enny Lind. (Henderson’s sup<vior srlection.) 
This is the gem of the Musk Melons, 
round-flat in 
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surface. 
The fruit is small, 
shape, deeply but evenly ribbed, 
of a most attractive greenish gold 
color whenripe. Itis safe tosay 
that its flavor is unsurpassed by 
any, and for private use none is 
better, as it is an enormous crop- 
per, and bears for a long season. 
/ (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10. 0z., 25c. 
Y4 Ib., 80e. lb. 
etted Gem. One of the earliest 
varieties, generally coming into 
the New York markets right after 
Jenny Lind. Our stockis unsur- 
passed in purity. Itis very uni- 
form in size, beautifully netted, 
flesh deep, fairly solid, but deli- 
ciously melting in character. The 
color of flesh is rich green. It is 
very productive, and a grand sort 
for general early use. 5c. pkt., 
/10e. 02., 25c. % lb., 75e: Ib. 
HACKENSACK. 
To 
It attains a 
large size, is round in shape and 
flattened at the ends; skin green 
and thickly netted ; the flesh also 
is green, rich and sugary in flavor. 
It is wonderfully productive ; 
very popular with market gar- 
deners. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 
14 Ib., 70e. lb. 3 
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“PETER HENDERSON &CO., NEW. YORK: -- 
MUSK MELONS- Continued. 
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A RED-FLESHED MELON, 
CAPTIVATINGLY 
LUSCIOUS and SWEET. 
HIS Melon was cultivated exclusively by 
the Carmelite Friars for many years. 
Once into the world, it grew rapidly in 
the esteem of the gardening fraternity, 
and we think ourselves quite fortunate in 
having secured sufficient to work up a stock, 5 
under American eultivation, to offer to our 
The vine is vigorous, producing = 
The ribs are deep and irregular. 
their size. 
It has but little seed cavity; the flesh is 
2 salmon-red, is very deep, and ripens clear to 
the rind. The texture of flesh and delicious 
flavor is beyond comparison. 
sition worthy of a wide cultivation. 
10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 50c. 14 lb., $1.50 lb. 
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This is across between 
Netted Gem and Osage (or Miller’s Cream) 
and combines the good qualities of both. 
It is worthy of extended cultivation. 
The fruit grows very uniformly, and of 
THE 
“DELMONICO.»” 
A Red-fleshed Musk Melon, of most Dainty and Delicate Flavor. 
HIS superior Melon is almost a perfect globe in 
shape; the skin is grayish green until ripe, when 
it changes to a bright yellow. 
and covered thickly with prominent net- 
ting. The melons average about six inches 
7 in diameter, have a very small seed cavity, 
and are exceedingly solid and heavy for 
The flesh is a deep rich orange- 
yellow color, is of very fine 
grain, and of delicate and de- 
lightful flavor. (See cut.) 
pkt., 15¢. oz., 40c. 14 Ib., $1.00 
lb. 
“T must make special mention of 
@ your Delmonico Musk Melons. 
flayor cannot be equaled, and they 
pertect beauties.” 
Ep. LupLow, Whitestone, N. Y. 
MONTREAL MARKET. Ex- ¥ 
cellent late variety of the larg- Es 
est size; shape almost round, 
flattened at ends, deeply rib- 
bed; skin green and netted. 
Flesh green, very thick. 5c. 
pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 14 Ib., 70¢. lb. 
our new pamphlet, ‘“ How to Grow Best Musk Melons for Table and Sale,” including destroying Melon Louse, ete. 
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are wide 
moderate size. Itisavery heavy 
cropper, the vines are very healthy 
and robust, ripening an enor- 
mous number of fruits. The 
flesh is salmon-colored, very deep 
and of fine melting character, 
with thin, tough rind and small 
seed cavity. The flavor is excel- 
lent, very sweet and rich. (See 
80c. lb. 
fd. 10¢c. pkt., 15c. oz., 30c. 14 |b., 
p) 
Improved Nutmeg. Deep green 
skin, finely netted; flesh, green- 
ish yellow, rich and sugary. 5c. 
/ pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 14 lb., 70c. lb. 
MILLER’S CREAM. One of the 
finest red-fleshed varieties; me- 
dium to large in size, slightly 
oval in shape, and handsomely 
netted. The flesh is extremely 
and uniformly deep, of a rich 
salmon color, of peculiarly firm 
texture, yet thoroughly melting. 
ec. pkt., 10c. 02., 25¢e. 14 lb., 80e. 1b. 
MERALD GEM. This variety 
is of rich, delicious flavor and 
fine quality. Distinct, very early 
and prolific; skin ribbed, yet 
smooth, and of a deep emerald 
green, with a few lighter-colored 
stripes. The flesh is thick, of a 
suffused salmon color. <A very 
high-flavored fruit. (See cut.) 5c. 
pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 14 Ib., 70c. Ib. . 
