MUSKMELONS 
One-half ounce will plant a row of 100 feet in hills; 11/2 to 2 Ibs., for an acre in hills. 
Culture: The melon delights in warm, rich soil with perfect drainage, and they can 
never be grown to perfection under unfavorable conditions. Plant 34, of an inch deep 
from April to June in rows 6 feet apart, leaving not less than 4 feet between the hills 
putting about 10 seeds to the hill. As insects are often very destructive, it is best 
not to thin at all until the plants are well started. When they are large enough to 
be safe, thin to two in a hill, and keep the ground mellow and free from weeds. 
For an early crop, sow under Hotkaps. (See page 65.) 
Salmon Fleshed Varieties 
JUMBO HALE’S BEST. (Original Strain.) (68 days.) A popular large early melon 
with both home and market gardeners. The fruits aver- 
age four to five pounds, are nearly round, with a yellowish green skin, so densely 
covered with netting as to show little ribbing. The deep salmon flesh is thick, fine 
grained and sweet, and of excellent quality. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 35¢; VY, Ib., 80c; Ib., 
$2.00, postpaid. Jumbo Hale’s Best Muskmelon 
HALE’S BEST No. 36. (65 days.) An improved strain of Jumbo Hale’s. A 
trifle earlier, smaller, and with a smaller seed cavity. 
The fruits are nearly round, and have such a heavy netting they show very little 
ribbing, and weigh from 3 to 4 Ibs. Deep salmon flesh, fine grained, sweet and of 
splendid quality. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 35¢; 1/4 Ib., 80c; Ib., $2.00, postpaid. 
PRIDE OF WISCONSIN. Also called Queen of Colorado. (85 days.) A good 
melon for home or market. The oval shaped fruits 
average 31 to 4 pounds and have a pearly gray, hard tough rind, with sparce heavy 
netting and small seed cavity. Flesh rich orange, very sweet, and of good flavor. 
Pkt., 10¢; oz., 35¢; 1/4 Ib., 80c; Ib., $2.00, postpaid. 
DELICIOUS. Early Bender. (80 days.) This variety is quite similar to the original 
Bender’s Surprise, but earlier, and of superior quality. The fruits 
average 4 to 5 Ibs., are slightly flattened at the ends, have prominent ribs with coarse 
netting, and are creamy green at maturity. The flesh is bright salmon, thick, and of 
delicious flavor. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 35¢; 1% Ib., 80c; Ib., $2.00, postpaid. 
Pride of Wisconsin Muskmelon 
BANANA MUSKMELON. (80 days.) A long, tapering, banana- 
shaped melon, often growing over 18 
inches long, and weighing from 4 to 5 Ibs. The light yellow skin is 
without netting or ribs, and the flesh is orange. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 45¢; 
Y, Ib., $1.00; Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
HEARTS OF GOLD. (Large type.) (90 days.) A splendid mid- 
season melon for home or market. The oval, 
round fruits have small seed cavity, and average 2/2 to 3 Ibs. It is 
distinctly ribbed, and has a gray netting over a green background. 
The flesh is thick, of a deep salmon orange, deliciously sweet. Pkt., 
10c; 0z., 35¢; 1% Ib., 80c; Ib., $2.00, postpaid. 
SCHOON’S HARD SHELL. (9° days.) An oval Long John Muskmelon 
shaped melon with 
prominent ribbing and coarse netting, averaging from 
4 to 5 Ibs. It has a hard, tough bluish gray-green rind, e ge 
which becomes yellow at maturity. The flesh is quite Green Fleshed Varieties 
thick, deep salmon orange, and of splendid quality. JASPER. (75 days.) Our market gardeners strain of this popular 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35¢; 1/4 Ib., 80c; Ib., $2.00, postpaid. 
variety, introduced by us many years ago, is considered 
by market and home gardeners to be the best of the Bottomly type. 
The melons are heavily netted, distinctly ribbed, average 4 to 5 Ibs., 
and are quite resistant to disease. The green flesh, edged with 
orange, is fine grained, sweet, and of delicious spicy flavor. Pkt., 10¢; 
oz., 30c; 14 Ib., 70c; Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
(80 days.) A large melon of attractive appearance. 
LONG JOHN. It is of oblong shape with very distinct ribs and 
heavy netting. Our strain often grows 12 inches in length. The flesh is 
green, edged with gold, and of good quality. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 30c; 1% 
Ib., 70c; Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
ROCKY FORD, JUNIOR. (80 days.) A splendid melon. It is 
considerably larger than ‘’Rocky Ford,” 
with distinct ribs and heavy netting. The green flesh is edged with 
salmon and is of delicious sweetness. The vines are quite resistant to 
“blight.” Pkt., 10¢; oz., 30c; 14 Ib., 70c; Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
GOLD LINED ROCKY FORD. (75 days.) An oval-shaped melon 
of the Eden Gem type com- 
pletely netted. The fine grained flesh is of delicious flavor, and the 
gold lining next to the seed cavity adds greatly to its attractiveness. 
Splendid for the home garden. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 35¢; 1% Ib., 80c; Ib., 
$2.00, postpaid. 
HONEY DEW. (95 days.) This well-known melon is of the Casaba 
type, oval in shape, of good size, with a smooth, 
lemon-tinted skin, and keeps well. The thick, green-tinted cream flesh 
has a delicious sweetness all its own. Pkt., 10c¢; oz., 35¢; 1/4 Ib., 80c; 
Ib., $2.00, postpaid. 
Jasper Muskmelon 
Norfolk 10, Virginia Write for special market gardener’s prices [19] 
in larger quantities. 
