. DeJong Floral and Seed Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) Iowa Catalogs; Nursery stock Iowa Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Iowa Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Gardening Iowa Equipment and supplies Catalogs. 32 DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA MUSK MELON A rich, sandy loam is most advisable for mel- ons. The seed should be planted in hills five or six feet apart each way; thoroughly mixing with the soil in each hill a couple of shovelfuls of thoroughly rotted manure, which will produce a strong and healthful growth; plant when t
. DeJong Floral and Seed Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) Iowa Catalogs; Nursery stock Iowa Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Iowa Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Gardening Iowa Equipment and supplies Catalogs. 32 DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA MUSK MELON A rich, sandy loam is most advisable for mel- ons. The seed should be planted in hills five or six feet apart each way; thoroughly mixing with the soil in each hill a couple of shovelfuls of thoroughly rotted manure, which will produce a strong and healthful growth; plant when the earth becomes warm, in as warm a situation as can be found; put in ten or twelve seeds in each hill, and after they are out of danger from bugs, thin to three or four plants; when small, dust with ash- es or air-slacked lime, when the dew is on, to protect from Emerald Gem Musk Melon EMERALD GEM. This variety is early, very prolific and hardy, and the most delicious mel- on grown. Skin smooth and of an emerald green; flesh very thick, of a salmon color. It is very juicy and rich. The flavor is sweet and luscious beyond description. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., I4 lb. 30 cts., lb. $ MILLER'S CREAM OR OSAGE. Ranks high as a market melon, either for home or shipping. The flesh is of a rich, salmon color, very sweet and melting in quality, and is so very thick that the melon is almost solid. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., U lb. 30 cts., lb. $ BURRELL GEM. This melon comes from the melon-growing district, which was made fam- ous by the Rocky Ford Musk Melon, or which this is a counterpart, except in color of flesh, which is a beautiful dark salmon or orange. If you want a delicious melon for home use or you desire variety which will bring a fancy price on the market, this we can recommend. The melons grow to a desirable size, have slight rib and close netting. Skin is rather dark green and rind thin, leaving a thick lining of flesh which is of a most delicious ju
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