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MUSKMELONS (Cantaloupes) 
CULTURE. A rich sandy loam is preferable for muskmelons, 
Sow 10 to 12 seeds in a hill, the hills six to eight feet apart 
each way. Cover seeds with an inch of soul well firmed down. 
Thin the plants when they begin to crowd, leaving four of the 
best plants in each hill. Frequent but shallow cultivation until 
the runners interfere is necessary. 




EMERALD GEM 
Best Early Variety—The globular, slightly 
flattened fruits weigh about 2 pounds. Slightly 
netted, ribbed skin is emerald green turning 
yellowish at. maturity. Flesh is very thick, 
salmon colored, sweet and delicious. For home 
use; not a shipper. 
oz. 30c; %4 |b. 90c. 
KNIGHT MUSIIMCLON 
Very Early in Season—Planted by market gar- 
deners as their first early variety, the oblong 
fruits weighing about 2 lbs. Flesh is medium 
green, shading to pink at center; juicy and 
sweet. No. 520, Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢3 
% |b. 90c. 
No. 602, Pkt. 10e3 


HONEYDEW 
The New Sensational Green Fleshed Melon 
A South Sea Island Casaba crossed with a Colorado 
Honey Gem gives us this marvel melon. Fruits are 
large and nearly round, smooth skin, light cream col- 
ored. Flesh is thick, light green, rich, spicy-sweet, and 
of distinctive flavor, unlike that of any other member 
of the melon family. Honeydews, if planted in the 
North, should be started in hotbeds to give them 
plenty of time to ripen. This succulent melon should 
be in every garden. No. 134, Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30c. 
HEARTS OF GOLD 
This is a most delicious variety for the home 
garden with heavy soil. A medium size melon 
with deep orange flesh and small seed cavity. 
Has a flavor all its own, honey sweet and 
mellow. No. 590, Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 
% Ib. 90ce. 
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“HONEY ROCK” 
Also Called Sugar Rock 
The King of Melons! 
This extremely delicious melon is an 
outstanding introduction and is as its 
name indicates; SWEET AS SUGAR, 
SOLID AS A ROCK. Here is an en- 
tirely new and distinct melon that has 
won its way because of its wonderful 
sweetness. ‘The flesh is deep and thick, 
with a honey-like luscious flavor that 
has no equal. No. 124, Pkt. 10¢; 
oz. 30c¢; 14 Ib. 90e. 
Rockyford or Netted Gem 
Best Known of All Muskmelons 
The fruits are small, nearly round, weighing 
21% Ibs., with no ribs and heavily netted. The 
delicious juicy fruits are thick in flesh, of 
green color with a gold tinge at the center. 
No. 518, Pkt. 10e; oz. 30c; 4 Ib. 90e. 
FORDHCOK 
Good for Home or Market 
Well ribbed and netted, these delicious melons 
are of a handy shape and size. The bright 
orange flesh is thick and has a most pleasant, 
spicy aroma. A strong grower and hichly pro- 
ductive. No. 608, Pkt. 10¢; oz. 40c. 
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The attractive salmon colored flesh 
of this improved melon is of superb 
sweet flavor. Fruits are oblong, with 
distinct round ends. 
No.560, Pkt. 10¢; 02.30; 14 1b.90¢. 
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