Garden, field and flower seeds . Our melon seed is grown in New Jersey, under the personal superintendence of practical seedsmen in our employ, and onlytrue and perfect types saved for seed. We have received the highest testimonials as to the quality of our melon seeds, and cansafely say that better stocks cannot be had elsewhere. Philadelphia has long been recognized as the melon seed market of thecountry, and our large and increasing trade is good evidence of the superiority of our stocks. Plant late in the spring in hills, 3 or 6 feet apart each way, 12 or lb seeds in each hill, and when we
Garden, field and flower seeds . Our melon seed is grown in New Jersey, under the personal superintendence of practical seedsmen in our employ, and onlytrue and perfect types saved for seed. We have received the highest testimonials as to the quality of our melon seeds, and cansafely say that better stocks cannot be had elsewhere. Philadelphia has long been recognized as the melon seed market of thecountry, and our large and increasing trade is good evidence of the superiority of our stocks. Plant late in the spring in hills, 3 or 6 feet apart each way, 12 or lb seeds in each hill, and when well up thin out to3 or 4 of the best plants. Pinch off the ends of the shoots as the growth becomes too luxuriant, which will cause the fruit toripen quicker. Melons should have a moderately enriched light soil. I
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