-ARCHIAS’ Best of ALL MELONS 
One ounce will plant about 25 hills; 4 to 5. pounds to an acre. 







Archias’ Delicious 
Muskmelons 
CULTURE. Late in the spring drop 10 seeds in hills 5 feet apart. When 
large enough thin out to three. The following list contains none but choice 
varietios. 
BANANA. The flesh is rich salmon color, very sweet and melting. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 1% Ib., 75c; Ib., $2.50 
BURRELL’S GEM. Salmon flesh of unusual thickness. The Melon grows 
to an average size of 6 inches. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 Ib., 45c; lb., $1.75. 
HALE’S BEST. Exceptionally fine quality, originating in California’s famous 
Imperial Valley. Salmon flesh, medium early. A splendid shipping 
melon. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1/4 lb., 55c; Ib., $1.75. 
HEARTS OF GOLD. Handsome and attractive. Medium size. Heavily 
netted. Flesh is very thick; rich orange color. Matures in 70 days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% Ib., 55c; Ib., $1.75. 
HONEY ROCK or SUGAR ROCK. Gold Medal winner. Heavier webbed 
than Honey Ball. The outstanding characteristics are quality, productive- 
ness, good shipper, fine appearance. Deep orange flesh, exceedingly sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4 Ib., 55c; lb., $1.75. 
ROCKY FORD MELON, GOLD LINED. Small sced caviety, thick, lus- 
cious flesh, high flavor. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 45c; Ib., $1.75. 
Protein Foods. 
Peanuts Top: Ranking 
Select warm, light or sandy soil. Plant 
in rows 214 to 3 ft. apart, spacing the 
shelled nuts 8 to 10 in. apart in the rows. 
Cover with 2 in. of soil. Cultivate and 
hoe freely. In the fall, before frost, dig 
and hang vines in an airy room to cure. 
One pkt. will sow from 15 to 25 ft. of 
row; 1 lb. from 100 to 200 ft; 40 Ibs. 
per acre. 
JUMBO VIRGINIA. Most productive, 
extra large peanut of rich flavor, with 
2 or 3 large kernels to the pod. The 
vines spread 314 to 4 ft. across; make 
valuable fodder for stock. 
Pkt., 10c; % lb., 30c; Ib., 50c; 2 Ibs., 
90c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 lbs., 
$3.50. 
RED SPANISH. The dwarf bushes grow 
close and are easily cultivated and 
gathered. The kernels are small and 
very sweet. Early, and a heavy bearer. 
Pkt., 10c; 1/2 Ib., 30c; lb., 50c; 2 Ibs., 
90c, postpaid. Not postpaid, a ery 


Red Spanish 

CULTURE. Treat same as muskmelons, except that they should 
be planted 8 to 10 feet apart, according to variety. 
KLECKLEY’S SWEET No. 6. This wilt-resistant strain actually 
carries a higher sugar content than the regular Kleckley’s oblong. 
Dark green with deep red flesh. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 45c; 
Ib., $1.35. 
%4 
Dixie Queen 
HAWKESBURY. Wilt-resistant Irish Grey. The longest Melon 
grown. Very sweet and unusually prolific. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.25. 
NEW CANADA or ICE BOX. Also offered as Sugar 
Lumps. This round Melon is about 8 to 9 inches in 
diameter, striped, has a thin, hard rind and flesh of bright 
red, small brown seeds. Just the right size to fit your ice 
box uncut. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.75. 

DIXIE QUEEN. New! A new Melon, round in shape, which 
often weighs as much as 60 lbs. Skin is striped dark green 
and greenish ivory; flesh is bright red, solid and of fine 
flavor. Rind thin, but strong. Uniform in shape, size, color 
and quality. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 44 Ib., 45c; Ib., $1.50. 
STONE MOUNTAIN or DIXIE BELLE. A popular round Melon with grayish 
green smooth skin and beautiful deep crimson flesh. Averages about 45 Ibs. Fine 
for home use and local 
markets. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 35c; 1 Ib., $1.25; 5 Ibs., $4.95. 
PORTO RICAN (IMPROVED GOLDEN HONEY). Sweet 
as honey; color of gold. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.25. 
NEW EARLY KANSAS. Another recent introduction that 
merits a place among the best of the Watermelons. Early, 
exceptionally vigorous, high producer, fine for shipping. Oval, 
weighs 30 pounds; thin rind, light green with broad dark green 
irregular stripes; flesh solid deep red, delightful flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 44 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.35. 
TOM WATSON... Dark green in color. A long Melon with rich 
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red heart. A selected uniform strain of seed. Will weigh from 
50 to 65 pounds each, excellent all-purpose Melon, thin rind, 
good shipper. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.25, postpaid. 

SLUG SHOT 
Kills Melon Bugs. See page 21. 

Muskmelon, 
Hearts of Gold 



