Dreer's garden book 1906 Dreer's garden book : 1906 dreersgardenbook1906henr Year: 1906 Cantdlupe, Ger. nUSKMELONS. Melon A/uscade, Fr. Melon Muscatel, SP. One ounce will plant about 50 hills : 2 to 3 lbs. in hills per acre. CULTURE.âMelons thrive best in a light rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm and dry, in hills 6 feet apart each way for Muskmeloiis, 8 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 3 plants per hill.
Dreer's garden book 1906 Dreer's garden book : 1906 dreersgardenbook1906henr Year: 1906 Cantdlupe, Ger. nUSKMELONS. Melon A/uscade, Fr. Melon Muscatel, SP. One ounce will plant about 50 hills : 2 to 3 lbs. in hills per acre. CULTURE.âMelons thrive best in a light rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm and dry, in hills 6 feet apart each way for Muskmeloiis, 8 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 3 plants per hill. When about 1 foot long, pinch off the tips to make them branch, as it strengthens the growth of the vines and makes the fruit mature ewlier. Give plenty of water, and feed liquid manure occasionally. 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. Rocky Ford, Improved. This delicious Melon is of the Netted Gem type, oval in shape and beautifully netted. It has been improved at Rocky Ford, Colorado, a section noted for its fine Muskmelons, and from this point tliey have been shipped to every city in the United States. The Melons average about 5 inches in length, and are of most delicious flavor ; flesh is smooth-grained and light green color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1 lb., 25 CIS.; lb., 90 cts. Bay View. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $ Cassabah. A large oblong Melon; green flesh, prolific and of delicious quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. Emerald Gem. (See cut.) A small very early Melon, form globular; flesh salmon-colored; the flavor is exceptionally fine, solid and thick, exterior dark green. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 1 11)., 40 cts.; lb., § nnier'S Cream, or Osage. A remarkably good variety, of large size and delicious flavor. The fruits are large and round, with light green, netted skin, and thick, sweet, salmon-colored flesh. Pkt., 5 cts.
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