THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEED COMPANY -— DENVER, COLORADO 13 
MUSKMELON OR CANTALOUPE 
CULTURE—One ounce of seed is sufficient for 50 hills; 2 
pounds per acre. Plant in May and June. Melons do best in 
sandy soil or sod land; the ground should be made rich. The 
hills should be 4 to 6 feet apart with 10 to 12 seeds in each hill. 
Put the seeds an inch deep and when danger of frost is over, 
thin to four good plants to a hill. Cultivation should be kept 
up as long as possible. 
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MUSKMELON, HALE’S BEST 
HALE’S BEST, JUMBO—82 days. A large fruited strain of this 
well-known variety for local markets. Fruits slightly oval, 
ribbing prominent, heavily netted. Flesh thick, salmon- 
orange, sweet and of excellent quality; seed pocket rather 
large. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c) (4%4 Ib. 75c) (Ib. $2.25). 
HALE’S BEST 9-36—87 days. An early variety with medium 
vines, vigorous and healthy. Melons oval in shape, running 
to jumbo sizes. Well netted; flesh pink, sweet and thick. A 
heavy yielder. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c), (44 Ib. 75c) (Ib. $2.25). 
HALE’S BEST No. 45—86 days. Mildew resistant, An early 
variety developed particularly for the shipping trade. The 
No. 45 is a true Hale’s Best. Oval shape, medium size, with 
heavy net and a faint stripe. Flesh is deep salmon, thick, 
and firm with small seed cavity. Recommended to plant 
where mildew is prevalent. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c) (%4 Ib. 75c) (Ib. $2.25). 
IMPERIAL 4-50—This melon was introduced to be used in place 
of No. 45 in areas where the No. 45 did not produce a large 
sized melon. The No. 4-50 retains all the characteristics 
of the No. 45 except it is 1/5 larger in size. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c) (44 Ib. 75c) (Ib. $2.25). 
V-1 (Sulphur Resistant Cantaloupe)—95 days. This melon was 
developed for use in mildew infested districts. The V-1 is 
not mildew resistant but it will withstand sulphuring, which 
will in turn prevent mildew. The V-1 is a medium to large 
cantaloupe, slightly oblong in shape, with faint stripes, and 
a close net, the flesh is salmon in color, thick and fairly firm. 
The application of sulphur to prevent mildew should begin 
after the true leaves appear; for complete control of mildew 
a light coating of sulphur should be on’'the leaves at all times. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c) (%4 Ib. 75c) (Ib. $2.35). 
QUEEN OF COLORADO—90 days. A development from Pride 
of Wisconsin. The melon is rather large with faint ribs and 
heavy, coarse net. The outside color is pearly grey turning 
golden when ripe. Flesh thick, deep orange in color. Excel- 
lent eating qualities. Good for home and local markets. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c) (44 Ib. 75e) (Ib. $2.25). 
PRIDE OF WISCONSIN—90 days. A most attractive fruit 
both on outside and when cut. The rind is very hard, pearly 
grey color with but a faint rib, heavily covered with a dis- 
tinctive netting. Fruit practically round, pink fleshed, usu- 
ally thick with good flavor, small triangular seed cavity. 
Good for both home use and shipping. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25¢) (%4 Ib. 75c) (Ib. $2.25). 
SCHOON’S HARDSHELL—90 days. Noted for its hard rind 
which makes it better adapted for shipping and market. 
Exterior color grayish yellow netting rather open. Melons 
average 7 inches in length, almost round, flesh salmon-pink. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c) (4%4 Ib. 75e) (Ib. $2.25). 
U.S.D.A. No. 5—Mildew Resistant—85 days. Totally resistant 
to all kinds of mildew. Adapted for long distance shipping, 
for crating and for home garden. When cut the flesh is 
extraordinarily thick, a brilliant orange and unexcelled for 
sweetness. Same size and shape as Hale’s Best. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c) (44 Ib. 75c) (Ib. $2.25). 
EARLY BENDER’S—87 days. A large size melon weighing 
7 to 8 lbs. Round shaped, deeply ribbed with coarse netting. 
Flesh very thick and sweet. An excellent home garden and 
shipping variety, growing well in all sections. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c) (4% Ib. 75c) (Ib. $2.25). 
HEARTS OF GOLD—88 days. Grown extenstively by market 
gardeners, likewise a good shipping type. Fruits practically 
round, slightly ribbed, covered with fine grey netting. Flesh 
very thick, deep pink salmon; tender, juicy, sweet and 
aromatic. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c) (44 Ib. 75e) (Ib. $2.25). 
ROCKY FORD—95 days. Also known as Netted Gem. Fruits 
oval, show no ribbing and are entirely covered with a uni- 
form netting. Flesh green and of excellent flavor. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c) (14 lb. 75c) (Ib. $2.25). 
GOLDEN BEAUTY CASABA—115 days. One of the best of the 
autumn Casabas. Easily grown, very prolific. The fruits are 
easily handled, being firm and heavy; ripens early in Sep- 
tember and fruits can be kept until into December. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25e) (4 Ib. 75e) (Ib. $2.25). 
OSAGE OR MILLER’S CREAM—92 days. Dark green skin 
sparsely netted and ribbed. Thick salmon flesh, fine grained 
and of rich spicy flavor. A home garden variety or for local 
markets. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c) (4 Ib. 75e) (Ib. $2.25). 
BANANA—94 days. Resembles a banana in shape. Fruits 
smooth and slender, flesh pronounced salmon, of banana- 
like flavor. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c) (4 Ib. 75e) (Ib. $2.25). 
PERSIAN—115 days. While not properly a Casaba the Persian 
is of tropical origin. It is of dark color and completely covered 
with a fine netting. Fruits globular, weight about 7 lbs.; 
the flesh is extremely thick, of excellent flavor and orange 
in color. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c) (4 Ib. 75e) (Ib. $2.25). 
HONEY DEW (Green Fleshed)—105 days. A medium sized 
round melon of a dull creamy white color, flesh green, quite 
distinct and very delicious flavor. The rind is tough without 
netting, and ships well to distant markets. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25e) (44 Ib. 75e) (Ib. $2.25). 
HONEY DEW (Pink Fleshed)—105 days. In outward appear- 
ance like the Honey Dew, but has salmon colored flesh and 
a delicious flavor. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c) (4% Ib. 75e) (Ib. $2.25). 
HONEY DEW GOLD RIND (Green Fleshed)—100 days. A 
true green flesh Honey Dew except when about two-thirds 
grown the outside coloring turns to an attractive golden 
shade. It withstands heat in that fruits do not show sun- 
burn, because of the color. It has good flavor, a thick flesh 
and carries well in shipping. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 10c) (Oz. 25c) (44 Ib. 75e) (Ib. $2.25). 
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MELON, HEARTS OF GOLD 
