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Title: 112 superb varieties for market gardeners season of 1926
Identifier: 112superbvarieti1926fran (find matches)
Year: 1926 (1920s)
Authors: Francis C. Stokes & Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Tomatoes Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Philadelphia, Pa. : Francis C. Stokes & Company
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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earts of ^v-^^fc^^a^. Gold T T -■ n. L f i-. r-vf r-AA A highly rust-resistant and neariS OI VjOia very profitable Melon SUPER-STANDARD Days to maturity, 95. This highly flavored Cantaloupe was developed by the late Roland Morrill, a famous Michigan melon-grower. It is called, by some. Improved Hoodoo, but was considered entirely distinct by Mr. Morrill, who claimed that it is the result of an accidental cross between Osage and Netted Gem. It combines the thick, golden flesh of the Osage with the heavy netting and thin rind of the Netted Gem type of Rocky Ford. It is about 25 per cent larger than the standard Rocky Ford type. One of the strongest features which we claim for Hearts of Gold is its very high rust-resistant quality. In our trial-ground this past season it showed far greater resistance than any other variety, and this has been the experience of many others. It is also remarkably hardy and withstands heavier frosts than other varieties. From the standpoint of flavor it is among the most delightful ever produced. As a commercial melon, especially for home markets—private homes and hotels—we most en- thusiastically recommend Hearts of Gold. With proper cultivation it should maintain a picking season for from four to eight weeks. We thoroughly recommend it as a melon which should have a prominent place in the Middle Atlantic States. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; V^lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. or more, $1.40 per lb. Muskmelons for the Roadside Market Many melon growers who sell their own product by the roadside utterly fail in their opportunity by oflPering Muskmelons of little or no flavor. This often overlooked matter of flavor is of greater importance with Musk- melons than with almost any other vegetable. Inc.dentally, it is a factor that can usually be controlled. We take this space to mention the two or three important points which must not be overlooked. In the first place, the variety must be considered. The four varieties in our restricted list are all of reasonably high flavor when properly grown. Muskmelons require sweet soil—sandy loam is preferable. If your soil has a tendency to be at ?II sour, give it an application of lime, as you would for beets, carrots, or lettuce. Apply 125 to 150 pounds of potash and 160 pounds or more of phosphoric acid per acre. Keep the vines healthy and green by an application of Bordeaux Mixture about once a week. Begin these applications before there is any sign of blight. Half the battle for flavor in Muskmelons is in keeping the disease away from your vines. A Muskmelon taken from a dead vine positively is not worth eating, even though it may look to be in perfect condition. As far as pos- sible, let your melons ripen on the stem. As in most crops, we recommend a rotation. You may find it laborious and a little expensive to keep the flavor in your melons, but you will be fully repaid in the good-will of your customers. 23

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