--» MUSKMELON or CANTALOUPE --- 
Culture. A rich sandy loam is preferable for muskmelons. Sow 10 to 12 seeds ina hill, the hills six to eight feet apart each way depend- 
ing on the vigor of the variety. Cover the seeds with about an inch of soil well firmed down. Thin the plants when they begin to crowd, 
leaving four of the best plants in each hill. Frequent but shallow cultivation until the runners interfere is necessary. Beetles may be kept off 
by dusting with air-slacked lime, being careful not to use so much as fo injure the vines. 

Hale’s Best No. 36 
SCHOON’S HARD-SHELL 90-95 days 
A new and excellent flavored melon, similar to Bender’s 
Surprise in shape and general appearance. It is valuable 
especially for its extra hard shell, which makes it fine for 
shipping. It will stand in the field or market better than most 
varieties. It is deeply ribbed, well netted over its yellow 
skin. The melons usually weigh from 5 to 8 pounds. Pkt. 15¢; 
oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.25; Ib. $4.00. 
SPECIAL BENDER’S SURPRISE 90-94 days 
Our special strain of the popular Bender melon. The 
fruits are big and heavy, many weighing 10 pounds or 
more. The flesh is very thick, deep orange in color and very 
fine flavor. The skin is light green turning to a deep golden 
tint when ripe. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 75c; Ib. $2.50. 
HALE’S BEST NO. 36 82-86 days 
The earliest and best melon of the Rocky Ford type. The 
fruit is of medium size, oval and very heavily netted. The 
flesh is of deep orange color, very firm, thick and of high 
flavor. This is one of the best melons for shipping and is 
popular at all northern markets. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 
60¢; Ib. $1.75. 
DELICIOUS 83-87 days 
This early melon is a great favorite wherever grown be- 
cause of its earliness, heavy yield and fine appearance. 
The melons ripen two weeks earlier than Bender’s Surprise 
and are medium large, averaging 5 pounds or more. The 
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flesh is moderately firm, deep orange and always sweet. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 65c; Ib. $2.00. 
ORANGE FLESH (Perfecto) 85-90 days 
An excellent late shipping melon. One of the best 
flavored and thickest meated varieties. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
VY |b. 65c; Ib. $2.00. 
SUGAR ROCK (Honey Rock) 82-87 days 
This melon has become very popular in many sections, 
because of its earliness and superior quality: The melons are 
very attractive, medium in size, round, with a coarse heavy 
netting. The flesh is firm, thick, deep orange in color, very 
sweet and of delicious flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 65c; 
Ib. $2.00. 
HEARTS OF GOLD (Morrill’s Large Strain) 93-97 days 
An improved strain, larger and a better shipper than the 
old Hearts of Gold or Hoodoo. 6Y%2-7 inches in diameter, 
weighing 4—5 pounds, excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
V4 |b. 65c; Ib. $2.00. 

Schoon’s Hard-Shell 
