Archive image from page 24 of DeJong Floral and Seed Co. DeJong Floral and Seed Co dejongfloralseed1928dejo Year: 1928 DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 19 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 bug
Archive image from page 24 of DeJong Floral and Seed Co. DeJong Floral and Seed Co dejongfloralseed1928dejo Year: 1928 DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 19 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 bugs. 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., i/4 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., 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 \ ariety 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 juicy flavor and fairly melts in the mouth. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts., lb. $ GOLDEN HEARTS. This fine variety is the re-
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