ABBOTT & COBB MUSKMELONS 
Hale’s Best No. 936 Muskmelon 
Abbott & Cobb 
Muskmelon 
Another variety of merit, originated and 
grown on our own farms. We have developed 
an unusually strong vine and, this season, 
saw it produce a wonderful crop under the 
most adverse weather conditions which we 
have ever experienced. It is very produc- 
tive, bearing fruit with a very thick, firm, 
dark pink flesh. The netting Is not as pro- 
nounced as in some other varieties. The 
quality is far above the average. Average 
weight, 31% lbs. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; 0z. 25 cts.; 14lb. 70 cts.; 
Ib. $2.50; 10 Ibs. $24.00 
HEARTS OF GOLD or HOODOO 
A new, orange-fleshed variety, ideal as a 
shipping melon and of the very finest quality. 
Vine vigorous, remarkably blight-resisting, 
and very productive. Fruit of medium and 
very uniform size. Flesh thick, firm, highly 
colored, of fine texture and delicious flavor. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; 0z. 20 cts.; 14lb. 50 cts.; 
Ib. $1.75; 10 lbs. $16.50 
ROCKY FORD 
The most desirable green-fleshed melon 
and unexcelled for spiciness and sweetness. 
Our stock is the tmproved blight-resistant 
type of Rocky Ford. Its shipping qualities 
are fine. Light green flesh with small seed- 
cavity and extra-fine flavor. A very popular 
variety and always scarce and in heavy de- 
mand. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; W%4lb. 50 cts.; 
Ib. $1.75; 10 lbs. $16.50 
FORDHOOK 
Best early, deep-fleshed, pink melons, with 
a most delicious flavor. Somewhat flat mm 
shape, well netted, the sectors showing 
plainly. Pk. 15 cts.; 0z. 20 cts.; 14 lb. 50 cts.; 
lb. $1.75; 10 Ibs. $16.50 
HONEY DEW 
This new and deliciously flavored melon has met 
with instant public favor. It is the very finest melon 
grown today because of its extraordinary sweetness. 
Fruit very large; rmd smooth and cream-colored. 
The light green flesh is very thick, and unsurpassed 
in quality and richness of flavor, crisp texture, and 
unrivaled sweetness. Pkt. 15 cts.; 0z. 20 cts.; 1%4lb. 
50 cts.; lb. $1.75; 10 lbs. $16.50 
HALE’S BEST No. 936 
The finest Hale’s Best strain yet developed. 
Melons run uniform in size, average 12 pack flat, 
have heavy, solid net showing practically no stripe 
or rib; extra small seed-cavity in comparison to 
other Hale’s Best varieties. Flesh deep pink color. 
Vines very prolific. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; Mlb. 
60 cts.; lb. $2; 10 lbs. $18.50 
ABBOTT & COBB WATERMELONS 
Garrison Watermelon 
Garrison 
A large, very productive variety. Excellent 
inner color, fine flavor, cylindrical shape. 
Color greenish white with dark green 
stripe; seeds white with brown tips. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; 0z. 30 cts.; 14lb. 70 cts.; 
Ib. $2.50; 10 Ibs. $23.50 
DIXIE QUEEN 
Round melon of light green striped 
darker; tough, thin rind. Bright red 
flesh, solid and of fine flavor. Uniform 
in shape, size and quality. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 14lb. 70 cts.; 
Ib. $2.50; 10 Ibs. $23.50 
ABBOTT & COBB 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
24 
