Pride of 
Wisconsin 
Melon 


Delicious Melon—Early, Large, Sweet 
Bender's Surprise Melon 
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Giant Curled Long Standing Mustard 
Muskmelons or Cantaloupes 
NORTHERN GROWN 
A packet will plant about 15 hills; I ounce 60 hills; 3 pounds per acre. 
Plant seed outdoors May 15 to June 15, either in rows or hills, one inch 
deep in rows. Make rows 5 feet apart and thin plants to 12 inches apart 
in the row. If in hills, make hills 4 to 6 feet apart, allowing 3 to 4 plants 
ee the hill. Make a heavy application of manure, either broadcast or in 
the row. 
587 Pride of Wisconsin. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % lb., 85c; Ye 1b., $1.50 
(85 days.) One of the best introductions in 
many years. The flesh color is totally unlike other ae 
Cantaloupe, being much deeper orange and richer Géiniace 
looking. The rind is unbelievably strong, heavy § i | 
coarse netting, just the right size and shape, mid- 
season in earliness, no stringiness. A good keeper. 
573 Delicious Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % lob., $1.00; Ye 1b., $1.60 
(80 days.) Early, large, sweet Melon One meee Cities en Bender’s. 
Fruits"are large, oval, light green, covered with fine netting. Flesh is 
deep orange, very sweet and most delicious. It will not stand long dis- 
tance shipping. Very popular for home garden stands and local sales. 
569 Bender’s Surprise Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4:1b., 75c; Ve 1b., $1.25 
(85 days.) The Melons are anne to oval in eHepe. oohed and partly 
covered with netting. When ripe, fruits turn a golden tint which shows 
through the netting and gives them a very attractive appearance. The 
size averages quite large. The flesh is so firm and thick that the Melons 
remain.firm and in good condition much longer than other large Melons. 
For market and shipping, this is an important consideration. 
578 Hale’s Best Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % 1b., 65c; Y Ib., $1.10 
(82 days.) This early Rocky Ford type is of edge size, oval, and 
very heavily netted. The flesh is a deep orange color, very firm, ‘thick 
and of, high flavor. This is an excellent shipper and is popular in the 
New York market. Melons are of high quality. 
581 Honey Rock Phi yl0c: oz, 20csn ys 10, (00. 92 10.. 0) 20 
(82 days. ) Also called Sugar eee Barect as sugar anid Bold as a rock. 
Fruits are oval, medium sized and not rigid. Deep orange flesh with 
wonderful sweetness. One of the most prolific varieties grown. The rind 
is tough, and flesh so firm that Melons can be allowed to ripen on the 
vines and shipped long distances. Distinct from all other sorts. Matures 
its fruits in about 85 days, from seed... We want you to try Honey Rock. 
580 Hearts of Gold Pkt., 10c;. 0z., 25c; % lb., 75c; Y% Ib., $1.25 
(90 days.) Developed by a’ successful Michigan Melon grower. Vines 
are vigarous, free from blight or rust, and hardy. Fruits medium sized, 
nearly round, thickly netted and very firm so they stand shipping. Flesh 
is deep: orange color and deliciously flavored. 
591 Tip-Top Pki. 10c> 02.8206. 7400., 75¢ VW 1b., $1.25 
(86 days.) Fruits are large, nearly round: and the sth is greenish yel- 
low, slightly netted. Thick deep salmon flesh, deliciously flavored. 
588 Rocky Ford Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % 1b., 75c; V% Ib., $1.25 
(80 days.) It is.one of the earliest green flesh Melons for the northern 
states.--Fruits are oval in shape, well netted and of good flavor. This is 
an excellent variety for home garden and market. 
: Mushroom Spawn 
Culture’ for growing Mushrooms will be sent with each order. Bottle 
Spawn is now superior to the old style Brick Spawn. It is grown in sterile 
bottles which are removed and the Spawn then packed in cartons. A single 
carton of Bottle Spawn will spawn 40 square feet. 
Postpaid, 1 box $1.00; 3 boxes $2.85. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
Mustard 
A Packet will sow 50 feet of row; 1 ounce 200 feet; 1 pound per acre in drills; 
two pounds if broadcast. 
626 Fordhook Fancy Phts 10cs 02, 20c: 4 1b -50egHb esl So 
ee days.) Beautifully curled. Very mild, pleasant flavor. Leaves are 
curled and fringed, and the plant remains long without running to seed. 
627 Giant Curled Long Standing 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % 1b., 50c; 1b., $1.40 
(40 days.) (Gold Medal Winner, All- eae. Selections) This new 
variety. has all the good points of the finest curled sorts, and will stand 
true to form weeks longer than the old kinds without going to seed. 
This is a great advantage for the garden. 
629 Mustard Spinach or Tendergreen 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % 1b., 50c; Ye 1b., 85c 
An entirely new vegetable. It has a most delicious flavor, and combines 
the qualities of both Spinach and Mustard. It makes an excellent Spinach 
grown’ in the same way, and has the advantage over any other “greens”. 
because ready for the table in 314 weeks from planting the seed. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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