2 to 3 Ibs. in 
hills per aere 
oz. will 
MUSKMELON OR CANTELOUPE © 3,275," 
“YOU WILL ENJOY EATING” 
: (One ounce will plant about 50 hills — 2 to 3 pounds in hills per acre) 
CULTURE — A rich, deep sandy loam, well worked and highly manured with old rotten compost, is of’ 
the first importance. 
Plant when all danger of frost is over, in hills 5 to 6 feet apart each way; scatter 
a dozen seeds to a hill and thin to 3 or 4 plants. When they have 4 or 5 rough le i 
end of the main shoot, which will cause the later branches to put forth fruit pee denote ae 
THE FOUR BEST MUSKMELONS FOR MONTANA AND THE NORTHWEST 
SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES 
HALE’S BEST, EXTRA 
EARLY — This new 
variety has become 
popular because of its 
extreme earliness, 80 
days. Tests made in 
sections, where the 
season was remark- 
able for its coldness. 
It is a Salmon fleshed 
Melon of exceptional 
thickness. The shape 
is oval. Average size 
is 8x44% inches with 
very heavy netting 
and fairly prominent 
ribs; very valuable, as 
it leads the list in 
earliness. 85 days. 
Pkt 10c. oz 35e. 
% Ib 80c. Ib $2.75. 
Hale’s Best 
(The earliest maturing 
of all Muskmelons) 
HONEY ROCK or SUGAR ROCK —A new variety 
which is extremely productive. Salmon fleshed 
of delicious sweeted and rich aroma, of medium 
size with remarkably thick flesh and small seed 
cavity; skin roughly netted and of a Grey Green 
color. 85 days. Pkt 10c. 0z 30c. %4 Ib 85e. Ib $2.50. 
ROOTONE AND TRANSPLANTONE — See Page 2 
PLANT FOODS — See Page 72 
HOTKAPS—An Individual 
Hothouse for Every Plant! 
See Page 81 
WATERMELONS 
“SWEET AND JUICY” 
(One ounce for 30 hills — 4 to 5 pounds to an acre.) 
GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK — Fruit is round, 
heavily ribbed; skin is light green. Of delicious 
flavor, rich and sugary, and exceedingly produc- 
tive. The earliest of all large netted Melons. 70 
days. Pkt 10c. 0z 30c. % Ib 75c. Ib $2.50 
NETTED GEM — “Also known as Rockyford” — A 
Melon of high quality. The flesh is Green and 
so sweet that it may be eaten close to the rind, 
small seed cavity, the first and solid fruits weigh 
about 1% lbs. each, almost round. 80 days. 
Pkt 10e. oz 30c. % Ib 75e. Ib $2.50. 
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MUSKEMELON COLLECTION 
This collection contains one packet each 
Hale’s Best Honey Rock, Netted Gem 
(Value 30c) FOR 25c POSTPAID 
Wonderberry or Garden Huckleberry 
Grows from seed the first year. A new 
Fruit that cannot be excelled for Pies and, 
Preserves. It is very prolific, yielding an 
immense crop of fruit. Grows and thrives in 
all climates and on all kinds of soil. The 
fruits grow larger than the common Huckle- 
berry or Blueberry and will remain on the 
plant two months after they are ripe. If 
cooked with apples, lemons or anything sour, 
they make the very finest jelly. You will be 
delighted and atsonished with this easily 
grown and wonderful novelty. Culture is the 
same as for tomatoes. Likes sunny location. 
PKt 10c. Yo“ 25e. % oz 40c. oz 65c. 
The hills should be dug about 2 feet square, 2 inches deep and half filled with well-rotted fertilizer, 
which must be thoroughly mixed with the soil. 
Plant in May, 10 seeds to a hill, and when the plants are 
well up, thin out to three, and pinch the ends of the growing shoots to induce early fruiting. 
Some of 
the sweetest and best Melons we have seen were produced in the latitude of 45 degrees north; conse- 
quently, while the Watermelon is a tropical fruit, yet our Northern friends can grow them successfully. 
KLECKLY SWEET or MONTE CRISTO — This is a 
very popular Watermelon. Dark Green skin, thin 
rind; flesh bright scarlet; solid, very sweet and 
crisp. PKt 10e. 02 25c. 14 Ib 75e. Ib $2.50. 
EARLY NORTHERN SWEET — Has matured fruit 
in our Northern States and in the Canada. The 
fruits are small, 10 to 12 pounds, round, dark 
green. The flesh is bright Pink, tender and 
sweet. 70 days. Pkt10c. 0z 25c. 4 Ib Tie. Ib $2.50. 
STONE MOUNTAIN or DIXIE BELLE — Is medium 
dark green, round and of excellent quality. Flesh 
deep Crimson, very solid. 88 days. 
Pkt 10c. oz 25c. % Ib T5e. Ib $2.50. 
FORDHOOK EARLY — One of the earliest large- 
fruited Melons. Skin dark green, with stripes of 
lighter Green. Flesh bright red, crisp, and sweet, 
and of splendid quality. 90 days. 
Pkt 10c. 0z 25c. %4 ib 75c. Ib $2.50. 
COLES EARLY—ALSO KNOWN AS HARRIS EAR- 
LIEST — Owing to its extreme earliness it is 
extensively grown in the Northern States, where 
it is a favorite. We have known this Melon to 
mature as far north as Canada. It is the second 
earliest Watermelon on the market, and the 
sweetest. These are sweeping statements, but 
they are true. 70 days. 
Pkt 10c. 0% 25c. %4 Ib 75ec. Ib $2.50. 
Of all Vegetable Fruits, the Melons are the most delicious. 
WATERMELON 
NEW HAMPSHIRE or MIDGET 
“All American Winner” 
A new very 
early matur- 
ing, small 
ice box size, 
rapidly gain- 
ing popular- 
ity, globular 
to a_ slightly 
oval _ shape. 
Tough thin 
skin, medium 
Sreen with 
dark green 
Stripes. Firm 
Red Flesh, 
fine grained, 
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Sweet flavor. 
5 to6lbs. The 
earliest Wa- 
term elon 
known. 65 days. Pkt 15c. oz 35¢e. % Ib $1.00. 1 Ib $3.50. 
New Hampshire or Midget 
Citron — For Preserves 
CITRON — RED SEEDED — A small round Melon 
used for making preserves. 100 days. 
Pkt 10c. oz 25c. %4 Ib 75e. Ib $2.50. 
Be sure to plant some Melons in your Sarden. 
MORE FOR SO MUCH LESS. GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES 
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