

CANTALOUPES Mdkszelons 
"How to Gnow Cantalonpes 
Prefer rich, sandy soil and plenty of sunshine. When the ground has! 
become thoroughly warm, spade in well-rotted manure about % foot 
deep, at the rate of a shovelful for each hill. Drop 8 to 10 seeds in 
slightly raised hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way, covering with % to 1 
inch of fine soil. When plants have produced their rough leaves, thin 
to the 3 or 4 strongest in each hill. Practice frequent shallow cultiva- 
tion until vines cover ground. Commercial growers start the seed in 
hotbeds, in paper pots, or dirt-bands (write for prices). and later trans- 
plant to the field. Earlier plantings can be accomplished by the use 
of Hotkaps (see page 72). For fungous diseases in general, spray fre- 
quently with Bordeaux Mixture or Pyrox (see page 72); for “damping 
off,”’ dust with flowers of sulphur when the vines are young, and main- 
tain good drainage and clean cultivation. 
One ounce will sow 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds, an acre. 

105 REUTER'S ORANGE FLESH 
95 days. The “last word” in the Rocky Ford type. size, shape, and maturity, nearly round, densely 
Its distinctive characteristic is its appealing deep covered with a hard gray netting, and*have practi- 
orange flesh which is solid, fine-grained, juicy, de- cally no ribs. Recommended for its prolific bearing, 
liciously sweet, and of a spicy flavor. The seed- unexcelled eating and shipping qualities. Pkt. 10c; 
cavity is very small. Melons are 6: to 7 inches in oz, 20c; % Ib. 65c; Ib. $2.00; 5 Ibs. $9.50. Not pre- 
diameter, weigh 2% to 3 pounds, are uniform in paid: 10 lbs. $18.00; 25 Ibs. $42.50. 
i21 EXTRA EARLY HACKEN- 
SACK 80 days. An extra-early 
green-fleshed melon of uniform 
medium size, deep but rather flat- 
tened, with green skin slightly 
tinted yellow, heavily ribbed and 
partially netted, and of luscious 
flavor. A heavy cropper and a 
fine variety for the early 
>» home garden, Pkt. 10¢c;3 
oz. 25¢c;3; %4 Ib. 75C; Ib. 
$2.25; 5 Ibs. $10.50. 
Not prepaid: 10 
lbs. $20.00. 


















Vine-Ripened 
Cantaloupes 
have best flavor 

45 IMPERIAL 92 days. An outstanding and un- 106 HONEY ROCK 95 days. The flesh is deep, 
usual melon with a delightful flavor all its own. thick, of orange color, with a sugary and luscious 
The peculiar golden color of its slightly netted skin flavor all its own. Rind is so tough, and the flesh 
gives one the impression of transparency. It is of | so firm that it can be allowed to ripen on the vine 
the Rocky Ford size. The seed is held tightly in a and then shipped long distances and yet arrive in 
very small and compact cavity: It’s a heavy yielder perfect condition. The fruits are nearly round, me- 
even in the hottest, driest season and never shows dium in size, with a heavy, coarse netting over a 
spoilage in the field, even when quite ripe. A splen- slate-colored skin. The vigorous vines show no trace 
did long distance shipper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. of blight. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 65c; Ib. $2.00; 
65c; Ib. $2.00; 5 Ibs. $9.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 5 Ss. .50, id: > 
thd Fa arena a prep oe $9.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $18.00; 25 lbs. 
113 95 days. We predict this new variety will achieve 
great popularity. The medium-sized (6 by 5 inches), 
oval shaped fruits are finely netted, which in itself 
gives them a handsome appearance, but when they are 
halved and disclose their beautiful salmon-colored 
flesh, their appeal is irresistible. The flesh is thick, of 
a fine custard-like texture, and the triangular seed- 
cavity is the smallest found in melons of this type 
f Just about perfection for a true Cantaloupe. It is 
Sure to supersede most of the older shipping varieties 
now that. we have this type selected to the typically 
See es ee Pkt. 10Oc; oz, 20c; 1%, Ib 
Cc; >. E ; 5 Ibs. $9.50, N repaid: : 
$18.00; 25 lbs. $42.50, i hailed oy MN gs 


Improved Perfecto Cantaloupe 
Vegetable Seeds 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans } 18 
