R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
MELON, MUSK. Melone. 
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 
the 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 ahill. One ounce of seed for 60 hills; 2 to 3 pounds for an acre. 
Farquhar’s Honey-Drop. For earliness 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 but IRKta el O0z-,. 250 
Haekensaek. Early, of large size, round shape, and deeply 
ribbed; flesh green; very sweet, Pkt., .05; oz., .15; lb., 1.75 
Early Green Nutmeg. Green flesh; very sweet and early, 
Pkt.; :05; 0z.; -15 Ib., 1 25 
Early Christiana. Yellow-fleshed; very rich flavor and juicy, 
PKG. 053. 02-5, 20)snl bs, 100 
Arlington Nutmeg. A favorite in Boston market; flesh green; 
early and delicious... ae RKE-, 0551072, .10> lbs 125 
Montreal Nutmeg. The largest and handsomest form of Nut- 
meg Melon, of richest flavor. Flesh green, 
Pkt., .10; oz., .305 lb., 2.50 
Emerald Gem. Small, extra early and very sweet; flesh 
orange... ae oe ee kta el Os O25 7-30)s 1D oe2t0 
Long Island Beauty. Round; flesh deep orange; one of the 
earliest and best ... ae Se eekte el 0-hoze 205 bs, 175 
Petoskey, or Paul Rose. The fruit is oval, about five inches 
in diameter; flesh firm, sweet, and of a rich orange-red color, 
PK 0557022, 15/5) 1 Ds5100 
Rocky 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; 02., .25: 21b, .60: Ib., 2.00 
Burrell’s Gem. This variety is similar to the Rocky Ford ex- 
cept in color of flesh, which is a dark salmon. ‘The flavor is 
most delicious... Pkt., .10; 0z., .25; 2 lb., .60; lb , 2.00 
Miller’s Cream, or Osage. Most delicious; flesh salmon 
color; very thick ...... ao eikt-05-507-5,210:-lb:, 1-50 
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. 
Grand variety for the exhibition table ... ee Pkt., .50 
Invineible Searlet. 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. Scarlet Invincible is a first-class Melon for frame or 
hot-house culture, and is an easy setter ... ee eKits 250 
Blenheim Orange. Well known handsome scarlet-fleshed va- 
riety; of delicious flavor and beautifully netted. Sets well and 
is very prolific ... aoe tla Sore ee ert eK, 00 ; 
Hero of Lockinge. Fruit handsome, with white lacing on a Barqubaris) Honey Prep eon. 
rich yellow ground. Flesh white and of fine flavor. Succeeds 
well in cold frames ... nee Sekt Ole: 
Frogmore Searlet. A handsome scarlet-fleshed ‘variety. The 
fruit is oval-shaped, closely netted, and of excellent flavor, 
Pits, 50 
Ne Plus Ultra. Fruit of a handsome globe shape, flesh white, 
very thick, and of fine flavor oe we ang Pkt., .50 
MELON, WATER.  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; oz., .20; lb., 1.00 
Viek’s Early. Very early, long, smooth, with bright pink flesh; 
_ fine flavor ... aoe ad See kts 055) 0z-) -10= Ib. 375 
Phinney’s Early. Early, productive, and fine flavor; rich flesh, 
Pkt., .05; 0z., .10; lb., .73 
Early Fordhook. Outer color uniform green, flesh bright red, 
very sweet aoe ae oe kt 0p soz O-albee a0 
Iee Cream. Nearly round; flesh scarlet, solid, crisp, and delicious, 
Pkt 05; 107., 10> Ib. 75 
Mammoth Ironelad. Of large size and great weight; solid and 
juicy e Lhe ae eieeeKte Ob som LOS bis «75 
Mountain Sweet. Oblong, with green skin; flesh solid and 
_ sweet a or eee Bite Pkt., 05; 02, .10; lb., .60 
Citron for Preserving. Used only for preserves; round; pro- 
ductive and hardy ... ... ... Pkt., .05; 0z., .10; lb., .60 Cole's Early Water Melon. 
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