“You have a fine strain of Schoons Hard Shell that is 
scehoon eS uniform in size, shape and has quality. They were all Schoons, 
no other varieties mixed in. The vines were vigorous and pro- 
ductive. In average weather the ripe fruits will hold up well 
for a week in good condition.”—Loron M, Walker, Calhoun Co., 
aul ge Michigan. : 
Bend ce 


A Good New Variety 
ORIGIN Schoon's Hard Snell 
Bender is reported to 
be a cross between Bender's Sur- 
prise and Honey Rock. The shape 
and appearance of the melons are 
much like Pride of Wisconsin or 
Queen or Colorado, but are larger 
in size. Benders Surprise has ai- 
ways been iamous for its lorge size 
and excellent quality, but does not 
have good shipping qualities. This 
new variety, Schoon's Hard Sheli 
Bender, has even better eating qual- 
ity than Bender's Surprise and is a 
very good shipping variety. 

Schoon’s Hard Shell Bender has a hard, tough rind, with deep 
heavy netting like photo shows. They make a fine appearance. 
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 olfer, but it packs well. 
The melons are oval in shape and 
pack well. 
GOOD SHIPPER Opservem tinct t 
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 
states, and growers find this a 
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 lb. 80c; 1% lb. 
$1.50; 1 lb. $2.50; 5 lbs. $2.40 per Ib.; 
10 lbs. $2.25 per Ib. Postpaid. 

