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Drop, Acme and others. Subtype (b) "shallow ribbed," 

 including Triumph and Lone Star. 



7. Long Yellow Type. "Large size, long shape 

 average weight over 6 pounds." Granite State, Cassaba, 

 Long Yellow and Imported Cantaloupe are the chief 

 varieties. . 



8. Bay View Type. "Large size, oval to oblong shape, 

 average weight over 6 pounds." The varieties are Bay- 

 View, Large White French and Large Black Paris. 



Many varieties of muskmelons are grown for commer- 

 cial purposes in the United States, although the shipping 

 trade is limited largely to the Netted Gem or Rocky 

 Ford type. The market demands mainly a small melon 

 of the highest quality; the producer desires a variety 

 which is early, prolific, hardy as possible and disease- 

 resistant. From the standpoint of producer, dealer and 

 consumer it is important for the fruit to hold up well 

 after picking, to stand shipment and retain its good 

 qualities as long as possible. The following are the most 

 important varieties : 



Rocky Ford, decidedly the most important variety 

 grown in the United States, is of the Netted Gem type, 

 oval in shape, about 5 inches long, and, when well grown, 

 of the best flavor. The flesh is light green and of smooth 

 texture. It is grown extensively in many of the great 

 producing districts. 



Jenny Lind is a small, round, early melon, popular in 

 some parts of the East. The vines, which are medium 

 in size, are productive. 



Netted Gem. See Rocky Ford. 



Emerald Gem. Fruit of this variety is small, globu- 

 lar, ribbed, lightly netted, dark green ; flesh green ; qual- 

 ity very good. 



Jersey Belle resembles Jenny Lind, but is larger and 

 not so early. The fruits are round or oblate and promi- 

 nently ribbed ; flesh green and quality desirable. 



