This special re-print edition of Liberty Hyde Bailey's book "Winter Muskmelons" is a guide to growing melons during the winter or in cold climates. Written in 1895, this classic text provides insight into the cultivation of muskmelons. Topics included are soil preparation, fertilization, support systems and numerous observations on melon culture. Also included are insights into many heirloom muskmelon varieties. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.