Schoon’s 
Hard Shell 
Bender 
A Good New Variety 
ORIGIN schoon’s Hard Sheil 
Bender is reported to 
be a cross between Bender's Surprise 
and Honey Rock. The shape and 
appearance of the melons are much 
like Pride of Wisconsin or Queen of 
Colorado, but are-larger in. size. Bend- 
ers Surprise has always been famous 
for its large size and excellent quality, 

bee tok Hach Schoon’s Hard Shell Bender has a hard, tough rind, with 
2 Sith Oe. ee deep heavy netting like this photo shows. The melons 
qualities. This new variety, Schoon’s make a fine appearance. 
Hard Shell Bender, has even better 
eating quality than Bender's Surprise 
and is a very good shipping variety. 
EXTRA LARGE SIZE Under good conditions the 
melons weigh 5 to 7 pounds 
and measure 8 by 7 inches. We do 
not consider it as uniform in size as 
the other varieties we offer, but it 
packs well. The melons are oval in 
shape and pack well either in crates 
or flats. 
GOOD SHIPPER Note the single 
melon on this 
page, and you will observe this va- 
riety has a heavy, hard net. The 
rind is thin, but hard and tough. It 
has excellent keeping qualities. These 
features make it a good shipper. I 
live in one of the largest melon grow- 
ing sections of the United States, and 
growers find this a money variety 
because of its large size and good 
market quality. The flesh is very 
thick, deep salmon in color, and 
makes a fine appearance when cut. 
Many seed firms list this variety 
as maturing with the Hales Best va- 
rieties, but it actually matures about 
5 to 7 days later. If you sell locally 
your customers will like the quality; 
if you ship your commission man 
will like the quality and appearance; 
if you sell to bulk trade the buyers 
will like the large size and quality. 
Prices; HAND SAVED SEED; Oz. 
30c; % Ib. 80c; 12 lb. $1.50; 1 lb. $2.50; 
5 lbs. $2.40 per lb.; 10 lbs. $2.25 per 
lb. Postpaid. 

