. May's catalogue of northern grown seeds, plants, bulbs & fruits. Nursery stock Minnesota Saint Paul Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Minnesota Saint Paul Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 33 SOME CHOICE MUSK MELONS. GermanâMuskat-Melone. FrenchâMelon Muscade. SpanishâMelon Muscatel. i oz. for 60 hills, 2 to 3 lbs. In hills to the acre. SwedishâMuskat Melon. Prfces quoted on musk melons Include the prepayment of postage by us. If wanted by express, deduct 10 cents per
. May's catalogue of northern grown seeds, plants, bulbs & fruits. Nursery stock Minnesota Saint Paul Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Minnesota Saint Paul Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 33 SOME CHOICE MUSK MELONS. GermanâMuskat-Melone. FrenchâMelon Muscade. SpanishâMelon Muscatel. i oz. for 60 hills, 2 to 3 lbs. In hills to the acre. SwedishâMuskat Melon. Prfces quoted on musk melons Include the prepayment of postage by us. If wanted by express, deduct 10 cents per pound. CULTUREâSelect a light, sandy, rich soil, and after all danger of frost Is over and the ground has be- come warm and dry, plant in hills + to 5 feet apart each way, G to 12 seeds to the hill. When up and all danger of insects is past, pull out all but three plants. Cultivate until the vines cover the ground, and pinch the ends of the growing shoots to induce early fruiting. Ashes, lime, or even road dust is excellent to sift over the young plants when the dew is on to prevent the attack of insects. A few hills for early use mav he had by sowing in hotbed on pieces of sod or in pots. The seeds may also be started out of doors, under hand frames or glasses. The quality of melons of all varieties is largely dependent upon conditions of growth and ripening. Unhealthy vines or unfavorable weather produces "fruit of comparatively poor yScme or Baltimore. ^"A^Wf^^JS shapr and slightly ribbed at the stem, and ribbed and covered when* ripe with a heavy netting. The flesh is green, thick, tender, and of a sjiyect, sugary flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1-4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. â nin si A novelty in musk melons. Thev often attain a IT OtXlitiWa. length (,f 25 to 30 inches. The flesh is thick, of a h salmon color, and dcliciously flavored when ripe. The vines wonderfully prolific, often bearing as many as 10 or 12 large elons on a single vine. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1-4 lb. 25c,
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