PERFECTION BRAND SEEDS—Since 1906 7 


Perfection Brand Cantaloupes are Lusctous 
A warm, sandy loam is best for raising melons. Plant early in the spring, 8 seeds in each hill. After they are well started thin to about 3 
plants to each hill. An ounce will plant 60 hills; 2 or 3 pounds to the acre. We strive to supply melon seed of the highest quality. We have them 
grown where they reach the highest point of perfection by the most reliable growers, and are in a position to offer strains far superior to the 
commonly sold commercial grades. Many testimonials from thoroughly pleased customers show that our efforts to supply only the best are appre- 
ciated. 
ROCKY FORD—This is the melon that made 
Rockyford famous. The flesh is green, very 
deep, solid and sweet, and can be eaten close 
to the rind. The seed cavity is very small. 
et 5c; 0z., 20c; % Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25, post- 
paid. 
HALE’S BEST (Jumbo Strain)—A _ large- 
fruited strain of this leading variety for local 
markets. Preferred in some areas to Osage or 
Miller’s Cream. Fruit oval, 5 to 6 lbs.; ribbing 
somewhat prominent, heavily netted. Flesh 
thick, salmon orange, sweet and of excellent 
flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ™%4 Ib., 50c, postpaid. 
HEARTS OF GOLD—This melon runs very 
uniform in size and is a splendid shipping va- 
riety. The melons are oval to oblong in shape 
and are a little larger than the Rockyford. 
While it is a ribbed melon the ribs are not 
prominent and the melons are very heavily 
netted. The flesh is rich orange color, fine 
grain and of excellent flavor. Seed cavity is 
small. It doesn’t turn yellow when ripe, but 
retains its natural color and remains solid and 
firm for days after it is picked from the vine. 
Ee. 5c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50, post- 
paid. 
OSAGE, or MILLER’S CREAM—One of the 
finest and most popular salmon-fleshed Musk- 
melons. The fruits are large, usually nearly 
three times the size of the Rockyford, with 
skin moderately netted and of oblong shape. 
EEG 5c; oz., 15c3; % Ib., 40c; lb., $1.25, post- 
paid. 
NEW IDEAL CANTALOUPE—This strain 
was developed from a cantaloupe found in a 
seed field of Hale’s Best. It is very prolific, oval 
in shape, practically all solid net. Flesh is deep 
salmon color, firm fine grained. Small seed cav- 
ity and excellent flavor. Matures its first. melons 
in 80 to 90 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 50c; 
Ib., $1.59, postpaid. 

Hearts of Gold 
PERFECTED PERFECTO—Undoubtedly the 
“last word’’ in the Rockyford type of shipping 
cantaloupe. The flesh is almost solid, with the 
smallest seed cavity of any type. The fruits 
are nearly round, with gray netting. It is an 
outstanding early market variety, highly recom- 
mended for its hardiness, prolificness, deep rich 
orange-tinted flesh, unexcelled eating and ship- 
ping qualities. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; %4 lb., 50c; 
Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
HALES BEST No. 36—Is the standard of its 
class. Ready for the market in 85 days. Solidly 
netted, no ribs. The rich, spicy salmon flesh is 
deep, fine grained and will hold up well for 
long distance shipping. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; %4 
Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
HONEY DEW MELON--The fruits are of 
medium size, round or slightly oval, 5 to 6 
inches in diameter and weigh about 6 pounds 
each. Flesh light emerald green, fine grained 
and of very sweet, sugary flavor. Rind thin 
but very firm and the fruit stands shipping re- 
markably well. If picked shortly before mature 
the fruits will keep for several weeks. Matures 
about two weeks later than Rockyford. Pkt., 
DCs (OZee20Cs Saal. moUGr Ib. 8ol.a0~ 
IMPROVED BANAWN A—Produces fruit of 
the finest quality, 14% to 214 feet long; rind 
thin and comparatively tough; fiesh of a beau- 
tiful reddish salmon color, of excellent flavor; 
withstands the heat to perfection; fine for fam- 
ily use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c, pest- 
paid. 
Perfection Brand Watermelons for the South 
Our watermelon seed is grown especially for us in the South and selected from the very best melons. 
Southern-grown watermelon seed is 
always the best and the quality of the melons the very highest, as has been proven. A trial order will convince you our seed is first-class in every 
respect. 
MOUNTAIN HOOSIER is a large round 
melon, in color a very rich dark green with a 
slightly bluish bloom. Flesh deep bright red, 
seed white with black points and slight black 
markings. Quality is excellent. Weight up to 60 
Ibs. Vines are hardy and prolific, the melons 
very attractive in appearance and the red meat 
is sweet, free from stringiness, of good tex- 
ture and usually cut solid. Shy seeder. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
DIXIE QUEEN—A new round melon of 
striking appearance. Light and green striped. 
very showy. Thin tough rind; flesh bright scar- 
let, solid, of fine texture. Quality unsurpassed. 
Seed very small, white. Vines very vigorous, 
prolific. Melons uniform in size and appear- 
ance, 30 to 40 lbs. Destined to become a leader 
for home gardens, local markets and shipping. 
Has fewer seed than other varieties. Pkt., 5c; 
0z., 15c; %4 Ib., 40c, postpaid. 
STONE MOUNTAIN—While this melon is 
rather new it is fast becoming a great favorite 
in many sections of the South, Middle West 
and Southwest. It grows large; rather round 
in shape and dark green in color. The flesh is 
a deep red, has but few seeds and the flavor is 
all that could be desired. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; 
\% lb., 35c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
IMPROVED KLECKLEY’S SWEET—One of 
the earliest, best and sweetest flavored melons 
in cultivation. On account of its thin rind, it 
will not stand shipment to distant markets, but 
it is the best that can be grown for the home 
and near-by markets. The skin is dark green. 
The flesh is scarlet, firm, solid and of delight- 
ful flavor. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; Ib., 90c. 
TOM WATSON—The most popular shipping 
melon grown. The melons are large, long and 
green, like Kleckley’s Sweet, but with a tougher 
rind, giving it excellent shipping qualities. The 
flesh is a rich red, solid, sweet, and luscious, 
and ripens up close to the rind. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 
10c; %4 lb., 30c; Ib., 90c, postpaid. 
ARNELL WATERMELON—Originated by 
Mr. Arnell of Tulsa County. The rind is mot- 
tled greenish gray, flesh red and of excellent 
quality. The rind is tough, making an excel- 
lent shipping melon, is productive and uni- 
formly oblong in shape. Price, 10c per oz., %4 
Ib., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
BLACK DIAMOND—A desirable all-purpose 
melon which is used extensively for shipping: 
in some sections. Vines vigorous and prolific. 
Fruits very large, dark green, nearly round. 
Flesh bright red, crisp and sweet. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; ™%4 lb., 40c, postpaid. 
PORTO RICAN—A golden fleshed melon, 
very tender and has a most delicious flavor. It 
is medium early, of large uniform size, oblong 
shape. This has no hard core or stringy sec- 
tions. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 lb., 50c, postpaid. 
SMITH WATSON—Grows in shape and size 
about the same as the regular Watson, but has 
distinct markings in the form of irregular 
stripes. A good shipper and eating quality, 
considered better than other types of Watson. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00, post- 
paid. 
EARLY KANSAS—tThe fiesh is a rich red 
color nearly to the rind and has a wonderful 
flavor. Shape is a large oval, almost round 
with lock ends; the rind is a dark green color 
with alternate stripes of a lighter shade. Aver- 
age maturity 80 to 85 days. Melons weigh 30 
to 35 pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 Ib., 35c; 
lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
FLORIDA GIANT—The flesh is rich red, 
seeds black, quality usually very good—under 
favorable weather and soil conditions excellent. 
Grows round and extra large. Somethimes 70 
pounds or better. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; %4 18. 40ce, 
postpaid. 

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