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EMERALD GEM.—(Salmon flesh.) This beautiful small ny 
melon is early and prolific. It is trulya gem. The ribs @) 
are marked, but the skin is smooth, of a deep, emer- ® 
ald green color. The salmon colored flesh is thick * 
By and firm, ripening almost to the rind, and of the 
richest and best flavor. The vines are hardy 
and vigorous. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 
14 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 60 cts. 
OSAGE. — (Salmon flesh.) Of medium 
Size, nearly round, with skin ribbed and 
somewhat netted. Flesh salmon colored, 
of luscious flavor. Vine prolific. Re- 





EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. — (Green 
fleso.) A productive and profitable strain of the 
old popular Hackensack. The new form is 10 
days earlier, and of almost equal size, the 
melons weighing 5 to10 pounds each. In 
shape and color it is similar to the par- 
ent, the main difference being in point 
of earliness, which is sufficient to 
commend it to market gardeners. It 
is a round melon, flattened on the 
ends and well ribbed. The skin is 
netted and the flesh which is 
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MONTREAL. — (Green flesh.) This cele- 
brated melon is in universal esteem. It is of 
large size and delicious, melting flavor. The 
skin is green and the flesh is light green in 
color. The shape and markings are shown in 
the engraving. A weight of 20 to 25 pounds is 
not rare, and a weight of 3944 pounds is on 
record. The vine is prolific. The melon isa ; 
prime market sort a.d a good shipper. The 
best seed comes from the neighborhood of 
Montreal, and my stock is the true Canadian 
article. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 1b., 20c.; Ib., 60c. 
wa LONG ISLAND BEAUTY.—(Green flesh.) 
4 This isa new variety of the Hackensack type. 
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wide and the netting is very heavy. It is a LONG ISLAND BEAUTY. & i 
fine luscious melon. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 144 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 65 cts. 4 a) 
MAULE’S NETTED GEM OR ROCKY FORD.—A grand market and shipping Fig | 
melon. For illustration and description, see specialties, page 7. 4 j 
HACKENSACK.—(Green flesh.) Sometimes called Turk’s Cap. A large, round mig 
melon, flattened at the ends, and well ribbed. Theskin is deeply netted. The flesh is §| 4 
green and of delicious flavor. The vine is a strong grower, and is very productive. An $| aX 
old standard melon, in favor with market gardeners. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 2) as 
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CASABA.—(Green flesh.) Sometimes 
called Persian. A large melon weighing 
5: from 10 to 12 pounds. It has thick flesh 
5 of a green color and delicious flavor. 
Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 cts. 
MAULE’S BAY VIEW.—(Green flesh.) Theshapeand 
external characteristics of this variety are shown in the 
illustration. The flesh is light green. The flavor is first- 
“ class. It is a very large and productive sort, often at- 
® taining a weight of 12 to 15 pounds, and capable.of grow- 
ing even larger under high cultivation. Remains firm a 
long time after ripening, which adds materially to its 
market value. It is a good shipper. Packet, 5 cents; 
ounce, 10 cents; 4 pound, 25 cents; pound, 70 cents. 
EARLY NUTMEG.—(Green flesh.) This good stand- 
ard variety is often called Early Green Nutmeg, the 
skin being deep green and finely netted. It is a produce 2 
-. tive sort. Largely grown by market gardeners. Packet, MAULE’S BAY VIEW. 
= 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 44 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 60 cts. 
MAULE’S PRIZE JENNY LIND.—(Green flesh.) This is the earliest of the green fleshed sorts, 
and one of the sweetest. It is round or flattened, as shown in the illustration. In size it is small, being 
from 8 to 5 inches in diameter; a very convenient size for serving in halves. It is more largely 
grown inthe great melon producing State of New Jersey than any other sort, and is used in enor- 
mous quantities in the Eastern cities and at the seashore resorts. The vines are very prolific, and 
the culture profitable. My strain of the seed is the best. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.; 10c.; 4 Ib., 25c.; 1b., 70c. 
BANANA._(Yellow flesh.) This curious melon attains a length of 18 to 80 inches and a diameter 
of2to4inches. The flesh is deep, and exquisite flavor. It looks and smells like a banana. It is 
not to be confounded with the less valuable melon known as Log of Wood. This sort is not a mere ~< 
curiosity, but is in such favor as to command good prices in choice city markets, 50 cents to $1.00 
being sometimes demanded for a single specimen. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; 44 pound, 60 cts, 
BECK’S STRAWBERRY.—(Greenish yellow flesh.) A novelty for 1900. (See specialties.) 
PAUL ROSE.—{Salmon flesh.) A new sort with abundant claims for favor. (See specialties.) 




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