R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO’S SEED CATALOGUE. 19 
MELON, MUSK. (Jélone.) 
A light, rich soil is the most suitable for Melons of all hinds. In very rich soils the hills should be six feet apart; in poor soil 
about five feet. Before planting the seed mix a peck of rotted manure with the soil in each hill. 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 toa hill. One ounce 
of seed for sixty hills ; two to three pounds for an acre. 
FARQUHAR’S HONEY—DRop. For earli- 
ness and delicious flavor this splendid 
Melon is without a rival, and for table use it 
is unquestionably the sweetest and best. It 
is ot beautiful form, good size, and very 
productive. The flesh is very thick, de 
licious and melting, and of a deep orange 
yellow color. Pkt., .10; 0Z., .25. 
“HACKENSACK. Early, of large size, round 
shape, and deeply ribbed; flesh green; very 
SIVIECUs Erin OG OZ) 5:5) UDis tbls 25s 
EARLY GREEN NutrMeEG. Green flesh; 
very sweet and early. Pkt., .05; oz., .10; 
Ib., $1.00. 
EARLY CHRISTIANA.  Yellow-fleshed ; 
very rich, melting flavor. Pkt., .05; 0z.,.15; 
Ib., $1.50. 
ARLINGTON NuTMEG. A _ favorite in 
Boston market; early and delicious. Pkt., 
.05; OZ., .15; lb., $1.25. 
MOonTREAL NuTMEG. Early, large, hand- 
some, and excellent. Pkt., .o5; oz., .20; 
Ib., $1.75. 
EMERALD GEM. Small, extra early and 
very sweet; flesh orange. Pkt., .05; oz., 
2257 1Ds, 2250; 
Lonc IsLanp BEAUTY. Round; one of 
the earliest and finest. Pkt., .10; 0z., .20; 
Ib , $1.75. 
PETOSKEY OR PAUL ROsE. In this sort 
are combined all the good qualities of the 
Netted Gem and the Osage, the varieties 
Rocky Ford Melon. from which it originated. The fruit is oval, 
about five inches in diameter; flesh is firm 
and is a rich orange-red color like Osage, but sweeter and more highly flavored. Pkt., .o5;'0z , .155 lb., $1.25. 
Rocky Forp. One of the best second early Melons. The type is similar to the oval Netted Gem; but more oblong 
in shape, and possessing much better shipping and keeping qualities. Flesh thick, green, sweet, and highly 
flavored. Fruit small, uniform, and a good basket size. Pkt., .05; 0z., .10; 14 lb., .30; Ib., $1.00. 
DELMONICO, PERFECTED. Round, flesh deep rich orange and of highest quality; a strong, hardy grower and very 
productive... Pkt.,°.05 4,,02,,..105° Ib. 75. 
ACME, OR BALTIMORE. Oblong; green flesh; finest quality. 
Pkt .O55) 0z., .t0=. 1b., $1.00. 
MILLER’S CREAM, OR OSAGE. Most delicious; flesh sal- 
mon-color; very thick. Pkt.,.05; 0z., .10; lb., $1.00. 
MELONS FOR FORCING. 
ROYAL SOVEREIGN. 
The fruit will average in weight about five pounds, oc- 
casionally rising to eight pounds and over, and is of a_ { ver 
beautiful golden color, slightly netted, flesh white, faintly QyMa2up 
tinged with green, and very deep, rind very thin. Grand (ee 
variety for the exhibition table. Pkt., .50. Hi ie * * willl 
INVINCIBLE SCARLET. Re cs on eg 
Form globular; skin orange-red when perfectly ripe, WAY <i t ) ) 
finely and evenly netted; thick bright Ea detect a < cat (> WE . i call 
quisite flavor, Sets very freely. Scarlet Invincible is a first- mn 
class Melon for frame or hot-house culture, an easy setter, 
and good flavored fruit. Weighs about four pounds each, 
beautifully netted. Pkt., .25. 
BLENHEIM ORANGE. 
Well known handsome scarlet-fleshed variety; of de- 
licious flavor and beautifully netted. Sets well and is very 
prolific, Pkt., .25. 
RoYAL FAVORITE, FROGMORE SCARLET, NE PLus Blenheim Orange Melon. 
ULTRA, .25 per packet. 
MELON, WATER. ( Wassermelonc.) 
Treat the same as Musk Melon, but plant eight to ten feet apart. Pkt Oz SEE, 
Vick’s EaRLy, Very early, long, smooth, with bright pink flesh; fine . . .°. . . . + 05 «10. .75 
PHINNEY’s Earty. Early, productive, and fine flavor; rich flesh . . . . . - 4. © « « .05 LOU W775 
HUNGARIAN HoNEy. One of the earliest; fine for northern latitudes . . . . . . ~~. . .05 «IO 1.00 
EARLY FORDHOOK. The earliest of all. Outer color uniform green, flesh bright red, very sweet .05 .IO0  .70 
IcE CREAM. Nearly round; flesh scarlet, solid, crisp, and delicious . . . . . 4. + . « 05 «10 «75 
MAMMOTH IRONCLAD, Of large size and great weight; solid and delicious . . . . . . . .05 410 .75 
MOUNTAIN SWEET. Oblong, with green skin; flesh solid and sweet . . Ne ae ie kee 2 ) -10 .60 
BLACK SPANISH. Round, very dark green; flesh scarlet; verysweet . . . . . . «. + + .05 «10 .85 
CITRON, FOR PRESERVING, Used only for preserves; round; productive and hardy . . . . .05 «10 .60 
