Dreer's garden book seventy-third Dreer's garden book : seventy-third annual edition 1911 dreersgardenbook1911henr Year: 1911 30 11 [jJ HtHffAMBR-fflllADaPHIA-M'^BHJABtf VEGETABLE SEEDS z«ck,r m,i„,, g». MUSKMELONS. One ounce will plant about 50 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. in hills per acre Melon Muscade, Fr. Melon Almizcleon, Sp. CULTURE.—Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm and dry, in hills 5 to 6 feet apart each way for Muskmelons, 8 to 10 feet for Watermelons. Previous to sowing the seed, mix a few shovelfuls of well-rotted manure in e
Dreer's garden book seventy-third Dreer's garden book : seventy-third annual edition 1911 dreersgardenbook1911henr Year: 1911 30 11 [jJ HtHffAMBR-fflllADaPHIA-M'^BHJABtf VEGETABLE SEEDS z«ck,r m,i„,, g». MUSKMELONS. One ounce will plant about 50 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. in hills per acre Melon Muscade, Fr. Melon Almizcleon, Sp. CULTURE.—Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm and dry, in hills 5 to 6 feet apart each way for Muskmelons, 8 to 10 feet for Watermelons. Previous to sowing the seed, mix a few shovelfuls of well-rotted manure in each hill, and plant in each 12 to 15 seeds; after all danger of the 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 transplant 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. Hackensack. Melons grow to large size and attractive appearance. Flesh green, very sweet and sugary. Outer skin is heavily netted. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 1 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ Extra Early Hackensack. A careful selection from Hackensack. Fruit much like it in shape and quality, but ready for market earlier. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ Cassabah. A large, oblong Melon; green flesh, prolific and of delicious qual- ity. This is the largest Muskmelon grown. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; £ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $ Bay View, Oblong shape, good flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; £ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ Montreal Market. Largest of the nut- meg varieties; flesh green. This is the : variety which is largely grown in Canada and sold for high prices. Pkt., 5 cts.;oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ Emerald Gem. A small, very early Melon, form globular; flesh salmon- colored. The flav
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