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PETE** HEriDE^SOfl 8t CO., JSlEW YOf^.— VEGETRBLtE SEEDS. 





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MELON, ••• MUSK. 



German, Melone. — French, Melon. — Spanish, Melon. 1 oz. for 60 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. in hills for an acre. 



Melons thrive best in a moderately enriched light soil ; the hills should be from three to six feet apart each way, according to the rich- 

 ness of the soil. If soil is poor or sandy, plant at four feet. Previous to planting, incorporate well with the soil in each hill a couple 

 of shovelfuls of thoroughly rotted manure ; plant twelve or fifteen seeds in each hill early in May, for latitude of New York ; for South, 

 •earlier ; for farther North, later ; and when well up, thin out to three or four of the most promising. Pinch off the leading shoots as the growth becomes too luxuriant, 

 and if the fruit sets too numerously thin out when young, which will increase the size of those remaining and cause them to ripen quicker. Melons may also be forced 

 tinder glass, like Cucumbers, but it is not often done in this country, for the reason that they can be grown and shipped so easily from the Southern States. 



If by mail in quantities of }»' lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. Packets, ounces and 34 lbs. are mailed free. 



THE NEWPORT. One of the largest market gardeners in the 

 vicinity of New York has for years grown a Musk Melon that in 

 general appearance did not differ from the Hackensack except 

 that it was a little smaller. All that he could raise of this varie- 

 ty has been taken at high prices by the most select hotels in New 

 York, Newport and Boston. The Newport melon while small 

 is very deep-fleshed and of a dark green color. The Newport 

 stands in the same relation to the green-fleshed melons that the 

 " Banquet " does to the red-fleshed, in every respect the best. 

 10c. pkt.,. 30c. oz., SI. 00 J£ lb., $3.00 lb. 



EMERALD 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. Specially 

 recommended to those who wish a very high flavored fruit. (See 

 cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. \i lb., SI. 00 lb. 



NEW EARLY HACKENSACK. We were the first to distribute 

 generally throughout the country the now famous Hackensack. 

 This New Early is a selection or improvement almost equal in 

 size to the Hackensack, and at least ten days earlier. Several 

 years' thorough trial has proven it to be the best as well as the 

 earliest of all the netted melons. The melons weigh from four 

 to six pounds each, and are of delicious flavor. (See cut.) 

 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 35c. 34 lb., S1.25 lb. 



PERFECTED DELMONICO. {See Novelties, pagel3.) 15c. pkt., 

 8pkts. for SI. 00. 



MONTREAL MARKET. Excellent variety of the largest size ; 

 we have had them weighing over 20 lbs. In shape almost round, 

 flattened at ends, deeply ribbed ; skin green and netted. Flesh 

 green, very thick. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 34 1D -> 75c. lb. 



HACKENSACK. It attains a large size, is round in shape and 

 flattened at the ends ; skin green and thickly netted ; the flesh 

 also is green, and rich and sugary in flavor. It is wonderfully 

 productive; very popular with market gardeners. 5c. pkt., 10c. 

 oz., 25c. J4 lb., 90c. lb. 



SKILLMAN'S NETTED. Form, roundish oval; flesh deep 



green, sweet and richlv perfumed ; an early and delicious variety. 



5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 34 lb., 75c. lb. 

 Netted Gem. One of the earliest, best and most prolific small 



melons. Globe-shaped, uniform in size, weighing from 1J4 to 134 



lbs. each. Flesh light green and of very fine flavor. (See cut.) 



5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. 34 lb., SI. 00 lb. 

 Improved Christiana. A very early variety of peculiar flavor, 



relished by many people. Its chief merit is it's extreme earliness. 



Flesh bright orange. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 34 lb., 75c. lb. 

 Jenny Lind. A popular small early variety, flattened at each end, 



ribbed and closely netted. Flesh green and of excellent flavor. 



Largely grown in the South for early shipment to the Northern 



markets. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. % lb., SI. 00 lb. 

 Improved Nutmeg. Fruit nutmeg shape ; skin deep green, finely 



netted ; flesh greenish yellow, rich and sugary. 5c. pkt., 10c. 



oz., 25c. J41b., 75c. lb. 

 BALTIMORE or ACME. A green-fleshed, productive and ex- 

 cellent shipping melon that can always be found in its season in 



the best hotels and restaurants in New York, Philadelphia and 



Baltimore. It is a green-fleshed variety of oblong form. (See 



cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25e. 34 lb., 75c. lb. 

 MILLER'S CREAM, or PRINCESS. Most delicious. The 



flesh is a rich salmon color, very thick, sweet and rich ; rind very 



thin and finely netted. Vigorous grower. Very productive. 5c. 



pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 34 lb., 75c. lb. 

 Large Yellow Cantaloupe. Flesh reddish orange, sweet, and of 



good flavor; early and productive. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 34 lb-> 



75c. lb. 

 BANQUET. See preceding page, 35. 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. 



V x lb., S2.50 lb. 

 PINEAPPLE, WINTER. See preceding page, 35. 10c. pkt., 



12 pkts. for SI. 00. 



millions of People at tfie World's Fair admired t fie Lawns produced by sowing Trie " Henderson " Lawn Grass Seed. See pages I and 54. 



