. Melon , Fr. Melones Muscatel, Sp. One ounce will plant about sixty hills; two to three pounds for one acre. Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm arid dry, in hills 6 feet apart each way for Musk Melons, 8 feet for Water Melons. 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
. Melon , Fr. Melones Muscatel, Sp. One ounce will plant about sixty hills; two to three pounds for one acre. Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm arid dry, in hills 6 feet apart each way for Musk Melons, 8 feet for Water Melons. 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 earlier. A few hills, for early use, may be had by sowing on pieces of sod in a hot-bed, and when warm enough transplant to open ground. Jenny Eind. The earliest variety; netted, of small, round size, excellent flavor Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., ] lb. 30 cts., lb. §1 00. Golden Jenny. A small, highly prized early variety. Pkt. 5 ctsr., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 30 cts., lb. $ Green Citron. Medium size, deeply netted, nearly round, of delicious flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 30 cts., lb. $ Hackensack. One of the best, of large size and attractive appearance; very productive and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. 30 cts., lb. $ Extra Early Hackensack. A week to ten days earlier than the old Hackensack. Pkt. 10 cts , oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 40 cts., lb. $ Miller Cream, or Osage. A remarkably good variety, of large size and delicious flavor; flesh rich salmon, very thick and solid. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 50 cts., lb. $ Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties; uniform in shape ; netted, flesh green; quality remarkably good. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 30 cts., lb. $
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