Muskmelons and Cantaloupes 
All Prices Postpaid Unless Otherwise Noted. 

CULTURE: A rich, sandy loam and 
good seed are absolutely necessary for 
success in raising the best melons. 
Muskmelons or Cantaloupes should not 
be planted on the same ground two 
years in succession. The seed should 
not be planted until the ground has 
become dry and warm. Plant in hills 
5 to 6 feet apart each way, dropping 8 
seeds to the hill. Cover with 2 inches 
of soil. Rich earth is far better than 
manure but if the latter is used see 
that it is well rotted and thoroughly 
mixed with the soil. When the plants 
have five or six leaves thin to two or 
three of the strongest plants per hill. 
Cultivate often but not too deep. Should 
be watered thoroughly about every two 
weeks. 
HALE’S BEST NO. 36 or EARLY HALE’S 
BEST. 85 days. The most widely grown 
variety of cantaloupe especially in the 
west and south for early shipping. Fruits 
oval; inconspicuous ribbing with heavy 
netting. Flesh extremely thick, salmon- 
orange, sweet and of fine flavor. 
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (4%4 lb. 45c) (Ib. $1.50) 
(5 lbs. $6.00). 
Seed from Individually Selected Crown 
Set Melons: (oz. 15c) (%4 lb. 50c) (Ib. $1.70) 
(5 lbs. $7.50). 
HALE’S BEST JUMBO or NO. 936. 87 days. 
This strain produces extra large melons, 
especially suitable for market gardeners 
Also adapted for roadside stand selling. 
Flesh pink, thick, and exceptionally fine 
quality. 
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (%4 lb. 45c) (lb. $1.50) 
(5 Ibs. $6.00). 
Seed from Individually Selected Crown 
Set Melons: (oz. 15c) (1% Ib. 50c) (lb. $1.70) 
(5 Ibs. $7.50). 
MILDEW RESISTANT HALE’S BEST NO. 45. 
88 days. This has proven to be the best 
of the mildew resistant varieties. Can 
be picked ripe and still stand shipping. 
It is very early, melons are oval, size is 
medium with heavy net with faint stripes. 
Inside is attractive with thick salmon 
colored, sweet, firm flesh, seed cavity 
small. 
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (%4 lb. 45c) (lb. $1.50) 
(5 lbs. $5.75). 
Seed from Individually Selected Crown 
Set Melons: (oz. 15c) (1% lb. 50c) (Ib. $1.65) 
(5 Ibs. $7.00). 
PERFECTO IMPROVED ASGROW 
STRAIN. 88 days. Very desir- 
able for shipping or market 
gardens. Fruits nearly round, 
2¥%2 pounds, with hard gray 
netting, and no ribs. Flesh very 
thick with extremely small seed 
cavity, deep salmon color; fine 
grained, juicy, sweet and aro- 
matic. 
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (%4 Ib. 40c) 
(Ib. $1.30) (5 Ibs. $5.10). 
SUPERFECTO. 

Superfecto 
90 days. Outstandingly 
desirable for shipping, also for market 
gardeners; a good cropper. Fruits long, 
nearly round, weigh 2¥2 pounds, com- 
pletely covered with hard grey netting; 
without ribs. Flesh very thick with ex- 
tremely small seed cell; deep salmon 
pink; fine grained, juicy and sweet. 
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (%4 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.30) 
(5 Ibs. $5.10). 
TIP TOP. 90 days. A splendid variety for 
home gardens and local markets. Fruits 
large, slightly oval, 6% pounds; skin 
pale green, turning to yellow at maturity; 
distinctly ribbed and slightly netted; flesh 
bright salmon, sweet and delicious. The 
best of its class. 
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 40c) (lb. $1.30) 
(5 Ibs. $5.10). 



Hale’s Best No. 36 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. 80 days. 
A popular first early sort for home gar- 
den and local markets. Fruits large, 
globular with flattened ends. Heavily 
ribbed with coarse netting. Flesh green, 
thick, of fine quality. An early variety 
to grow. 
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (%4 Ib. 35c) (Ib. $1.25). 
GREELEY WONDER IMPROVED. 90 days. 
It is one of the earliest muskmelons under 
cultivation, and it produces large fruit, 
having deep ribs, well netted skin and 
flesh is salmon colored, 1¥2 inches thick, 
of the finest texture and entirely devoid 
of coarseness. It also has a fine flavor, 
and unlike most muskmelons, instead of 
tasting what is known as flat, it is very 
much like the best Rocky Ford canta- 
loupes. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 15c) (%4 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.45). 
SCHOONS HARDSHELL BENDER. 87 days. 
A new and excellent flavored large 
melon. Slightly oblong with coarse net- 
ting on a tough hard shell, and dis- 
tinctly ribbed. Carries well to distant 
markets. It has bright salmon colored 
flesh and the best flavor to be found. 
Weight 5 to 8 pounds or more. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 15c) (% Ib. 40c) (Ib. $1.35). 
SALMON-TINT POLLOCK 10-25. 93 days. 
An excellent shipping variety of Rocky 
Ford strain. Fruits nearly round, weigh 
2¥%2 pounds; show no ribbing, and 
densely covered with heavy grey net- 
ting. Flesh thick deep salmon at center 
with green tone near the rind; sweet and 
spicy. 
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (%4 Ib. 40c) (Ib. $1.30) 
(5 Ibs. $5.00). 

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THE WESTERN SEED COMPANY, DENVER, COLORADO 
