. One ounce will plant about 50 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. in hills per acre CULTURE.âMelons thrive best in a light, rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm and dry, hills 5 to 6 feet apart each way for Muskmellons, 8 to 10 feet for Watermelons. Previous to sowing the seed mix a few shovelfuls â of well-rotted manure in each hill, and plant in each 12 to 15 seeds, after all danger of bugs is over, thin out to three or four plants per hill. A few hills for early use may be had, by sowing on pieces of sod in a hotbed, and when warm enough trans- plant to open ground. Melon vines a
. One ounce will plant about 50 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. in hills per acre CULTURE.âMelons thrive best in a light, rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm and dry, hills 5 to 6 feet apart each way for Muskmellons, 8 to 10 feet for Watermelons. Previous to sowing the seed mix a few shovelfuls â of well-rotted manure in each hill, and plant in each 12 to 15 seeds, after all danger of bugs is over, thin out to three or four plants per hill. A few hills for early use may be had, by sowing on pieces of sod in a hotbed, and when warm enough trans- plant to open ground. Melon vines are subject to the same destructive insect and fungous foes as are cucumber and squash vines. Early and repeated spraying with Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead Mixture is always advisable for these crops. Rocky Ford Improved. (See cut.) This Melon is of the Netted Gem type, oval in shape and beautifully netted. Melons about five inches in length, and have a delicious flavor; flesh is smooth and light green color. Pkt., 5 cts,; or., 15 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ Netted Rock. A distinct variety, about the same size as "Rocky Ford. Thick green flesh which is very sweet. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ Netted Gem. One of the earliest small Melons. Light green, tinged with yellow, and of very fine flavor. Pkt, 5 , 15 cts.; £ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ Jenny Lind. The earliest variety; small size and excellent flavor. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ Montreal Market. Largest of the nut- meg varieties; flesh green. Pkt., 10 cts.; 25 cts.; J lb., 70 cts.; lb., $ Extra Early Hackensack. Skin green, turning yellow when mature; flesh green, very sweet. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; Jib., 50 cts.; lb., $ Delicious Gold Lined. (See Colored Plate and page 8.) Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 70 cts.; lb., $ Burrell's Gem. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $ Bush Mu
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