6 Mite HicH SEED Co. 

MUSKMELONS AND CANTALOUPES 
397 H. B. No. 45. (75 days.) ‘The new Powdery Mildew 
resistant Melon. True Hale’s Best type, rich salmon flesh, 
small seed cavity, heavily netted, faint stripe. Picked on full 
slip, will remain in edible condition longer than other var- 
ieties. 
409 Heart of Gold. (85 days). Has very thick, sweet flesh, 
a beautiful golden salmon color. Good size, oval shape, fairly 
distinct ribs and heavy netting. 
398 “H. B.’—Hale’s Best. (75 days). A remarkably early 
shipping variety of excellent quality. Melons are oval in 
shape, 8 inches long by 412 inches in diameter with heavy 
netting. 
399 Hale’s Best No. 36. (70 days.) Very prolific; perfectly 
netted, with a pink flesh showing a slight tinge of red. One 
of the best varieties in use. 
402 Honey Rock or Sugar Rock. (75 days.) Delicious flavor; 
nearly round; coarse netting; deep salinon meat. 
413. Rocky Ford. (85 days.) Rust resistant and the finest 
green-fleshed selection from the Rocky Ford type. Very good 
home garden melon but will not stand shipping. 

405 Honey Dew. 
(110 days.) Not 
a cantaloupe, 
but more a fall 
or winter mel- 
on. The flesh 
is emerald 
green, very 
thick, melting 
and fine grain. 
Prices on 
Cantaloupes: 
Postpaid. 
See Page 12 for 
a Fine 
Garden Book. 

H. B. No. 45 
WATERMELONS 
751 New Market Early. (70 days.) Extra early; recommended 
for short-season localities. Has dark green skin, mottled with 
darker stripes. Weight about 20 pounds. 
752 Ward’s Rio Grande. (75-80 days.) Our own selection for 
an early, sweet melon. Thin, dark green rind; too tender to 
ship. 
758 Kleckley’s Sweet. (85 days.) Immensely popular. Sweet 
rich flavor; bright red, solid flesh. Rind too thin for shipping. 
764 Tom Watson. (95 days.) Old, but still a leader. Dark 
red flesh; deep green rind; thin but tough. About 40 Ibs. 
763 Improved Dark Seeded Klondike. (85 days.) Larger than 
original Klondike; cylindrical, tapering to blossom_ end; 
slightly ribbed; smali seeds; ships moderate distances. Bright 
red flesh, finest quality. 
760 Striped Klondike. Differs frora the Dark Seeded chiefly 
in its skin coloring, which is very attrac- 
tive. Stringless red flesh; many claim this 
the best of all. 25 Ibs. 
767 Cannonball, White Seeded. (90 days.) 
Practically all solid heart. Round, dark 
green; a beauty and second to none in 
quality, 25-30 Ibs. 
765 Winter Queen. (95 days.) Round, 
nearly white. Ripen early, but keep two 
or three months. Bright red flesh. Weight, 
15 lbs. Striped Klondike 
770 Cannonball Black Seeded. (90 days.) Flesh, beautiful 
bright red, solid heart. 
All above Watermelons are priced: Pkt, 5c; 02, 20c¢; 
14 Jb, 50c; Ib, $1.70. Postpaid. 
Citron Red Seeded 
Citron Red Seeded, for pickles and preserves. Culture same 
as Watermelon. Prices: Pkt, 5c; oz, i10c; Postpaid. 

