by) “You have a fine strain of Schoons Hard Shell that is 
qe oon & uniform in size, shape and has quality. They were all Schoons, 
no other varieties mixed in. The yines were vigorous and pro- 
ductive. In average weather the ripe fruits will hold up well 
Hard shell for a week in good condition.’—Loron M. Walker, Calhoun Co.. 
x Michigan. ‘ 

A Good New Variety 
ORIGIN Schoon’s Hard Shell 
Bender is reported to 
be a cross between Bender's Surprise 
and Honey Rock. The shape and 
appearance of the melons are much 
like Pride of Wisconsin or Queen of 
Goloraden bul cre larger in “size: 
Benders Surprise has always been 
famous for its large size and excel- 
lent quality, but does not have good 
shipping qualities. This new variety, 
Schoon’'s Hard Shell Bender, has ev- 
en better eating quality than Bend- 
ers Surprise and is a very good  S¢hoon’s Hard Shell Bender has a hard, tough rind, with deep 
shipping variety. heavy netting like photo shows. They make a fine appearance. 
oe 
| ge EXTRA Under good conditions the 
LARGE melons weigh 5 to 7 lbs. 
SIZE and measure 8 by 7 inch- 
es. We do not consider 
it as uniform in size as the other va- 
rieties we offer, but it packs well. 
The melons are oval in shape and 
pack well. 

GOOD SHIPPER Observe that 
this variety has 
a heavy, hard net. The rind is thin, 
but hard and tough. It has excellent 
keeping qualities, making it a good 
shipper. I live in one of the largest 
melon growing sections of the United 
piates,. md. growers tind. this) @ 
money variety because of its large 
size and good market quality. The 
flesh is very thick, deep salmon in 
color, and makes a fine appearance 
when cut. 
Many seed firms list this variety 
as maturing with the Hales Best va- 
rieties, but it actually matures about 
5 to 7 days later. If you sell locally 
your customers will like the quality; 
if you ship your commission man 
will like the quality and appearance; 
if you sell to bulk trade the buyers 
will like the large size and quality. 
Prices: HAND SAVED SEED— 
Pkt. 10c: oz. 30c: 14 Ib. 80c; 1% lb. 
$1.50; 1 lb. $2.50; 5 lbs. $2.40 per lb.; 
10 lbs. $2.25 per lb. Postpaid. 
