
The Flesh of Iroquois is Orange- Yellow, Very Thick and of Delicious Flavor 
IROQUOIS SWEETER—DELICIOUS—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 Agri- 
culture at Ithaca, N. Y. 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 orange-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. .15¢;°16 0z. 30c> oz. 55c>) Vaib. $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. 45c; \%4 Ib. $1.35 
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 

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.) An orange-fleshed, 
deliciously sweet, highly flavored Melon; oval in shape, 
light green with coarse netting. A wonderul keeper and 
shipper. Very popular with and valuable for market gar- 
deners. Our strain of Bender’s is very fine. 
Pkg. 15c; oz. 50c; 14 Ib. $1.45 
Delicious. (85 days.) A 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; %4 Ib. $1.45 
lrondequoit. A fine yellow-fleshed Melon introduced 
by James Vick in 1889. 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; % Ib. $1.45 
Queen of Colorado (Pride of Wisconsin). A splen- 
did 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. 
Pkg.. 15¢; 0Z. 506s 125 lbae Silas 
Before you plant your Muskmelon seed treat it with 
Spergon. It combats fungus, protects it from rotting in 
the ground, increases germination, makes stronger plants 
and better yields. 2 ounces will treat several pounds of 
seed. 1 oz. 25¢; 5 ozs. $1.00; Ib. $2.40; 5 Ibs. $10.50 
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; Y% Ib. 95c 
Honey Cream. Best Medium-Sized Watermelon for Northern Gar- 
dens. Medium size, nearly round Melons with light green skin, striped 
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. 50c¢; Y% Ib. $1.45 
Early Kansas. <A large, nearly round Melon of top quality, ready 
to eat in 85 days from seed planting. Flesh is bright red and thick, 
seeds red. Skin deep emerald-green with paler green stripes. Good for 
the home garden and market. Pkg. 10c; oz. 35c; Y% Ib. 95¢ 
Wondermelon. (improved Kleckley’s Sweet.) Best large long Mel- 
on 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; Y% Ib. 95c 
Citron for Preserves. Medium sized fruits used in preserves 
and pickling. Ripens in the fall and can be kept in good condition a 
long time. 95 days. Pkg. 10c; oz. 25¢c; % Ib. 75c 

Gourds: 
IN VICK’S ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF MAY, 1878, 
D: 
A correspondent of Milford, New Hampshire, has 
disliked to plant Gourds, fearing they would injure his own 
and neighbor’s Melons, Squash, and Pumpkin, 
Squashes, Melons and Pumpkins abound in pollen, and be- 
come ‘mixed’ very readily. We have thought, however, that 
there is more danger to the Gourds than to the Melons, Pump- 
kins, and Squash. Then the seed only would be injured in 
case of hybridizing, and not the flavor or quality of the 
fruit—-JAMES VICK. 
WE FIN 
The Gourds, 

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