VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES ® KEYSTONE SEEDS 
CANTALOUPE and MUSKMELON—Continued | 
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ROCKY FORD or Netted Gem or Eden Gem HM MAJOR 88 . 
The world-famous cantaloupe that has served as foundation stock for our 
finest melons of today and is regarded by consumers as having the finest 
flavor and quality. Principally used now for home and market gardens. 
FRUIT—5% inches long and 5 inches in diameter, or nearly round, indistinct 
ribs, very heavily covered with a hard netting, uniform size, thick 
green flesh with a sweet spicy flavor and aroma. 
TEXAS RESISTANT No. 1 S MANRU 85 
Developed at the Winter Haven substation of the Texas Agr. Expt. Sta. for 
resistance to downy mildew and aphids. The vigorous, productive, stout vine 
with dense foliage protects fruits from sunscald. 
FRUIT—51% inches long, 5 inches in diameter; moderately netted and only 
fair uniformity. Firm rich salmon colored flesh with sweet and spicy 
flavor. 
TIP TOP HM MANSE 90 
Unexcelled for home and market garden use. It is an attractive, fine quality 
melon. Similar to the variety Irondequoit. 
FRUIT—7%% inches long and 7 inches in diameter, or large round to oval, 
gray-green turning yellowish, slightly netted, distinct ribbing; flesh 
thick, fine textured; distinctly sweet and rich flavor, deep salmon | 
color. 
CANTALOUPE SEED, CROWN SET | 
Sold only in 1-pound tin cans, 24 per case. | 
In order to supply our customers with a Stock Seed grade of cantaloupe seed, we 
carry a separate and special line.. This high-grade seed is secured only from the first or 
crown set fruits. These 1-pound cans are convenient, attractive, and give added assurance 
of the fine quality symbolic of Keystone seeds, and they protect the seed from vermin, 
insects and weather. 
Refer to the preceding varietal descriptions for complete information as to character 
and uses of the below listed Crown Set seeds. 
HALES BEST, JUMBO, CROWN SET 
HALES BEST, IMPROVED No. 36, CROWN SET 
HALES BEST No. 936, CROWN SET 
IMPERIAL No. 45 (Powdery Mildew Res.), CROWN SET 
