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There are many localities other than Michigan in which excellent Muskmelon seed is produced but none that combines 1] 
excellent quality with the extreme earliness that our Michigan-grown seed does. Our seed is also treated for the control o 
seed-borne fungous and bacterial diseases. The assurance of a big crop of disease-free melons of best quality, and ma fi 
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market a few days ahead of melons grown from seed produced elsewhere, is of the very greatest importance to the 
grower. ‘ 2 
One ounce of seed for 50 hills; 3 pounds per acre 
Hale’s Best 
The Big Money Maker 
80 days. An outstanding early shipping melon. Our 
special stock of Hale’s is only a few days latér than our 
Michigan-grown Lake Champlain. It is a melon that can 
be shipped clear across the country or trucked a great 
distance and reach the customers in the best of condi- , 
tion. In addition to its shipping qualities, it is one of 
IMPROVED the best yielding varieties. The large Western melon 
growers grow more Hale’s than any other variety. Fruits 
are oval, 6% inches long and 5 inches in diameter ; in- 
HEARTS OF GOLD conspicuous ribbing with very heavy netting. Flesh ex- 
tremely thick, salmon-orange, sweet and of very fine 
90 days. Improved Hearts of Gold, quality. The seed we offer is our own strain, grown in 
which was introduced by us in 1945, is a Michigan, and we do not believe there is any question 
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aes Taprevem an ere ao 2 De ate about its being earlier than and superior to any other 
arger in size, w <er meat, 2 as z ae 3 C 
the same superior quality and flavor of the stock of Hale’s, a fe e i a wi p i a a 
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Improved Hearts of Gold 
Lake Champlain 
old strain. The fruits average 6x7 inches 
and weigh 5 Ibs. each. Flesh deep orange, 
extremely thick, fine grained and very 
sweet and melting. It is a money maker for 
market gardeners and few equal it for the 
home garden. It is a marvel. of produc- 
tiveness. 
MANGO MELON 
(Vine Peach or Garden Lemon) 
The Earliest Muskmelon 
78 days. Our Special Michigan-grown seed of this variety pro 
duces ripe fruits ahead of any other melon, giving you a cr 
ahead of competitors and netting you the top market price. The 
flesh is deep, very sweet and melting, of golden yellow color; a 
medium sized melon; nicely netted. The plant is very vigorous 
and healthy, setting and ripening melons even under adversi 
conditions. It is not a long distance shipping melon, but is of — 
bleh quality and will give you the earliest melons for the local 
market. ; ‘ 
90 days. Fine for canning, preserves and 
marmalade. The fruit is about the size of 
a large peach, and can be used in every 
way in which a peach can be used, except 
that it is not usually liked raw. A jar of 
these fruits. cut in halves and cooked in 
syrup presents a beautiful and tempting 
appearance. Easily grown in any garden; 
wonderfully prolific. 
Hale’s Best 
éa HONEY DEW 
Full Grown Green Fruits 
Will Ripen in Storage 
In the city markets the Honey Dew sells 
at higher prices than any other metlon.., 
Smooth, ivory colored skin; flesh green, 
thick, tender, and the juiciest and sweetest 
of all muskmelons. A late melon, requiring 
100 to 115 days. Prefers a warm dry cli- 
mate. A good shipper; will keep good for 
months if kept in a cool, dry place. Full 
grown fruits that do not ripen on the vines 
before the fall frosts can be picked and 
will ripen in storage. 
BANANA 
92 days.. This melon surpasses 
all others in its delicious flavor. 
The flesh (the melon being nearly 
solid) is of a rich salmon. The 
quality is excellent when the 
melon is thoroughly ripe. 18 to 36 90 days. Exquisitely fine flayor, large size and medium ea 
inches in length; very prolific. ness combine to make this melon a great favorite. Melons a 
Exceptionally sweet, spicy and de- age quite large, many weighing 10 pounds or more; oval in sh 
7 ‘licious. Don’t fail to try it. light green with coarse netting, and turn a golden tint as. 
mature. Flesh deep orange, very thick and delicidtsly sweet. \ 
keep in good condition a week after picking, and actually 
prove in flavor during that time. The flesh is so firm and 
that the melons remain in good condition much longer t 
Honey Dew 
Melon 
The Best Large Size Muskmelo 
Banana Muskmelion 
Muskmelon Seeds Delivered Prepaid at the Following Prices 
Paciot ree Vi, Lb. Lb. ] 5 Lbs. 10 Lbs. other large melon of this class. Will stand shipping to 
"6 E a! markets. We know of no other large Muskmelon that wil 
Banana....... oe eck. $0.15 $0.35 | $0.90 $2.50 | $11.50 | $22.00 Burgess’ Special Strain of Bender’s Surprise for either 
Bender’s Surprise........... : 10 60") 85 2.40 | 11.25 21.00 ket or the home garden. 
Hale's. Best>..%) a. pees ke ee -10 30 ‘| -85 2.40 | 11.25 21.00 
ene Fact Be ee ae ot a | ee 2.5 , 11.50 22.00 : : 
OHOYEtOGK. 5. SMa). etlee : . = 7 2.10 10.00 19.00 2 
Improved Hearts of Gold... |: 710 “30 185 2.40 11.25 21.00 1 
Lake Champlain,........... 115 35 :90 2.50 11.50 22.00 MUSKMELON SPECIAL! 
ee eee Peach)... ue -35 -90 { Pkt. Bender’s Surprise { Pkt. Lake Champla 
eceiin Meek : | { Pkt. Rock O’Honey (The Earliest One) © 
Rock O’Honey......... -15 -40 1.00 | i | 12.50 23.00 . 
4 15 35 90. | 
Home Garden Mixture 
All 3 Packets only 35c¢ Prepaid — 
