G&A. CURRIE & CO & es G)130 Wisconsin s. Milwaukee Wisi) 
Osage Muskmelon. 
MUSK MELON 
Plant in warm, rich soil in hills 6 feet apart, placing 
eight or ten seeds in each hill, and when danger from in- 7 Resembles! Netted Geni sineapneae 
sects is past, thin out the plants to four of the strongest. Faul Rose (Petoskey) — ¢ 
Pinch the ends of the most vigorous vines. 
1 oz. to 100 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. per acre. 
Admiral Togo—A small melon of the Netted Gem 
type, with very thick delicious salmon-colored 
flesh, ripening clear to the skin. It is Oval in 
shape, beautifully netted, a splendid shipper and 
just the size for serving in halves. PRKt., 5e; 0z., 
10c; %4 Ib., 30e 
Burrell Gem—Similar to the popular Rocky Ford, ex- 
cept that the flesh is bright salmon colored, and 
possess all the excellent qualities of that vari- 
ety. Pkt., 5¢: 0z., 10c; 1%4 Ib., 25e 
Netted Gem or Rocky Ford—An excellent shipping 
variety and one of the best of the small early 
sorts. It has a thin, tough rind, closely netted, 
is oval in shape, very uniform in size and thick 
green colored flesh slightly tinged yellow towards 
the center, with a very small seed cavity. The 
flesh is deliciously sweet and luscious. Pkt., 5e; 
o7., 10c; %4 Ib., 25e 
Emerald Gem—An extra early variety and a prolific 
bearer, with the most delicious flavor. Just the 
Melon for home use. It is medium in size, the 
outside skin is emerald green. The flesh is thick 
and juicy, of a beautiful salmon color, and ripens 
clear through to the rind, which is very thin. 
For sweetness and rich aromatic flavor it is un- 
equalled. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10¢; 14 Ub., 25e 
Tip Top—An excellent yellow fleshed variety of large 
size. OPK; 5c3)0z., 1003.4, 1D. 25C. aa ane C 
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Milwaukee Market (Thomas Hybrid). 
A remarkably fine variety, com- 
bining more excellent qualities 
than any other Melon. It is me- 
dium in size, very attractive in 
appearance, and ripens medium j 
early, and is very uniform in size. 
The flesh is deep salmon, thick 
and juicy, and possesses a rich, 
aromatic flavor, sweet and lus- 
cious to the rind. It is a vigorous 
grower, producing abundantly and 
every melon is a good one. The 
market gardener will find it a 
most profitable variety, as it al- 
ways commands a higher price on 
the market than any other. Pkt. 
5C3; 0%., 20c; % Ib., 60c........... 2.00 
Osage (Selected stock)—A popular va- 
riety unsurpassed in delicacy of 
flavor. It is medium in_ size, 
comes in shortly after the small 
extra early sorts, and is very pro- 
ductive. The flesh is deep salmon, 
thick and juicy, retaining its 
sweetness throughout and close 
to the rind. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10e; %4 
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Prolific Nutmeg—An old favorite and an excellent variety, 
yielding an abundance of oval-shaped small Melons 
which are slightly netted and attractive in appear- 
ance. The flesh is yellowish green, rich and sugary. 
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ance, but larger and heavily netted. It is a cross be- 
tween Osage and Netted Gem, combining all the excel- 
lent qualities of both. The flesh is a rich salmon color, 
thick and sweet, with a very small seed cavity. Pkt., 
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Hoodoo—An excellent medium-sized Melon with very thick 
firm, orange colored flesh of splendid flavor. It is near- 
ly round and beautifully netted. As a shipper it has 
Lb. 
385 Netted Gem Muskmelon. 
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