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Muskmelons or Cantaloupe 
NORTHERN GROWN ; 
A packet will plant about 15 hills; 1 ounce 60 hills; 3 pounds per acre. 
Plant seed outdoors May 15 to June 15, either in rows or hills, one 
inch deep in rows. Make rows 5 feet apart and thin plants to 12 inches 
apart in the row. If in hills, make hills 4 to 6 feet apart, allowing 3 to 4 
plants to the hill. Make a heavy application of manure, either broadcast 
or in the row. 5 
573 Delicious. (80 days.) Early, large, sweet melon. One week earlier 
than Bender’s. Being of large size and delicious sweetness, makes it 
superior to other early melons. Fruits are large, oval shape, light 
green, covered with fine netting. Flesh is deep orange color, very 
Sweet and most delicious flavor. It will not stand long distance ship- 
ping, Very popular for the home garden, roadside stands and loca 
sales. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 1b., $1.00; 14 Ib., $1.60. 
569 Bender’s Surprise. (85 days.) The melons are round to oval in 
shape, ribbed and partly covered with netting. When ripe, the fruits 
turn a golden tint which shows through the netting and gives the 
melon a very attractive appearance. The size of the melons averages 
quite large. The flesh is so firm and thick that the melons remain firm 
and in good condition much longer than other large melons of this 
class. For market and shipping, this is an important consideration. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 lb., 75c; 1% lb., $1.25. 
578 HALE’S BEST. (82 days.) This early Rocky Ford type is of me- 
dium size, oval, and very heavily netted. The flesh is a deep orange 
color, very firm, thick and of high flavor. This is an excellent shipper 
and is popular in the New York market. Melons are of high quality. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 4% Ilb., 65c; 1% Ib., $1.10. 
581 Honey Rock. (82 days.) Also called Sugar Rock. Sweet as sugar 
and solid as a rock. Fruits are oval, medium sized and not rigid. Has 
a deep orange flesh with a wonderful sweetness. One of the most 
prolific varieties grown, The rind is tough, and the flesh so firm that 
melons can be allowed to ripen on the vines and be shipped long dis- 
tances. Distinct from all other sorts. Matures its fruits in about 85 
days, from seed. We want you to try Honey Rock. ‘ 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 1% I1b., 75c; % lb., $1.25. 
580 HEARTS OF GOLD. (90 days.) Developed by a successful Mich- ~ 
igan melon grower. Vines are vigorous, free from blight or rust, 
and hardy. Fruits medium sized, nearly round, thickly netted and 
very firm so they stand shipping. Flesh is deep orange color and de-_ 
liciously flavored. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; 1% Ib., $1.25. ne 
591 TIP-TOP. (86 days.) The fruits are large, nearly round, and the 
: ; skin, when mature, is greenish yellow, slightly netted. The deep sal- 
Bender’s Surprise Melon mon flesh is thick, deliciously flavored. 
Pkt., 10c; 02., 25c; 4% 1hb., 75c; 1% 1b., $1.25. : 
588 ROCKY FORD. (80 days.) It is one of the earliest green flesh 
melons for the northern states. Fruits are oval in shape, well netted 
and of good flavor. This is an excellent variety for home garden and 
market. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; 1% Ih., $1.25. 
587 Pride of Wisconsin. (85 days.) One of 
the best introductions in many years. The flesh 
color is totally unlike other cantaloupe, being Gevwaco 
much deeper orange and richer looking. The rind | k : 
is unbelievably strong, heavy coarse netting, just ot aps 
the right size and shape, midseason in earliness, ; 
and no stringiness in thé flesh. A good keeper. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 144 lb., 85c; 14 lb., $1.50. 


; For Mier. Surer Crops: Use 

Mushroom Spawn 
Culture for growing Mushrooms will be sent with each order. Bottle > 
Spawn is now so superior to the old style Brick Spawn. It is grown in > 
sterile bottles which are removed and the Spawn then packed in cartons. 
A Single carton of Bottle Spawn will spawn 40 square feet. js 
Postpaid, 1 box, $1.00; 3 boxes, $2.85. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
Mustard i 
A packet will sow 50 feet of row; 1 ounce 200 feet; 1 pound per acre in drills; 
two pounds if broadcast. a 






Pride of 
Wisconsin 
Melon 
626 FORDHOOK FANCY. (40 days.) A beautifully curled mustard. 
Very mild, pleasant flavor. The leaves are curled and fringed, and the 
plant remains long without running to seed. (eran 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 1% Ib., 65c; % Ihb., $1.00. Pa 
627 Giant Curled Long Standing. (40 days.) (Gold Medal Win- 
of the finest curled sorts, and will stand true to form weeks longer 
than the old kinds without going to seed. This is a great advantag 
for the garden. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 4% l1b., 65c; 14 Ib., $1.00. ee 
629 SPINACH MUSTARD. (35 days.) A rapid growing mustard with © 
narrow, spoon-shaped, dark green leaves; when cooked, has a delicious — 
spinach flavor, but is more pungent. A heavy cropper. Resistant to 
heat and cold. The mildest mustard. rae 
Pkt., 10c; 02., 20c; 44 Ihb., 50c; 44 1hb., 85c. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO — 
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“Giant: Curled Long Standing Mustard 

ner, All-America Selection.) This new variety has all the good points 
