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introduction on the well-known "Hackensack," de- 

 scribed below, in being from five to six days earlier. 

 This earliness gave a grower in Albany, New York, last 

 summer (1886), over $100 more per acre in using this 

 variety, above all other kinds tried. In size it is some- 



Fig. 59. HACKENSACK MUSK MELON. 



what smaller, but it is similar in other respects to the 

 large Hackensack. 



llackeusack* (See figure 59.) This is now one of the 

 most popular varieties grown for market by the gardeners 

 of this vicinity. It attains a large size, is round in shape 

 and flattened at the ends ; skin green and thickly netted. 

 The flesh also is green, and rich and sugary in flavor. 

 It is wonderfully productive. 



Golden Netted Gem. (See figure 

 60.) This is one of the earliest, 

 and no doubt the best small Melon 

 grown. The fruit is globe-shaped, 

 uniform in size, weighing from one 

 and a quarter to one pound and 

 Fig. 60. GOLDEN NETTED a half each. The flesh is light- 

 OEM MUSK MELON. green, and of fine flavor. 

 Baltimore. (See figure 61.) This is a productive and 



