
MUSKMELON, HALE’S BEST 
MUSKMELON or CANTALOUPE—90 Days 
¥% oz. to 100 ft., 3 lbs. per acre. 
In sections where the summers are short, seed can be 
planted indoors or in hot beds in small boxes. The young 
plants can be transferred to the garden when danger of frost 
is past. If practicable, spade in a liberal forkful of well rotted 
manure at the bottom of each hill. The rows should be at 
least 6 feet apart and the hills 3 feet apart in the rows. In 
general, the culture is the same as that for cucumber. Pkt. 10c; 
1 oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c. 
Netted Gem, or Rocky Ford. An old favorite and one of the 
most popular and best sellers among Rocky Ford melons. Fruit 
of Netted Gem is oval and completely covered with a beautiful 
lace-like netting. Flesh is very thick light green, very sweet 
and delicious and of superb flavor. 
Hearts of Gold. This is the ideal melon for home garden. Is 
as round as a ball, heavily netted, very productive, strong 
growing and free from disease and the flesh is thick, tender. 
Hale’s Best Muskmelon. No other large melon matures as 
early as Hale’s Best. Even in a season remarkable for its 
coldness it was ripe in 68 days after planting. Melons are 
oval, inclined to produce some fruits of somewhat more 
elongated shape. Beautiful salmon flesh is exceptionally thick 
and sweet, practically melting in the mouth. 
Burrell Gem. Melons 6 to 7 inches long, 4% to 5 inches in 
diameter, sharply sloping at the ends. They are quite well 
ribbed and covered with a fine grayish netting. The skin is a 
rich dark green, contrasting finely with the deep orange- 
salmon colored flesh, sweet, tender. Flesh is thick and firm, 
ripening close to the skin, leaving only a thin rind. 
Banana Muskmelon. A long yellow-fleshed melon. A very 
interesting and at the same time a splendid melon. The melon 
is from 20 to 28 inches long and almost solid. The meat is of 
a rich salmon color, and has a flavor which is truly delicious. 
Honey Dew (Green Flesh). A round-oblong shaped melon with 
almost white rind. Flesh thick light green and sweet as honey. 
Casaba. Late season melon. Fruits are medium, large globe 
shaped, flesh white, luscious and spicy. 
MUSTARD 
1% oz. to 100 ft., 4 Ibs. per acre. 
The leaves of these varieties of mustard, as listed here, 
make excellent greens of sharp, pungent flavor, 
cooked the same as spinach or beet leaves. Sow seed in drills 
early in the spring and at frequent intervals throughout the 
summer to secure a constant supply of fresh greens. Mustard 
is hardy and is easily grown. Pkt. 10e; oz. 20c; % Ib. 60ce. 
Fordhook Fancy. Plants are of vigorous growth, and have 
beautiful dark green leaves which curl outward like fine 
ostrich plumes. It stands well, even during the hot summer 
months. 
Giant Southern Curled. Large variety forming a great mass 
of beautiful leaves, which are ruffled and finely curled on 
the edges. Hardy, vigorous, highly recommended. 
Mustard Spinach. A healthful and palatable green. Has a 
pleasant flavor, and many who do not like true spinach will 
relish it. Cut within a month of sowing seed. 

8 CONSULT US FOR THE BEST VARIETIES OF VEGETABLES TO PLANT FOR ASSURED SUCCESS 

MUSKMELON 
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MUSHROOMS 
GROW MUSHROOMS! 
Mushrooms may be grown in any place where the conditions 
of temperature and moisture are favorable. 
Eliminate the chief element of uncertainty in mushroom 
crops by using our pure culture spawn, made from the spores 
of pedigreed mushrooms. 
Package $1.25, plus postage. 
ONIONS—100 Days 
¥% oz. for 100 ft., 3 to 4 lbs. per acre. Price: Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 75e. 
Cover seed lightly. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall 
thin out according to size of variety. Keep bed weeded and 
cultivate lightly during the growing season. When bulbs 
have reached maturity the tops will bend down and the roots 
must be harvested. Store in a dry, frost-proof room, where 
fresh air circulates freely. 
Large Red Weathersfield. The standard variety of red onions. 
Of large size, rather flat, a heavy yielder and one of the best 
for keeping. Good shipper. Flesh white and fine grained. 
Skin a deep purplish-red, smooth and glossy. ; 
Prize Taker. This onion has become a great favorite on 
account of its large size and great solidity. Perfectly globe 
shaped, with straw-colored skin. necks are very small and 
onions always ripen up hard. An excellent keeper. 
Oregon Yellow Danvers. This variety is very extensively 
planted in the Northwest, particularly in Oregon. The largest 
crop of onions and the best keepers, bring the highest prices 
‘in Pacific Coast and Middle Western markets, are our Oregon 
Yellow Danvers. 

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