The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

IN THE SUMMER IN MOST FARM AREAS IN INDIANA, IT WAS A
GAME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO SEARCH FOR A FARMER'S
HIDDEN MELON PATCH. ONCE IT IS FOUND, THE KIDS WOULD
THROW THE MELONS INTO THE ROAD.

Submitter comment: MY MOTHER TOLD ME THAT AS A CHILD SHE DID THIS OFTEN
WITH THE REST OF HER FRIENDS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 10-10-1971