Cantaloupes 
HOW TO GROW CANTALOUPES and WATERMELONS. 
May, or start early in paper pots and set out in May. They always do best ona light, 
loose, rich soil. 
shovelfuls of Wizard Brand Sheep or Cow Manure (we have it) or some other well- 
rotted manure into each hill. 
Plant them in 
Dig deep and work the soil until it is very fine, mixing several 
No plants do well on half-worked, ‘‘lumpy”’ soil, 
void of plant-food. Make hills of Cantaloupes 4 to 5 feet apart each way, and Watermelons 6 to 8 feet apart. Plant 10 to 12 seeds ina hill 
to insure a good stand of plants. Both can be grown very successfully by planting the seed in rows 4 feet apart, with 4 or 5 seeds every 2 
feet. As soon as they are through the ground, spray. When danger of bugs is past, thin out all but two of the best plants. Keep spraying 
them every two weeks, if necessary. In cultivating do not injure the plants. Cne ounce will plant 50 hills; 3 pounds an acre. 
The time from planting to ripening for eating is given after each variety. This is approximate, as growing conditions have their effectin 
either helping or retarding growth. Do not pull your melons until you are sure they are ripe. When they are ripe they will separate from the 
vine by a slight pressure. If they hold tight they are not ripe. Every home-garden should have a row of Cantaloupes. They are so easy 
to grow and oh so good right fresh out of your garden. 
: This new Cantaloupe, developed by Cornell Ex- 
Troquois. periment Station, is a most excellent quality melon. 
It is just the popular size, oval, 614 inches in diameter, with deep 
netting and prominent ribs. Its flesh is extremely thick, sweet 
and juiey, a rich deep salmon-orange with a delightful aromatic 
flavor. The vines are definitely resistant to fusarium wilt. 85 days. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 14lb. 90 cts.; lb. $3.25; 3 lbs. $9; 6 Ibs. 
A green-fleshed melon, 7 to 8 inches long and 
Honey Dew. 6 inches in diameter, the outer skin being 
almost white then becoming creamy yellow. Very smooth. The 
flesh is thick and a rich emerald-green color, with a very sweet, 
honey-like flavor, and real juicy. Quite a favorite on all the markets 
and in stores. Better grow some; they are good. (110 days.) 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 14lb. 95 cts.; lb. $3.25; 3 Ibs. $9; 6 lbs. 
$17.50; 10 lbs. $27.50. 
A Grand Good Cantaloupe 
PRIDE OF WISCONSIN 
So good it was awarded Medal for its outstanding qualities. 
$17.5 
This crop of 21 acres grown from our pure-bred strain 
was simply perfect, and yield! Just see how they cover the 
field! Delicious flavor, 614 by 7 inches and averages 4 to 5 
pounds. Very prolific; salmon flesh, very small seed cavity; 
just the right size, ripens in 90 days. Everybody should 
grow some of these grand good melons. Pkt. 10 ets.; oz. (for 
50 hills) 35 cts.; 2 ozs. 60 cts.; 141b. 95 cts.; lb. $3.25; 3 lbs. 
(for 1 acre) $9; 10 1bs. $28. 
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Schell’s Sweet Juicy Cantaloupe, Pride of Wisconsin. A magnificent crop grown from Schell’s Quality Seeds. 
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