Delicious Muskmelon 
WATERMELONS 
1 package of seed will scw 10 hills; 
2 to 3 pounds an acre. 
Dixie Queen. Here is a Melon, popular in the 
Watermelon country in the South, but one that can 
be grown very successfully here in the North, as it 
matures in 85 days. Very large, often weighing 40 
to 50 Ibs., nearly round, light green striped darker 
green. Deep pink flesh, thick, crisp and of splendid 
flavor. White seeds, Pkg. 10c; oz. 35c¢; V4 Ib. 95c 
Honey Cream. est Medium-Sized Water- 
melon for Northern Gardens. Medium size, nearly 
round Melons with light green skin, striped darker 
green. The flesh is cream-yellow, firm and delicious 
in flavor. A very fine Watermelon for your garden, 
and one that fits the modern refrigerator. Ready 
to eat in 82 days from seed planting. 
Pkg. 15c; 14 oz. 30c; oz, 50c; %4 Ib. $1.45 
Early Kansas. A large, nearly round Melon of 
top quality, ready to eat in 85 days from seed plant- 
ing. Flesh is bright red and thick, seeds red. Skin 
deep emerald-green with paler green stripes. Good 
for the home garden and market. 
Pkg. 10c; oz. 35c; Y Ib. 95c 
Wondermelon. (improved Kleckley’s Sweet.) 
Best large long Melon for the North. This variety 
has made a reputation for itself in the southern 
states, and in the past few years has been grown 
extensively in the North. The skin is dark green 
with lighter green patches; rind is very thin; flesh 
is deep pink with small seed cavity. Seeds are white. 
85 days. Pkg. 10c; oz. 35c; 4 Ib. 95c 
Citron for Preserves. 
used in preserves and Pickling. 
Medium sized fruits 
Ripens in the fall 
and can be kept in good condition a long time. 95 
days. 
Pkg. 10c; oz. 25¢; Y4 Ib. 75c 
New Larger Fruited lroquois Muskmelon 
Developed by Dr. Henry Munger 
of Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. 
One package of seed will sow 
15_ hills; 1 ounce 80 hills; 
MUSKMELONS “i-rscoe's 
Plant Muskmelon seed in a warm, sunny spot after all danger of frost is past, in rich, 
sandy loam if possible, in hills 6 feet apart each way, placing 6 to 8 seeds in a hill and 
covering with about an inch of fine soil firmly pressed down; thin out to 4 plants to the hill, 
Cultivate frequently. When vines are 12 to 18 inches long, pinch tips to make them branch, 
and spray frequently with Cuke and Melon Dust for striped beetle. Grown the same as 
Cucumbers, see page 12 for cultural directions. 
Cover the hills when the seed is planted or the young plants, if you transplant them from 
pore with Hotkaps. It will make earlier fruit and save the plants from bugs, hail, frost, 
rabbits, 
Bender’s Surprise. (95 days) An orange-fleshed, deliciously sweet, highly flavored 
Melon; oval in shape, light green with coarse netting. A wonderful keeper and shipper. 
Very popular with and valuable for market gardeners. Our strain of Bender's is very fine. 
Pkg. 15c; 4 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; %4 Ib. $1.45 
Delicious. (85 days.) A Melon that ripens very early and is of good size and splendid 
quality. The flesh is firm, thick, deep orange-yellow, very sweet and delicious. We recom- 
mend this Melon for both the home and market garden. It ripens 10 days earlier than 
Bender’s. Pkg. 15c¢; VY oz. 30c; oz. 50c; %4 Ib. $1.45 
Hearts of Gold. we offer the large type. Thick, tender, juicy, sweet flesh, just the 
flavor you will like. Melons round as a ball, heavily netted. Weigh about 3 Ibs. Vines 
strong, and yield many fruits. Our customers say it’s a winner. Ripens in 90 days. 
Pkg. 10c; \ oz. 30c; oz. 40c; VY Ib. $1.25 
trondequoit. A fine yellow-fleshed Melon introduced by James Vick in 1889. Vines 
are very productive. Melons are large, excellently shaped, distinctly ribbed and netted. 
The flesh is solid, very thick, with a very small seed cavity, rich salmon-yellow, sweet 
and of a most delicious flavor. 86 days. Pkg. 15c; YW oz. 30c; oz. 50c; V4 Ib. $1.45 
Queen of Colorado (Pride of Wisconsin.) A splendid new Melon for the home garden 
and for market. The salmon flesh is very thick, leaving but little seed cavity. Flavor is 
exceptionall ood, sweet and delicious. A very good shipping variety. 86 days. 
R Bs Pkg. 10c; V2 0z. 25¢; oz. 40c; Vm Ib. $1.25 
SWEETER—DELICIOUS—ATTRACTIVE 
IROQUOIS DISEASE-RESISTANT 
We Offer You Seed of Our Own Growing of Dr. Munger’s New Larger Type of This Delicious 
Melon—A Splendid New Muskmelon for Your Garden That is Resistant to Fusarium Wilt 
Iroquois was developed and introduced by the New York State College of Agriculture at 
Ithaca, N. Y. It is slightly oval in shape, heavily netted and very uniform in size. You will 
find most of the fruits weigh between five and six pounds. The flesh is orange-yellow in 
color, very thick, and outstanding in its sweetness, flavor and quality. Many who sampled 
it last season declared it the finest Muskmelon they have ever eaten. The vine of Iroquois 
is very vigorous growing and a most prolific bearer. We recommend Iroquois to all gardeners 
whether they are going to grow it for their own use or for selling on the market. Ripens in 
about 95 days. Pkg. 15c¢; Y2 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; V4 Ib. $1.45 
Before you plant our Muskmelon seed treat it with Spergon. It combats fungus, protects 
it from rotting in the ground, increases germination, makes stronger plants and better yields. 
2 ounces will treat several pounds of seed. 1 oz. 25c; 5 ozs. $1.00; Ib. $2.40; 5 Ibs. $10.50 
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TWO NEW WATERMELONS 
The Seedless Watermelon. This new, round, 10- to 
15-pound Melon with its clear green skin, without stripes, 
and its rich reddish pink flesh, extra sweet and flavorful, 
will be a welcome addition to your garden. Follow direc— 
tions for sowing the seed very carefully. Pkg. of seed 85c 
New Hampshire Midget. Small, “ice-box’’ size Melons, 
6x7 inches. Striped and of tender rind. Sweet, juicy and 
of a most delicious flavor. Very early. Ripe fruit 70 
days after you sow the seed. Was originated at the 
University of New Hampshire and ripens on the vine very 
nicely in that northern state. Vigorous heavy bearing 
vines. The seed we offer you is of the true New Hamp- 
shire Midget. Pkg. of seed 15c; Vm oz. 50c; 
0z, 85c; V4 Ib. $3.25 
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HOTKAPS 
PROTECT MELONS 
HOTKAPS, like miniature 
greenhouses, keep out water 
and insects, promote sturdier 
growth and bring plants to 
maturity weeks earlier. 
25 Hotkaps with setter $0.95; ppd. $1.10 
100 Hotkaps with setter 3.15; ppd. 3.35 
250 Hotkaps with setter 5.90; ppd.. 6.20 
HOTENTS 
Are Much Larger Hotkaps 
Miniature hothouses made of heavy 
waxed KAPS—1014x1412x81m. Give the 
plant plenty of room to grow in. Protect 
against wind, hard rain, bugs and frost. 
Makes earlier and better vegetables. 
Postpaid to you. 25 for $1.35; 
50 for $2.25; 100 for $3.85 
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