25 Uaeooasqerournth 5 ty, 
1 ounce plants 50 hills; 2 Ibs. to 1 acre. Plant in May for early crop; in June for late crop. 
4 . It is much easier to raise Melons than is 
It Ss Not Hard to Raise Melons usually supposed and they are so deli- 
cious a fruit that everyone who has any garden at all shoula raise some. All that is re- 
quired is a good rich, wel] manured soil, that is not too heavy, and a warm, sunny situation. 
Culture. Seed is planted in hills 6 feet apart, putting 10 to 12 seeds to the hill and 
covering 1 inch deep. If land is not rich, use well-rotted manure or a little sheep manure 
mixed with the soil. When danger of insects is over, thin out to 4 plants to the hill. 
Green Fleshed Varieties 
186 OHIO SUGAR. (91 days.) Resembles Tip Top except being green- 
fleshed. 714 inches long, 61% inches in diameter. A very good variety for 
the home garden. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; %4 Ihb., $1.00. 
187 ROCKY FORD or NETTED GEM. (88 days.) The flesh is green, 
thick, with small cavity, very sweet and has that spicy flavor that makes 
a Cantaloupe so delicious. The Melons are oval-shaped, slightly ribbed, 
well covered with fine netting and are uniform in size and shape. 
Pkt., 10c; 02., 35c; 44 1b., $1.00, 
189 EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. (82 days.) Earlier than the 
Large Hackensack and produces medium sized fruit, somewhat flattened, 
evenly deep ribs with coarse netting. The flesh is green, slightly tinged 
with yellow, juicy and sweet. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; %4 Ilb., $1.00. 
190 LARGE HACKENSACK (or Turk’s Cap). (88 days.) An old 
and well known sort which produces very large, green-fleshed fruits which 
are nearly round and flattened. Flesh green, thick, juicy, and sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 1% lb., $1.00. 
191 HONEY DEW. (112 days.) lts name has been well chosen, as it is about as sweet 
as honey. The average size is about 6 inches in diameter, and it weighs 5 to 6 pounds, 
The skin is smooth with a little netting and of creamy yellow when ripe. The flesh is 
beautiful green next to the outside rind shading to light green at center. It is very 
thick, fine grained, and can be eaten almost to the rind and the seed cavity is quite small. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; %4 1b., $1.00. 
Orange Fleshed Varieties 
193 PRIDE OF WISCONSIN. (85 days.) We believe Pride of Wisconsin to be the 
last word in a quality Melon—-the deep colored sparkling orange flesh is totally unlike 
other Cantaloupes. Rind is strong and hard, with heavy, coarse netting. The seed cavity 
is triangular shape. This Melon is just the right size. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; %4 Ib., $1.10. 
194 BENDER’S SURPRISE. (90 days.) Exquisitely fine flavor, large size and earli- 
ness combine to make this new Melon a great favorite. The Melons are of oval shape; 
flesh deep orange, very thick, deliciously sweet and of high flavor. Grows fairly large, 
weighing up to 10 pounds each. The Melons are very firm, keep for a week after being 
picked. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; %4 Ihb., $1.00. 
196 HALE’S BEST. (86 days.) Since its introduction, this variety has displaced some 
of the older popular favorites by its outstanding merit. An early Melon, ripening in 
80 to 90 days. The nearly round fruits are normally 6 to 61% inches long, densely 
covered with a medium heavy netting and almost devoid of ribbing. The flesh is very 
thick and fine grained, deep salmon-pink in color, richly flavored. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; 4 lb., $1.00. 

Melons Are Not Hard to Raise 
Cincinnati 13 
MUSKMELON or CANTALOUPE 









The Famous Pride of Wisconsin 
197 HEARTS OF GOLD or HOODOO. (92 days.) 
A new orange-fleshed variety, ideal as a shipping 
Melon and of the very finest quality. Fruit uni- 
formly of medium size. Rind thin yet very firm. 
Flesh very thick, firm, of fine texture and delicious 
flavor. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; 14 lb., $1.00. 
198 HONEY ROCK or SUGAR ROCK. (85 days.) 
The best recent introduction ; originating in Indiana. 
Its extreme earliness is not the least of its valuable 
qualities. It is of medium size with a slate-gray 
rind and coarse, ropeike netting. It has a thick, 
pink flesh and a small seed cavity. The flavor is 
excellent. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; %4 Ib., $1.C0. 
199 OSAGE or MILLER’S CREAM. (92 days.) 
A medium salmon-fleshed Melon of excellent quality. 
Fruits are oval, dark green, slightly ribbed, tinged 
with grey. Flesh salmon color, thick, and highly 
flavored. A splendid sort for late or main crop, 
especially for the market. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; 14 Ib., $1.00. 
200 TIP TOP. (90 days.) A popular sort with 
market gardeners, producing very large sized Mel- 
ons, ribbed but almost smooth skin, Flesh salmon, 
very deep, a little coarse but exceedingly sweet and 
delicious. Especially desirable for very rich soil and 
one of the most profitable for market. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; %4 1b., $1.00. 
201 BANANA. (96 days.) A long, smooth-skinned 
variety, growing somewhat in the shape of a long 
Squash. Fruit about 12 inches long, salmon flesh, 
which is very sweet, luscious and tender. Much 
esteemed in some localities. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; 14 lb., $1.00. 


PLANT A GARDEN 
Food—Health—Thrift 

Protect Melons With 
Sabadilla Dust 
This remarkable discovery has given mar- 
velous results in the control of pickle worms, 
Squash bugs, Collard bugs and many other 
hard-to-kill insects. It is much safer to use 
than DDT and gives better control on some 
insects. We offer full 10% strength dust, 
which is so very effective. Order a supply with 
your seed to have on hand when insects first 
appear. 2-lb. bag, 60c. 


WHEN ORDERING, SEE PAGE 64 OF THIS CATALOG 
