Good Seed is the Foundation of Success | 
This Manual is designed to present accu- 
rate descriptions of some of the leading 
varieties and strains of cantaloupes. De- 
scriptions of all the cantaloupe varieties are 
not given because there are too many of 
them to list here. Several years ago, Part 
IV, entitled “The Cucurbits,” of Volume I 
of “Vegetables of New York” was published, 
and in it were described 124 different vari- 
eties of cantaloupes and also listed, but not 
described, were 163 additional varieties. 
This total of 287 varieties of cantaloupes 
is not complete, for some new varieties have 
been introduced since that book was pub- 
lished. Many of the varieties listed in that 
book were obscure and never widely used. 
Many, too, were obsolete varieties no longer 
grown. Of the ones in use today, quite a 
large number of them are planted only in 
particular localities and are not in general 
use. This Manual presents most of the 
cantaloupe varieties now widely planted 
throughout the nation. Some of these are 
shipping varieties and others are adapted 
for home and market garden purposes. 
Among the varieties listed here the grower 
will certainly find one or more suited to 
his needs. 
The choice of variety of cantaloupes to 
plant is the first step in growing melons. 
This Manual should be of great help in 
making this selection, for the descriptions 
given are complete and accurate. The se- 
lection of the best seed is fundamental for 
a bountiful crop. We can supply the best 
seed for we are experienced in cantaloupe 
seed production. We have specialized in 
this work since 1909. Several of the leading 
varieties now in general use, such as the 
Hale’s Best, were developed by us. 
But a successful crop is not insured when 
the seed is planted. Many problems confront 
the farmer during the growing season. We 
the 
melon is ready for the table. Vine ripened melons 
A full ‘'slip''. At this stage of ripeness 
help make good quality. Careful selection of 
seed will give you varieties that can be vine 
ripened and still reach the market in good 
condition. 
A ''Four-Fifty'’ cantaloupe. You may say that we 
selected the best type of cantaloupe we could 
find to take this photograph, and | guess we 
did, but it is only one of thousands just as good, 
Hp bbe can show you in the seed piles in our 
ields. 
