To Grow Good Muskmelons You Must Plant Good Seed—We Have It 13 
MUSKMELONS 
Cantaloupe and Nutmeg 
One ounce will sow about 80 hills 
Demand a light, sandy soil, and planting should not be done until the 
ground has become dry and warm. Seed resembles that of cucumber in 
shape, size, and color. Sow 6 to 12 seeds to a hill, the hills to be 6 feet 
apart each way, and cover 44 inch deep. When the plants have produced 
their rough leaves, thin to three plants to a hill. Pinch out the ends of the 
growing shoots to induce early fruiting. 
_ BENDER’S SURPRISE. An orange- or salmon-fleshed oblong Melon 
similar to Tip-Top, but slightly larger and with ends more fully rounded. 
Distinctly ribbed, light greenish, yellow when ripe, its heavy rind and 
coarse netting give it good shipping qualities. Sweet and deliciously 
flavored. A remarkably prolific Melon of strong vigorous growth, the vines 
producing an unusual abundance of fruit. Ready to pick in 95 days. 
_ HONEY or SUGAR ROCK. 90 days. A medium-sized, very produc- 
tive sort of attractive appearance. Fruits are oval, not ribbed, and are 
heavily netted over a golden yellow rind, and will stand shipping and 
handling after ripening. It is an abundant yielder, a good shipper, but 
has won its wide popularity through its quality and superior flavor. 
PAUL ROSE. This Melon is a cross between the Osage and Netted 
Gem, and about 10 days earlier than the former. Of a size very suitable 
for shipping in baskets, it is becoming very popular in the market, 
especially where its superior qualities are known. The thick, red 
flesh is exceptionally sweet. 
BANANA. So called because of its shape. Melons large and thin- 
pest: with salmon flesh of delicious quality. Fine for the home- 
garden. 
EMERALD GEM. Considered by many to be one of the best 
salmon-fleshed Melons. It is a small variety, with dark green skin 
and flesh that is sweet and delicious. The vines yield heavily, and 
the fruits always sell well in the markets. 
EXTRA-EARLY HACKENSACK. A good variety where an early 
crop is desired, and has so many good qualities that it has become 
immensely popular. The Melons are large, flat, and well netted, and 
the flesh is thick, green, and of excellent flavor. Always a good seller 
on the market. : 
OSAGE or MILLER’S CREAM. A large, round, salmon-fleshed 
Melon with light green, netted skin. The flesh is very thick and 
sweet. One of the best shipping Melons. 
ROCKY FORD. The Melons are oval in shape and _ heavily 
netted, measuring about 5 inches in length. The smooth, light green 
flesh is delicious mm flavor. A very good sort that has been on the 
market a long time but ts still very popular with lovers of good 
Melons. 
TIP-TOP. One of the most productive Melons, and good for 
either early or late crop. The fruit is large, nearly round, and moder- 
ately netted, and the flesh solid, sweet, juicy, of fine flavor, and can 
be eaten to the very rind. One of the best all-round Melons grown. 
HONEY DEW MELON. The delicious honey-like flavor of this 
new Melon has created a sensation wherever used. The fruit is of 
good size, weighing 6 to 8 pounds, with light cream-colored, smooth 
skin and thick, rich, sweet flesh of light green color. Rind thin but 
tough, and so close that the rich flesh is practically sealed up where 
it keeps in finest condition for several months after it is ripe. 
HEARTS OF GOLD. An ideal basket and crate Melon of me- 
dium size, with round, heavily netted skin and very thick, rich, 
sweet orange flesh. The average size of the Melon is 6 to 8 inches in 
diameter—-a very convenient size for the table and for packing in 
shipment. Matures in 94 days. The seed-cavity is small and the 
rind is very tough, making it a good shipper. A vigorous grower 
and a heavy cropper. 






























































































































































































































































































































































































































Bender’s Surprise Muskmelons 

Honey or Sugar Rock Muskmelon 

Honey Dew Melon 

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