Bender's Surprise Muskmelon 
*BENDERS SURPRISE (The Bender 
Melon). A very popular variety in the East, 
. particularly around Albany, N. Y. A selec- 
tion from Surprise and a close kin to Iron- 
dequoit, differing from that variety in being 
more oblong, more full and rounded at the 
ends, not quite as well netted or as early; 
skin light greenish yellow when ripe. A very 
delicious, large salmon-fleshed Melon with 
superior shipping and keeping qualities. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 45c; 14 Ib., $1.15. 
MUSKMELONS - Sweet and Juicy 
ROCKY FORD. More largely grown than any 
other of the small or basket Melons. Oval, 
slightly ribbed, densely covered with fine net- 
ting; flesh green, thick and of rich flavor. 
Pkt., 15c; 02z., 35c; 14 Ib., $1.00. 
An ounce will plant about 50 hills; 
1% to 2 pounds are required for an acre. 
The Muskmelon succeeds best in warm, rich 
soil. Plant when all danger of frost is past, in 
broad hills 4 to 5 feet apart, 10 or more seeds 
to each hill. Cover with | inch of soil and firm 
well with hoe. 
DELICIOUS. Best described as an early strain 
of Bender Melon, a trifle smaller in size. Light 
green, finely netted, oval fruits. Firm, tender 
flesh of a beautiful deep orange-yellow color. 
Pkt., 15c; 02z., 45c; 14 Ib., $1.15. 
GOLDEN CHAMPLAIN. 85 days. Considered 
by Melon growers of long experience to be the 
most desirable early maturing Muskmelon. A 
vigorous grower of medium size with salmon 
flesh of superb quality, well netted. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 45c; 14 Ib., $1.15. 
HEARTS OF GOLD. A fine Melon, medium 
in size, round and well netted; flesh thick, 
orange-yellow, of excellent flavor. 
Pkt., 15c; 02z., 45c; 14 Ib., $1.15. 
HONEY DEW. The average size of the Melon 
is 6 inches in diameter and 7 to 8 inches in 
length. The flesh is an emerald-green, very 
thick, melting, and fine grained; can be eaten 
to the extreme rind. The seed cavity is very 
small, the rind impervious to water. The Melon 
does not shrink in weight, is not easily bruised, 
and is a splendid shipper. It is later than 
Rocky Ford strains and is very prolific. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 35c; 14 Ib., $1.00. 
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Honey Dew Muskmelon 
IONS 
1 pkt. will sow 50 ft. of drill; 1 oz. about 
; 200 ft.; 4 to 5 lbs. per acre. 
Onions are very healthful and wholesome, 
probably used more often in the kitchen than 
any other vegetable, either in connection with 
other foods for seasoning or in many of the 
delicious ways to prepare them for their own 
tempting goodness. Highly prized for their 
tonic qualities, and doctors everywhere recom- 
mend the use of Onions in the diet because 
they are wholesome and nutritious. 
Onions are not hard to grow. They like a 
clean, rich soil. Sow as early as possible in 
drills 1 foot apart. 
AILSA CRAIG. Of mammoth size, larger than 
the Prizetaker, oval-shaped, pale straw colored 
skin; of very mild flavor. Extra large Onions 
can, however, be obtained by sowing seed early 
in the spring in the hotbed and transplanting 
to the open ground. Pkt., 15c; 14 07., 35c. 
Hardy White Bunching Onion 
ROSS BROS. CO., Worcester, Mass. 
) Ross Bros.’ Best O 
“EARLY YELLOW GLOBE. This is a yel- 
low, globe-sshaped Onion with a fine yellow 
color, a good winter keeper, as its skin is very 
thick. It will mature three weeks earlier than 
Danvers and yields very heavily. 
Pkt., 15c; 4 02., 35c; 02., 60c; 14 Ib., $1.50. 
WHITE PORTUGAL or SILVERSKIN. An 
early white, flat variety, of medium size and 
mild flavor. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 25c; 02., 45c. 
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. The stand- 
ard red variety. Bulb large, flattened but thick; 
skin deep purplish red. The best of all for 
light soils. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 30c; 0z., 50c; 14 Ib., $1.35. 
PRIZETAKER. Grows to an immense size and 
for fall marketing is unexcelled. Although of 
such great size, it is very hardy and a fair winter 
keeper, as it ripens up hard and firm. Very fine 
grained and of mild, delicate flavor. The out- 
side skin is rich yellow while the flesh is white. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02z., 30c. 
SWEET SPANISH. 110 days. Mild flavored, 
globe-shaped, light yellow Onion of Spanish 
origin that grows to large size. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 35c; 02., 60c. 
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. A _ favorite 
variety for winter use. The bulbs are nearly 
globe-shaped, but slightly flattened. Skin is 
light yellow. Splendid keeper. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 35c; 0z., 60c; 14 Ib., $1.50. 
HARDY WHITE BUNCHING. 120 days. Used 
exclusively for green bunching, as it forms no 
bulbs. A hardy perennial that produces for 
many years. Seeds sown in the spring or sum- 
mer will produce late in the fall or, if win- 
tered over, very early the following spring. ‘Thin 
to 8 to 12 inches after the first year. ‘Tender 
and of mild flavor. Pkt., 15c; oz., 75c. 
ONION SETS 
1 1b. will plant 100 feet of row; 
250 to 335 Ibs. per acre. 
We do not deliver Onion Sets free, 
purchaser pays transportation. Onion 
Sets weigh 1 pound per quart. For parcel 
post zone rates see back of order blank. 
These sets will provide small green Onions 
in 2 to 3 weeks after planting seeds, and are 
an important crop to precede the seed-sown 
varieties. They mature large Onions much 
earlier than can be grown from seed. May 
be planted in early spring as soon as danger 
of freezing is past. 
WHITE. 
Lb., 45c; 5 Ibs., $2.15; 10 Ibs., $4.00. 
YELLOw. 
Lb., 45c; 5 Ibs., $2.15; 10 Ibs., $4.00. 
Special Prices on Bushel Lots. 
Prizetaker Onion 
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