1 ounce plants 50 hills; 2 Ibs. to 1 acre. Plant in May for early crop; in June for late crop. 
, ° It is much easier to raise Melons than is 
It Ss Not Hard to Raise Melons usually supposed and they are so deli- 
cious a fruit that everyone who has any garden at all should raise some. All that is re- 
quired’ is a good rich, well manured soil, that is not too heavy, and a warm, sunny situation. 
~ Culture. Seed is planted in hills 6 feet apart, putting 10 to 12 seeds to the hill and 
covering 1 inch deep. If land is not rich, use well-rotted manure or a little sheep manure 
mixed with the soil. When danger of insects is over, thin out to 4 plants to the hill. 
Green Fleshed Varieties 
187 ROCKY FORD or NETTED GEM. (88 days.) The flesh is green, 
-_ thick, with small cavity, very sweet and has that spicy flavor that makes 
ae a-Cantaloupe so delicious. The melons are oval-shaped, slightly ribbed, 
. well covered with fine netting and are uniform in size and shape. 
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Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; %4 lh., $1.25. 
189 EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. (82 days.) Earlier than the 
Large Hackensack and produces medium sized fruit, somewhat flattened, 
evenly deep ribs with coarse netting. The flesh is green, slightly tinged 
with yellow, juicy and sweet. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; 14 1b., $1.00. 
190 LARGE HACKENSACK (or Turk’s Cap). 8 days.) An old 
and well known sort which produces very large, green-fleshed fruits which 
are nearly round and flattened. Flesh green, thick, juicy, and sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 1% lb., $1.00. 
191 HONEY DEW. (112 days.) Its name has been well chosen, as it 
is about as sweet as honey. The average size is about 6 inches in diameter, 
and it weighs 5 to 6 pounds, The skin is smooth with a little netting 
and of creamy yellow when ripe. The flesh is beautiful green next to 
the outside rind shading to light green at center. It is very thick, fme 
grained, and can be eaten almost to the rind and the seed cavity is quite small. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; 1% 1b., $1.10. 
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Orange Fleshed Varieties 
193 PRIDE OF WISCONSIN. (85 days.) We believe Pride of Wisconsin to be the 
last word in a quality Melon—the deep colored sparkling orange flesh is totally unlike 
other cantaloupes. Rind is strong and hard, with heavy coarse netting. The seed cavity 
is triangular shape. This Melon is just the right size. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c; %4 1b., $1.40. 
* 194 BENDER’S SURPRISE. (90 days.) Exquisitely fine flavor, large size and earli- 
aA ness combine to make this new Melon a great favorite. The Melons are of oval shape; 
/ flesh deep orange, very thick, deliciously sweet and of high flavor. Grows fairly large. 
weighing up to 10 pounds each. The Melons are very firm, keep for a week after being 
: picked. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 14 Ib., $1.25. 
- 196 HALE’S BEST. (86 days.) Since its introduction, this variety has displaced some 
Mi of the older popular favorites by its outstanding merit. An early Melon, ripening in 
ae 80 to 90 days. The nearly round fruits are normally 6 to 6% inches long, densely 
2 ‘covered with a medium heavy netting and almost devoid of ribbing. The flesh is very 
thick and fine grained, deep salmon-pink in color, richly flavored. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; 14 lb., $1.25. 
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PPO memic tr OF th ast Cincinnati IS 
MUSKMELON or CANTALOUPE 







The Famous Pride of Wisconsin 
197 HEARTS OF GOLD or HOODOO. (92 days.) 
A new orange-fleshed variety, ideal as a shipping 
Melon and of the very finest quality. Fruits uni- 
formly of medium size. Rind thin yet very firm. 
Flesh very thick, firm, of fine texture and delicious 
flavor. Pkt., 10c}; oz., 40c; 1% Ib., $1.10. 
198 HONEY ROCK or SUGAR BROCK. (85 days.) 
The best recent introduction ; originating in Indiana. 
Its extreme earliness is not the least of its valuable 
qualities. It is of medium size with a slate-gray 
rind and coarse, rope-like netting. It has a thick,’ 
pink flesh and a small seed cavity. The flavor is 
excellent. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 14 1b., $1.25. 
199 OSAGE or MILLER’S CREAM. (92 days.) 
A medium salmon-fleshed Melon of excellent quality. 
Fruits are oval, dark green, slightly ribbed, tinged 
with grey. Flesh salmon color, thick, and highly 
flavored. A splendid sort for late or main crop, 
especially for the market. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; %4 lb., $1.00. 
200 TIP TOP. (86 days.) A popular sort with 
market gardeners, producing very large sized Mel- 
ons, ribbed but almost smooth skin. Flesh salmon, 
very deep, a little coarse but exceedingly sweet and 
delicious. EspeciaHy desirable for very rich soil and 
one of the most profitable for market. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; 14 1b., $1.25, 
201 BANANA. (96 days.) A long, smooth-skinned 
variety, growing somewhat in the shape of a long 
squash.. Fruit about 12 inches long, salmon flesh, 
which is very sweet, luscious and tender. Much 
esteemed in some localities, 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; 14 Ib., $1.10. 

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