R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
MELON, MUSK. Zucker elone, (GrR.) 
Melon Almizcleno, (Sp.) 
A light, rich soil is the most suitable for Melons of all kinds. 
Whey 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 
toahill. One ounce oj seed for 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds jor an acre. 
Farquhar’s Honey-Drop. Improved. For earliness and 
delicious flavor this splendid Melon is without a rival; it is un- 
questionably 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., .10; 0z., .50; $ lb., 1.50 
Montreal Nutmeg. The largest and handsomest form of Nut- 
meg Melon, of richest flavor. Flesh green. 
Pte) 10 07.505 b=. 2200 
Emerald Gem. Small, extra early and very sweet; flesh orange. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .30; lb., 2.50 
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; oz., .25; $ lb., .60; lb., 2.00 
Burrell’s Gem. This variety is similar to the Rocky Ford ex- 
cept is color of flesh, which is a dark salmon. The flavor is 
most delicious ... Pkt., .10; oz., .25; } lb., .60; lb., 2.00 
Petoskey, or Paul Rose. The fruit is oval, about five inches 
in diameter; flesh firm, sweet, and of a rich orange-red color, 
Pkt., .05; 0z., .15;lb., 1.00 
Long Island Beauty. Round; flesh deep orange; one of the 
earliest and best... ae Pkt) Oko e2os ben Lavo 
Miller’s Cream, or Osage. Most delicious; flesh salmon 
color; very thick ... ay PKG) .053/ 0725). 1o> lbs leo0 
Haekensack a ae Pkt, .053/0z-5 -155-1b., L75 
Early Green Nutmeg _ Rite 052107, -LOsib-s leo 
Arlington Nutmeg ... Lan kts. 05s10z-5 -'o;5 lb. 2a 
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 -.. ae or me Se. PKs, 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 A ee ekt-5-00 
Blenheim Orange. Well known handsome scarlet-fleshed variety ; 
of delicious flavor and beautifully netted. Sets well and is very 
prolific aes ayars ae ret. SEY ay Pkteco0 
Hero of Loekinge. Fruit handsome, with white lacing on a rich 
yellow ground. Flesh white and of fine flavor. Succeeds well 
in cold frames Bee est . at: Bee Bk oO 
Frogmore Searlet. A handsome scarlet-fleshed variety. The 
fruit is oval-shaped, closely netted, and of excellent flavor, 
Pkt., .50 
Ne Plus Ultra. Fruit of a handsome globe shape, flesh white, 
very thick, and of fine flavor... we aa: eee eke OU 
Windsor Castle. A new green-fleshed Melon of excellent quality. 
Fruit, large oval in form and finely netted ... Bie) led tararieal0) 
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, 
Rk slOoze20 lbs 1-00 
Phinney’s Early. Early ,productive, and fine flavor; rich flesh, 
Riki. 05302) LO bey ato 
Early Fordhook. Outer color uniform green, flesh bright red, 
very sweet 2 ; Pkt 052/07-5 1031b:, .70 
Iee Cream. Nearly round; flesh scarlet, solid, crisp, and delicious, 
Rit. -05.10z-, 210" Ib-, 
7G) 
Mammoth Ironelad ... 7. Peeks Oo s0z Os bss «fo 
Mountain Sweet ae is: =) Pkt.05-0z 10 slb:, 60 
Citron for Preserving. Used only for preserves; round; produc- 
tive and hardy Sees eo Pee Pkt. 20527070, 4 Osilbs4 60 
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Rocky Ford Melon. 
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Cole’s Early Water Melon. 
