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ABEL’S SEED HOUSE 12 N. 9th St., Reading, Pa. 
MUSKMELON 
ABEL'S PERFECTION or TIP-TOP—A large, main-crop va- 
riety, varying in shape from round to slightly netted; flesh 
deep salmon, sweet and spicy. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 1/4 Ib., 95c; lb., $2.85. 
BANANA—Resembles a huge banana in shape. Fruits smooth 
and slender, lemon colored; tapering at ends; flesh pro- 
nounced salmon, of somewhat banana-like flavor. Width, 
4”. depth, 18”; 98 days. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 25c: 14 lb., 70c; 1 lb., $2.00. 
BENDER’S SURPRISE—Largest of the oval pink fleshed 
melons, early for its size. High quality. Coarse netting, dis- 
tinct ribs hard rind. Good shipper. Width, 8”; depth, 71/2"; 
94 days. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 25c; 1% 1b., 70c; 1 1b., $2.00. 
EMERALD GEM—For home gardens, does not keep. Outer 
color emerald green yellowing at maiurity; distinctly ribbed, 
with slight netting; flesh very thick, deep rich salmon color, 
sweet and of spicy flavor. Width, 51/," depth, 41/2"; 85 days. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 30c: 14 lb., 90c; 1 Ib., $2.50. 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK—Nearly round. Deeply ribbed, 
with very coarse netting. Skin green tinged with yellow at 
maturity. Flesh green; somewhat coarse, but juicy and 
sweet. Width, 6”; depth, 5”; 82 days. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 25c: 1% lb., 70c: 1 Ib., $2.00. 
FLAT JENNY LIND—Heavily netted fruits, with crisp, light 
green flesh of rich flabor. Width, 3-4”. 
Pkt.; 10c; oz., 25c: 14 lb., 70c: 1 1b., $2.00. 
PRIDE OF WISCONSIN—(Orange Flesh). A melon which in 
a few years has become a premium priced variety in large 
Eastern markets. Pride of Wisconsin deserves a premium 
price. It has unsurpassed quality, large size, firm, thick 
orange flesh, strong rind, and heavy netting. Vines are 
vigorous and very productive considering the size of the 
melons. Fruits are nearly round, 6!/.x7"” and weight 4 to 5 
lbs. The rind is blue-gray, turning golden when ripe, with 
sparse but prominent and clear-cut netting. Ribs are faint 
and entirely lacking. Flesh is of excellent flavor and edible 
to the rind. The triangular seed cavity is quite compact. 
Round, 61/,x7"; 92 days. 
Pkt., 10cr oz., 35c: 14 lb., $1.10; 1 1b., $4.00. 
IMPERIAL No. 45—Disease resistant. (Orange Flesh). An 
outstanding meldén in which disease resistance and high 
quality have been successfully combined. The most popular 
of all commercial varieties because of its excellent shipping 
qualities and resistance to powdery mildew. Fruits are oval, 
6 in. long, with thick, sweet orange flesh. Good producer. 
Oval, 6”; 92 days. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 25c: 14 Ib., 80c; 1 lb., $2.25. 
FORDHOOK—A medium melon for home and gardens and 
nearby markets. Outer color of mottled green; flesh medium 
orange-yellow, juicy, sweet and spicy. Width, 5”; depth, 4”; 
88 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 1/4 lb., 90c; 1 Ib., $2.50. 
HALE’S BEST—Fruits oval; inconspicuous ribbing with 
heavy netting. Flesh extremely thick, salmon-orange, sweet 
and of very fine quality. Width, 5”; depth, 6”; 82 days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c: 14, lb., 80c; 1 Ib., $2.25. 
HEARTS OF GOLD—Nearly round, slightly ribbed, finely 
netted, light green to light yellow upon ripening. Flesh very 
thick, firm, and delicious. Small cavity with a tight web. 
Color yellow shading to pink. Good shipper. Width, 5"; 
depth, 5!/."; 90 days. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 25c; Y% 1b., 80c: 1 Ib., $2.25. 
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