174 CUCURBITACEOUS PLANTS. 



protuberances. Rind very thick ; flesh reddish-orange, melt- 

 ing, and sugary. It requires a long season for its full per- 

 fection. 



Christiana. This variety was originated by the late Cap- 

 tain Josiah Lovett, of Beverly, Mass. Form roundish ; size 

 rather small, average specimens measuring nearly the 

 same as the Green Citron ; skin yellowish-green ; flesh yel- 

 low, sweet, juicy, and of good quality. Its early maturity 

 is its principal recommendation ; the Green Citron, Nutmeg, 

 and many other varieties, surpassing it in firmness of flesh, 

 sweetness, and general excellence. 



It would probably ripen at the North, or in short seasons, 

 when other sorts generally fail. 



Citron. Fruit nearly round, but flattened slightly at 



GREEN-FLESHED 



ClTK cn-BON BEEN ends, deeply and very regularly ribbed ; 



size medium, or rather small, average speci- 

 mens measuring about six inches in diameter, and five inches 

 and a half in depth ; skin green, and thickly netted, when 



fully mature, the green 

 becomes more soft and 

 mellow, or of a yellow- 

 ish shade ; flesh green, 

 quite thick, very juicy, 

 and of the richest and 

 most sugary flavor. It 

 is an abundant bearer, 



quite hardy, and remark- 

 Green Citron Melon. ^ uniform in itg qual . 



ity. It is deservedly the most popular as a market sort ; 

 and for cultivation for family use, every thing considered, 

 has few superiors. 



In common with the Carolina Watermelon, the Green 



