
Delicious, Sweet Melons, Thick Meated 
An ounce will plant about 50 hills. 1% to 2 pounds 
are required for an acre. 
The Muskmelon succeeds best in warm, rich soil. Plant 
when all danger of frost is past, in broad hills 4 to 5 
feet apart, 10 or more seeds to each hill. Cover with one 
inch of soil and firm well with the hoe. 
* ’ sea (The Bender Melon). A very pop- 
Bender s Surprise ular variety in the East, particu- 
larly around Albany, N. Y. A selection from Surprise 
and a close kin to Irondequoit, differing from that 
variety in being more oblong, more full and rounded 
at the ends, not quite as well netted or as early; skin 
light greenish yellow when ripe. A very delicious, 
large salmon-fleshed melon with superior shipping 
and keeping qualities. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 Ib., 75c. 

Delicious Best described as an early strain of the Bender 
melon, a trifle smaller in size. Light green, 
finely netted, oval fruits. Firm, tender flesh of a beau- 
tiful deep orange-yellow color. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 14 Ib., 
75c. 
* Small to medium size; skin deep green, 
Emerald Gem generally smooth; flesh thick, rich sal- 
mon, not surpassed in richness and flavor. But few va- 
rieties are so nearly certain to produce uniformly good 
melons. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 Ilb., 75c. 
Extra Early Hackensack Above medium _ size, nearly 
round; flesh green, a little 
coarse but juicy, sweet and of good flavor. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 25c; %4 Ib., 75c. 
Hale’s Best New early variety of fine flavor. The rich 
salmon flesh is very thick, leaving only a 
very small seed cavity. Fruits are oval-shaped with a 
heavy netting. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 lb., 75c. 
The average size of the melon is six inches 
Honey Dew in diameter and seven to eight inches in 
length. The flesh is an emerald-green, very thick, melt- 
ing, and fine grained; can be eaten to the extreme rind. 
The seed cavity is very small, the rind impervious to 
water. The melon does not shrink in weight, is not easily 
bruised, and is a splendid shipper. It is later than Rocky 
Ford strains and is very prolific. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 
1% Ib., 75c. 
WATERMELON 
Cole’s Early Watermelon 
Cole’s Early Small but very early; of fine quality and 
sure to mature in any latitude where melons 
can be grown. Pkt., 10c;_ 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 50c. 


benader’s Surprise Muskmeion 
* Very prolific and early, almost round, 
Honey Rock 5 inches across, of medium size, rich sal- 
mon flesh of fine quality and ripens uniformly. Sweeter 
than Rocky Ford but without the sweetness of Honey 
Dew, fine for home use and market. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 
1% I|b., 75c. 
The fruits are of the largest size, often 
Montreal Nutmeg ote ining a weight of fifteen pounds. 
Shape nearly round, flattened at the ends. The flesh is 
about two inches thick, light green, and of a delicious 
flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 4 lb., 75c. 
ler’ Of medium size, oval, 
Osage or Improved Miller’s Cream 97 staaleaaeeitics 
netting; flesh deep salmon, thick, very firm, sweet and 
of rich flavor. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 4 Ib., 75c. 
More largely grown than any other of the 
Rocky Ford small or basket melons. Oval, slightly 
ribbed, densely covered with fine netting; flesh green, 
thick and of rich flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % Ib., 75c. 
ANYONE WHO HAS LIGHT, SANDY SOIL 
CAN RAISE GOOD WATERMELONS 
1 oz. will plant about 25 hills; 4 Ibs. to the acre. 
The culture of the Watermelon is mainly the same as recom- 
mended for the Muskmelon; hills should, however, be about 10 
feet apart. 
1°. A new extra-early variety, large and of 
Harris Earliest exceptionally fine quality. Slightly oval, 
mottled in stripes of light and dark green. Flesh bright 
red. One of the most desirable for planting in the North. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 50c. 
; An old favorite, early, productive and 
Mountain Sweet of good quality. Fruit long, dark green; 
flesh scarlet. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 50c. 
Of medium size, oval, dark green; 
Peerless or Ice Cream flesh scarlet, very sweet. PkKt., 
10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 50c. 
1 ’ A standard early variety of medium 
Phinney $ Early size, oval, marbled light and dark green; 
flesh pink, sweet and crisp. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 50c. 
Large, oval, very heavy; rind thin but firm, 
Sweetheart mottled light and very light green; flesh 
bright red, tender, melting and sweet. Retains its good 
qualities for a long time after ripening. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; % Ib., 50c. 
Citron For preserving only. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 

ROSS BROS. CO., Worcester, Mass. 
Vegetable Seeds '° 
