Hearts 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 cantaloupe consumers. From our long experience with cantaloupes, 
we can recommend the Hearts of Gold to the home and market gardener with- 
out qualification. 
FRUIT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HEARTS OF GOLD: Size—moderately 
small, running 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. Shipping 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; % pound, 75c; % 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. 

