Archive image from page 7 of Delano Bros catalogue of choice. Delano Bros. catalogue of choice field and garden seeds delanobroscatalo1890dela Year: 1890 MELON, MUSK. 1 oz. for 60 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. in hills for an acre. Melons thrive best in a moderately enriched light soil ; the hills should be six feet apart each way. Previcius to planting, incorporate well with soil in each hill a couple of shovelfuls of thoroughly rotted manure; plant twelve or' fifteen seeds in each hill early in May, and when well up thin out 'to three or four feet of the moet promising. Pinch olf the leading shoots as
Archive image from page 7 of Delano Bros catalogue of choice. Delano Bros. catalogue of choice field and garden seeds delanobroscatalo1890dela Year: 1890 MELON, MUSK. 1 oz. for 60 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. in hills for an acre. Melons thrive best in a moderately enriched light soil ; the hills should be six feet apart each way. Previcius to planting, incorporate well with soil in each hill a couple of shovelfuls of thoroughly rotted manure; plant twelve or' fifteen seeds in each hill early in May, and when well up thin out 'to three or four feet of the moet promising. Pinch olf the leading shoots as the growth becomes too luxuriant, thin out when young, which will increase the size of those remaining and cause them to riien quicker. The Princess (New)—The Princess is quite distinct from all other varie- ties. Sells high in market on account of its handsome appear- ance and wonderful weight. Shape nearly round wuth heavily netted dark green skin. Flesh is of a rich, salmon color, thicker than any other melon, and in flavor is sweet and luscious beyond description. Ripens early and is very productive. Well adapt- ed for market gardeners in the west. Pkt. 5c„ oz. lOi .. ft) , ft» 75c. Bay View—One of the largest and best of the green fiesh sorts. Fruit oblong, thickly netted and finely flavored; will ripen up finely if picked quite green, making it extremely valuable for shipping long distances. Pkt. rc., oz. 10. J ft» tiOc. Golden Netted Gem—One of the earliest and best suiall musk melons grown. Vines thrifty and very productive; yielding sometimes from .s to 10 melons each. Fruit small and thickly netted. Flesh light green, rich and juicy flavor, delicious and of an extra quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., lb ft> 7bc. Silver Netted—A remarkable shipper. Grows uniform in size and nearly round. Flesh deep, delicious flavor and light green color. Splendid melon for Market Gardeners. Pkt. 5c., oz. ISc, ] lb 20c., lb 50c.
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