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MUSKMELON (Continued) 
oz. % |b. Ib. 
RIPEN AYO eLEOVaACLLOSORYS Jeu Sekt eal Ae eel 
Plant: Fairly vigorous in growth. ao ES Pao 
FRUIT: Slightly oval, 6 to 8 inches in diameter, and 
weighs 6 to 8 pounds; the skin is smooth and when 
ripe is creamy yellow in color. 
Flesh: Light emerald green, fine grain and a very sweet, 
sugary flavor. 
BENDER’S SURPRISE (Early to second early) (90 days) ...... 25 60 1.80 
Plant: Fairly vigorous in growth, resistant to diseases. 
Fruit: Large (6 to 8 lbs.) though many will weigh from 
8 to 10 lbs., nearly round, light grayish green, color, 
slightly ribbed, coarse netting, large scar at blossom 
end, very firm, holds up very well. 
Flesh: Deep orange color, very thick, firm, little fibre, 
sweet, of high quality. 
ROCKYFORD SELECT (Second early) (96 days) .................... 35 =©6©.60—s-:11.80 
Plant: Lacks vigor. 
Fruit: Small to medium (1 to 2 lbs.), round to somewhat 
oblong, slightly ribbed, firm, holds up very well. 
Flesh: Of green color with very faint lining of pink, 
thick, firm, very little fibre, very sweet, of high flavor. 
moe SOFOAVS) stig er eh ns Rant, fuel Wee LN hee 25 .60 1.80 
Plant: Fairly vigorous. 
Fruit: Oval in shape, about 8 by 4% inches, with heavy 
netting and fairly prominent ribs. 
Flesh: Salmon color and of exceptional thickness. 
WATERMELON oz. % lb. Ib. 
Me MENVIATISIONM@LOZECA YS) te. 507 ee rer ae Oe eS helt AG Patt) om ett) 
One of the best shipping melons. The fruits measure 18 
to 24 inches long and 10 to 14 inches in diameter, 
weighing 50 to 60 pounds each. The delicious deep red 
flesh extends close to the rind, which is dark green 
and very strong. 

INE YVERNY LOIN IDTORPUS (AOAYS) Ooo. tes a ee een te ae ale 30 eSO 
Similar to Kleckley’s in shape, but larger and has harder 
rind. 
SLO NSO DeNaATNe( 88 days). eh a es 15 .80  .80 
A very large, medium dark green, round melon of excellent 
quality. Flesh highly colored, very solid with fewer 
seeds than most watermelons. Has gained a well de- 
served popularity in the South where the fruits fre- 
quently attain a weight of 60 to 80 pounds. The rind 
is tough enough to stand handling for nearby markets 
but will not stand long distance shipping. Edible in 88 
days. 
MITE U TE VEE EDS GAYS) ttc n-p) totes thos est eet deal are 5152 ee30l5-80 
One of the best melons for home use or near-by markets. 
The rind is unusually thin, and the beautiful bright 
scarlet flesh ripens close up to it. It is oblong in form 
and has glossy dark green skin. The flesh is crisp and 
sugary, without a sign of stringiness. The melons 
average 18 to 20 in. in length by 10 to 12 in. in diameter. 
= Mar LOT Dol 8 tL GUS RT Bol ES ESL Bo fo i ae ea eee a gon aa ese 15 .30  .80 
A good shipping melon and very popular in the markets. 
The fruits are large, heavy, of oval to round form, 
with very pale green skin distinctly mottled with a 
darker shade. Flesh solid, deep red. 
MUSTARD % lb. 1 1b. 
STAI MEESOU TH ERN, CURLED) sect e t la hocncceccteecnteeneeegecrceee 30 80 
A vigorous-growing hardy variety, forming a large mass 
of curled and ruffled leaves. 
