
CANTALOUPES: 
tow to Grow Camtalloupes 
Prefer rich, sandy soil and plenty of sunshine. When the ground has 
become thoroughly warm, spade in well-rotted manure about foot 
deep, at the rate of a shovelful for each hill. Drop 8 to 10 seeds in 
slightly raised hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way, covering with % to 1 
inch of fine soil. When plants have produced their rough leaves, thin 
to the 3 or 4 strongest in each hill. Practice frequent shallow cultiva- 
tion until vines cover ground. Commercial growers. start the seed in 
hotbeds, in paper pots, or dirt-bands (write for prices). and later trans- 
plant to the field. Earlier plantings can be accomplished by the use 
of Hotkaps (see first pink page in rear of catalog). For fungous diseases 
in general, spray frequently with Bordeaux Mixture or Pyrox (see page 
72); for “damping off,’”’ dust with flowers of sulphur when the vines are 
young, and maintain good drainage and clean cultivation. 
One ounce will sow 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds, an acre. 

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S go 105 REUTER'S ORANGE FLESH 
95 days. The “last word” in the Rocky. Ford type. size, shape, and maturity, nearly round, densely 
Its distinctive characteristic is its appealing deep covered with a hard gray netting, and have practi- 
orange flesh which is solid, fine-grained, juicy, de- eally no ribs. Recommended for its prolific bearing, 
liciously sweet, and of a spicy flavor. The seed- unexcelled eating and shipping qualities. Pkt. 10c; 
cavity is very small. Melons are’6 to 7 inches in oz 25c; % Ib. 75c; Ib. $2.50; 5 Ibs. $12.00. Not 
diameter, weigh 2% to 8 pounds, are uniform in prepaid: 10 lbs. $23.00. 
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121 EXTRA EARLY HACKEN- 
SACK 80 days. An extra-early 
green-fleshed melon of uniform 
medium size, deep but rather flat- 
tened, with green skih slightly 
tinted yellow, heavily ribbed and 
partially netted, and of luscious 
flavor. A heavy cropper and a 
fine variety for the early 
home garden. Pkt. 10c3 4 
oz. 2503; %4 Ih. 75c3 Ib. > 
$2.50. 














Vine-Ripened 
Cantaloupes 
have best flavor 

A108 IMPERIAL 45.99 days. An outstanding and 
unusual melon with a delightful flavor all its own. 
The peculiar golden color of its'slightly netted skin 
gives one the impression of transparency. It is of 
the Rocky Ford size. The seed is held tightly in a 
very small and compact cavity. It’s a heavy yielder 
even in the hottest; driest season and never shows 
106 HONEY ROCK 95 days. The flesh is deep, 
thick, of orange color, with a sugary and luscious 
flavor all its own. Rind is so tough, and the flesh 
so firm that it can be allowed to ripen on the vine 
and then shipped long distances and yet arrive in 
perfect condition. The fruits are nearly round, me- 
dium in size, with a heavy, coarse netting over a 
spoilage in the field, even when quite ripe. A splen- 
did long distance shipper. Pkt. 10c3 oz. 25c; % Ib. 
Hodis tink $2.50; 5 Ibs. $12.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
slate-colored skin. The vigorous vines show.no trace 
of blight. Pkt. lOc; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c; Ib. $2.50; 
ocean $12.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $23.00; 25 Ibs. 
po0.c29. 
113 95 days. We predict this new variety will achieve 
great. popularity, The medium-sized (6 by 5 inchés), 
Bi, oval shaped fruits are finely netted, which in itself 
gives them a handsome appearance, but when they are 
halved and disclose their beautiful salmon-colored 
flesh, their appeal is irresistible. The flesh is thick, of 
ma fine custard-like texture, and the triangular seed- 
mcavity is the smallest found in melons of this type. 
Just about perfection for a’ true Cantaloupe. It is 
a sure to. supersede most of the older shipping varieties, 
now that we have this type selected to the typically 
Cantaloupe requirements. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c¢; %4 Ib. 
oes $2.50; 5 Ibs. $12.00. Not. prepaid: 10 lbs. 

Improved Perfecto Cantaloupe 
Vegetable Seeds 

REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 18 
