenly ribbed, have thick orange 
flesh, sweet, juicy and of the finest spicy flavor, even close to the 
rind. The supply is limited. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 15c; 1% 1b. 50c; lb. $1.50, 
postpaid. 
No. 261. Hollybrook Luscious 
(90 Days)—For flavor and 
Size, this is the king of 




oe melons. T Oe 
arge_ to e 
ee profitable for 
market— they 
often weigh 15 
to 20 lbs.—they 
are ideal for 
home use; one 
melon is enough 
for ase tamily, 
The flavor is 
equal to that of 
a Honey Dew 
melon. Contin- 
ues bearing till 
cold weather 
and holds itg 
splendid quality 
up to the very 
last. Pkt. 10c; 
OZ, 20C; 3. ine 
60c; lb. $2.00; 
2-lb. lots $1.80 
per 1b.; 5-lb. lots 
$1.65 per 1b.;10-lb. lots 
$1.50 per lb., postpaid. 
SEEDSMEN SINCE 1879 =a 
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RICHMOND, VIEBGINIA 


Banana Cantaloupe 
No. ‘ (90 Days)—When introduced this was a cu- 
262 Banana riosity, but on its merits has become a real 
necessity. It is banana shaped and has the banana flavor; grows 
15 to 20 inches long by four to six inches in diameter; has thick 
orange flesh with delightfully sweet flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
Y 1b. 50c; 1b. $1.50; 2-1b. lots $1.40 per 1lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.30 per Ilb.; 
10-lb. lots $1.20 per lb., postpaid. 
No. 255 Hearts of Gold 
Formerly called Hoodoo. (90 Days) 
The thick orange flesh is 
deliciously sweet, juicy ; 
and spicy right down to 
the thin rind. The melons 
are nearly round and are 
covered with a dense 
gray netting that is in- 
sect resistant; it is also 
blight resistant. The 
melons are about Six 
inches long and usually 
weigh about two pounds. 
Highly recommended for 
the home garden and 
market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
Y lb. 35c; 1b. $1.25; 2-lhb. 
lots $1.10 per lb.; 5-lb. 
lots 95c per 1lb.; 10-lb. lots 
85c per lb., postpaid. 



No. 259. Large 
Hackensack 
or TURE’S CAP (85 
Days)— This is the 
type of melon once 
called muskmelon. The 
fruits are large, nearly 
round, flattened at the 
ends; has wide slices; 
is densely netted; the 
flesh is thick, sweet and 
juicy. Recommended 
only for the home gar- 
den and nearby mar- 
ket. Pkt. 5c; oz. lic; 
% Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.25; 
2-lb. lots $1.10 per Ik.; 
5-lb. lots 95c per I1b.; 
10-lb. lots 85c per lb., 
postpaid. 
No. 263. Glass 
Garge Hackensack Musk Melon, Melon pers ge ot : 
preserving, sweet pic- 
kles, mangoes stuffed like peppers, pies, and may be sliced and 
fried like egg-plant. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 4% 1b. 60c; lb. $1.75; 2-Ib. 
lots $1.60 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots $1.50 per 1b.; 10-1b. lots $1.35 per lb, 
postpaid. 
No. 245. Honey 
(110 Days)—The 
smooth thin 
skin is creamy white 
when ripe and so 
tough that the melon 
is practically sealed 
up and will keep for 
a month or more. Al- 
low 3 months to ma- 
ture, pull when the 
blossom end is slight- 
ly soft,and keep a few 
days before serving. 
Has a flavor quite dis- 
tinct from the flavor 
of a cantaloupe. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; %4 1b. 35c; 
Ib. $1.25; 2-lb. lots 
$1.10 per 1b.; 5-Ib. lots 
95c per 1b.; 10-1b. lots 
85c per lb., postpaid. Honey Dew Melon. 
