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CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



HELON— nUSK. 



German, Melone. Frencli, Melon. 



The Melon grows best in a light soil. Plant in hills about six feet apart, 

 mixing in each hill a shovelfuU of well-rotted manure. Sow about a dozen 

 seeds in every hill, early in May, and when well started thin out to three or 

 four of the strongest plants. Pinch off the strong shoots and thin out the 

 young fruit if it sets too plentifully, so as to increase the size of the remainder. 



If by mail in quantities of J6 ^- c"*'^ upwards, postage must be added at the rate 

 of S cts.perXb. 



1 oz. to 50 hills: 2 to 3 lbs. per acre in. hills. 



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0S.4.GE MELON. 



Osage— This is unquestionably one of the finest Melons ever produced in 

 this country, and we think it destined to take the lead of all others at 

 present in use. Its outward appearance will at all times command a 

 ready sale. It is of medium size, very productive, and unsurpassed in 

 the delicacy of its flavor. The flesh is reddish orange, thick and j uiey , 

 retaining its sweetness close to the rind. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; |4 lb., 

 30cts.;llb Sl.OO 



The Banquet — An excellent medium sized melon, round in shape and 

 beautifully netted. The flesh is thick and of superior quality; color, 

 rich salmon red. Pkt. , 5 cts. ; oz. , 20 cts. ; ^i lb. , 60 cts. ; 1 lb 2.00 



Champion Market — Early, round and deeply netted. Very productive, 

 usually weighing from 4 to 5 lbs.; flesh thick, light green, and very 

 sweetflavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; 1 lb... 1.00 



New Superior — Like the preceding, this variety is round and deeply 

 netted. The flesh is thick and light green, and very sweet. Pkt., 5 

 cts.: oz., 10 cts.; 141b., 30 cts.; lib 1.00 



Improved Christiana— A leading sort; flesh rich yellow. Pkt., 5 cts.; 



oz., 10 cts.; 141b., 25 cts.; lib.... 75 



The Princess— It is round, large, heavily netted, dark green skin and 

 thick flesh, which is a beautiful salmon color. It ripens early and has 

 a most delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 10 cts.; K lb., 25 cts.; lib 70 



Emerald Gem— This is a most excellent variety of superior flavor and 

 quality. Outside skin emerald green and smooth; flesh salmon, very 

 thick and juicy. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lib 1.00 



Winter Pineapple— The Melons should be picked green and stored in a 

 cool, dry place to ripen overwinter. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; ^ lb., 

 Sl.OO; 1 lb 4.00 



Miller's Cream — One of the most delicious Melons now in use. The 

 flesh is of a rich salmon color, very thick and sweet. Pkt., 5 cts., oz., 

 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; 1 lb 1.00 



The Delmonico — A new variety of rare merit, resembling Emerald Gem 

 in color and flavor, but grows to double the size; oval shaped and 

 deeply netted. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 50 cts.; lib 1.50 



Large Yellow Cantaloupe — Early and prolific; flesh reddish orange, 



of good flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb 75 



Casaba— A large variety of fine flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J^ lb., 25 

 cts.;l lb 70 



California Nectar — A medinm-sized sort of fine flavor; flesh thick and 

 juicy. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; !4 lb.. 35 cts.; 1 lb 1.00 



Acme or Baltimore— Resembles the Bay View, but more pointed. Xery 



productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14, It)-. 25 cts.; 1 lb 75 



Green Citron— Shape nearly round; deeply netted; from 6 to 8 inches in 

 diameter; flesh green and of rich, delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts., oz., 10 

 cts.; 141b., 25 cts.; 1 lb 65 



Jenny L,ind — A medium early variety, of small size, but excellent flavor. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lib .' ei 



Surprise— An early sort having a thin, cream-colored skin, and thick, 

 salmon-colored flesh; very productive and of delicious flavor. Pkt., ; 



5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 141b., 25 cts., lib 



Nutmeg— Nutmeg shaped; finely netted; flesh greenish-yellow, rich and 



sugary. Pkt., Sets.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb Ej 



The Hackensack— A popular variety of large size. It is round in shape, 

 flattened at the ends; is of most delicious flavor, and wonderfully pro- 

 ductive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.;>4 lb., 25 cts.; lib C: 



Extra Early Hackensack— Similar to the preceding, but about two 1 

 weeks earlier, making it a valuable acquisition. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 ] 



cts.; 14 lb., 80 cts.; 1 lb c' 



Banana— A long-shaped Melon gromng from 18 to 24 inches apart; flesh 



salmon-red. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb J 



Netted Geni— A very early variety of small size. It is globe-shaped, 

 green-fleshed and of delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 



25 cts.:l lb ■; 



Blontreal Market-i 

 One of the largest 

 Melons grown, 

 specimens having 

 weighed over 

 SO lbs. Flesh 

 green, thick 

 and of very 

 fine flavor. - 

 Pkt,, 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; 14 

 lb., 25 cts.; 1 

 lb 1 



3I0XTKEAL .MARKET. 



Prolific Nut- 

 meg — This 

 variety, as its 

 name s u g - 

 gests, is very 

 prolific, fruit 

 of medium 

 size; thick 



green flesh of very fine flavor. 

 1 lb 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ]4 lb., 25 cts.; 



Bay View — A very prolific and fine flavored green-fleshed Melon. With 

 ordinary cultivation this variety has produced Melons weighing from 

 10tol51bs. P£t., acts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lib 



Skillman's Netted — An early and delicious variety, with sweet, deep- 

 green flesh, richly perfumed. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 10cts.;i41b.,25cts., lib. . 



White Japan— A fine flavored- early variety, of medium size; skin creamy 

 white. Pkt., Sets.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lib. 



Chicago Market— Pkt, 5 cts.: oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 25 cts.; lib.. 



For large quantities write for special price)-: 



riELON— Water. 



■ German, Wasser-Melone. French, Melon d'Eau. 



Watermelons require a rich, sandy soil for best development, and do be 

 in warm latitudes. Cultivate same as Muskmelon, except that the hills shou 

 be nearly double the distance apart. 



If by mail in quantities of 14 "*- on^ upwards, postage must be added at the re 

 of 8 cte. per lb. 



1 oz. to 30 hills; S to 5 lbs. per acre. 



DIXIE WATER MELON. 



Dixie— An earlv and very productive variety, surpassing the celebrated 

 Kolb Gem in manv respects. It hns a fine appearance, is very hardy 

 and an excellent shipper, and its eating qualities are the very best. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., SO cts.; lib 



