230 East Fourth St., Cincinnati k3 
MUSKMELON or CANTALOUPE 
1 ounce plants 50 hills; 2 Ibs. to 1 acre. Plant in May for early crop; 






in June for late crop. 
It’s Not Hard to Raise Melons 1 is much easier to raise Melons than is 
: usually supposed and the i- 
cious a fruit that everyone who has any garden a : Ailithataieere 
; P : e t all should raise some. All that is re- 
quired is a good rich, well manured soil, that is not too heavy, and a warm, sunny situation. 
Culture. Seed is planted in hills 6 feet apart, putting 10 to 12 seeds to the hill and 
covering 1 inch deep. If land is not rich, use well-rotted manure or a little sheep manure 
mixed with the soil. When danger of insects is over, thin out to 4 plants to the hill. 
Green Fleshed Varieties 
186 OHIO SUGAR. (91 days.) Resembles Tip Top except being green- 
fleshed. 714 inches long, 614 inches in diameter. A very good variety for 
the home garden. Pkt., 10c; 02., 40c; 14 1b., $1.25. 
187 ROCKY FORD or NETTED GEM. (88 days.) The flesh is green, | 
thick, with small cavity, very sweet and has that spicy flavor that makes 
a Cantaloupe so delicious. The melons are oval-shaped, slightly ribbed, 
well covered with fine netting and are uniform in size and shape. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; 1% lb., $1.25. 
189 EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. (82 days.) Earlier than the 
Large Hackensack and produces medium sized fruit, somewhat flattened, 
evenly deep ribs with coarse netting. The flesh is green, slightly tinged 
with yellow, juicy and sweet. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; 14 lb., $1.25. 
190 LARGE HACKENSACK (or Turk’s Cap). (88 days.) An old 
and well known sort which produces very large, green-fleshed fruits which 
are nearly round and flattened. Flesh green, thick, juicy, and sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; 1% lb., $1.25. 
191 HONEY DEW. (112 days.) Its name has been well chosen, as it is about as sweet The Famous Pride of Wisconsin 
as honey. The average size is about 6 inches in diameter, and it weighs 5 to 6 pounds. 
The skin is smooth with a little netting and of creamy yellow when ripe. The flesh is 197 HEARTS OF GOLD or HOODOO. (92 days.) 

beautiful green next to the outside rind shading to light green at center. It is very A new orange-fieshed variety, ideal as a shipping 
thick, fine grained, and can be eaten almost to the rind and the seed cavity is quite small. Melon and of the very finest quality. Fruits uni- 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; 14 1b., $1.10. formly of medium size. Rind thin yet very firm. 
Flesh very thick, firm, of fine texture and delicious 
flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; %4 1b., $1.10. 
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Orange Fleshed Varieties 198 HONEY ROOK or SUGAR ROOK. (85 days.) 
: : . : The best recent introduction ; originating in Indiana: 
193 PRIDE OF WISCONSIN. (85 days.) We believe Pride of Wisconsin to be the : 3 ‘ 
last word:in a quality Melon—the deep colored sparkling orange flesh is totally unlike Its fee ee ee eae eS the nem ae sg te 
other cantaloupes. Rind is strong and hard, with heavy coarse netting. The seed cavity ane nie is 0 ae as wi = . sla Ried 
is triangular shape. This Melon is just the right size. pink A es eae 2 ae et The fl Ick, 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; 14 Ib., $1.25. pin esh and a small seed cavity. e flavor is 
excellent. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 400; %4 Ihb., $1.25, 
194 BENDER’S SURPRISE. (90 days.) Exquisitely fine flavor, large size and earli- : 
ness combine to make this new Melon a great favorite. The Melons are of oval shape; 123) OF PG Bat I LUEe BAOR EAM G2 seein 
flesh deep orange, very thick, deliciously sweet and of high flavor. Grows fairly large. q : 
xan : Fruits are oval, dark green, slightly ribbed, tinged 
eee un a 1s et aes oe M20. are very firm, keep for a week after being Sitht rey weP leehseahida tctlor.< thick: and Meaty 
Gg =D Ee gad CASA AK 3 aT Re eh det flavored. : epleniid sort for late or main crop, 
196 HALE’S BEST. (86 days.) Since its introduction, this variety has displaced some especially for the market. 
of the older popular favorites by its outstanding merit. An early Melon, ripening in Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; %4 1b., $1.25. 
80 to 90 days. The nearly round fruits are normally 6 to 6% inches long, densely : : 
covered Sith’s medium heavy netting and almost devoid of ribbing. The flesh is very 200 go eos (90 aa A ee ess yee 
thick and fine grained, deep salmon-pink in color, richly flavored. mar pea. feat wast Pace lets ed oe el- 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; 1% Ib., $1.25. ena. UNe EMreseshs TUEMO OE Nala eo Cee ite 
: _ 3 » 74 2 very deep, a little coarse but exceedingly sweet and 
delicious. Especially desirable for very rich soil and 
. one of the most profitable for market. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % Ib., $1.00. 
201 BANANA. (96 days.) A long, smooth-skinned 
variety, growing somewhat in the shape of a long 
squash. Fruit about 12 inches long, salmon flesh, 
which is very sweet, luscious and tender. Much 
esteemed in some localities. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; 14 lb., $1.35. 

PLANT A GARDEN 
Food—Health—Thrift 


Protect Melons With 
Sabadilla Dust 
This remarkable discovery has given mar- 
velous results in the control of pickle worms, 
squash bugs, collard bugs and many other 
hard-to-kill insects. It is much safer to use 
than DDT and gives better control on some 
insects. We offer full 10% strength dust, 
which is so very effective. Order a supply with 
your seed to have on hand when insects first 
appear. 2-lb. bag, 75c. 

Melons Are Not Hard to Raise 
WHEN ORDERING, SEE PAGE 64 OF THIS CATALOG 
