VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES Md KEYSTONE SEEDS 
CHINESE CABBAGE (ve rsai) 
Brassica Pekinensis 
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CHIHILI ; HM CAHUT 
One of the most popular sorts of Chinese Cabbage. It is early in season and 
dependable. A distinct, long, straight, pointed type head, reaching a length of 
18 inches and 34% inches in diameter at the base. At the edible stage, it is 
very firm, well balanced, crisp, tender, and of fine sweet flavor. 
MICHIHLI HMS CARIR 
A uniform strain of the Chihili type, a little longer standing. 
WONG BOK HM CAHAL 
A short, blocky, solid, sure-heading variety, good for market or home use. The 
head reaches a height of around 10 inches, forming a short, broad, thick speci- 
men. The light green outer leaves are tightly folded, blanching the inner part 
into a solid, crisp, tender, white head of decidedly fine quality. 
CANTALOUPE and MUSKMELON 
Cucumis melo 
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For maximum production, cantaloupes and muskmelons require a warm, well-drained 
_ soil. A sandy loam is preferable although heavier types often given good results. At least 
a medium fertility and an adequate supply of organic matter and moisture are desired. 
_ For proper keeping quality in handling and marketing, fruit should be picked in the 
_ forenoon before they are warmed by the sun. Insect and disease control are important 
factors in profitable production. 
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_ BANANA H MAMMA 
A long, tapering banana shaped melon. Popular old fashioned sort, a vigorous 
grower. Learn the art of picking at just the right time. 
FRUIT—16 inches long and 4% inches in diameter, tapering at both ends, 
smooth light yellow skin when matured, fair flavor, pink flesh. 
: HACKENSACK, EXTRA EARLY HM MEDIC 
A popular extra early green-fleshed muskmelon. Although not a good shipper, 
its earliness makes it useful in home or market gardens. Hardy and highly 
productive. 
FRUIT—5 inches deep and 7 inches in diameter, appearing round with flat- 
tened ends, distinct ribbing, coarse netting, flesh fairly sweet. 
_ HACKENSACK, LARGE HM MACLE 
A flat type muskmelon, extra large, prominently ribbed, netted, used mostly 
in home gardens and for local markets. 
FRUIT—61% inches long and 9% inches in diameter, or flattened, thick green 
flesh, unusually juicy, sweet with spicy flavor. 
_ HALES BEST, JUMBO STRAIN HM §MABON 
Much larger than the original H. B. and more elongated. The large size, earli- 
ness, attractive appearance and fine eating quality makes it desirable for 
trucking and roadside markets. 
FRUIT—7% inches long, 6 inches in diameter, oval, slightly ribbed and well 
netted. Deep salmon color flesh, thick flesh wall, excellently flavored. 
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