


Plant seed in hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way, after danger of frost is over. 
manure in the hills. é D 
a hill. A light, warm soil is best, but there are sorts adapted to heavy loams if well drained. In 
hoeing, draw the soil well up to the plants. 
For Hot Tents and Hot Kaps— See page 25 
TCC 
Muskmelons 
Specially Selected Northern Grown Strains 
Use well-rotted 
Insert seeds just under surface of soil; thin out, leaving only four plants to 
One ounce to 60 hills, 2 or 3 lbs. to an acre. 

88 days. 

SCHOON’S HARD-SHELL. 
on the order of Bender’s Surprise in shape and general appearance. 
able, especially for its extra hard shell which makes it fine for marketing as it 
will stand up better than most varieties. 
grayish yellow, rope-like netting except for the distinct stripes. Skin is a beau- 
tiful yellow, flesh is medium in grain, red salmon. 




A new and excellent flavored Melon somewhat 
It is valu- 
It is deeply ribbed, covered with a 
Weight about 6 to 7 lbs. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 45c., 14 lb. $1.20, lb. $4.00, 10 lbs. $39.00 





Bender’s Surprise 
BENDER’S SURPRISE (The Bender Type). 
skin light greenish-yellow when ripe. L 
with superior shipping and keeping qualities. 

Very popular variety in the East, par- 
ticularly around Albany, N. Y. A selection from Surprise, differing from that variety in 
being slightly earlier, more oblong, fuller and more rounded at the ends and well netted; 
A very delicious, large, salmon-fleshed Melon 
Best flavor of any. 95 days. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 45c., 14 1b. $1.20, lb. $4.00, 10 Ibs. $39.00 
Delicious (The Earliest Large Sweet Melon). 83 days. Best described as an early strain 
ot the famous Bender Melon and while a trifle smaller in size, possesses all the good 
qualities of its parent. Not to be confused with a green-fleshed variety bearing a 
PRIDE OF WISCONSIN. <5 days. This new variety seems to in- 
clude many of the desirable characteristics of the Honey Rock. Rind 
is very hard, of a pearly grey color, with but a faint rib, heavily 
covered with a distinctive netting. The flesh is unusually thick with 
good flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 80c., lb. $2.75, 10 lbs. $26.50 
Honey Rock (or Sugar Rock). 90 days. A wonderful sweet Melon 
with thick orange flesh and a distinctive flavor, suggesting the Honey 
Dew taste. It produces heavily and is the earliest quality variety. 
Oval fruits of medium size. An excellent home garden variety. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 10 Ibs. $24.00 
similar name. Popular for home markets. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 45c., 14 lb. $1.20, lb. $4.00, 10 lbs. $39.00 


IROQUOIS. Bred by Henry Munger at Cornell. It resembles 
Bender in general appearance but the fruit is not so large; its 
shape is somewhat more oval. Under most conditions the flesh 
is thicker, darker orange, and better quality than Bender. Grow- 
ers troubled by fusarium wilt will find it worth a trial. 95 days. 
Pkt. 15c., oz. 60c., 14 Ib. $1.80, Ib. $6.00 


WATERMELONS 
As soon as weather has become warm, plant 6 to 8 seeds in a hill, spacing 
the hills 8 feet apart each way. Cover seed 4% inch deep. A shovelful or two 
of well-rotted manure should be mixed with the soj' in the bottom of each hill. 
Thin seedlings to 2 or 3 in each hill. A packet will plant about 10 hills; 
an ounce about 30 hills, 3 or 4 Ibs. of seed to the acre. Rich, light, sand 
soils produce the best Watermelons. 
WINTER QUEEN. These Melons have white skin with deep red flesh 
of superb quality. They are round, of medium size and if picked 
before frost will keep for several months. An excellent variety for the 
home garden and for market. 90 days. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 4 Ib. 50c., Ib. $1.50 
Stone Mountain. Large, dark green, rounded fruit with bright red 
flesh of finest quality. Ripens early. Is one of the best varieties for 
the North. Largest of the early varieties and of high quality. 90 days. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 50c., Ib. $1.50 
GOLDEN HONEY (Honey Cream). 85 days. An extra early Water- 
melon with yellow flesh of honey sweetness. Fruits chunky, nearly 
round, about the size of a Honey Dew Melon. Light green with darker 
green stripes. Easily grown and very prolific. 
Pita lOc. OZ. 25¢.. 4elbiocs loa b2s20 
Tom Watson, Improved. jy, important red heart strain of this out- 
standing shipping Melon. Fruits very large, uniform, cylindrical. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 50c., Ib. $1.50 
MUSTARD for Salad 
Sow early in the Spring and make succession sowings every 10 days up to 
the time the weather gets hot. For late Fall use, plant three or four times dur- 
ing August. Sow in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. Thin plants to stand 5 to 6 
inches apart. A packet will sow 50 feet of row, an ounce 200 feet of row. 
95 days. 
Fordhook Fancy. 60 days. Dark green, ostrich-plume-like leaves of 
mild flavor. Splendid for greens or salads. Most vigorous; heavy 
yielder. Large, bush-like plants. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 55c., Ib. $1.65, 10 Ibs. $15.50 
Citron (Red Seeded). Standard preserving citron. Fruits globe- 
shaped; 7 to 8 in. diameter; medium green streaked with dark green. 
90 days. Pkt.5c., oz. 15c., 14 Ib. 40eebasik25 
Kteckley’s Sweet or Wonder. x; days. Medium to large size, medium 
early; exceedingly sweet; oblong in form, slightly tapering toward 
the stem; rind very dark green, flesh very bright, rich red. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c, 44 Iby 50G=lbasico0 
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DIXIE QUEEN (Very early). Skin light green with darker stripes. 
The rind is thin but hard, so that they stand handling. 85 days. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 75c., lb. $2.59 



Dixie Queen 

