
WATERMELONS 
1_ package of seed will sow 10 hills; 2 to 3 pounds an acre. 
Dixie Queen. Here is a Melon, popular in the Watermelon country in 
the South, but one that can be grown very successfully here in the 
North, as it matures in 85 days. Very large, often weighing 40 to 50 
Ibs., nearly round, light green striped darker green. Deep pink flesh, 
thick, crisp and of splendid flavor. White seeds. 
Pkg. 10c; oz. 35c; YJ lb. 95c 
Honey Cream. Medium size, nearly round Melons with light green 
skin, stripd darker green. The flesh is cream-yellow, firm and. delicious 
in flavor. A very fine Watermelon for your garden, and one that fits 
the modern refrigerator. Ready to eat in 82 days from seed planting. 
Pkg. 15c; oz. 45c; 4 Ib. $1.45 
Early Kansas. A large, nearly round Melon of top qual- 
ity, ready to eat in 85 lays from seed planting. Flesh is 
bright red and thick, seeds red. Skin deep emerald-green 
with paler green stripes. Gocd for the home garden and 
for market. Pkg. 10c; oz. 30c; 4 Ib. 95c 
Wondermelon. (improved Kleckley’s Sweet). Best 
large long Melon for the North. This variety has made a 
reputation for itself in the southern states, and in the 
past few years has been grown extensively in the North. 
The skin is dark green with lighter green patches; rind is 
very thin; flesh is deep pink with small seed cavity. Seeds 
are white. 85 days. Pkg. 10c; oz. 35c; 4 Ib. 95c 
Citron for Preserves. Medium sized fruits used in pre- 
serves and pickling. Ripens in the fall and can be kept 
in good condition a long time. 95 days. 
Pkg. 10c; oz. 25c;-V% Ib) 75c 
Honey Cream 
Spergon. 
seed. 
100-foot row. 
Heavy yielder. 
yellow below. 

Delicious Muskmelon 
MUSKMELONS 
Plant Muskmelon seed in a warm, sunny spot after all danger of frost is past, in 
rich, sandy loam if possible, in hills 6 feet apart each way, placing 6 to 8 seeds in a 
hill and covering with about an inch of fine soil firmly pressed down; thin out to 4 plants 
The Flesh of Iroquois is Orange- Yellow, Very Thick and of Delicious Flavor 

splendid new Melon for the home garden and for market. 
The salmon flesh is very thick, leaving but little seed 
cavity. Flavor is exceptionally good, sweet and delicious. 
A very good shipping variety. 86 days. 
Before you plant your Muskmelon seed treat it with 
It combats fungus, protects it from rotting in 
the ground, increases germination, makes stronger plants 
and better yields. 
1 oz. 25c; 5 ozs. $1.00; Ib. $2.40; 5 Ibs. $10.50 
Mangels and Sugar Beets 
No crops are more valuable for feeding cattle and 
sheep than Mangels and Sugar Beets. In these past few 
years it is hard to find a dairyman who does not feed 
them. The average yield is 45 tons to the acre. They are 
easily harvested, not a particle of waste to them, and may 
be stored in pit and root cellar with little trouble. Sow 8 
pounds to the acre in May or June, in drills 2 feet apart, 
and thin to 10 inches in‘the row. One ounce will sow a 
Giant Double Sugar Green Top. Contains more sugar 
than any other. 
White, red tops. 
Long Red. These long giant Mangels are light red and 
smooth, and grow well out of the ground, making the 
digging easier. Splendid for feeding and keep well. 
Yellow Leviathan. 
roots; light gray tinged with brown above the ground, 
Flesh of good quality and high in food 
value. Very easily harvested. 
One package of seed will sow 
15 hills; 1 ounce 80 hills; 
2 to 3 pounds an acre. 
to the hill. Cultivate frequently. When vines are 12 to 
18 inches long, pinch tips to make them branch, and 
spray frequently with arsenate of lead or Red Arrow 
for striped beetle. Grown the same as Cucumbers, see 
page 12 for cultural directions. 
Cover the hills where the seed is planted or the young 
plants, if you transplant them from pots, with Hotkaps. 
It will make earlier fruit and save the plants from bugs, 
hail, frost, rabbits. 
Bender’s Surprise. 95 days.) This is the best 
and most popular Melon to ship. An orange-fleshed, 
deliciously sweet, highly flavored Melon; oval in shape, 
light green with coarse netting. A wonderful keeper and 
shipper. Very popular with and valuable for market 
gardeners. Our strain of Bender’s is very fine. 
Pkg. 15c; oz. 50c; Y% Ib. $1.45 
Delicious. (85 days.) Best Early Melon for Market. 
A new Melon that ripens very early and is of good size 
and splendid quality. The flesh is firm, thick, deep 
orange-yellow, very sweet and delicious. We recommend 
this Melon for both the home and market garden. It 
ripens 10 days earlier than Bender’s 
Pkg. 15c; oz. 50c; Y% Ib. $1.45 

IROQUOIS SWEETER—DEL!ICIOUS—ATTRACTIVE 
DISEASE-RESISTANT 
A Splendid New Muskmelon for Your Garden That is 
Resistant to Fusarium Wilt 
Iroquois was developed and introduced by the New York State College 
of Agriculture at Ithaca, N. It is slightly oval in shape, heavily 
netted and very uniform In size. You will find most of the fruits weigh 
between five and six pounds. The flesh is orarige-yellow in color, very 
thick, and outstanding in its sweetness, flavor and quality. Many who 
sampled it last season declared it the finest Muskmelon they have ever 
eaten. The vine of Iroquois is very vigorous growing and a most prolific 
bearer. We recommend Iroquois to all gardeners whether they are 
going to grow it for their own use or for selling on the market. Ripens 
in about 95 days. Pkg. 15c¢; 14 oz. 35c; oz. 55c; 14 Ib. $1.65 
Hearts of Gold. We offer the large type. Thick, 
tender, juicy, sweet flesh, just the flavor you will like. 
Melons round as a ball, heavily netted. Weigh about 3 
Ibs. Vines strong, and yield many fruits. Our customers 
say it’s a winner. Ripens in 90 days. 
Pkg. 10c; oz. 40c; 4 Ib. $1.25 
Honey Rock or Sugar Rock. (85 days.) A Melon 
weighing about 4 Ibs., with thick salmon colored flesh of 
the very best quality. Ripens very early. Good for the 
home garden and market. 
g Pkg. 15c; oz. 50c; Y% Ib. $1.35 
lrondequoit. A fine yellow-fleshed Melon. Vines are 
very productive. Melons are large, excellently shaped, 
distinctly ribbed and netted. The flesh is solid, very thick, 
with very small seed cavity, rich salmon-yellow, sweet, 
and of a most delicious flavor. 86 days. 
Pkg. 15c; oz. 50c; Y% Ib. $1.45 
Queen of Colorado 
(Pride of Wisconsin). A 
Pkg. 15¢; oz. 50c; V4 Ib. $1.45 
2 ounces will treat several pounds of 
Large, oval; grow half out of ground. 
Oz. 15c; Y4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.25 

Oz. 15c; 4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.25 
Large, long, thick, spindle-shaped 
C 
Long Red 
Oz. 15c; V4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.25 Mangel 

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