Richard Frotscher’s Almanac and Garden Manual 
tensively in the neighborhood of New Orleans, and the quality is very 
fine; far superior to those raised in the North. Some gardeners 
plant during February and cover with boxes, the same as described 
for Cucumbers. When Melons are ripening, too much rain will im- 
pair the flavor of the fruit. 
Netted Nutmeg Melon. Small oval melon, roughly netted, 
early, and of fine flavor. 
Netted Citrom Canteloupe. This variety is larger than the 
foregoing kind ; itis more rounded in shape, of medium size and roughly 
netted. . 
Pine Appie Canteioupe. A medium sized early variety, oval 
in shape, and of very fine flavor. 
Early White Japan Canteloupe. An early kind, of creamish 
white color, very sweet, and of medium size. : 
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Persian or Cassaba..A large variety, of oval shape and delicate 
flavor. The rind of this kind is very thin, which is a disadvantage in 
handling, and prevents it from being planted for the market. Very 
fine for family use. 
Note.—The above cut represents the New Orleans Melon; it has been taken from a 
common specimen grown by one of my customers, who raises the seed ofthis variety 
for me. = 
New Orleans Market. A large species of the citron kind. It 
is extensively grown for this market; large in size, very roughly netted 
and of luscious flavor; different altogether from the Northern Netted 
Citron, which is earlier, but not so fine in flavor, and not half the size 
of the variety grown here. The New Orleans Market cannot be ex- 
