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_HOW TO GROW CANTALOUPES and WATERMELONS. Plant themin May. They always do best ona light, loose, rich 
soil. Dig deep and work the soil until it is very fine, mixing several shovels of Wizard Brand Sheep Manure (we have it) or some other 
well-rotted manure into each hill. No plants do well on half-worked, ‘‘lumpy” soil, void of plant-food. Make hills of Cantaloupes 
4 to 5 feet apart each way, and Watermelons 6 to 8 feet apart. Plant 10 to 12 seeds in a hill to insure a good stand of plants. 
As soon as they are through the ground, spray. When danger of bugs is past, thin out all but two of the best plants. Keep spray- 
ing them every two weeks, if necessary. In cultivating do not injure the plants. One ounce 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds to an acre. 
The time from planting to ripening for eating is given after each variety. This is approximate, as growing conditions have their 
effect in either helping or retarding growth. Do not pull your melons until you are sure they are ripe. 
Schell’s “‘Dee-Licious’’ Cantaloupe. 
Ready to pick in 85 days. 
everybody says, is “‘simply dee-licious.’’ 
This is our leading variety. Its flavor, as 
Rich, deep salmon flesh; 
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sweet, luscious, juicy flavor. Be sure you include this, the most popular Cantaloupe in Pennsylvania, in your garden whether 
large or small. 
3 Ibs. (1 acre) $5.25; 15 lbs. (5 acres) $22.50. 
New Cantaloupe, Pride of Wisconsin. 
netting when fully grown. 
Schell’s Pure-Bred Strain. 
: é : : round, slightly oval; smooth skin when young, developing a heavy 
Its flesh is extraordinarily thick, bright salmon color, most deliciously sweet, luscious flavor; small 
One to ten acres of it will prove very profitable. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 2 ozs. 35 cts.; Ib. 60 cts.; Ib. $2; 
Schell’s Pride of Wisconsin is almost 
seed cavity; ripens right up to the rind. Vields tremendously; ready to begin picking in 90 to 100 days. Grow more good Canta- 
loupes; you can sell all you can grow at a good profit. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 2 ozs. 35 cts.; 14lb. 65 cts.; Ib. $1; lb. $2; 
5 Ibs. $9.50; 10 Ibs. $18; 25 Ibs. or more at $1.75 per lb. 
Gold-Lined Rocky Ford ‘° Netted Gem). 92 
days. Oval shape, 5 by 
414 inches. The skin is covered with a thick gray netting on 
green, making it very attractive. The flesh is thick, green, very 
sweet and juicy, fine for the home-garden and for market. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 14Ib. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.75. 
Honey Rock or Sugar Rock. 85 days. Round as a ball in 
shape, extremely early, prominently netted. The flesh is 
deep orange. The skin is light green, turning to light golden 
yellow. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 4lb. 50 cts.;. lb. $1.75. 
Jenny Lind. 87 days. The fruits are small, but very sweet 
and luscious; flesh light green. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
Y4lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.75. 
Miller’s Cream. 92 days. Salmon flesh; very fine; a great 
favorite. Large round fruits; light green; skin netted. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Mlb. elon in $1.75. : 
92 days. very excellent melon o 
Hearts of Gold. delicious flavor, with very deep rich 
orange-salmon flesh. It is grown very extensively by both east- 
ern and western market growers. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
4lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2; 3 Ibs. (for 1 acre) $5.55; 10 lbs. $17.50. 
Fordhook. 87 days. Medium size, round, flattened at the 
ends, heavily ribbed. Skin deep emerald-green; flesh thick, 
orange-yellow. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 4b. 50 cts.; lb. $1.75. 
Tip-Top. 96 days. Salmon-fleshed. A big yielder. Fruits are 
large and for genuine quality it is about impossible to sur- 
pass. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 4lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.75. 
Emerald Gem. 80 days. Fine yellow or salmon-fleshed melon; 
delicious, 5 by 514 inches. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Mlb. 
50 cts.; lb. $1.75. 
Hale’s Best Improved Strain No. 36. 
75 days. Deep salmon flesh of excellent quality; 614 by 6 inches; 
heavy netting. Extra-early. Average 3 pounds. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
re 20 cts.; 14lb. 30 cts.; Ib. $1.75; 3 Ibs. (for 1 acre) $3.75; 
0 Ibs. $11. 
Imperial Mildew-Resistant No. 45. 
86 days. Proof against mildew, this recent introduction has the 
unique quality of being the only Cantaloupe whose fruit can 
be fully ripened and yet remain edible for a long time. Near 
round, fine netting. Flesh salmon, very thick, firm, sweet. A 
wonderful melon. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 141b. 65 cts.; Ib. $2. 
WATERMELONS 
Striped Klondike No. 11. 90 days. This new strain 
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est content of sugar and thus has a most delicious flavor. The rind 
is thin but strong, the flesh solid bright red. Averages 30 pounds. 
Long-oval, heavily mottled and striped. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 
cets.; 14lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. a4 ‘ 
3 ; e most pop- 
Schell’s Strain Tom Watson. wis "meion in 
America. 90 days. The melons are oblong, 18 to 24 inches long 
and 10 to 14 inches in diameter, averaging forty to sixty pounds 
each. The flesh is a deep red, of the most delicious quality and 
extends close to the rind. Rind dark green and very strong. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; \4lb. 35 cts.; lb. 85 cts.; 4 lbs. 
$2.75; 10 Ibs. $6. it ind 
As acrop for market, you wi n 
Kleckley Sweets. it one of the most profitable, for 
melons are easy to grow and easy to sell. True oblong shape, 
dark green rind, and rich red flesh, which is sweet and luscious. 
Ready in about 87 days from planting. Plant an acre this year 
—four pounds of seed will do it and cost but $2.80. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; 4lb. 35 cts.; lb. 85 cts.; 4 Ibs. $2.80. 
Stone Mountain or “Dixie Belle.’’ 90 days. Round, showing 
slight ribs; smooth, light green; flesh beautiful deep crimson. 
Averages about 45 pounds. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 4lb. 
35 cts.; lb. 80 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.75. 
Halbert Honey. 85 days. The fruits are long, blunt at both 
ends; skin a rich, glossy green; the flesh a beautiful crimson. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 4b. 35 cts.; Ib. 85 cts. 
3 . 75 days. Very valuable be- 
Schell’s Extra-Early. cause of its extreme earli- 
ness. It is of excellent quality, with very thick salmon flesh 
of richest flavor. The fruits are rounded-oval, averaging 6% 
inches long by about 51% inches in diameter. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
20 cts.; Y4lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.75; 3 Ibs. (for 1 acre) $4.90. 
Banana. 94 days. Salmon flesh. Melons are 14 to 16 inches 
long, thin, and of delicious quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
Yb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.75. f 
3 87 days. A very fine melon. 
Burrell’s Gem. rich flavor. The flesh is salmon, and 
very deep. Shape oval. It is an excellent shipper. Fine for 
home-garden as well as market. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
1A4lb. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.50; 10 Ibs. $14. 
Schell’s Strain Bender’s Surprise. 2°. ¢2¥: 
strain of this variety is a very superior quality strain. A deep, 
richly flavored salmon flesh. The skin is greenish yellow when 
ripe. Oval, 7 by 8 inches. About 7 pounds. It is a heavy 
cropper. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 4b. 60 cts.; Ib. $23 
3 lbs. (1 acre) $5.25. 
Early Bender or Little Bender. (Also called Delicious, but 
should not be confused with Schell’s Dee-Licious which is 
entirely different in shape and size.) 83 days. An excep- 
tionally excellent early Cantaloupe of very superior quality, 
10 days earlier than Bender’s Surprise. Oval shape; 5 pounds. 
Flesh bright salmon. Fine for home-garden and for market. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 4lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2; 5 lbs. $9. 
Large Hackensack. 95 days. Green-fleshed; very sweet and 
luscious. Grows to a large size; round with flattened ends. 
Flesh deep and rich and the melons weigh from 5 to 10 pounds 
Por Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; }4lb. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.75; 5 lbs. 
6.25. : 
Extra-Early Hackensack. 90 days. Large melon, but not so 
large as Large Hackensack and five days earlier; green flesh; 
very fine. Pkt. 10 ees OF 20 cts.; lb. 50 cee Ib. $1.75. : 
66 22 Very early, exceptionally sweet, sma 
“Honey Gold.” to medium size, dark green, with fine 
open netting, turning light yellow on ripening. Small seed 
cavity, round to oval shape. Gather when turning yellow; eat 
when golden colored. Unique in appearance—looks like a large 
orange. Pkt. 15 cts.; 40z. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 14lb. $1.50; 
Ib. $4. 
Sweet, 
3 to 4 Ibs. per acre 
Wondermelon. 4 f¢ melon. Large, heavy; oblong; 
eee eee FV: ~even dark green skin; rather thin rind; 
rich bright scarlet flesh of sweetest and most delicious flavor. 
Melons 18 to 22 inches long. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; \4lb. 
35 cts.; lb. $1; 5 Ibs. $4.50. 
Florida Favorite. 87 days. Large, oblong; dark green skin; 
excellent flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.;0z. 15 cts.; 4b. 35 cts.; lb. 85 cts. 
Fordhook Early. 85 days. The earliest large-fruited melon; 
almost round; flesh bright red, crisp and sweet. Averages 25 
pounds. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; M4lb. 35 cts.; Ib. 85 cts. 
Mclver’s Wonderful Sugar. 90 days. A long, striped melon 
(often 2 feet in length), of the finest quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; lb. 35 cts.; lb. 85 cts. 
Harris’ Earliest. 80 days. One of the best extra-early melons; 
fruits are oval, dark green; flesh sweet and delicious. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 41b. 35 cts.; Ib. 85 cts. 
Thurmond Grey. 90 days. Try this splendid variety. The 
melons are very large, oblong, of greenish gray color outside. 
The flesh is rich red and of delicious flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
15 cts.; Mlb. 35 cts.; lb. 85 cts. 
Dixie Queen. Large, almost round. Skin is striped dark green, 
greenish ivory, sort of a mottled stripe. Rind thin but 
strong. Bright red, solid and of richest flavor. Weigh 40 to 
50 pounds. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1. 
Georgia Rattlesnake. Oblong-shaped, striped melons weigh- 
ing 50 to 60 pounds. Late, coming in after other earlies 
are over. Flesh deep pink, tender, and very sweet. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 4b. 35 cts.; lb. 85 cts.; 5 Ibs. $3.25. 

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