R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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MELONS. Melon Almizcleno, (Sp.) 



A light, rich soil is the most suitable for Melons of all kinds. They 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 leav- 

 ing three to a hill. One ounce of seed for 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds for an acre. 



Farquhar's Honey-Drop. (improved.) For easi- 

 ness and delicious flavor this splendid Melon is without a rival; 

 it is unquestionably 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., 15 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; \ lb., $2.00 



Farquhar'S Triumph. A fine variety of exceptional merit 

 and similar in appearance to our famous "Honey-Drop." The 

 fruits are round, of a dark green color, ribbed and finely netted. 

 The flesh is light green, very thick, and ripening clear to the rind, 

 and of most delicious flavor. 



Pkt., 15 cts. ; 5 oz., 30 cts. ; oz., 50 cts. 



Montreal Nutmeg. The largest and 

 handsomest form of Nutmeg Melon, of richest 

 flavor. Flesh green. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00 

 Emerald Gem. Small, extra early and very 

 sweet; flesh orange. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00 



ROCky Ford. One of the best second 

 early Melons, oblong in shape, and possess- 

 ing fine shipping and keeping qualities. Flesh 

 thick, green, sweet and highly flavored. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00 



Long Island Beauty. Round; flesh deep 

 orange; one of the earliest and best. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



Haekensaek. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 



cts. 

 Early Green Nutmeg. 



Pkt., 10 Cts.; OZ., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. Farquhar's Honeydrop Melon. 



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. Pkt., 50 cts. 



Invincible Scarlet. 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 Pkt., 50 cts. 



Cotting's Hybrid. This valuable new introduction is oval- 

 shaped; has attractive orange flesh, and its handsome green skin 

 changes to orange when ripe. The flavor is delicious and the 

 fruits are remarkably free-setting. First-class Certificate of Merit 

 from the Mass. Horticultural Society, and also at Manchester, 

 Mass. Pkt., $1.00 



Blenheim Orange. Well known handsome scarlet-fleshed variety 

 of delicious flavor and beautifully netted. Sets well and is very 

 prolific. ... ... ... ... ... Pkt., 50 cts. 



Hero Of Loekinge. Fruit handsome, with white lacing on a rich 

 yellow ground. Flesh white and of fine flavor. Succeeds well 

 in cold frames. ... ... ... ... Pkt., 50 cts. 



Ringleader. Fruit oval in form, with a yellow skin netted over 

 the entire surface. Flesh pale green, thick with a most delicious 

 flavor. ... ... ... ... ... Pkt., 50 cts. 



Sutton's Superlative. Fruit of medium size; flesh scarlet, 

 merging into a beautiful green tint near the skin. Pkt., 50 cts. 



WATERMELONS. (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. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



Phinney's Early. Early, productive, and 

 fine flavor; rich flesh. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Early Fordhook. Outer color uniform 

 green, flesh bright red, very sweet. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Ice Cream. Nearly round; flesh scarlet, 

 solid, crisp and delicious. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Citron for Preserving. Used only for pre- 

 serves; round; productive and hardy. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



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