500 Dr. Jaegar’s 
~ Mildew 
_ Resistant 
If Bothered with Mildew 
Try: This. 
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This new variety is bred to resist disease “known as Mildew.” I | 
trouble growing melons on account of the vines becoming Samy sen ani 
dying this is the variety you should plant. The original stock seed used to 
produce this grand variety was taken from Hale’s Best, which is one of the best 
salmon fleshed varieties of excellent quality. Medium early, of good size, and 
a prolific yielder. Dr. Jaegar’s has not yet attained all the good points of its 
parentage for quality although excels on disease infested soil. PEt., 15 cts; oz. 
45 cts.; Y% Ib., $1.00; > Ib., $1.75; Ib., $3.00; 2 Ibs., $5.50, postpaid. Pet 
508 Tip Top 
85 days. A large near- 
ly round type. Unex- 
celled for quality and 
productiveness. Slightly 
ribbed and netted, with 
a green skin turning to 
creamy yellow. The flesh 
is very thick, bright 
salmon in color, and is 
edible close to the skin; 
luscious and spicy in 
flavor. A most aftractive 
melon, before or after 
cutting. The crop is al- 
ways large and the fruits 
uniformly good. Ideal for 
the home gardener and 
desirable as a market 
type. Weight 6 to 7 lbs. 
Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; 
Y, Ib. $1.00; % Ib. 
$1.75; Ib., $3.00; 2 Ibs., 
$5.50, postpaid. 
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513 Emerald Gem Old Reliable—Very Sweet 
Salmon flesh. This beautiful melon matures in 80 days. It is truly a gem. The 
ribs are marked but the skin is smooth. Deep emerald green color. The flesh is 
thick and firm ripening’ almost to the rind. Rich, sweet, tender flesh. Very prolific. 
Average weight 3 to 4 lbs. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; 1% Ib., $1.00; % lhb., $1.75; 
lb., $3.00; 2 Ibs., $5.50, postpaid. 
520 Improved Perfecto 
DISEASE RESISTANT—Extra Early Any 3 Pkts. on 
This 
85 days. A new salmon fleshed Rocky Ford type. ; 
grand new variety has the deepest flesh and smallest seed Pages 30 & 31 
cavity of any of this type. The flesh is very sweet and Except 501 
spicy. Wonderful shipping quality. Very heavily netted, Only 35 Cts. 
perfectly round, no ribs. Every melon about the same size. 
Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; 4% lb., $1.00; 4% Ib., $1.75; 1b., 1 Oz. Plants 
$3.00; 2 lbs., $5.50, postpaid. : 
; : = 25 Hills, 3 
522 Muskmelon Pride of Wisconsin Lbs, P 
The New 90 Day Melon ~ Pe. 
cre. 
The most attractive Muskmelon both from the outside 
and when cut. Rind is very hard, of a pearly gray color, 
with faint ribs, heavily covered with a distinctive netting. 
Ripens to a yellowish shade. Flesh is unusually thick with 
good flavor. Seed cavity very compact. This variety in- 
cludes many of the characteristics of Honey Rock with the 
added feature of thick flesh that does not soften prema- 
turely. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; 4 Ib., $1.00; Yo Ib., $1.75; 
Ib., $3.00; 2 lbs., $5.50, postpaid. 
80 days. 
Rockyford. 
$5.50, postpaid. 
Pride of Wisconsin 
Good Seeds Cheap-—Good as Can Be Grown-—None Better at Any Price 
519 Honey Ball 
Averages a little larger in size than the 
Shape round as a ball, slightly netted. 
Has a very thick wall of very delicious green meat 
clear to the rind. Very small seed cavity, high sugar 
content and delicious flavor. 
tough which makes it a splendid shipper. 
rind greenish white until fully ripe, when it changes 
to a light yellow. Very prolific. This melon being 
of uniform size packs nicely in crates. Pkt., 15 cts.; 
oz., 45 cts; 4 Ib., $1.00; 2 Ib., $1.75; Ib., $3.00; 2 lbs., 
™~™, } 
= days. It looks and tastes like a Banana. It is not a curiosity, but instead a won- 
derful Home Melon. A long tapering choice melon; at first regarded as a novelty, but 
now appreciated for its fine eating qualities. The skin is smooth and green ripening to 
lemon color. The salmon flesh is thick and luscious with a most appetizing fragranee 
rape ban ae Very desirable for home garden or market. Grows 18 
20 in, long. Weigh ounds and over. Pkt., ef OZey. sae 31.00; 1% Ib., 
$1.75; Ib., $3.00; 2 Ibs. $6.50, postpaid. Me CEG ee a aaa 
506 Golden 
Champlain 
75 to 80 days. The 
earliest quality melon. 
Especially desirable for 
home gardeners in locali- 
ties where the season is 
short. Moderate size, 
nearly round, somewhat 
flattened at ends. Slight- 
ly ribbed and covered 
with a coarse open net- 
ting. The sweet juicy | 
golden-yellow flesh rip- 5 
ens right out to the) 
skin which shows a gol- 
den tinge when the 
fruit is ready to pick. 
The vines are vigorous 
and productive even un- 
der adverse conditions. 
Market gardeners find 
it a profitable type for 
local markets. Pkt. 15 
cts.; 02., 45 cts.; 14 Ib., 
$1.00; 1% 1b., $1.75; Ib., 
$3.00; 2 lbs., $5.50, post- 
paid. 
505 Hale’s Best No. 36 
Improved Earliest Strain of this Grand 
WE OFFER 
Melon. Matures in 80 days. Deep salmon flesh Two 
slightly oval, heavily netted, weight 3 to 4 lbs. Distinct 
Flavor very sweet, aromatic, fine quality. An 
outstanding shipping variety. Pkt., 15 cts.; Types 
oz., 45 cts.; 1% Ib., $1.00; 1% of 
Hale’s 
Ib., $1.75; 1b., $3.00; 2 Ibs., 
$5.50, postpaid. 
523 Hale’s Best 
No. 936 
Jumbo Strain. Identical 
with No. 36 described above @ 
except 3 to 4 days later and} 
fruits average 5 to 6 lbs 
Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; 
Y%, 1lb., $1.00; ¥% 1b., $1.75; 
Ib., $3.00; 
postpaid. 
2 Ibs., $5.50, 
510 Honey Dew Green Flesh 
110 days. A unique type distinct from all others. The fruits are 
perfectly round and smooth without ribs or netting; the skin white, 
turning to light cream at maturity. The meat is light emerald green, 
deepening toward the center and edible right out to the skin. It has a 
crisp honey-sweet melting quality not found in any other melon. Un- 
like other types it will ripen in storage and indeed will be more deli- 
cious if picked just before maturity and kept until fully ripe before 
eating.. An ideal shipping sort. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; % Ib., $1.00; 
% Ihb., $1.75; 1b., $3.00; 2 lbs., $5.50, postpaid. 
The rind is hard and 
Color of 
Honey Dew 
