. A. W. Livingston's Sons annual of true blue seeds. Seeds Catalogs; Seed industry and trade Ohio Columbus Catalogs; Vegetables Ohio Columbus Catalogs; Fruit Ohio Columbus Catalogs; Flowers Ohio Columbus Catalogs. 36 A. W. LIVINGSTON'S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. mm « 1 German— Sfelone. Muskmelons. ^ ; A rich. Bandy soil is most desirable l'>r melons. The seed should be planted when Ibcground has become warm, in hills six feet apart each way. Old, well-rotted manure should be thoroughly mixed with the Boll in caihlnll put aix tn ten secdo lnthi, hill finally whin dang;r rrom insect* IS past, leav
. A. W. Livingston's Sons annual of true blue seeds. Seeds Catalogs; Seed industry and trade Ohio Columbus Catalogs; Vegetables Ohio Columbus Catalogs; Fruit Ohio Columbus Catalogs; Flowers Ohio Columbus Catalogs. 36 A. W. LIVINGSTON'S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. mm « 1 German— Sfelone. Muskmelons. ^ ; A rich. Bandy soil is most desirable l'>r melons. The seed should be planted when Ibcground has become warm, in hills six feet apart each way. Old, well-rotted manure should be thoroughly mixed with the Boll in caihlnll put aix tn ten secdo lnthi, hill finally whin dang;r rrom insect* IS past, leave three or four of the strongest plants only. If the plants (.-row very rank the tips of the leading shoots should be pinched ofT when about three feet long; also, if the fruit is excessive, they limy In- thinned Out, which will pause the melons to ripen earlier and increase the size of the fruit. Melons may be forced like cucum- bers, and the practice is growing in favor annually among melon men, as the method becomes belter understood, and on account of the large profits gained by bavin;; home-grown melons in market some days ahead of the outside planting. Cultivate thoroughly and often to keep down the weeds and bugs One ounce of seed for 60 hills; 2 to 3 pounds for an acre. See Novelty Pages for Descriptions of NEW TIP TOP and other New LIVINGSTON'S MARKET MELON. Many years were spent in perfecting this decidedly distinct and beautiful melon. A most valuable characteristic is the close, strong netting. lis vigorous growth gives it great hardiness aud ability to withstand drouth, blight and bugs. Its beautiful shape and handsome appearance arc remarked upon when placed side by silicon the market bench or counter with any of the popular sorts of the day. It ripens only a few days after Early Hackensack, is more prolific, more uni- form, bears longer, and the fruit is more solid; seldom bursts at blos- som end ; flavor and quality are all that can be desired, i
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