2 SWEET 
An ounce will plant about 50 hills. 1% to 2 pounds are required 
for an acre. 
The Muskmelon succeeds best in warm, rich soil. Plant when all 
danger of frost is past, in broad hills 4 to 5 feet apart, 10 or more 
seeds to each hill. Cover with 1 inch of soil and firm well with hoe. 
xBENDER’S SURPRISE (The Bender Melon). A 
very popular variety in the East, particularly 
around Albany, N. Y. A selection from Surprise 
and a close kin to Irondequoit, differing from that 
variety in being more oblong, more full and rounded 
at the ends, not quite as well netted or as early; 
skin light greenish yellow when ripe. A very de- 
licious, large salmon-fleshed melon with superior 
shipping and keeping qualities. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 1%4 IJb., 85c. 
DELICIOUS. Best described as an early strain of the 
Bender melon, a trifle smaller in size. Light green, 
finely netted, oval fruits. Firm, tender flesh of a beau- 
tiful deep orange-yellow color. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z-, 30c; %4 Ib., 85c. 
GOLDEN CHAMPLAIN. 85 days. Considered by melon 
growers of long experience to be the most desirable 
early-maturing muskmelon. A vigorous grower of me- 
dium size with salmon flesh of superb quality, well 
netted. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 Ib., 85c. 
HEARTS OF GOLD. A fine 
melon, medium in size, round 
and well netted; flesh thick, 
orange-yellow, of excellent 
flavor. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 
1% lb., 85c. 
HONEY DEW. The average 
size of the melon is 6 inches 
in diameter and 7 to 8 inches 
in length. The fiesh is an 
emerald-green, very thick, 
melting, and fine grained; can 
be eaten to the extreme rind. 
The seed cavity is very small, 
the rind impervious to water. 
The melon does not shrink in 
weight, is not easily bruised, 
and is a splendid shipper. It 
is later than Rocky Ford 
strains and is very prolific. 
Kt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 
4 lb., 75c. 
ROCKY FORD. More largely 
grown than any other of the 
small or basket melons. Oval, 
slightly ribbed, densely cov- Hearts of Gold Bender’s Surprise Muskmelon 
ered with fine netting; flesh 
green, thick and of rich fla- 
OS gg WATERMELONS 
One ounce will plant about 25 hills; 
4 lbs. to the acre. 
Golden Champlain 
The culture of the watermelon is mainly 
the same as recommended for the musk- 
melon; hills should, however, be about 10 
feet apart. 
ICE BOX. About 78 days to maturity, 
He 6 inches in diameter and nearly round, 
ao light mottled skin, very thin shell, red 
: fleshed, rich and sugary. Black seeded. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. 
COLE’S EARLY. Small but very early; 
of fine quality and sure to mature in any 
latitude where melons can be grown. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 50c. 
HARRIS’ EARLIEST. A new extra early 
variety, large and of exceptionally fine 
quality. Slightly oval, mottled in stripes 
of light and dark green. Flesh bright red. 
One of the most desirable for planting in 
the North. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 lb., 50c. 
CITRON  fo0,%:, 200; 4 Ib» 500. 
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ROSS BROS. Co., Worcester, Mass. Vegetable Seeds 19 
Harris’ Earliest 
Watermelon 
