R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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MELONS. Melon Almizcleno, (Sp.) 



A light, rich soil is the most suitable for Melons of all kinds. They should be planted in well enriched hills 6 feet apart 

 About t-he middle of May, plant the seeds half an inch deep, six or eight in each hill. When the plants are well up, thin out, 

 leaving three to a hill. One ounce of seed for 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds for an acre. 



Farquhar's Honey-Drop, (improved.) For earb- 



ness and delicious flavor this splendid Melon is without a 

 rival; it is unquestionably the sweetest and best. It is of 

 beautiful form, good size and very productive. The flesh 

 is very thick, sweet and melting; and of a deep orange color. 

 Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; i lb., $1.50 



Fapquhap's Tpiumph. A fine variety of exceptional merit 

 and similar in appearance to our famous "Honey-Drop.'' 

 The fruits are round, of a dark green color, ribbed and fineh 

 netted. The flesh is light green, very thick, and ripening 

 clear to the rind, and of most delicious flavor. 



Pkt., 15 cts.; I oz., 30 cts; oz., 50 cts 



Montreal Nutmeg". The largest and handsomest form 

 of Nutmeg Melon, of richest flavor. Flesh green. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; I lb., 75 cts 

 Emerald Gem. Small, extra early and verv 

 sweet; flesh orange. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; i lb., .$1.00 



Roeky Ford. One of the best second 

 early Melons, oblong in shape, and 

 possessing fine shipping and keeping 

 qualities. Flesh thick, green, sweet 

 and highly flavored. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts 



Burrell'S Gem. This variety is simila? 



to the Rocky Ford except in color of 



flesh, which is a dark salmon. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts 



Petoskey, or Paul Rose. The fruit is oval 



about five inches in diameter; flesh firm 



sweet, and of a rich orange-red color 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts 



Long- Island Beauty. Round; flesh deej: 



orange; one of the earliest and best 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts 



Haekensack. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ;i lb., 75 cts 



Early Green Nutmeg. . . . Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts ; I lb., 50 cts. 



Farquhar's Honeydrop Melon. 



Miller's Cream, or Osage. 



very thick. 



Most delicious^ flesh salmon color; 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; j lb., 75 cts. 



MELONS FOR FORCING. 



Royal Sovereign. The fruit will average in weight about five 

 pounds, occasionally rising to eight pounds and over, and is of 

 a beautiful golden color, slightly netted, flesh white, faintly 

 tinged with green, and very deep; rind very thin. Pkt., 50 cts. 



Invincible Scarlet. Form globular; skin orange-red when per- 

 fectly ripe, finely and evenly netted; thick, bright scarlet flesh, 

 of exquisite flavor, the fruit averaging about four pounds in 

 weight. Pkt., 50 cts. 



Manchester. The fruit is of a large globular shape, denselj' netted. 

 The flesh is a rich salmon color of exquisite flavor and aroma 

 and ripens clear to the rind. ... ... ... Pkt., 50 cts. 



Royal Jubliee. A splendid oval green-fleshed melon handsomely 

 netted; rich in flavor. .. ... ... ... Pkt. ."JO cts. 



WATERMELONS. (Wassermelone.) 

 Treat the same as Musk Melon, but plant 

 in hills 8 to 10 feet apart. 



Cole's Early. One of the earliest; 

 fine for northern latitudes. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts. 



Phinney's Early. Early, productive, and 

 fine flavor; rich flesh. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts. 



Early Fordhook. Outer color uniform 

 green, flesh bright red, very sweet. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts. 



Ice Cream. Nearly round; flesh scarlet, 

 solid, crisp and delicious. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Citron for Preserving. Used only for pre- 

 serves; round; productive and hardy. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts. 



Blenheim Orange. Well known handsome scarlet-fleshed variety 

 of delicious flavor and beautifully netted. Sets well and is ver^ 

 prolific. Pkt., 50 cts 



Hero of Lockinge. Fruit handsome, with white lacing on a rich 

 yellow ground. Flesh white and of fine flavor. Succeeds well 

 in cold frames. ... ... ... ... Pkt., 50 cts 



Ringleader. Fruit oval in form, with a yellow skin netted ovei 

 the entire surface. Flesh pale green, thick with a most delicious 

 flavor Pkt., 50 cts 



Sutton's Superlative. Fruit of medium size; flesh scarlei 

 merging into a beautiful green tint ni'.ir the skin. Pkt., 50 cts 



Royal Sovereign Melon. 



