MELONS French Orange MELON CULTURE After all danger of frost and when the soil temperature reaches 600 F, sow directly into the garden. Sow
6-8 seeds 1" deep in hills that are 6-8' apart. Allow 12-14 days for germination. When plants are well started, thin to 3-4 of the strongest plants. Well-rotted manure mixed into the bottom of each hill will stimulate growth and increase yields considerably. ½ oz. of seed contains about 450 seeds.
Cantaloupe/Muskmelon
FASTBREAK HYBRID 65 Day
FRENCH ORANGE HYBRID - 75 Day
Charentais
Superbly distinctive sweet flavor and fragrance. A cross between a Charentais and an American cantaloupe. Rounded fruits with light netting, creamy-yellow rind and lovely tasting deep- orange flesh. At 2½ lbs., it is the perfect size for a single serving. Resistant to cracking. #02687 (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.25; 2 pkts. $5.50; (H) ¹⁄8
An early melon with all the qualities and size of the later main crop melons. This variety gives you excellent yields of at- tractive 3 to 4 lb. melons with a thick, sweet flavorful flesh that is sure to please. Has resistance to Fusarium Wilt and is suited for both home gardens and roadside stands. #02635 (A) Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.65; 2 pkts. $6.15; (H) ¹⁄8
oz. $12.95 Fastbreak Roadside
Cantaloupe/Muskmelon W AMBROSIA HYBRID 86 Day
Our flavor favorite. Luscious, su- per sweet melon has extra thick, firm, extra-juicy, salmon-colored flesh. Vigorous, productive vines produce medium-sized, smooth, slightly oval, heavily netted fruits that weigh up to 5 lbs. Downy Mildew tolerant. #02618 (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.95; 2 pkts. $4.95; (H) ¹⁄8
oz. $19.95
oz. $14.95 Jenny Lind
ST. NICK HYBRID - 84 Day Specialty
❦ JENNY LIND 70-85 Day
Muskmelon
Unique heirloom melon dating from before 1846 with exotic, lime-green flesh that is juicy and delightfully sweet. Very early, unique turban-shaped 1-2 lb. fruits. Disease resistant, prolific plants with short 3-5' vines can be trellised. Perfect for short-seasons and a delight for kitchen gardens. #02644 (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $3.45; (J) ¼ oz. $6.50
Alaska
W Very reliable ❧ Spring Special 4Easy to grow ❦ Heirloom c VBS Exclusive
QUICK KEY b International Collection 32
W ALASKA HYBRID - 70 Day Extra-early melon for short sea- son gardens. Beautiful, large, oval-shaped fruits weigh 4-4½ lbs. and have tan, netted skin and thick, moist, salmon-col- ored flesh. Very tasty. Resistant to Fusarium Wilt. #02615 (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.95; 2 pkts. $4.95; (H) ¹⁄8
Cantaloupe/Muskmelon oz. $10.95 Vermont Bean Seed Company -
www.vermontbean.com
Totally unique – eat home-grown melons long after frost. A storage or Christmas melon you pick before full maturity and place in cool storage. Its sugar content increases while in storage. Dark- green, 5-6 lb. football-shaped fruits have pale, cream-colored flesh that is juicy, light and sweet. Keeps up to 2 months after harvest – often long enough to have some for the holidays. #02697 (A) Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.45; 2 pkts. $5.85;(H) ¹⁄8
oz $12.95 St. Nick
ROADSIDE HYBRID - 80 Day One of the best large size musk- melons. Fruits can grow up to 8 lbs. with deep ribs, fine netting and attractive appearance. The salmon-colored flesh is firm with outstanding flavor and ripens early for such a large fruit. Ideal for home gardens and roadside stands #02650 (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.95; 2 pkts $6.95; (W) (500 Seeds) $59.95
Cantaloupe/Muskmelon Savor Ambrosia
Cantaloupe/Muskmelon
SUGAR CUBE 80 Day
A small, two lb. melon that’s big on taste. It’s bright orange, well- textured flesh has a sweet flavor. The melon has a nice netting with no ribbing. Holds well in cold storage and has been bred with great disease resistance. #02658 (A) Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.95; 2 pkts. $6.75; (W) (500 Seeds) $39.95
b SAVOR HYBRID - 85 Day Supreme flavor, unsurpassed eating quality and high yields. Small 2 lb. melons with pale green, smooth skin and very sweet, aromatic, bright-orange flesh. A classic Charentais type. Tolerant to Fusarium Wilt and Powdery Mildew. #02696 (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $3.25; 2 pkts. $5.50; (H) ¹⁄8
Charentais DelightfulHyb
DELIGHTFUL F1 HYBRID - 85 Day
Cantaloupe
This 4 to 5 lb melon is a classic eastern muskmelon. It has a heavy suture and the flesh is thick and salmon in color with a sweet melon flavor. It is sure to please anyone who loves cantaloupe. #02629 (A) Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.15; 2 pkts. $5.35; H) ¹⁄8
oz. $10.95 Sugar Cube
oz. $12.95
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