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edge, and from one to three black spots on each side, the 

 form and number corresponding on the two sides ; flesh 

 scarlet to the centre ; flavor sugary and exquisite, and qual- 

 ity " best." 



This fine melon originated in Clarendon county, South 

 Carolina ; and, when pure, may at all times be readily 

 recognized by the peculiarly characteristic markings of the 

 seeds. 



A large, pale green sort ; when unmixed, Ice-Creain. 

 readily distinguishable from all other varieties. Form nearly 

 round, but sometimes a little depressed at the extremities ; 

 rind thicker than in most varieties : flesh white, sweet and 

 tender, and of remarkably fine flavor ; seeds white. 



It is prolific, and also early ; and is remarkably well 

 adapted for cultivation in cold localities, or where the seasons 

 are too short for the successful culture of the more tender 

 and late kinds. Its pale green skin, white flesh, and white 

 seeds, are its prominent distinctive peculiarities. 



This variety is said to have been introduced Imperial. 



Down. 



from the Mediterranean. Fruit round, or ob- 

 late, and of medium size ; skin pale green, with stripes and 

 variegations of white or paler green ; rind thin ; flesh pale 

 red, crisp, sweet, and of excellent flavor ; seeds reddish- 

 brown. Very productive, but requires a warm situation and 

 a long season for its complete perfection. 



This variety is similar to the Mountain Sweet. Mountain 



Sprout. 

 It is of large size, long, and of an oval form. 



Skin striped and marbled with paler and deeper shades of 

 green ; rind thin, measuring scarcely half an inch in 

 thickness ; flesh scarlet, a little hollow at the centre, crisp, 

 sugary, and of excellent flavor. 

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