CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



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IN THE UNITED STATES. 



German, TOelonc. 



MUSK-MELONS. 



French, Melon. 



The Melon grows best in light soil. Plant in hills about 6 feet apart, aixing in each hill ai 

 shovelful 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, bo as to increase the size of the remainder 

 Acme, or Baltimore— Resembles the Bay View, but more pointed. Verv nrodnrtivp PVt 



5cts.; oz.,lOcts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lib .._.. . 60 



Bay View— A very prolific and flne-flavored, green-fleshcd Melon. Vvitii oVdiDary'cuitiva 

 tion this variety has produced Melons weighing from 10 to ]& lbs. Pkt 5 rts ■ n? in nto • 



14 lb., 20 cts.; lib v. .'.'....:.'.'..:.. GO 



Banquet- An excellent, medium-sized Melon, round in shape and beautifully nelled "" T) t 

 flesh is thick and of superior quality ; color, rich salmon-red. Pkt 5 cts • Oz 10 cts • 1/ 



lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb ' ■.'. ■; ■' '^gj. 



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

 from 4 to 5 lbs; flesh thick, light green and very sweet flavor. Pkt.,5cts-oz lOots- 1/ 



lb., 20 cts,; lib .;.. ,.■' . ' /*go 



California Nectar — A medium-sized sort of fine flavor; flesh thick and iuicv Pk'V ^ rio • 



oz.,10cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lib '' ' ' io 



Chicago Market— Pkt., 5 Cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J^lb., 20 cts.; lib .'.'.'".""'."! 60 



HERALD GEM 



CURRIES' SELECT OSAGE. 



Sells for More Money than Any Other Melon. Very Deep, Rich Flesh. 



Fine Flavor. 



Extra 



lackensack — A popular variety of large size. Itisround in shape, flat- 

 tened at ihe ends; is of most delicious flavor, and wonderfully pro- 

 ductive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10cts.; 14 lb.. 20 cts.; lib 60 



enny Llnd— An early variety of small size, but excellent flavor. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb. 60 



iarge Yellow Cantaloupe— Early 



and prolific ; flesh, reddish-orange, 

 of good flavor. Pkt. ,5 cts.; oz., 10 

 cts.; 14 lb., 15 cts.; lib 40 



lontreal Market — One of the larg- 

 est Melons grown, some specimens 

 having weighed over 30 lbs. Fle^h 

 green, thick and of very fine flavor. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 

 cts.; 1 lb 50 



letted Gem— A very early variety of 

 small size. It is globe-shaped, 

 green-fleshed and of delicious fla- 

 vor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 10 cts.: >4 lb., 

 20 cts.; 1 lb 60! 



CUHKIES' SELECT OSAGE, 



futmeg- Nutmeg-shaped, finely net- 

 ted ; flesh greenish-yellow, rich 

 and sugary. Pkt., 6 cts.; oz., 10 

 cts.; M lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 50 



rolific Nutmeg — This variety, as its 

 name suggests, being very prolific, 

 size of fruit medium, thick green 

 fleshof very fine flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; 1^ lb., 20 cts ; 1 lb 60 



rincess 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 ets.; ^ 

 lb., 20 cts.: lib 60 



aul Rose — In this new, red-fleshed Melon, the result of a cross be- 

 tween the well-known Osage and Netted Gem, we have a Melon of ex- 

 ceptional value as a shipper and long keeper. It combines the sweetness 

 of the Osage witb the fine netting of the Gem. Added to this, the firmness of 

 rind, heavy texture of flesh and small seed cavity make U a most desirable mar- 

 ket-growers' Melon. Pkt.,10cts.; oz.,20cts.; !4 lb., 60 cts.; lib 2.00 



,killman's Netted — An early and delicious varietv, with sweet, aeep green 

 flesh, richly perfumed; Pkt., 5cts.: oz., 10 cts.; % lb.. 20 cts.; 1 lb 60 



urprise— An early sort, having a thin, cream-colored skin nnd thick, salmon- 

 colored flesh ; very productive and of delicious flavor. Pkt.. B cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 J4 lb., 20 cts.; lib 60 



ip Top— A new variety introduced by Livingston, of very handsome appear- 

 ance, round in shape and beautifully netted. The flesh is of excellent flavor, 

 firm, sweet and juicy, and can be eaten almost down to fhe rind. In produc- 

 tion it is unexcelled, setting freely and continuing to bear from mid to late 

 season. It well merits its nameof Tip-Top for qualitT, appearance and pro- 

 ductiveness. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,IOcts.; H lb., 20 cts.; lib 60 



Tbite Japan — A fine-flavored, early varietv of medium size; the skin creamy- 

 white. Pkt.;5cts.; oz.,10ct8.; J^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 they 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. 



le fruit Is a bright orange color, oval-shaped, and about the size of an ordinary. 



peach, which they resemble very much. They are excellent for prefeives or 



( sweet pickles, and, when fully ripe, are considered a delicacy sliced raw and 



I served with sugar. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz 20 



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 pres- 

 ent 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 juicy, re- 

 taining its sweetness close to' the 

 rind. Pkt.. 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; i^ 

 lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb ^60 



Delmonico — A new variety of rare 

 merit, resembling Emerald Gem ia 

 color and flavor, but grows to 

 double the size; oval-shaped and 

 deeply netted. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 

 10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts.; lib 60 



Emerald Gem— This is a most excel- 

 lent variety of superior flavor and 

 qtiallty. Outside skin emerald 

 green, and smooth; flesh salmon, 

 very thick and juicy. Pkt.. 5 cts.: 

 oz., 10 cts,; 14 lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 60 



Extra Early Hackensack— Similar 

 to Hackensack, but about two 

 weeks earlier, making It a valuable 

 acquisition for market growers. It 

 is really the best of the earlv 

 Melons. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % 

 lb., 20 cts.; lib 60 



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.; 5^ lb., 20 cts.; lib 60 



Grand Rapids — An extra early Mel- 

 on of good size, but the quality, in 

 our opinion, is not as good as later 

 varieties. Its extreme earliness,. 

 large size and attractive appear- 

 ance make It a ready seller and a good market gardener's Melon. Flesh is 

 pure salmon color clear to the rind, skin finely netted. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 

 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb 75 



PAUL ROSE. 



