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looking melon we have ever seen. Besides being the most 

 beautiful it is also the earliest of all. Out of a collection in- 

 cluding every standard variety, it produced the first ripe 

 melon of the season. This gives it especial value for market- 

 gardeners." 



J. M. Thorburn & Co., 



Neiv Tork. 



MILLER CREAM MELON. 



" This melon was originated by John D. Miller ofElmyra, 

 N. Y., in the year 1S78, it being doubtless the result of cross 

 between Sill Hybrid and Cassaba. It has a very thick flesh, 

 the seed cavity being very small, is of a salmon color, and 

 melting in quality. The rind is thin and of a green color. 

 The vine itself is a strong grower and is very productive, 

 the ofround bein"" covered with fruit. This was first cata- 

 logued by us in the year 1885." 



Jas. J. H. Gregory & Sox, 



Massachusetts. 



'' The Osage we believe to be an improved selection from 

 Miller's Cream, which was introduced by J. J. H. Gregory of 

 Marblehead, Alass., who can tell you more about its origin. 



"The Osage Gem is a cross between the Osage and Netted 

 Gem, and was verv carefully made by one of our Michisfan 

 growers. The Paul Rose was bred by Mr. Rose, being a 

 carefully selected type of small, solid, round, thick-meated 

 Osage, and has a little more netting than the type of Osage 

 which we use." 



Vaughan's Seed Store, 



Illinois. 



" I have never given any attention to muskmelons except 

 in attempting to cross melons by cucumbers, or more partic- 

 ularly to influence the flavor by the application of cucumber 

 pollen. In this I was never successful." 



Fred W. Card, 



Rhode Island. 



