. Beckert's '48 garden annual. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Nursery stock Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs. OAKLEAF LETTUCE MANGEL WURZEL (See Beets, Stock) MELONS Muskmelon and Cantaloupe Requires long season to develop and is easily injured by frost, or even by cool weather. Before planting, spade in liberal forkful of well rotted ma- nure in each hill. Thin plants to 4 per hill after third leaf develops, and train vine
. Beckert's '48 garden annual. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Nursery stock Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs. OAKLEAF LETTUCE MANGEL WURZEL (See Beets, Stock) MELONS Muskmelon and Cantaloupe Requires long season to develop and is easily injured by frost, or even by cool weather. Before planting, spade in liberal forkful of well rotted ma- nure in each hill. Thin plants to 4 per hill after third leaf develops, and train vines in different directions. Cultivate as long as possible. On moist ground use shingles to hold melons off ground to prevent rotting. Bender's Surprise—Improved Surprise, similar to Tip Top. Coarse netted 7-lb., oblong fruit, distinctly ribbed, hard greenish-yellow skin. Flesh bright sal- mon. 95 days. Hale's Best—Flesh thick, deep salmon- pink, sweet and tasty. Heavily netted rind, with faint stripe. Small seed cav- ity. Outstanding variety, resistant to powdery mildew. Weight, 4 lbs. 86 PRIDE OF WISCONSIN CANTALOUPE Hearts of Gold or Improved Hoodoo— Nearly round 2-lb. fruit, distinctly ribbed, deep green with fine grey net- ting. Thick, deep salmon flesh, tender sweet. 94 days. Honey Rock or Sugar Rock—Round, 4- lb. fruit. Grey-green skin, coarse, sparse netting. Orange-salmon, thick flesh, fine flavor. 85 days. Pride of Wisconsin—Small seed cavity and thick, orange flesh, excellent flavor. Matures early. Large size. A new melon which is deservedly becoming a leader. 92 days. Tip Top—A home garden and local market variety. Large fruits, slightly oval, pale green skin, turning to yellow at maturity. Ribbed and slightly netted. Flesh bright salmon, sweet and de- licious. 90 days. WATERMELON Requires about same culture as musk- melon, except the vines need more room. Fertilize each hill liberally and cultivate thoroughly. Cole's Early—An early variety for th
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