. Barnard's seeds, bulbs, shrubs 1923. Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago 21 MUSKMELON Prepare hills 4 to 6 feet apart in a rich, moderately dry soil, thoroughly mixing therewith well-rotted manure. Early in May, or when ground has become warm, plant 6 to 8 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
. Barnard's seeds, bulbs, shrubs 1923. Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago 21 MUSKMELON Prepare hills 4 to 6 feet apart in a rich, moderately dry soil, thoroughly mixing therewith well-rotted manure. Early in May, or when ground has become warm, plant 6 to 8 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, lime or Slug Shot. One ounce of seed for 60 hills; 2 to 3 pounds per acre in hills. Barnard's Golden-Hearted. The melons are a little larger than the old type of "Rocky- ford," but specimens run more uniform as to size and shape, which is nearly round, and heavily netted; the ribs are so shallow that they barely show. The flesh is exceptionally thick and yellow, the seed cavity is very small; the flavor is delicious, being remarkably sweet and juicy. Vines are productive, and melons mature early, making it de- sirable both for the home garden and for shipping. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Y\ lb., 50c; Id., $ GREEN-FLESHED VARIETIES Rocky Ford. Nearly every leading hotel and restaurant in America uses large quantities of this famous 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 seed of this fine melon, grown for us at Rocky Ford, Colo., saved from specimens that were especially selected for seed pur- poses. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; y+ lb., 40c; lb., $ Honey Dew Melon. The delicious honey- like flavor of this new melon created a sensation wher- ever used last year. The fruit is of good size, weighing 6 to 8 pounds; light cream colored, smooth skin with thick, rich and sweet flesh of light green color. Th
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