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MELON Musk. 



German, SJfetone. 



French, Melon. 



OSAGE MELON. 



MONTREAL MARKET. 



Montreal market— ODe of the larg- 

 est Melons grown, some specimens 

 having weighed over 30 lbs. Flesh 

 green, thick and of very fine flavor. 

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



cts.; 1 lb 50 



Prolific Nutmeg— This variety, as its 

 name suggests, being very prolific, 

 size of fruit medium, thick green 

 flesh of very fine flavor. Pkt., 5 

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



lb 50 



California Nectar— A medium sized 

 sort of fine flavor, flesh thick 

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



ii lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 50 



Acme or Baltimore— Resembles the 

 Bay View, but more pointed. Very 

 productive. Pkt, 5. cts. ; oz., 10 



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



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



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 ap- 

 pearance 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, retaining its sweetness close to the rind. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 eta.; 



lib 60 



The Hackensack— A popular variety of large size. Itis round 'n shape, flattened at the ends; 

 is of most delicious flavor and wonderfully productive. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; % lb., 



20cts.. lib 50 



Extra Early Hackensack— Similar to the preceding, but about two weeks earlier, making it 



a valuable acquisition. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts. ; % lb,, 20 cts.; 1 lb 60 



Banana — A long-shaped Melon, growing from 18 to 24 inches; flesh salmon-red. Pkt., 



5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; H lb., 20 cts. ; 1 lb 50 



Netted Gem — A very early variety of small size. It is globe-shaped, green-fleshed and of 



delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 60 



New Tip Top— A new variety introduced by Livingston, of very handsome appearance, 

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

 and juicy, and can be eaten almost down to the rind. In production it is unexcelled, 

 setting freely and continuing to bear from mid to late season. It well merits its name of 

 Tip Top for quality, appearance and productiveness. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts.; Ji lb., 25 



cts.: I lb 75 



Winter Pineapple— As its name susgests, the Melon has a rich aromatic pineapple flavor. 

 The Melons do not ripen on the vines like other sorts, but have to be picket before hard 

 frost sets in, aud laid away in a cool, dry cellar, where they will keep sound and sweet 

 for months, and when wanted for use have to betaken into a warm room where they will 

 ripen in a few days. In this way a supply of deicious Melons can be supplied all winter. 



They are as hardy as any Muskmelon and very prolific. Pkt., 5 cts; oz 15 



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.,10 

 cts.; H, lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 60 



For large quantities write for special prices. 



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

 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, so as to increase the size of the remainder. 



Champion Market — 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 ; J4 lb-i 20 

 cts.; 1 lb 



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



The Princess— It is round, large, heavily netted, dark green skin and thick flesh, which is a 

 beautilui salmon color. It ripens early and has a most delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; H lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 



Emerald Gem— This is a most excellent variety of superior flavor and quality. Outside skin 

 emeralo green and smooth ; flesh salmon, very thick and juicy Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; M 

 lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb . 



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.,10cts.; % lb.,20cts.; lib 



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., 10 cts. ; X lb., 

 20 cts ; lib 



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Large Yellow Cantaloupe — Early and 

 prolific, flesh reddioh orange, of good 

 flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J4 lb., 

 15 cts.; 1 lb 40 



Casaba— A large variety of fine flavor. 



P Pat, 5 cts ;oz.,10cts.;Mlb.,15cts. ; 1 lb.40 



Jenny Lind— An early variety, of small 

 size, but excellent flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., lOcts.; H lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 60 



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.; 

 K lb., 20 cts ; 1 lb 60 



Nutmeg— Nutmeg-shaped, finely netted, 

 llesh greenish-yellow, rich and su- 

 gary. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; M lb., 

 2o cts.; 1 lb 50 



Bay View — A very prolific and fine 

 flavored green-fleshed Melon. With 

 ordinary cultivation this variety has 

 produced Melons weighing from 10 to 15 

 lbs. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J4 lb., 

 20 cts.; 1 lb 50 



Skillman's Netted— An early and deli- 

 cious variety with sweet, deep green 

 flesh, richly perfumed. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 

 10 cts.; M lb, 20 cts.; 1 lb 60 



White Japan— A fine-flavored early vari- 

 ety, of medium size; the skin creamy 

 white. Pkt.; 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 

 20 cts.; 1 lb.- : 50 



Chicago Market— Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; 

 H k ib., 20 cts ; 1 lb 50 



NEW TIP TOP AND OSAGE ARE THE PICK OF THE MUSKMEL-ONS. 



