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BLACK-SEEDED KLONDIKE 
THESE KLONDIKES are short green melons, cblong, tapering to the blossom end, and will 
weigh 18 to 20 pounds. The flesh is a deep red and very sweet. The seeds are small and 
black. This early variety matures in about 80 days and is one of the popular market melons. 
They may be planted as soon as danger of frost is past, planting in hills 6 to 8 feet apart. 
About 8 seeds are used to the hill, planted about 1 inch deep. The plants should be thinned 
to the 2 or 3 best plants to the hill. An ounce of seed will plant about 30 hills. 
Ounce, 20c; 4 pound, 60c; 12 pound, $1.10; 1 pound, $1.80; 
2 pounds, $3.40; 5 pounds, $7.90; 10 pounds, $14.40. 
DIXIE QUEEN 
Tuts LARGE OVAL SHAPED MELON Is one of the most popular varieties. In. size it will aver- 
age about 35 pounds, but may grow as large as 50 pounds. The outer skin is light green, 
striped with dark green. The rind is tough and the flesh a rich scarlet. The seeds are small 
and white. It is an excellent shipper and a heavy yielder, maturing in about 85 days. Its 
delicious sweetness accounts for its popularity. 
Ounce, 20c; 1 pound, 60c; 12 pound, $1.10; 1 pound, $1.80; 
2 pounds, $3.40; 5 pounds, $7.90; 10 pounds, $14.40. 
Prices postpaid: 
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nn re aR ESE YP a SS ASB BRET i a er 
REGARDING YOUR ORDER 
YOuR SEED ORDER will receive our prompt and careful attention and only the very finest 
stocks will be used in filling it. We pay all transportation costs, sending the seed to you 
either by parcel post or express, depending upon the size of the order. We will ship your 
order the same day it is received and we guarantee its safe arrival. 
Enclosed with this 1945 Manual is an order blank. By filling out this blank completely 
you will assist us in handling your order promptly and accurately. Give your name and com- 
plete address legibly. Check the manner of shipment you prefer. Note the amount that is 
enclosed in payment of your order. We are also enclosing with this Manual a business reply 
envelope. This envelope requires no postage. Simply fill out the order blank, place it in 
the envelope and mail it. We will pay the postage. 
In common with other members of the American Seed Trade Association, our seed is 
subject to the following disclaimer: The Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Seed Breeders Association 
gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the productiveness of the seed it sells and will 
not be in any way responsible for the crop. Our liability, in all instances, is limited to the . 
purchase price of the seed. 
We hope the coming season will be a happy and prosperous one for you. 
The Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Seed Breeders Association 
ROCKY FORD, COLORADO 



