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ROCKY FORD CANTALOUPE SEED BREEDERS ASSN. 13 


Hearts of Gold 

The striking appearance and fine flavor of the Hearts of Gold make it a 
splendid melon for home and market gardeners. 
ag PR err ae 8 PoE HEARTS OF GOLD is a midseason veriety, maturing 
| HEARTS OF GOLD | a few days later than the Hale’s Best. We offer the im- 
; Chief Use: General | proved strain of this variety, which is a nearly globe shaped 
| Matures: 89-94 days 2 ; : ae 
afer Golonst Date l firm melon with a fine flavored, pink meated flesh. The fruits 
| Flesh Color: Pink = are moderately small, distinctly ribbed, and well netted except 
j Netting: On ribs oniy | for the narrow furrows between the ribs. The flesh is firm 
| Size, 5%1x5% Ma | with a fine texture and sweet spicy flavor. While the Hearts 
ig aa | of Gold is not a commercial melon in the usual sense of the 
word, it will stand shipping for short distances, 
The Hearts of Gold is now a standard variety for the market gardener and is 
well known in all Mid-west and Eastern markets. The striking appearance of these 
melons makes an instant appeal to the buyer, and the fine flavor keeps its friends 
among the cantaloupe consumers. We have carefully selected stock of the Hearts 
of Gold, and we believe its high quality will give you a melon that should certainly 
be present in your cantaloupe fields this season. 
It is apparent at the time of the preparation of this catalog that there will be 
shortages of seed of some varieties of cantaloupes. The Hearts of Gold is one of 
these that will be short this season. It is our suggestion that your order be placed 
as early as possible so that you may be sure of securing some of this seed. The 
stock that we are offering has been grown and harvested by ourselves, and we can 
assure you of its high quality and its purity. 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 20c; 14 pound, 60c; '4 pound, $1.00; 1 pound, $1.75; 
2 pounds, $3.35; 5 pounds, $7.70; 10 pounds, $14.00. 
