Schoon’s Hard Shell Bender 
“You have a fine strain of Schoon’s Hard Shell that is 
A Good New Variety 
A cross between Bender's Sur- 
prise and Honey Rock.. The shave 
and appearance of the melons ars 
Queen of Colorado, but are larger 
in size. Benders Surprise has al- 
ways been famous for its large size 
and excellent quality, but does not 
have good shipping qualities. This 
new variety, Schoon’s Hard Shell 
Bender, has even better eating qual- 
ity than Bender's Surprise and is a 
very good shipping variety. 
EXTRA Under good conditions the 
LARGE melons weigh 5 to 7 lbs. 
SIZE and measure 8 by 7 inch- 
es. We do not consider 
it as uniform in size as the other va- 
tieties we offer, but it packs well. 
GOOD SHIPPER Observe that 
this variety has 
a heavy, hard net. The rind is thin, 
but hard and tough. It has excellent 
keeping qualities, making it a good 
shipper. I live in one of the largest 
melon growing sections of the United 
States, and growers find this a 
money variety because of its large 
size and good market quality. The 
flesh is very thick, deep salmon in 
color, and makes a fine appearance 
when cut. 
Many seed firms list this variety 
as maturing with the Hales Best va- 
rieties, but it actually matures about 
5 to 7 days later. If you sell locally 
your customers will like the quality; 
if you ship your commission man 
will like the quality and appearance; 
if you sell to bulk trade the buyers 
will like the large size and quality. 
uniform in size, shape and has quality. They were all Schoon’s 
no other varieties mixed in. 
ductive. 
The vines were vigorous and pro- 
In average weather the ripe fruits will hold up well 
for a week in good condition.”—Loron M. Walker, Calhoun 
Co., Michigan. 
Schoon’s Hard Shell Bender has a hard, tough rind, with 
deep heavy netting. The melons make a fine appearance. 
HAND SAVED SEED. 350—Pkt. 10c; 0z. 30c; 14 lb. 80c; 1% Ib. $1.50; 1 lb. $2.50; 5 Ibs. $12.00. 
Iroquois 
90 days. An early Bender or Delicious 
type with definite resistance to Fusarium Wilt. 
developed by Dr. Henry Munger of Cornell 
University. Will grow in sections where wilt 
destroys most varieties, and has such fine 
quality and sweetness that it is excellent 
wherever Early Bender is grown. Fruits are 
round to oval, about 614 to 7 inches in diam- 
eter, with prominent ribs and coarse netting. 
The rind is tough like Schoon’s Hard 
Shell Bender, and the melons hold up well. 
Deep orange flesh, of fine texture and excel- 
lent quality. 351—Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14 Ib. 80c; 
1/, Ib. $1.45; lb. $2.60; 5 Ibs. $12.50. 
Cl 
Honey Rock 
85 days. Also widely known as Sugar 
Rock. As the name indicates this is a very 
sweet melon. One of the very best for home 
use and roadside markets. Very early, not 
inclined to crack when ripe; has a tough rind, 
and is coarsely netted. 
The fruits are round, medium size, 5 to 
6 inches in diameter, deep salmon color, juicy 
and the very tops in eating quality. You will 
like Honey Rock, and your roadside customers 
will come back for more. 352—Pkt. 10c; oz. 
30c; 14, lb. 75c: 1%, Ib. $1.35; lb. $2.50; 5 lbs. 
$12.00. 
