14 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. 
TRUE GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE 
WATER MELON, 
This is the variety so largely grown in the South, and 
shipped to Northern markets. It is a beautifully striped 
variety of very large size, with red flesh of the finest flavor. 
5 cts. per pkt.; “15 cts. per oz.; 40 cts. per 14 lb ; $1.25 per lb. 
WATER MELON—CALIFORNIA OR IMPROVED ODELLA. 
CALIFORNIA OR IMPROVED ODELLA 
WATER MELON. 
One of the best sorts for shipping purposes, as it has a 
tough, thin rind which enables it to stand an amount of 
handling that other varieties would crack open under. Its 
form is illustrated in the cut given above, which also defines 
its markings. The flavor is excellent and quite distinct. 
(See cut.) 
5 cts. per pkt.; 15 cts. per oz.; 40 cts. per 14 lb.; $1.25 per Ib. 
NEW MUSK MELON, 
BURPEE’S ORANGE CREAM. 
Entirely new and distinct. As the illustration shows the 
melons are globe-shaped and thickly netted. The netting is 
so dense that scarcely a pin’s head can be put between the 
meshes. The mel- 
ons weigh from 2 
to 3 lbs. each and 
are very uniform 
both in size and 
shape. The meat 
is very thick, of a 
beautiful deep sal- 
mon color and of 
exquisite flavor, 
The musky aroma 
- of thismelonissuch 
that a single speci- 
men will perfume a 
large room. For 
the table this variety must prove particularly attractive on 
account of the strong contrast in color between the skin and 
the flesh. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts. for $1.00. 
NEW MUSK MELON—ORANGE OREAM. 
THE HACKENSACK MUSK MELON. 
The most popular variety of Musk Melon grown for market 
by gardeners in this vicinity. It attains a large size, is round 
in shape, flattened at the ends; is of most delicious flavor, 
and wonderfully productive. It somewhat resembles the 
Green Citron, on which, however, it is a decided improve- 
ment. 
5 ets. per pkt.; 20 cts. per oz,; 60 cts. per 14 1b.; $2.00 per lb. 
Copyright 1883. 
MONTREAL MARKET MUSK MELON. 
MONTREAL MARKET MUSK MELON. 
Largely grown for the markets of Montreal, where it is 
justly highly esteemed. The fruit is of the largest size, 
specimens often weighing 20 lbs. and upward. The shape 
of this melon is almost round, flattened at both ends, and 
deeply ribbed; skin green and netted; flesh very thick and 
of the finest flavor. (See cut.) 
10 cts. per pkt.; 25 cts. per oz.; 75 cts per 14 lb.; $2.50 per lb. 
MUSK MELON—CALIFORNIA NECTAR. 
CALIFORNIA NECTAR MUSK MELON. 
All who were fortunate enough to taste this new variety at 
our place the past summer, unite in pronouncing it one of 
the most delicious flavored of melons. It is of very fair pro- 
ductiveness, medium early, and attains a good size, often 12 
Ibs. and over. The flesh is very thick, sweet and juicy, and 
of unsurpassed flavor. The habit of the plant is strong and 
vigorous, and taken altogether if is one of the very best 
varieties in cultivation. (See cut.) fi 
15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per oz.; $1.50 per 4 Ib. 
NETTED GEM MUSK MELON. 
One of the earliest, and no doubt 
the best small Melon grown. They 
are globular in shape, very uniform 
in size and weight, weighing from 
1% to 1% lbs. each; flesh light green 
and of very fire flavor, exceedingly 
productive, and will keep well for 
nearly a week after picking. (See 
cut.) 
10 cts. per pkt.; 25 cts. per oz.; 75 
NETTED GEM MUSK MELON. cts. per 4 Ib.; $2.50 per lb. 
SEE DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW CELERY, ‘“HENDERSON’S WHITE PLUME,” PAGE 11. 
