935 B STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. 19 
CANTALOUPE. 
2 Ounces Seed to 400 Yards Row. 4 Pounds to the Acre. 
Anne Arundel Cantaloupe. 
provement on the well-known Acme Cantaloup 
zrowing fully 50 per cent. larger, and owing to its 
very thick, solid flesh will weigh nearly twice as 
heavy. Notwithstanding its large size, it is ready 
for picking immediately after the extra early sorts, 
ts a heavy yielder and bears shipment well, its shape 
enabling it to resist pressure much better than the 
rounder melons. A specially valuable quality is the 
hardiness of the vine and its freedom from the blight’ 
which attack many varieties of cantaloupe in bad 
seasons. It will often continue to bear good fruit 
when other vines have entirely succumbed to unfa- 
vorable weather. 
come a great favorite for both market and family use 
Packet, 5c. 
- dalf pound, 25c. 
Ounce, 10c. 
Pound, 40c. 
Quarter pound, 15c. 
Fae The Banquet.—A new, medium sized melon of 
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erfectly round shape, with skin densely netted over 
its entire surface, making it in appearance one ofthe 
handsomest melons ever seen. The flesh is dark, 
rich salmon color, uniformly thick and of granulated 
character, indicating a good melon. In flavor it is 
ed, rivalling the Emerald Gem. 
Ounce, 10c. 
Pound, 40c. 
Quarter pound, 15c. 
Extra Early Hackensack Cantaloupe.— 
_A thorough trial of this Cantaloupe has proven it to 
ce ten days, earlier than all the netted melons; 
poem from four to ten pounds each, and delicious 
avor. 
Papers, 5 and 10c. Quarter pound, 15c. Half 
pound, 25c. Pound, 40c. 
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Extra Early Netted Gem Cantaloupe. 
This melon continuously grows more and more 
into favor with growers, shippers and buyers. It 
must not be judged by the trasny stock which is so 
often sent out, The true stock is globe shape, uni- 
form size and weighs about 1 to 1} pounds each. 
The meat is thick and light green in color, and 
always has a fine, luscious flavor. It is very prolific 
and is grown extensively for Northern markets, 
where it commands satisfactory prices. Our stock 
is very,Select and we have a Jarge quantity to meet 
the demands. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. Quarter 
poyfd, 15c. Half pound, 25c. Pound, 40c. 
ocky Ford Cantaloupe. 
(Direct from Rocky Ford, Col.) 
Is the Improved Netted Gem, a variety that will 
lead in poy nlarity as soon as its additional merits 
become known. It is ovalin shape,which gives it ad- 
ditional strength to stand shipping. We regard it as 
one of the very best and most profitable extra early 
melons in existence for market gardeners and ship- 
pers. Nothing among the green-fleshed varieties 
surpasses it for quality. The flesh is fine grained, 
deliciously sweet and smooth as butter. Packet, 5c. 
Ounce, 10c. Quarter pound, 40c. Half pound, 65c. 
Pound, $1.25. 
This is an peer ald Gem.—A choice melon for home use. 
Flesh juicy and 
Ounce, 10c. Quarter pound, 1l5c. Half 
Pound, 40c. 
Improved Jenny Lind.—An extra early 
green-fleshed melon and one of sweetest flavor. 
Fruits small, globular, oval little flattened, ribbed and 
covered with shallow netting. One of the best small 
melons for hotel and restaurant use. 
Packet, 5c. Ounce,10c. Quarter pound, lic. Half 
pound, 25c. Pound, 40c. ; 
he Osage.—This is one of the finest all-around 
melons in existence. Unexcelled for shipping. Skin 
dark green, almost black. Very slightly netted. 
Flesh rich salmon. 
Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. 
pound, 25c. Pound, 40c. 
Culture of Cantaloupe.—A good, light sandy 
soil is preferable. Enrich each hill with decomposed 
manure: Plant in hills ten feet distant, allowing 12 
seed for each, but never permit more than four 
plants to remain. ; 
Quarter pound, lic. Half 
I had some of your seed last year and they gave good 
satisfaction. 
JAN. 22, 98. J.C. BOGART, Pa. 
Your Big Head Lettuce made a sensation in my neigh- 
borhood, and when I brought them to market, customers 
willingly paid higher prices for them. 
Dec. 19, 98. C. CHRIST. 
That White Loaf Lettuce I got from you last year was 
Jine, tt could not be beat. 
JAN. 21, 98. JOHN NOCK, Ohio 
