One package of seed will sow 
15 hills; 1 ounce 80 hills; 
2 to 3 pounds an acre. 
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; VY oz. 30c; oz. 50c; 4 Ib. $1.45 § 
Delicious 51 (New.) Fusarium Resistant. (85 days.) A _ slightly F 
oval-shaped Melon, well netted and moderately ribbed that ripens very & 
| early. The flesh is firm, thick, deep orange-yellow and of even better 
| Rialty than the older Melon, Delicious. We recommend this kind for the 
home and market garden. Ripens a week ahead of Iroquois. 
a Pkg. 20c; Y oz. 35c; oz. 60c; 1% Ib. $1.65 
| 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, ple allie che eetosh MEY, flv oears of 
high lity. A lendid Melon for the garden an or market. 
Soh Meo oan te Plo, 20c; Yo oz. 40c; oz. 65c 
Hearts of Gold. We offer the large type. Thick, tender, juicy sweet Golden Delight 
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 
Pad UE Maa Gal eh cet Ya cope ee Vo 0z. 35c¢; oz. 50c; Ya Ib. $1.55 Iroquois. |< slightly oval in shape, heavily netted, very uniform 
i : sree in size. Most of the fruits weigh between five and six pounds. The 
lrondequoit. A fine yellow-fleshed Meion introduced by James Vick in flesh is orange-yellow in color, very thick, and outstanding in its 
1889. Vines are very productive. Melons are large, ‘excellently shaped, sweetness, flavor and quality. Vine very vigorous growing and a 
distinctly ribbed and netted. The flesh is solid, very thick, with a very most prolific bearer. We recommend Iroquois to all gardeners 
small seed cavity, rich salmon-vellow. sweet and of a most delicious flavor. whether they are going to grow it for their own use or for selling 
86 days. Pkg. 20c; > oz. 40c; oz. 70c; Y4 Ib. $1.75 on the market. Ripens in about 95 days. 
| Pkg. 20c; Ya oz. 35c; oz. 60c; Yq Ib. $1.65 
Queen of Colorado (Pride of Wisconson.) A splendid new Melon 
for the home garden and for market. The salmon flesh is very thick, leaving Before you plant our Muskmelon seed treat it with Spergon. It 
| but little seed cavity. Flavor is exceptionally good, sweet and delicious. A combats fungus, protects it from rotting in the ground, increases 
| ver ood shipping variety. 86 days. germination, makes stronger plants and better yields. 2 ounces will 
| Yes pping Pkg. 15c; V> oz. 30c; oz. 50c; V4 Ib. $1.55 treat several pounds of seed. 1 ozs 50G;ISaozS eS > 
WATERMELONS 
1 package of seed will sow 10 hills; 2 to 3 pounds an acre. 
Rhode Island Red. New Early Melon of Top Quality. Medium sized The Seedless Watermelon. This new, round, 10- to 15-Ib. 
attractively striped oval-shaped Melons from Dr. Dolan of Rhode Island Melon with its clear green skin, without stripes, and its rich red- 
Experiment Station. The flesh is deep pink, sometimes flushed with cream, dish pink flesh, extra sweet and flavorful, will be a welcome addi- 
solid, crisp and very sweet. Ripens easily in gardens in this part of the tion to your garden. Follow directions for seagate the seed very 
country. Pkg. 25¢; 2 oz. 40c; oz. 75c carefully. Pkg. of seed 75c¢ 
Dixie peek peas a role ih popular in the badvabebla ta 
- - country in the South, but one that can be grown very successfully 
New Hampshire Midget. os here in the North, as it matures in 85 days. Very large, often 
icebox’ size Melons, 6x7 in. Stripe weighing 40 to 50 Ibs., nearly round, light green striped darker 
and of tender rind. Sweet, juicy and green. Deep pink flesh, thick crisp and of splendid flavor. White 
of a most delicious flavor. Very early. seeds. Pkg. 15c; oz. 40c; V4 Ib. $1.10 
Ripe fruit 80 days after you sow the fs : 
seed. Was originated at the University 
of New Hampshire and ripens on the 
vine very nicely in that northern state. Honey Cream. Best Medium-Sized Watermelon for Northern 
Vigorous heavy bearing vines. The seed Gardens. Medium size, nearly round Melons with light green skin, 
we offer you is of the true New Hamp- striped darker green. The flesh is cream-yellow, firm and delicious 
shire Midget. in flavor. A very fine Watermelon for your garden, and one that 
Pkg. of seed 20c; oz. 55c; fits the modern refrigerator. Ready to eat in 82 days from seed 
V4 |b. $1.65 planting. Pkg. 20c; YW oz. 35c; oz. 50c; 1% Ib. $1.75 
New Larger Fruited Iroquois Muskmelon 
Developed by Dr. Henry Munger HOTKAPS 
of Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. 
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. $1.25 
100 Hotkaps with setter 3.15; ppd. 3.65 
250 Hotkaps with setter 5.90; ppd. 6.70 
HOTENTS | 
Are Much Larger Hotkaps 
Miniature hothouses made of heavy 
waxed KAPS—1014x1414x8Yy. 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. 
50 for $2.95; 100 for $5.15 
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