

Prefer rich, sandy soil and plenty of sunshine. “When the ground hag =. 
become thoroughly warm, spade in well-rotted manure about % foot 
deep, at the rate of a shovelftl for each hill. Drop 8 to_10 seeds in 
slightly raised hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way, covering with % to 1 
inch of fine soil. When plants have produced their rough leaves. thin 
to the 3 or. 4 strongest in each hill. . Practice frequent shallow cultiva- 
tion until vines cover ground. Commercial growers start the seed in 
hotbeds, in paper pots, og dirt-bands ' (write. for prices) and. later trans- 
plant to the field. Earlier plantings can. be acéomplished ‘by the use 
of Hotkaps (see page 70). For fungous diseases in general, spray fre- 
quently with ‘Bordeaux Mixture or Pyrox (see Insecticide page)’; for 
“damping off,”’ dust with sulphur when the vines dre young, and maintain 
good drainage and clean cultivation. : 
One ounce will sow 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds, ab acre. 
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105 REUTER'S ORANGE FLESH 
95. days. The “last word” in the Rocky Ford type. size, shape, and: maturity, ‘nearly round, densely 
Its. distinctive characteristic is its appealing deép covered with a hard gray netting, and have practi- 
orange’ flesh which is solid, fine-grained, juicy, de- cally no ribs. Recommended for its prolific bearing, 
liciously sweet, and of a Spicy flavor. The seed- unexcelled eating and shipping qualities. Pkt. 1Oc3 
cavity is very small. Melons are 6 to 7 inches in | oz 20¢;3 % Ib. 65c; Ib. $2.25; 5 Ibs. $10.25. Not 
diameter, weigh 2% to. 3 pounds, are uniform in prepaid: 10 lbs. $19.50, 
120 LARGE HACKENSACK. 
88 days. An extra large Muskmelon 
weighing up to.7 pounds. The fruits 
are 6% inches long, 8 inches in di- 
ameter and densely ribbed with little 
netting. The green flesh is thick and 
very sweet and juicy, Recommended 
for the home garden and néarby mar-. --< 
kets. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c;.%4 1b,<4 
‘ 65c; Ib. $2.25;.5 Ibs. 
$10.25. Not prepaid: 10 
Tbs. $19.50. ; 













‘| Vine-Ripened 
Cantaloupes 
have best flavor 

A108 IMPERIAL 45.92 days. An outstanding and 106 HONEY ROCK 95 days. -The fiesh -is deep, 
unusual melon with a delightful flavor all its own. thick, of orange color, with a sugary and luscious 
The peculiar golden color of its slightly netted skin flavor all its ‘own. Rind.is so tough, and the flesh 
gives one the impression of transparency. It is of so firm that it can-be allowed to ripen on. the vine 
the Rocky Ford size. The seed is' held tightly inva and then shipped long distances and yet arrive in 
very small and compact cavity It’s a heavy yielder perfect condition, The fruits are nearly round, me= 
even in the hottest, driest season and never shows dium in size, with a heavy, coarse netting over a 
spoilage in the field, even when quite ripe. A splen- slate-colored skin...The vigorous vines show no trace 
did long, distance shipper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. | of blight. Pkt. $O0c; oz. 20c; 14.Ub. 65c¢; Ib. $2.26; 
ys fe $2.25; 5 Ibs. $10.25. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. ie $10.25. Not. prepaid: 10. Ibs. $19.50; 25. 1bs, 
T9350. 9). : 





1|3 95 days. We predict this new variety will achieve 
great popularity. The medium-sized (6 by 5 inches), 
oval shaped fruits are finely netted, which in itself 
gives them a handsome appearance, but when they are 
halved and disclose their beautiful salmon-colored 
flesh, their appeal is irresistible. The flesh is thick, of 
a fine custard-like texture, and the triangular seed- 
cavity: is the smallest found in melons of this: type. 
Just about perfection for a true Cantaloupe. It is 
sure to supersede most of the older shipping varieties, 
now that we have this type selected to the ty pieally 
Cantaloupe requirements, Pkt: 1Oc; oz. 20c; 144 lb. 65c;3 
Ib. $2.25; 5 Ibs. $1025. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $19.50. 













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