92 MELON CULTURE 



type of cantaloupe, which can l^e shipped in crates 

 and baskets, is very popular and almost universally 

 grown, while in another section of the same state, 

 the Tip Top, a larger, rougher melon, is grown, and 

 these can be easily shipped in bulk, like water- 

 melons. (Fig. 22.) To be sure, the market plays 

 an important part when it comes to the selection of 

 varieties of melons, as it does in the selection of 

 varieties of fruits ; hence, before going into the busi- 

 ness on a large scale, it is always best to ascertain, 

 either by experience or observation, which varieties 

 are best suited to meet the existing conditions. 



But we will find this to be true among melons as 

 well as among fruits, that there are a few varieties 

 which may be depended upon under almost any 

 conditions — such as the Emerald Gem and Rocky 

 Ford muskmelons, and the Kolb's Gem and Georgia 

 Rattlesnake watermelons. 



In the following list a brief description is given 

 of each variety for the benefit of those whose 

 knowledge of varieties may be somewhat limited. 



LIST OF VARIETIES 



MUSKMELONS 



Acme. — Fruits medium size, oval in form, with a slight neck at 

 the stem end ; well ribbed and heavily netted ; skin a 

 golden color when ripe ; flesh firm and of good quality. 



Admiral Togo. — Fruit medium, in size; flesh orange and very 

 meaty, leaving a very small seed cavity. Quality fine. 



Arlington Nutmeg. — A favorite in the Boston market on ac- 

 count of its fine flavor ; flesh green and ripens early. 



Baltimore Market. — Oblong in shape, flesh orange, of fine 

 flavor; midseason. 



Banana. — This name comes from the fact that the fruit is long 

 and slender, with a banana-like aroma when ripe. The 

 salmon-colored flesh is quite thick and firm, and is thought 



