MUSKMELONS 
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 36 for cultural directions. 
Cover the hills when the seed is planted or the young plants, if you transplant them 
from pots with Hotkaps. It will make earlier fruit, 
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 mar- 
ket gardeners. Our strain of Bender’s is very fine. 
Pkg. 15c¢; Yo oz. 30c; oz. 50c; YW Ib. $1.45 
Delicious. (85 days.) 
size and splendid quality. The flesh is firm, thick, deep orange-yellow, very 
sweet and delicious. We recommend this Melon for both the home and 
market garden. It ripens 10 days earlier than Bender’s. 
Pkg. 15c; Yo oz. 30c; oz. 50c; 14 Ib. $1.45 
| Golden Delight. Bronze Medal Winner, All-America Selections, 1952. 
| 86 days. Large open netted Melon 5 to 7 inches long and 4 to 5 inches 
through, with firm, thick, salmon-colored flesh. Musky flavored and of 
very high quality. A splendid Melon for the garden and for market. 
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Hearts of Gold. We osfer 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; /%4 oz. 25c; oz. 45c; 14 Ib. $1.25 
lrondequoit. 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. I5e; 1540z. 306; oz) 50cH 14 Ibe $1:45 
Queen of Colorado (Pride of Wisconson.) A splendid new Melon 
for the home garden and for market. The salmon flesh is very thick, leaving 
but little seed cavity. Flavor is exceptionally good, sweet and delicious. A 
very good shipping variety. 86 days. 
PKG 10G 1/5202.) 256 hOz. 4567 8/4 Ibrrbl 25 
One package of seed will sow 
15 hills; 1 ounce 80 hills; 
2 to 3 pounds an acre. 
A Melon that wripens very early and is of good | 
Golden Delight 
Iroquois. {s slightly oval in shape, heavily netted, very uniform 
in size. 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. Vine 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; Yo oz. 30c; oz. 50c; Y 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. 
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WATERMELONS 
1 package of seed will sow 10 hills; 2 to 3 pounds an acre. 
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 addi- 
tion to your garden. Follow directions 
for sowing the seed very carefully. 
Pkg. of seed 75c 
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 Midqet. 
Pkg. of seed 15c; oz. 35c; 
oz. 6oc; a lb. $2.00 
New Larger Fruited Iroquois Muskmelon 
Developed by Dr. Henry Munger 
of Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. 
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) 3567214 vib.95e 
Honey Cream. Best Medium-Sized Watermelon 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. Pkgil 5¢;8o50z. 35¢7 oz 60c- nib aSlar> 
Wondermelon. (Improved Kleckley’s Sweet.) Best large long 
Melton 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. 30c; 14 Ib. 80c 
Citron for Preserves. Medium sized fruits used in pre- 
serves and pickling. Ripens in the fall and can be kept in good 
condition a long time. 95 days. Pkg. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 75c¢ 
HOTKAPS 
Make Earlier 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—1014x1414x814. 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. PD wicie Syl Sis 
50 for $2.25; 100 for $3.85 | 
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