. Catalogue 1915 : seeds, bulbs, shrubs. Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs. Cantaloup. Ger. MUSKMELON Melon Muscade, Fr. Prepare hills 4 to 6 feet apart in a rich, moderately dry sandy soil, thoroughly mixing therewith well- rotted manure. Early in May, or when ground has become warm, plant 10 to 12 seeds one inch deep in each hill, afterwards thinning out so that 3 or 4 plants remain. Pinch the vines when blossoming begins, to promote fruitfulness, and cultivate till the vines cover the ground. To combat
. Catalogue 1915 : seeds, bulbs, shrubs. Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs. Cantaloup. Ger. MUSKMELON Melon Muscade, Fr. Prepare hills 4 to 6 feet apart in a rich, moderately dry sandy soil, thoroughly mixing therewith well- rotted manure. Early in May, or when ground has become warm, plant 10 to 12 seeds one inch deep in each hill, afterwards thinning out so that 3 or 4 plants remain. Pinch the vines when blossoming begins, to promote fruitfulness, and cultivate till the vines cover the ground. To combat insect attacks, dust with ashes, hme, or road dust. Use SLUG SHOT to kill them. One ounce of seed for 60 hills; 2 to 3 pounds per acre in hills. GREEN-FLESHED VARIETIES EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. An early strain of the well- known large Hackensack. Very popular with the market gardeners as it is the first of the large melons to be ready for market. The fruit is of good size, round and heavily netted. Flesh green, very sweet and good flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; , 30c; $ CHICAGO MARKET. A large, round melon, much esteemed in the Chicago market. Green flesh, which is thick, fine grained and very sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; i^lb., 30c; lb., $ LONG ISLAND BEAUTY. A handsome melon. In form nearly round; somewhat flattened at the ends. Matures early and is hardy and reliable. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; VxVo., 35c; $ MONTREAL MARKET. A very large melon, extensively grown in the vicinity of Montreal. Deep green flesh of ^excellent quality. The fruits are round, flattened at the ends, and have very broad ribs. Pkt., Sc; oz., 15c; J41b., 35c; lb., $ ROCKY FORD MUSKMELON" Rocky Ford Nearly every leading hotel and restaurant ^—^—^—— in America uses large quantities of this famoas melon, which is just the right size to serve in halves. The ripe melons are beautifully netted and ribbed. Solid green flesh, sweet and melting. We offer a splendid strain of
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