MELON. 



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The varieties are numerous, those named below are the 



most popular. 



Green Citron. Medium size, deeply netted, almost 



round in shape, 

 flesh green, de- 

 licious flavor. 



White Japan. 

 A distinct and 

 white - skinned 

 sort, flesh yellow, 

 richly flavored. 



Ispahan. A 

 valuable variety 

 for the southern 

 states, but too 

 late to mature 

 in the north. It 

 grows to upwards 

 of a foot in 

 length ; skin, 

 when fully ripe, 

 light yellow ; 

 flesh yellowish- 

 white, with a rich 

 perfume and fla- 



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vor. Cassaoa is 

 a related variety, and in most seasons ripens with us. 

 Ward's Nectar and Skillman's Netted, are among the 

 best for the family garden. 



MELON, WATER, (OitruUus vulgaris.) 



The cultivation of the Water Melon is in all respects 

 similar to that of the Musk Melon, except that being a 

 larger and stronger growing plant, it requires to be 

 planted at greater distances. The hills should not be 



. 88. MARTYNIA. 



