ROCKY FORD CANTALOUPE SEED 
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Haoarts of Gold. 
THe HEARTS OF GOLD is a standard variety for the home and market gardener. Its striking 
appearance makes an instant appeal and its fine flavor keeps its friends among the canta- 
loupe consumers. From our long experience with cantaloupes, we can recommend the Hearts 
of Gold to the home and market gardener without qualification. 
FRUIT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HEARTS OF GOLD: Size. moderately small, run- 
ning from standard 45’s to 36's. Shape: globe. Net: heavy and close with no netting over 
the furrows between the ribs. Flesh: pink, thick and sweet. Cavity: medium to small. Ship- 
ping quality: can be shipped short distances. 
FRUIT MATURITY: medium early, maturing in about 90 days. 
YIELD: prolific. 
VINE CHARACTER: vigorous and coarse, dark green, medium in size. 
SUMMARY: The Hearts of Gold is one of the best cantaloupes for the home garden, the 
roadside stand, and nearby markets. Its excellent eating quality and distinctive appearance 
have made it a popular melon. 
We can offer a fine strain of seed of the Hearts of Gold variety and will be pleased 
to have your order. 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 25c; 1/4 pound, 75¢; V2 pound, $1.35; 1 pound, $2.25; 
2 pounds, $4.25; 5 pounds, $9.90; 10 pounds, $18.00. 
The Hearts of Gold is one of the popular home and market garden 
melons because of its fine flavor. 

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