. [Catalog] : spring 1961. Nurseries (Horticulture) North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Nursery stock North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Seeds North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Vegetables North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Gardening Nort. WyATT-mRlES Western Grown Muskmelons CULTURE: The melons thrive best and develop the highest flavor in a hot dry climate. Sovi' the seed after all danger of frost has passed. For an extra early crop, sow seed in pots, or other containers, in a glass covered bed 2-3 weeks before last killing frost in spring and transplan
. [Catalog] : spring 1961. Nurseries (Horticulture) North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Nursery stock North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Seeds North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Vegetables North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Gardening Nort. WyATT-mRlES Western Grown Muskmelons CULTURE: The melons thrive best and develop the highest flavor in a hot dry climate. Sovi' the seed after all danger of frost has passed. For an extra early crop, sow seed in pots, or other containers, in a glass covered bed 2-3 weeks before last killing frost in spring and transplant to the field. The most suitable soil is a warm, rich, sandy loam with a pH of ; however, they will do well in most types of well drained soUs. Fertilize with 600-800 pounds of 8-8-8 per acre (3 qts. per 100 ft. of row). Plant in rows 5-6 feet apart. Plant 6 seed per hill (1 inch deep) 2 feet in the row and gradually thin to 1-2 plants per hill. Sidedress with 15 lbs. of nitrogen when vines begin to run (1,2 cup of Nitrate of Soda, or its equivalent, per 100 ft. of row). Two pounds of seed will plant one acre; 1 ounce will plant 800 feet of row. I MARKET GROWERS | ^ Be sure to plant a part of your :g ^ crop in our No. 402 Rockyford -as ^ Earliest. At the same time plant ^ ^ No. 419 Edisto. This doubles your ^ ««- chances of coming on the market ^ ^ when prices are good. You can de- ;g ^ pend on Wyatt-Quarles Tested it© ^ Seeds. I Ann Di/N rinlA The melons are almost T-UU MO \30ia round, well netted with light ribbing. Flesh is orange, thick and firm. Quality excellent. The seed cavity is very small. Resistant to downy mildew. 90 days. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; 14 lb, $; lb. $, postpaid. 402 Rockyford Earliest ^^lo^of^fo'l appearance, ripening a week earlier than other varieties of Rockyfords, and larger than Hale's Jumbo. The delicious spicy sweetness typical of the Rockyford strain recommends it for home gardens as well as for commercial production. 75 days. Pkt. 1
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