

SEEDSMEN SINCE 1879 - 
T. W. WOOD &®& SONS =- 
13 
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 

~ WOOD'S CANTALOUPE OR MUSKMELON 
Colorado Grown—Plant in May and June 
CULTURE—Prepare hills, 4 to 6 feet apart, in a rich, moderately 
dry sandy soil, using well-rotted manure. When frost is over, 
plant 10 to 12 seeds in each hill about one inch deep, and when 
well up, thin out, leaving four strong plants to the hill. Pinch off 
the ends of the vines when about a foot long; this will make them 
strong and bear more freely. Give frequent but shallow cultiva- 
tion till the vines cover the ground. One ounce plants 50 hills; two 
pounds to the acre. 
— This i robabl 
No. 260. Hale’s Best No. 36 or H. B. more ha eeliy eee 
commercially than any ree 
other melon. It has 
held its place as a 
shipper on account of 
its earliness, thick 
meat, fine texture, de- 
licious eating quality 
and its ability to stand 
up under hard shipping 
conditions. About 6 
inches long, nearly 
round, densely covered 
with netting and al- 
most entirely without 
ribs. It is also a splen- 
did home garden melon. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 
60c; lb. $2.00; 2-lb. lots 
$1.90 per Ib.; 5-lb. lots 
$1.80 per lb.; 10-lb. lots 
$1.70 per 1b., postpaid. os 
—A larger strain 
No. 256. Hale’s Best—Jumbo Strain [A Jarser strain 
Hale’s Best No. 36, largely grown for roadside markets and de- 
livery by truck to the large city markets. The melons are slight- 
ly oval, weigh 5 to 6 pounds, heavily netted and more ribbed 
than No. 36. The salmon flesh is thick, sweet and of excellent 
quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; 1b. $2.00; 2-lb. lots $1.90 per 
lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.80 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $1.70 per lb., postpaid. 

Hale’s Best 

: ; 75 Days)—A strain 
No. 250. Wood’s Early Rocky Ford (75 2 Brean earl: 
ness. It is a week to ten days earlier than the original Rocky 
Ford, like it in shape, but a little larger. The melons are heav- 
ily netted, have small seed cavity, firm and thick green flesh, 
and are attractive in both shape and color. The flavor is de- 
liciously sweet and spicy. It is early, prolific and of fine quality. 
This is just the melon to follow our Extra Early Hanover. It has 
that spicy flavor found only in the best eantaloupes. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c; % lb. 65c; 1b. $2.25; 2-1b. lots $2.10 per Ib.; 5-lb. lots $2.00 
per lb.; 10-1b. lots $1.90 per lb., postpaid. 
(85 Days)—In delicious 
No. 253. Gold Lined Rocky Ford fayor Gola Lined far 
excels the ordinary Rocky Ford; is slightly longer and a few 
days later. The rich golden meat is thick, fine grained, and de- 
liciously sweet and juicy and can be eaten right down to the rind. 
The melons are covered with a closely laced gray netting except 
a narrow stripe between the ribs. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 1b. 60c; 
1b. $2.00; 2-1b. lots $1.90 per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.80 per 1b.; 10-1b. lots 
$1.70 per 1b., postpaid. me aan a ) 
or TURK’ A 85 Days)— 
No. 259. Large Hackensack This is the type of melon once 
called muskmelon. The fruits are large, nearly round, flattened 
at the ends; has wide slices; is densely netted; the flesh is thick, 
sweet and juicy. Recommended only for the home garden and 
nearby market. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; %4 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00; 2-1b. lots 
$1.90 per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.80 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $1.70 per lb., post- 
paid. 


No. 247. Extra Early 
(70 Days)— 
Hanover The earliest 
cantaloupe in cultiva- 
tion, ripening fully ten 
days ahead of the 
Rocky Ford. Notwith- 
standing its extreme 
earliness, it makes a 
large melon, round, 
slightly flattened at the 
ends and well netted. 
The flesh is green, thick 
and can be eaten to the 
very thin skin. In earli- 
ness, Extra Harly Han- 
over is without a com- 
petitor. Pkt.10c; 0z.20c; 
Y% Ib. 65c; Ib. $2.25; 
2-lb. lots $2.15 per lhb.; 
5-lb. lots $2.00 per lb.; eee 
10-lb. lots $1.90 per 1hb., SEES 
postpaid. Extra Harly Hanover 
D —Th igi- 
No. 252. Rocky Ford Netted Gem shia ends Fei eontie 
flesh is thick, with a small cavity; has that spicy flavor that 
makes a cantaloupe so delicious. Slightly ribbed, well covered 
with fine netting and uniform in size and shape. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 
Y% Ih. 60c; 1b. $2.00; 2-1b. lots $1.90 per lb.; 5-1b. lots $1.80 per lb.; 
10-l1b. lots $1.70 per 1b., postpaid. 
(80 Days)— An early 
No. 251. Improved Rocky Ford Jr. (60, Days) An early 
ant type of Rocky Ford, but somewhat larger. A vigorous grower, 
the vines keep green and produce big crops of beautifully netted 
metions. The flesh is thick, the seed pocket small; the netting is 
close and deep; the flavor is deliciously sweet. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; 
4 lb. 70c; 1b. $2.50; 2-lb. lots $2.35 per lb.; 5-lb. lots $2.25 per I1hb.; 
10-lb. lots $2.15 per 1b., postpaid. 
(90 Days)—When introduced this was a cu- 
No. 262. Banana riosity, but on its merits has become a real 
necessity. It is banana shaped and has the banana flavor; grows 
15 to 20 inches long by four to six inches in diameter; has thick 
orange flesh with delightfully sweet flavor. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; 
% lb. 75c; lb. $2.50, postpaid. Supply limited. 

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’ [ (Maryland or Sweet Air). 
No. 249. Wood’s Early Knight {to yiand on Sweet Air). 
Knight ranks next to our Extra Harly Hanover and Early Rocky 
Ford. It is a happy combination of earliness, productiveness and 
quality. The melons are nearly oval shaped, densely netted, of 
good size with thick bright green flesh that is very luscious and 
ripens close to the skin. Uniform in size, averaging 7 to 8 inches 
long, 5 to 6 inches across. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 1% lb. 60c; lb. $2.00; 
2-l1b. lots $1.90 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots $1.80 per lb.; 10-lb. lots $1.70 per 
lb., postpaid. 
254. LONG JOHN—Crop failed. 
No. 263. Glass Melon °* MANGO (90 Days)—For preserv- 
ing, sweet pickles, mangoes stuffed 
like peppers, pies, and may be sliced and fried like egg-plant. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 15c; % Ih. 50c; lb. $1.75; 2-1b. lots $1.65 per Ihb.; 
5-lb. lots $1.55 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $1.45 per lb., postpaid. 
