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MELONS (Fr. Melons) 
CULTURE.—For a main crop, sow in the open as soon as the danger of heavy frosts is past, 
in hills 6 to 8 feet apart, Sow from 7 to 8 seeds per hill and thin out later leaving only 4 plants. 
A practical way to prepare the hills is to dig holes about the depth of a spade and fill these holes 
with well rotted manure, Then cover the manure with about 4 inches of good soil and sow 
on top. The rotten manure will add fertility and hold moisture. For an early crop and for va- 
rieties which growing season is too long to come to maturity, when sown outside, sow in boxes 
or pots, in hot beds, first week of April. Transplant later in cold frames keeping the sashes 
on them until the weather is very warm. The Montreal Improved and Oka melons must be 
started in hot beds for complete maturity of the crop. 
MUSK MELONS (Fr. Melons Brodés) 
450—GOLDEN CHAMPLAIN. The earliest of all musk melons. The fruits are 5 to 6” in 
diameter, almost, round and slightly netted. Flesh orange salmon, medium thick, juicy and 
sweet. We recommend this Variety for the home garden and near markets in regions where 
most other varieties cannot be grown successfully. 80 days. Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. $0.25; 14 Ib. 
$0.83; % lb. $1.50; 1 lb. $2.50; prepaid. 
451—BENDER’S SURPRISE. Delicious salmon flesh melon. The fruits are medium large, 
weighing 4 to 5 lbs. The skin is green at first and creamy yellow at maturity. Looks somewhat 
like an Oka melon but is more elongated, not as large, and the ribs not so deep. The fruits will 
ripen when the seed is sown in the open without any difficulty in a radius of 50 miles from 
Montreal. 90 days. Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. $0.25; 14 lb. $0.83; 1% Ib. $1.50; 1 lb. $2.50; prepaid. 
452—HARDSHELL EARLY BENDER. A special selection from Bender's Surprise. The 
skin isthin but very hard The rind is also very firm which permits shipment ver long distances. 
The flesh is very thick and golden salmon. The fruits are straw yellow when ready for market, 
90 days. Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. $0.25; 14 lb. $0.83; 44 lb. $1.50; 1 lb. $2.50; prepaid. 
453—DELICIOUS. Somewhat similar to Bender’s Surprise but 8 to 10 days earlier. The 
fruits are about 6” in diameter, red, deep and heavily netted. The flesh is firm, creamy green 
when matured. Excellent quality, highly recommended for the garden and nearby markets. 
88 days. Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. $0.25; 14 lb. $0.83; 14 Ib. $1.50; 1 lb $2.50; prepaid. 
IME yates ieee A ee pataue Aegis) Soe eta from any other 
melon. Honorable mention merica selection in - Looks like a large orange or grape ; 
fruit with Honey Dew type of flesh. Has a small deep cavity edible to a thin rind. Very early . 474—Montreal Improved Nutmeg Muskmelon. 
and very sweet. Should be gathered when turning yellow and eaten when : olden colored. , 
85 days. Pkt. $0.15; 14 oz. $0.40; 14 oz. $0.72; 1 oz. $1.20; 14 lb. $4.00; 14 Ib. $7.20; 1 Ib. 
$12.00; prepaid. 
457—-OKA. A hybrid between the Montreal Improved Nutmeg and another red flesh variety. 
The fruits weigh from 6 to 8 lbs., almost round with deep ribs. The skin is thin, hard, straw 
yellow at maturity and lightly netted. The flesh is golden salmon, thick, juicy and of excellent 
quality. 87 days.’ Pkt. $0.15; 14 oz‘ $0.40; 14 oz. $0.72; 1 oz. $1.20; 14 Ib. $4.00; 14 Ib. $7.20; 
1 lb. $12.00; prepaid. 
471—EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. The fruits are about 6” long and 6” thick and 
weigh 2% lbs. or more. The skin is heavily netted and the ribs deep. Flesh thick, green and 
of good quality. 80 days Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. $0.25; 14 lb. $0.83; 14 Ib. $1.50; 1 lb. $2.50; prepaid. 
472—LARGE HACKENSACK. The fruits are about 644” long and 8” in diameter. They 
weigh about 7 lbs. The ribs are deep and the skin lightly netted. The flesh is deep, juicy, 
sweet and green. 88 days. Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. $0.25; 14 Ib. $0.83; 14 lb. $1.50; 1 Ib. $2.50; prepaid. 
474—MONTREAL IMPROVED. The fruits are very large weighing on the average 10 to 
12 lbs. but it often happens that some large ones will weigh from 25 to 30 Ibs. The skin is 
green, heavily netted and the ribs quite deep. The flesh is very thick, green, juicy and sweet. 
120 days. Pkt. $0.15; 14 oz. $0.40; 44 oz. $0.72; 1 oz. $1.20; 14 lb. $4.00; 44 Ib. $7.20; 1 lb. 
$12.00; prepaid. 
CANTALOUP (Fr. Melon Cantaloup) 
ie prepaid of all varieties: Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. $0.25; 14 Ib. $0.83; 14 lb. $1.50; 1 lb. 
$2.50. ; 
460—HONEY ROCK. The fruits are almost round, weigh from 3) to 4 Ibs. The skin is 
provi Sree’ pad Sigil pete Hane cee *e ae juicy, salmon orange, of delicate flavor. 
xcellént variety.for the market and forthe table. 85 days. 
461—HEART OF GOLD. The fruits are almost round and weigh about 2 Ibs. Ribs regular 465—Muskmelon Gold Lined Rockyford. 
and distinct. Skin dark green, very heavily and finely netted. Flesh very thick, deep salmon, 
tender, juicy, sweet and perfumed. 94 days. 
462—POLLOCK 10-25. Fruits about 2 lbs. Skin green, well netted. Flesh orange red, thick, 
juicy and sweet. 85 days. 
464—OSAGE (Miller’s Cream). Excellent variety for the table and the local market. The 
fruits are about 7” long and 6” in diameter weighing from 5 to 6 lbs. The skin is green, lightly 
netted with ribs white effect. Flesh very thick deep orange salmon, tender, sweet. With a 
distinct flavor. 5 days. 
pe ea An old variety which is now being replaced by a newer and better selection, 
oney Rock. : 
467—HALE’S BEST. The fruits are 644” long and 5” in diameter, 3 to 4 Ibs, Skin well 
netted with shallow ribs. Flesh exceptionally thick, dark, salmon, sweet, scented and of excel- 
lent quality. 80 days. 
470—KNIGHT’S EXTRA EARLY. Fruits about 2 lbs. Skin dark green first then chang- 
ing to golden yellow when matured. Ribs distinct heavily netted. Flesh juicy, sweet, greenish 
with a touch of pink in the center. Excellent quality. 82 days. 
WATER MELONS (Fr. Melons d’Eau) 
CULTURE.—tThe culture is about the same as that of the musk melon. For a main crop 
sow in the open as soon as all danger of heavy frosts is past in hills 6 to 8 feet apart; one ounce 
for 25 to 30 hills; 4 to 5 Ibs. per acre. 
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ays after sowing. Flesh juicy, sweet and delicious when eaten at the right time. In packages 
only: each $0.10; nepali : 485—Water Melon Early Canada 
485—EARLY CANADA. The fruits are almost round 8% to 10” in diameter. The skin is 
greyish am s. riped ete aieen eG rie is eam ped ane et Svat Linen Ty d 
are small, brownish red, 65 days. Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. $0.20; -67; -20; + $4.00; 
hey y Le MUSHROOMS (Fr. Champignons) 
489—COLE’S EARLY. The fruits are almost round. Flesh tender, juicy and deep rose. The ‘ 
seeds are medium size and black. Excellent variety for the market, about 20 Ibs. 80 days. 
Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. $0.20; 14 lb. $0.67; }4 lb. $1.20; 1 Ib. $2.00; prepaid. 
490—KLECKLEY’S SWEET. Excellent mid-season variety for regions where the ordi- 
nary varieties of water melons can be grown successfully, The fruits weigh from 30 to 40 
Ibs. The flesh is brick red, tender and very sweet. 85 days. Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. $0.20; 4 oz. 
$0.67; \% Ib $1.20; 1 Ib. $2.00; prepaid. 
491—EARLY KANSAS. An early, good sized excellent keeping variety. Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. 
$0.20; 4 oz. $0.67; % lb. $1.20; 1 Ib. $2.00; prepaid. 
492—HARRIS EXTRA EARLY. Very popular variety for a main crop. Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. 
$0.20; 4 oz. $0.67; 1% lb. $1.20; 1 lb. $2.00; prepaid. 
COLORADO PRESERVING MELONS (Fr. Melons d’Eau Pastéques) 
494—- RED SEEDED. Fruits globe-shaped 7 to 8” in diameter, pale green striped and spotted 
deeper green. Flesh white, firm, almost tasteless if eaten raw but delicious in preserves. 95 days. 
495—GREEN SEEDED. The fruits are identical with the other variety with the exception 
of the seeds which are green 95 days. 
Prices of the two above varieties: Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. $0.20; 4 oz. $0.67; 14 Ib. $1.20; 1 Ib. 
$2.00; prepaid. 



CULTURE.—Mushrooms can 
be grown in cellars, under green- 
house benches or in any room 
where the temperature can be 
maintained between 55 and 
65 in winter, and which does 
not receive any direct lighting. 
Complete cultural directions © 
in English sent free with each 
order or on demand. Pure 
culture in brick form. Each 
$0.35; doz. $3.50. 
Pure culture in bottles, each 
$1.25; doz. 12.50. F.O.B. store. 

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