136 RICHARD FROTSCHER’S ALMANAC AND GARDEN MANUAL 
NOVELTIES FOR 18380, 
AND SOME VARIETIES OF SEED OF SPECIAL MERIT. 
New Water Meion, “‘Seminole.* 
The above Melon has been originated 
by W. M. Girardeau, of Monticello, 
Fla. He describes the same as being 
oblong in shape, smooth, and beauti- 
fully proportioned. It is of two colors, 
gray and light green; the latter seems 
to be just a darker coloring of the 
former, the gray color greatly pre- 
dominates. Melons of both colors are 
exactly the same in shape, size, color of 
seed, and flavor. 
Tt is extra early, extra large, enor- 
mously productive, and of most delicious 
flavor. It is in all respects a perfect 
melon. 
Price, 10c. per package; 20¢. per oz. ; 
per t lb., 60e. ; per 1b., $2.00. 
EThe Osage Musk Melon. This 
new Melon has been only two years in 
the Chicago Market, but has become 
the favorite sortin nearly all the leading 
hotels and restaurants. It is small and 
slightly netted, but of exquisite fine 
flavor. The seed I offer is of the genuine 
