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CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



WE DELIVER ALL SEEDS OFFERED ON THIS PAGE FREE TO ANY POST-OFFICE 



IN THE UNITED STATES. 



NETTED GEM. 



Netted Qem, or Rocky Ford— Gems. 



as they arefamiliarl.v known on the 

 market, is one of the beet of our 

 small early or basket Melons. Dur- 

 ing the last few years they have 

 largely increased in popularity on 

 account of the excellent quality 

 and flavor of this Melon as shipped 

 from Rocky Ford (Col.)- Growers 

 and seedsmen are undecided as to 

 whether it is owing to any partic- 

 ular guality of soil or climate, or 

 to persistent selection, that has 

 brought the Rocky Ford type of 

 Qeta into such great prominence. We 

 are Inclined to the theory of close 

 selection, and offer a selected stock 

 of the true Rocky Ford type. The 

 Melons are oval in shape, very uni- 

 form in size, with thick-meated 

 green flesh of a melting and de- 

 licious flavor. Pkt.,5cts.; oz., 10 

 cts.; Vi lb , 25 cts.; 1 lb 



Nutmeg — Nutmeg-shaped, finely 

 netted; flesh greenish-yellow, rich 

 and sugary. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 

 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 



Princess, or Perfection— 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.; % 

 lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb GO 



Paul Rose — The result of a cross between the well-known Osage and Netted 

 Oem. It combines the sweetness of the Osage with the fine netting of the Cem. 

 Added to this, the firmness of rind, heav.y texture of flesh and small seed 

 cavity make it a most desirable market-growers' Melon. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 lOcts.; % lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb 



Skillman's Netted— .in early and delicious variet.v, with sweet, deep green 

 flesh, richly perfumed, Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 



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

 salmon-colored flesh; very productive and of delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 cte.; 

 oz.. 10 cts.; Vi lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 



MUSK-Mei^ONS 



German, 9)2ctone. French, Melon. 



The Melon grows best in light soil. Plant in hills about G feet apart, mixing in each h 

 shovelful of well-rotted manure. Sow about a dozen seeds in every hill, early in May. and i 

 well started thin out to three or four of the strongest plants. Pinch off the strong shoots 

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



One'oz. to about 6o hills; 2 to 3 lbs. to the acre. 



Acme, or Baltimore— Resembles the Bay View, but more pointed. Very productive. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb ^| 



nilwaukeeriarket— See list of Novelties. Page 4. A grand melon. 



Bay View — A very' prolific and flne-flarvored green-fleshed Melon. With ordinary cultivation 

 this variety has produced Melons weighing from 10 to 15 lbs. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz,, 10 cts.; V4 

 lb., 20 cts. : lib 



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,, 10 cts.; % 

 lb., 20 cts.; lib 



Champion Harket — Early, round and deeply netted. Very productive, usually weighing from 

 4 to 5 lbs.; flesh thick; light green and very sweet flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 

 20 cts.; lib 



Chicago Market— Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; Vi lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 



Currie's Select Osage — This is unquestionably one of the finest Melons ever produced in this 

 country. Its outward appearance will at all times command a ready sale. It is of me- 

 dium siz9, very productive, and unsurpassed In the delicacy of its flavor. The flesh is 

 reddish-orange, thick and juicy, retaining Its sweetness close to the rind. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 ct8.;i4 lb., 20 cts.; lib 



Delmonico — A 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., 10 cts. ;% lb., 20 cts.; lib. 



Emerald Oem — This Is a most excellent variety of superior flavor and quality. Outside skin 

 emerald green, and smooth; flesh salmon, ver.v thick and juicy. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 i4'lb.,20ct8.;lilb 



Extra Early Hackensack— Similar to 



Hackensack, but about two weeks 

 earlier, making it a valuable ac- 

 quisition for market growers. It 

 is really the best of the early Mel- 

 ons. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb. 

 20 cts.; 1 lb 



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.; Vi lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 



Grand Rapids — An extra early 

 Melon of good size, but the quality, 

 in onr opinion, is not as good as 

 later varieties, Its extreme ear- 

 liness, large size and attractive ap- 

 pearance make it a ready seller 

 and a good market gardener's Mel- 

 on. Flesh Is pure salmon color 

 clear to the rlnd;skln flnely netted. 

 Pkt., & cts.; oz., 10 cte.; Vi lb., 20 

 c(s.; lib 



Hackensack — A popular variety of 

 iHTge size It is round In shape, 

 flattened at the ends; is of most de- 

 licious fiavor, and wonderfully pro- 

 ductive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts; V4 

 lb., 20 cts.; lib 



Jenny Lind— An early variety of 

 small size, but excellent flavor. 

 Pkt., 5 cte.; oz., 10 cts.; V4 lb., 20 

 cts.;ll lb 



CURRIE S SELECT OSAGE. 



Tip-Top— 0( handsome appearance, round in shape and beautifully netted. 

 The flesh Is of excellent flavor, firm, sweet and juicy, and can be eaten al- 

 most down to the rind. In production it Is unexcelled, setting freel.y and 

 continuing to bear from mid to late eeasoil, Pkt.. 5 cts.; oz , 10 cts.; V4 

 lb.. 20 cte.; 1 lb GO 



White Japan — A fine-flavored, earl.y variety of medium size; the skin creamy- 

 white. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; Vi lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 50 



Winter Pineapple— As its name suggests, the Melon has a rich, aromatic, pine- 

 apple flavor. The Melons do not ripen on the vines like other sorts, but 

 have to be picked before hard frost sets In and laid away In a cool, dry 

 cellar, where the.y will keep sound and sweet for months, and when wanted 

 for use have to be taken into a warm room, where they will ripen In a few 

 days. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz 15 



VINE PEACH— Vegetable Orange, or Mango Melon. 



The fruit is a bright orange color, oval-shaped, and about the size of an ordi- 

 nary peach, which they resemble very much. They are excellent for pre- 

 serves or sweet pickles, and, when fully ripe, are considered a delicacy 

 sliced raw and served with sugar. Pkt., 10 cts,; oz 20 



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