Hoodoo Melon

[catherineyronwode]

Here is a link to where you can purchase seeds for the Hearts of Gold a.k.a. Hoodoo Melon, first offered for sale in 1890:

http://rareseeds.com/hearts-of-gold-melon-hoodoo.html

And yes, Miss Michaele -- this one's for you!

[nana664]

It looks just like a cantaloupe

[catherineyronwode]

Yes, that's right -- it is a variety of muskmelon, also known as rockmelon, cantaloupe, or Persian melon.

[MissMichaele]

Yet another reason to go ahead with our little greenhouse project -- thanks, Miss Cat

Miss Michaele

[Joseph Magnuson]

One of my all time favorite melons. Too delicious....and that link is too cool! Thank you!