MUSKMELONS (CANTALOUPES) 
CULTURE. A rich sandy loam is preferable for muskmelons. 
the hills six to eight feet apart each way. 
Sow 10 to 12 seeds in a hill, 
each vs Cover seeds with an inch of soil well firmed down. 
Thin the plants when they begin to crowd, leaving four of the best plants in each hill. 
Fre- 
quent but shallow cultivation until the runners interfere is necessary. 

Paradise “Sugar Rock” 
The New Muskmelon Sensation! The King of Melons 
—This extremely delicious melon is an outstanding in- 
troduction and is as its name indicates: SWEET AS 
SUGAR, SOLID AS A ROCK. Here is an entirely new 
and distinct melon that has won its way because of its 


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wonderful sweetness. 
No. 124, Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 44 Ib. 90c. 

‘Honey Gem Muskmelon 
A red-fleshed melon finely grained, with a character- 
istically rich and spicy flavor. Tough, thin rind, well- | 
arched ribs. covered with closely laced gray netting. 
Flesh reddish orange, very thick and meaty. Vines are | 
vigorous, healthy, and produce liberally. 
No. 044, Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢. 
KNIGHT MUSKMELON 
Very Early in Season—Planted by market gardeners 
as their first early variety, the oblong fruits weighing 
about 2 lbs. Flesh is medium green, shading to pink 
at center; juicy and sweet, 
oz. 30¢; %4 lb: 90c, 


Rockyford or Netted Gem | 
Best Known of All Muskmelons—The fruits are small, : 
nearly round, weighing 21% Ibs., with no ribs and 
heavily netted. The delicious juicy fruits are thick in 
flesh, of green color with a gold tinge at the center. | 
No. 
Hoo Doo or Hearts of Gold 
518, Pkt. 10¢; 0z. 30¢e; 4 lb. 90c. 

Will produce a crop of delightfully flavored fruits of | 
medium size, round and distinctly ribbed. You will § 
enjoy the remarkable spiciness and sweetness of sunt : 
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melon; flesh deep orange; small seed cavity. No. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30¢; 4 lb. 90c. 
THE 

A SENSATION FOR YOUR GARDEN 
This curious and most exquisitely flavored 
yellow and quite deep. Looks, smells and 
tastes like a banana. 
curiosity. Don’t fail to try it. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 60c. 
No. 024, 

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The flesh is deep and thick, 
with a honey-like luscious flavor that has no equal. | 
No. 520, Pkt. 10¢; § 
VINE BANANA| 
Melon grows to a length of 18 to 30 inches | 
and is 4 inches in diameter. The flesh is § 
A sweet and delicious § 

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BENDER’S SURPRISE 
Musk- 
melon 
The attractive 
salmon colored 
flesh of this im- 
proved melon is 
of superb, sweet 
oblong, with dis- 
tinct round ends. 
No. 560, Sere 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30e; SS 
14 lb. 90c. 
EMERALD GE 
Best Early Variety—The globular, slightly flattened 
fruits weigh about 2 pounds. Slightly netted, ribbed 
skin is emerald green turning yellowish at maturity. 
Flesh is very thick, salmon colored, sweet and deli- 
cious. For home use; not a shipper. No. 602, 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30c? 14 Ib. 90ce. 
Good for Home or Market—Well ribbed and netted, 
these delicious melons are of a handy shape and size. 
The bright orange flesh is thick and has a most 
pleasant, spicy aroma. A strong grower and. highly 
productive. No. 608, Pkt. 10¢; oz. 40c. 
Good Luck Honeydew 
The New Sensational Green Fleshed Melon—A South 
Sea Island Casaba crossed with a Colorado Honey Gem 
gives us this marvel melon. Fruits are large and nearly 
round, smooth skin, light cream colored. Flesh is 
thick, light green, rich, spicy-sweet, and of dis- 
tinctive flavor, unlike that of any other member of 
the melon family. Honeydews, if planted in the 
North, should be started in hotbeds to give them 
plenty of time to ripen. “This succulent melon should 
be in every garden. No. 134, Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30c. 
Good Luck Honey Ball 
A small edition of Honeydew. Really a cross be- 
tween the above melon and ‘Texas ‘Cannon : Ball. 
Perfectly round. Very sweet, yet retaining the spice 
of the Honeydew. No. 135, Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 
Y% lb. 5c. ; 






Ripe out" Peaches from Vines 
They resemble oranges in color, 
shape and size, but grow like 
melons on: a vine. Make deli- 
cious preserves. Fine for sweet 
pickles or pies—in fact they can 
be used in almost every way 
that you would: use a peach. 
No. €29; Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢3 
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