MUSKMELON 
CULTURE. Muskmelons do best on moderately. rich, 
light, warm mellow loam. Do not plant until the ground 
has warmed thoroughly, as they will start quicker and 
withstand the attacks of insects so much better. 
Plant in hills 5 or 6 feet apart both ways. Mix in the 
hill before planting, one large cupful of commercial fer- 
tilizer. Plant 1 inch deep, 10 to 15 seeds to the hill. 
When plants are 3 inches high, thin to 4 or 5 in a hill. 
Gould’s Osage* 95. days 
A selected strain of Miller’s Cream or Osage. The fruit 
is nearly round and slightly ribbed. The skin is dark 
green and partly netted. The flesh is a deep salmon, thick 
and sweet. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 30e; %4 Ib., 75e; 1 Ib., $2.00. 
Golden Osage* 95 days 
An improved strain of Osage melon combined with: the 
Yellow Meated Japan. The flesh is of a fine golden yel- 
low, very thick meated and the flavor is delicious, The 
skin is of a light yellowish tint and partly netted. Pkt., 
10¢c; oz., 30ce; % Ib., 75e3 1 Ib., $2.00. 
87 days 
Bender's Surprise* 
A very fine large, round, salmon-fleshed melon of excep- 
tional flavor. The skin is dark green becoming light yel- 
low at maturity. Fairly well netted, attractive and a 
good shipper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30e; %4 Ib., 75e3 1 Ib., $2.00. 
Early Sunrise* 80 days 
Is especially recommended for roadside markets and local 
fruit and vegetable stands. It is well netted and has a 
very delicious flavor. Skin is light green, the flesh a beau- 
tiful yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 Ib., S5e3 1 Ib., $2.50. 
Improved Hoodoo, or Hearts of Gold* ' 90 days 
Medium size, round and slightly ribbed. The skin is 
thickly netted and the flesh a rich, deep orange color 
of fine quality, with a very small seed cavity. Very 
solid and firm. Pkt., 10e; oz., 30c; % Ib., 75e3 1 Ib., $2.00. 
Pride of Wisconsin* 
90 days an attractive 
melon both on the out- 
side and when cut. The 
rind is very hard, of a 
pearly gray color, with a ; 
faint rib, heavily covered 4 
with a distinctive net- 
ting. Ripens to a yellow- 
ish shade. The salmon }{ 
colored flesh is unusually 
thick with sweet and fine 
flavor. Has many of the 
desirable characteristics 
of the Sugar Rock. Adapt- 
ed to home gardens and 
short distance shipping.<= 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; -%4 Ib... 
80e; 1 Ib., $2.25. : 
Pride of Wisconsin 
Schoon’s Hard Shell* 85 to 90 days 
An excellent new market melon, which weighs five to 
seven pounds, is thick, oval shape with a heavy blossom 
scar which resists cracking. Ribbing is prominent with 
coarse netting.  Gray-green color becoming yellow at 
maturity. Very hard and tough. The thick flesh is deep 
salmon-orange, solid, well flavored and of excellent qual- 
ity. PkKt., 10c; oz., 30ce; %4 Ib., 8O0c3 1 Ib., $2.25. 
Golden Gopher* 85 days 
Introduced by the Minn. Agric. Exp. Sta: This melon is 
full of vigor and vitality, very flavor-full orange flesh 
and disease resistant. Slightly oval shape, skin nettled, 
grayish-green when immature, becoming a definite yellow 
when ripe. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30ce3; 14:I1b., 75ce3 1 Ib., $2.00. 
Craig* 90 days 
A new introduction recommended for roadside market 
trade or home garden. Skin pearly green with distinct 
ribbing, very coarse netting. Flesh salmon color, very 
thick, firm and with delicious sweet flavor. Pkt., 10¢; 0z., 
35e; % Ib., 90e; 1 Ib., $2.75. 
87 days 
Milwaukee Market* 
For home garden, roadside market or early shipping. 
Fruit of medium size, nearly round, lightly ribbed and 
fairly netted; skin light green, flesh thick, salmon col- 
ored and sweet. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 1%4 Ib., 80c3 1 Ib., $2.25. 
Golden Champlain (Regular) 80 to 90 days 
It is heavily netted, has a thin but tough rind, very thick 
flesh and small seed cavity. The flesh is salmon-orange, 
very juicy and sweet. Fine grained, free from stringiness. 
Pkt,, 10¢; 07., 30c; 14 Ib., 80c; 1 Ihb., $2.25, 

lroquois* 
8) days 
A new fu- 
sarium wilt- 
resistant 
muskmelon. Be 
It is of thes 
B ender’s 
Siw riper iste 
type, being 
a large mel- 
on of nice ii 
ap pearance 
witha gray-§ 
green skin. 
Fairly well 
netted, with 
g0od~ thick 
orange flesh 
of sweet 
and excel- 
lent quality. 
Has a small 
seed cavity. 
A favorite 
for roadside 
market. 
lb., SOc; 1 
lb., $2.30. 

Iroquois 
Hale’s Best* 80 to 90 days - 
A remarkably early shipping melon from the Imperial 
Valley of California. The melon is oval in shape, about 
6% inches long by 5% inches in diameter with very heavy 
netting and distinct ribbing. The flesh is exceptionally 
thick and a deep salmon in color, It is very sweet and 
a good keeper. Pkt., 10e; oz., 30c; 1%4 Ib., 75e3 1 Ib., $2.00. 
Sugar or Honey Rock* 85 days 
An excellent variety of melon of high quality and very 
fine flavor. The flesh is a rich salmon, the skin a grayish 
green color becoming pale yellow at maturity with heavy, 
coarse netting. The shape is almost round and very solid. 
Very desirable for home garden and local market. Pkt. 
10e; oz., 30ce; % Ib., 75e3 1 Ib., $2.00. 
MUSTARD 
A very quick growing foliage plant that is grown prin- 
ecipally for greens. Mustard greens have a rich flavor 
and are fully as healthful and nutritious as spinach. 
Giant Southern Curled*f 
Used largely for salads or greens. Grows very large 
with yellowish-green beautiful curled leaves. Very 
tender, of fine pungent flavor. PkKt., 5e; oz., 15e; %4 Ihb., 
35¢e; 1 lb., 90c. z 
Fordhook Fancy 
Not as large as Southern Giant Curled. The leaves are 
more fringed and crumpled. A very attractive variety 
and excellent in quality. The growth habit is upright. 
Pkt., 5¢e; 0z., 15e; %4 Ib., 35e; 1 Ib., 90e. 
Smooth Leaf 
An excellent variety with very large, light green, fairly 
smooth leaves, with white mid-rib borne well above the 
ground. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15¢e; 4% lb. 35e; 1 Ib. 90ce. 
Tendergreen 
A mild-flavored mustard-spinach. Foliage may be used 
for greens when plant is quite young and until it is 
matured. Cook same as spinach or other greens. Grows 
fast with long, broad, fairly smooth leaves. Pkt. 5e; oz. 
15e; % Ib. 35e3 1 Ib. 90c. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
Propagated under the most advanced scientific pure cul- 
ture methods. Ready to plant. Brick enough to plant 
8 to 10 square feet. With full instructions. Brick 45e: 
postpaid 60c within 2nd Zone. 




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