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is a very large, oblong melon, solid, of a nutmeg charactei 

 and of a very fine flavor. It is considered the best late ship- 

 ping melon in California and commands the highest price. 

 " We have taken hold of this melon for the last two years, 

 as it was partially run out, and have selected the seed so as to 

 bring up the quality." 



Cox Seed Co., 



California. 



