A TREAT— CANTALOUPES — VINE RIPENED 
266—RIO-SWEET. This is another new melon 
developed by the Texas Agricultural Experi- 
ment Station, and matures a few days later 
than Texas Resistant No. 1. The vines are 
vigorous and productive, and resistant to 
downy mildew. The medium to large sized 
fruits are heavily netted, slightly oval in 
shape, and are green to yellowish-green at 
maturity. The flesh is thick and firm, above 
the average in sweetness and flavor, bright 
apricot in color, shading to green near the 
rind. We highly recommend a trial planting 
of this new Cantaloupe. Pkt., 10c: oz., 40c: 1/4 
lb., $1.10; Ib., $3.25; 5 lbs., $15.00, postpaid. 
275—HALE’S BEST 
Muskmelons or Cantaloupes 
(Melones) 
COLORADO GROWN SEED 
Culture: A rich, deep, sandy loam, well worked and highly manured, is of first 
importance. Plant when all danger of frost is over in hills five to six feet apart 
each way; scatter about a dozen seeds to a hill and after they are out of danger 
from bugs, thin to three or four plants. When they have four or five rough leaves, - 
pinch off the end of the main shoot, which will cause the lateral branches to put 
forth sooner. This will strengthen the growth of ihe vines and fruit will come ear- 
lier to maturity. One ounce plants 50 hills; two pounds plant one acre. 
PLEASE ASK FOR PRICES IN LARGER QUANTITIES 
267—TEXAS RESISTANT NO. 1. The excellent 
new cantaloupe was developed by the Texas 
Agricultural Experiment Station, Winter Haven, 
Texas. The vine is stout and vigorous but of 
normal size. The fruit has a firm rind, the flesh 
is a rich salmon color of firm texture and deli- 
ciously flavored. Seed cavity is small. It is of 
Rockytord type fairly well netted and is a 
good shipping melon. Its one best feature is 
its resistance to downy mildew and aphids 
(lice). We recommend this melon. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 35c: 1/, lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00; 5 Ibs., $14.00, 
postpaid. 
278—IMPROVED PERFECTO. Requires 90 
days. The flesh is extremely thick, deep 
orange in color and fine in flavor with a small 
seed cavity. It is slightly oblong in shape. The 
surface of the melon is covered with a heav 
gray netting which insures its shipping qual- 
ities. The vines of this Cantaloupe grow very 
profusely and it is resistant to disease to a 
marked extent. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 1/4 lb., $1.00 
Ib., $3.00; 5 lbs., $14.00, postpaid. 
271—HEARTS OF GOLD. Requires 90 days. 
A splendid melon, either for the market or to 
grow for home use. Runs very uniform in size, 
oval to oblong in shape, and grows a little 
larger than our Rocky Ford variety. The mel- 
ons are heavily netted, and only slightly 
ribbed .The seed cavity is small. The flesh is 
u rich orange color, very fine grained, and has 
a delicious flavor. The vines are rust resistant. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 1/, lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00; 5 
lbs., $14.00, postpaid. 
270—GOLDEN BEAUTY CASABA MELON. Re- 
quires 110 days. Grown very extensively in 
California Do not pull until the light streaks 
on rind become yellow—store away in a dark 
cool place so they will not touch each other. 
When the rind becomes slightly softened and 
moist they are ready to eat. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 
Vy lb., 95c; lb., $2.85, postpaid. 
273—HACKENSACK. Requires 88 days. This 
is the old-fashioned targe variety of musk- 
melon, and still very popular. Deep-ribbed, 
heavily netted, flesh thick and of fine quality. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 1 Ib., $1.00; lb., $3.00; 5 
lbs., $14.00, postpaid. 
274—IMPROVED BANANA MUSKMELON. Re- 
quires 100 days. Grows from 1 to 2 feet long. 
Prolific bearer. Splendid flavor. One melon 
enough to supply a family. Pkt., 10c: oz., 35c; 
Vf, Ib., $1.00; Ib., $3.00, postpaid. 
265—ROCKYFORD (Gold Lined). Requires 90 
days. One of the most popular of all melons. 
The flesh is green with a gold lining next to 
the seed cavity, making it unusually attractive 
when cut. Flesh very thick and spicy. Shape 
round with solid netting. Our seed is carefully 
selected trom the best melons. Pkt. 10c; oz., 
35c; If Ib., 95c; Ib., $2.75; 5 Ibs., $12.50, post- 
paid. 
269—HONEY DEW. Requires 112 days. The 
flesh is an emerald-green very thick and fine 
grained; can be eaten to the rind. It is medium 
size, weighing 5 to 6 pounds. One of the best 
keepers, which makes it of special use to large 
growers, as they can be kept until winter 
months for marketing, when prices are high. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 1/, lb., $1.00; Ib., $3.00; 5 
lbs., $14.00, postpaid. 
279—HONEY ROCK. Requires 90 days. Known 
as Sugar Rock in some sections. The flesh is 
deep, thick and of orange or salmon color. It 
is very prolific with a superior flavor and will 
stand distant shipping. The rind is tough and 
the flesh is so firm that it can be allowed to 
ripen on the vine. It is medium size, with a 
heavy coarse netting over a slate colored 
ground. Classed as honey sweet. We do not 
hesitate to recommend this melon for commer- 
cial growing or for home gardens. Pkt., 10c: 
oz., 35c: I/q lb., $1.00; Ib., $3.00; 5 lbs., $14.00, 
postpaid. 
275—HALE’S BEST No. 36. Requires 82 days. 
This Cantaloupe is from the Imperial Valley of 
California. Very early and fine for long dis- 
tance shipping. Salmon flesh of exceptional 
thickness; the shape is oval, with heavy net- 
ting and prominent ribs. Pkt., 10c: oz., 35c; 1/4 
Ib., 95c; Ib., $2.75; 5 lbs., $12.50, postpaid. 
268—HAJ.E'S BEST No. 936 (Jumbo). Requires 
85 days. Similar to Hale’s Best No. 36, except 
larger. The fruits are slightly oval, 7 inches 
long by 6 inches in diameter, with thick flesh, 
and sweet aromatic flavor. Weighs up to 6 
pounds. A fine melon, either for shipping or 
for the home garden. Pkt., 10c: oz., 35¢7 Vg Ib., 
95c; Ib., $2.75; 5 lbs., $12.50, postpaid. 
276—POLLOCK 10-25 ROCKY FORD. Requires 
93 days. Flesh is sweet and delicious, very 
deep and fine grained. The seed cavity is 
exceedingly small. Netting is heavy and even 
from stem to blossom. Matures early and is 
Tust resistant. Cuts with a golden center, shad- 
ing to a light green with a salmon tint near 
the rind. Pkt., 10c: oz., 35c; 1/4 Ib., 95c: Ib., 
$2.75; 5 lbs., $12.50, postpaid. 
277—HONEY BALL. Requires 95 days. This is a cross between the old T 
and Honey Dew. It was originally a green-flesh melon, now peed and to ocong heen 
Round in shape, partially netted and some 
what resembles the Honey Dew, but smaller. 
Thick flesh, excellent shipper. Pkt. 10c; oz., 35c; 1/4 Ib., $1.00; lb., $3.00, postpaid. 
278—NICHOLSON’S IMPROVED PERFECTO 
265—NICHOLSON’S SELECTED ROCKY FORD 
276—POLLOCK 10-25 
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ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. —12— DALLAS, TEXAS 
