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Muskmelons 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce will plant 50 hills, two 
pounds an acre. Melons do best in a rich, sandy soil. Hills should be 
Plant ten to twelve seeds to the hill. 
Cover seeds with an inch of soil. When danger from frost and insects 
from four to six feet apart. 
is past, thin to four good plants to the hill. 

SPECIAL GROWERS 
RECOMMENDATIONS 
Our cultural directions are the special 
recommendations of our growers who 
through actual experience know what is 
necessary for the successful growing of a 
crop and give it to you for your guidance. 

88 days. A splendid small, 
* Hearts of Gold midseason variety. Fruit 
round, with a tendency to heart shape, lightly 
ribbed and covered with a fine gray netting; 
flesh very thick, deep salmon color, and of high 
quality; a good shipping Melon. Oz., 25e; 14 Ib., 
70c; 1 Ib., $2.25, postpaid. 
80 days. One of the most proli- 
Honey Rock fie varieties grown. The fruit is 
round, slightly flattened at the ends, of medium 
size and distinctly netted. The flesh is soft pink 
with a greenish tint. The rind is hard and the 
flesh so firm that it is an excellent shipper. 
Oz., 25c; 14 Ib., 70c; 1 Ib., $2.25, postpaid. 
Hearts of Gold 
; ; an 95 days. Similar in size and shape 
Pride of Wisconsin to Honey Rock. Oval in shape 
with tough heavily netted rind. Flesh deep orange 
and very thick. Sweet and of excellent quality. Oz., 
25c; 4 lb., 70c; 1 lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
Hale’s Best Muskmelon 82 days. Has become one of 
the most popular melons for 
the home and market garden trade. It is fairly early, 
a good shipper, oval in shape, averaging 5 inches in 
diameter and 7 to 9 inches long with heavy netting, 
and fairly prominent ribs. The flesh is a rich deep 
salmon color with a very fine flavor. Oz., 25c; 14 lb., 
70c; 1 Ib., $2.25, postpaid. 

Plant a VICTORY Garden for DEFENSE 


Honey Rock Muskmelon 
87 days. A very fine Melon of the 
Extra Early Osage Osage type. Seed cavity very small. 
Flesh deep, rich yellow color, very sweet and delicious. 
At least one week earlier than Osage Melon, smaller, 
vine prolific. Oz., 25c; 14 lb., 70c; 1 Ib., $2.25, postpaid. 
90 days. An improved variety of the 
Golden Osage Osage, oval to round in shape, similar 
to Honey Rock only larger in size. It is well netted, 
the flesh is thick golden throughout, excellent flavor, 
with a small seed cavity. Popular with the melon 
growers everywhere. Oz., 25c; 14 lb., 70c; 1 lb., $2.25, 
postpaid. 
Osage 92 days. A rather large, oval Melon of very 
: superior quality, fruit dark green, slightly 
ribbed and well covered with a shallow, gray netting; 
flesh rich orange-salmon, exceedingly thick, with a 
small seed cavity. Oz., 25c; 14 Ib., 70c; 1 Ib., $2.25, 
postpaid. 

Hale’s Best 
NO. 10 PYROCIDE DUST is the control measure against 
beetles and other insects. Apply promptly and grow your 
melons without any trouble. Circular free on request. 



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