. Catalogue of choice flower and vegetable seeds. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Mercersburg Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. K.\ii;a II .\cki:ns.\ MELON, WATER. Tluy re([nire a light, sandy soil, not over ridi. Plant them in hills as directed for Musk ^lelon, giving them more room, as theii- vines extend umch farther. If they are Manted of larger size, three melons to each ])lant will be sutlicicnt. If they are planted near other vines they will hybridize and greatly injure the flavor of the fruit. MAMMirrH 1k(i.\('). Ironclad. A variety of un
. Catalogue of choice flower and vegetable seeds. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Mercersburg Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. K.\ii;a II .\cki:ns.\ MELON, WATER. Tluy re([nire a light, sandy soil, not over ridi. Plant them in hills as directed for Musk ^lelon, giving them more room, as theii- vines extend umch farther. If they are Manted of larger size, three melons to each ])lant will be sutlicicnt. If they are planted near other vines they will hybridize and greatly injure the flavor of the fruit. MAMMirrH 1k(i.\('). Ironclad. A variety of undoubted excellence, of large size and weight, crops of it averageing nearly fifty pounds,each. The flesh is deep red and of a delicio\is rich flavor, holding its tine (jualities very close to the skin. For shipping and keeping qualities, the Ironclad is The vines are strong growing, and it is a most val\iable aajuision. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original J. M. Philips' Sons; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Mercersburg, P. A. : J. M. Philips' Sons
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