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!
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Re: Hoodoo Melon
Yes, that's right -- it is a variety of muskmelon, also known as rockmelon, cantaloupe, or Persian melon.
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Re: Hoodoo Melon
Yet another reason to go ahead with our little greenhouse project -- thanks, Miss Cat 
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Re: Hoodoo Melon
One of my all time favorite melons. Too delicious....and that link is too cool! Thank you! 

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