MUSKMELONS 
One-half ounce will plant a row of 100 feet in hills; 114 to 2 lbs., 
for an acre in hills. 
Culture: The melon delights in warm, rich soil with perfect drainage, 
and they can never be grown to perfection under unfavorable conditions. 
Plant % of an inch deep from April to June in rows 6 feet apart, leaving 
not less than 4 feet between the hills, putting about 10 seeds to the hill. 
As insects are often very destructive, it is best not to thin at all until 
the plants are well started. When they are large enough to be safe, thin 
to two in a hill, and keep the ground mellow and free from weeds. For 
an early crop, sow under Hotkaps. (See page 65.) 
Salmon Fleshed Varieties 
’ (68 days). One of the earliest deep salmon flesh 
Jumbo Hale Ss Best. melons, and a splendid shipping variety. It is 
nearly round, of good size, and so densely covered with netting as to be 
almost devoid of ribbing. The flesh is thick, fine grained, and of splendid 
quality. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. Jumbo Hale’s Best Muskmelon 
) (68 days). Similar to Hale’s Jumbo strain 
Hale Ss Best No. 36. in every respect, except that it is a trifle 
earlier, smaller, and more uniform in size. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 
50c; Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 

G * ° (83 days). This attractive melon also 
Pride of Wisconsin. called Queen of Colorado is from a cross 
between Honey Rock and Hearts of Gold. The oval-shaped fruits 
have small seed cavity; thick orange flesh, which is very sweet and 
of delicious flavor.: The skin is pearly gray in color, faintly ribbed, 
with coarse netting. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 Ilb., 70c; lb., $2.25, 
postpaid. 
(72 days). An improvement on Edwards’ Per- 
Super-Perfecto. fecto, and one of the best early deep salmon- 
fleshed melons. Nearly spherical in shape, solidly netted, and out- 
standing for its thickness of flesh and excellent quality. Splendid 
for family use. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 1% Ihb., 50c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
(75 days). A splendid midseason variety devel- 
Hearts of Gold. oped from the “Hoodoo.” It is a little larger 
than that variety, and more uniform in shape. The flesh is a deep 
orange-salmon color, and of splendid quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
\% lb., 60c; 1b., $2.00, postpaid. 



Pride of Wisconsin Muskmelon 
Seale 80 days). A large, oblong melon of attractive appearance, 
Delicious. ents 6 to 8 pounds. The rind is slightly ribbed and has 
a light green color with a yellowish cast. ‘The flesh is deep salmon color, 
yore Pra and of delicious flavor. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % lb., 50c; 1b., $1.75, 
postpaid. : 
’ 0 da . A rather large attractive oval 
Schoon Ss Hard Shell. ahead Leas with deep sweet salmon orange 
flesh. The gray-green rind is very hard and deeply ribbed becoming yellow 
at maturity. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
B (80 days). Fruit of this variety nearly two feet long when 
anana. well grown, and the light yellow skin is entirely without net- 
ting or ribs. The orange-salmon flesh, while sometimes finely flavored, is 
generally of indifferent quality. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 lb., 60c; lb. $2.00, 
postpaid. 
The words “Thoroughbred Seeds” and “Thorobred Seeds” being a 
registered trade-mark (U. S. Patent Office, No. 51052), and the words 
“Thoroughbred” and “Thorobred” being also a registered trade-mark 
(U. S. Patent Office, No. 92011), all persons are warned against their 
use in connection with the advertising or sale of seeds. We solicit 
the help of our friends in the detection and punishment of infringe- 
ments of our copyright. 

Super-Perfecto Muskmelon 

Green Fleshed Varieties 
(80 days). <A large melon of attrac- 
Thorobred Long John. tive appearance. It is of oblong shape 
with very distinct ribs and heavy netting, and often grows 12 inches 
in length. The flesh is green, edged with gold, and of good quality. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 I1b., 90c; 1lb., $3.00, postpaid. 
= (70 days). Introduced by us many 
Thorobred Early Knight. years ago this melon still holds first 
place as the earliest variety of desirable shape and size. The green 
flesh is edged with salmon, and very sweet. PkKt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % Ilhb., 
60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
H (80 days). A splendid melon. It is consider- 
Rocky Ford, Junior. ably larger than ‘‘Rocky Ford,” with distinct 
ribs and heavy netting. The deep green flesh is edged with salmon and 
is of delicious sweetness. The vines are quite resistant to “blight.” 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 Ilb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
: (75 days). Listed under numerous 
Gold Lined Rocky Ford. names, this oval-shaped melon of the 
Rocky Ford type is so completely netted that no ribs are shown. The 
fine grained fiesh is of delicious flavor, and the gold lining next to 
the seed cavity, which is extremely small, adds greatly to its attrac- 
oe ' tiveness. Splendid for the home garden. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 60c; 
Rocky Ford Junior Muskmelon lb., $2.00, postpaid. 


NORFOLK 10, VIRGINIA For early Melons, use Hotkaps (See page 64) [19] 
