National Seed & Importing Co., Omaha, Nebr. 


Hales Best 

Schoons Hard Shell 


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MUSK MELON — Sladky meloun 
CANTALOUPE 
Bznana Cantaloupe — Shaped somewhat as name indi- 
cates; grows about 2% feet long; flesh deep salmon color 
and of only fair quality. 
Pkt. 10c; od. 25c; 14 Ib. 75c; 1 Tb. $2.00 
Extra Early Knight (Sweet Air) — An extremely early 
medium sized melon of the Acme type. Fruit oblong, showing 
the neck tendency of its parent; skin deep green, turning 
to golden at maturity, well covered with a close gray netting 
and distinctly ribbed; flesh fairly thick and very sweet; 
color medium green blending to light pink near the center. 
The earliest quality melon for the far north and a good 
shipper. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25ce; 4% Ib. 75c; 1 Ib. $2.00. 
Hale’s Best — A remarkable early sh’pping melon from 
the Imperial Valley, Cal. Melons are oval in shape, about 
6 in. long by 4% in. in diameter, with heavy netting and 
fairly distinct ribbing. Flesh exceptionally thick and deep 
salmon in color. A most promising and profitable variety. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c; 1 Ib. $2.00. 
Honey Dew — A new, distinct melon of the Cassaba type. 
Fruit large oval in form, about 10 inches long and 8 inches 
in diameter; surface smooth and hard without ribbing or 
netting, creamy white in color, turning to a lemon tint when 
fully ripe; flesh light emerald green, very thick, ripening 
to the rind, very tender and melting, with an extreme 
sweetness found in no other melon. Matures with Osage 
and is an excellent shipping and keeping sort. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % Ib. 75c; 1 Ib. $2.00. 
Honey Rock ( Sugar Rock) — Fruit nearly round, no 
ribs, coarsely netted, become light yellow when ripe. Flesh 
thick, tender, salmon pink, and well flavored. Very small 
seed cavity. A new popular type. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 14 Ib. 75c; 1 Ib. $2.00. 
Hearts of Gold (Hoodoo) — Nearly round slightly ribbed, 
finely netted, light green to light yellow upon ripening. 
Flesh very thick; firm, and delicious. Small cavity with 
a tight web. Color yellow shading to pink. Good shipper. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % Ib. 75c; 1 Ib. $2.00. 
Osage (Miller’s Cream) — Oval, dark green, somewhat 
netted and ribbed. Flesh extremely thick, firm, rich salmon 
color, highly flavored and delicious to the rind. Cavity small. 
Keeps and ships well. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 75e; 1 Ib. $2.00. 
Persian — Grown in California. Fruits globular; 7 lb. 
Rind very dark green, netting fine but sparse. Flesh thick, 
orange in color; of distinctive flavor. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25ce; 4 Ib. 75e; 1 Ib. $2.00. 
Shoon’s Hard-Shell — A new and excellent flavored melon. 
Similar to Bender’s Surprise in shape and general ap- 
pearance. It is valuable especially for its extra hard shell, 
which makes it fine for shipping. It will stand in the field 
or market better than most varieties. It is deeply ribbed, 
well netted over its yellow skin. The melons usually weigh 
from 5 to 8 pounds. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % Ib. 75c; 1 Ib. $2.30. 
