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WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Vegetable Seeds—61 


EMERALD GEM.—(Salmon flesh.) This beautiful small 
melon is early and prolific. It is trulya gem. The ribs 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. — (Green 
flesh.) A productive and profitable strain of the 


















old popular Hackensack. The new form is 10 MEE. f = are marked, but the skin is smooth, of a deep emer- 
days earlier, and of almost equal size, the irae? ZZ ” “SAN ald green color. The salmon colored flesh is thick 
melons weighing 5 to 10 pounds each. In op 24) PELE i : : and firm, ripening almost to the rind, and of the 
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. Theskin is 
netted, and the flesh, which is 
green, is rich and sugary. The 
vines make good strong growth 
and bear abundantly. It is also 
considered a good shipping 
melon. Pkt.,10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 
4 1b, 60 cts.; 1b, $2.00. 
richest and best flavor. The vines are hardy 
and vigorous. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 
25 cts.; 4 pound, 75 cts.; pound, $2.50. 
OSAGE, — (Salmon flesh.) Of medium 
Size, nearly round, with skin ribbed and 
somewhat netted. Flesh salmon col- 
ored, of luscious flavor. Vine prolific. 
Regarded by many growers as a most 
profitable market variety. Pkt., 10c.; 
O2., 20c.; 14 1b., 6Oc.; Lb., $2.00. 














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MONTREAL. —(Green flesh.) This cele- 
brated melon is in universal esteem. It is of 
large size and delicious, melting flayor. 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 8914 pounds is on 
record. The vine is prolific. fhe melon is a 
prime market sort and a good shipper. The 
best seed comes from the neighborhood of 
Montreal, and my stock is the true Canadian. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 14 lb., 85¢.3 lb., $3.00. 
LONG ISLAND BEAUTY.—(Green flesh.) 
This is a new variety of the Hackensack type. 
It was originated on Long Island. It is claimed : 
for this variety that it is as early as xtra NEEGS 
Early Hackensack and is a much better melon; SQN 
the flesh is thicker and sweeter. The lobes are 7 ee Ze 
wide and the netting is very heavy. Itis a HACKENSACK OR TURK’S CAP 
fine luscious melon of handsome appearance i 
and fine quality. Most highly recommended. Packet, 5 cemts; cumce, 15 cents; 
4 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50. 
MACKENSACK.—(Green flesh.) Also called Turk’s Cap. A bountiful yielder and 
one of the most extensively grown ofall the muskmelons. It is a large, round variety, 
flattened at the ends and well ribbed. The skin is deeply netted. The flesh is green, 
inclining toward yellow at the centre, and of delicious fla vor. The vine is a strong 
grower, and is very productive, and for this reason has been in high faver with market 
gardeners for many years. A great 
favorite in the New York market where 
it sells readily. A first rate shipper. 
Packet, 5 cemts; oumce, 15 cents; 
l4 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50. 
BAY VIEW.—(Green flesh.) Theshape and external 
characteristics of this variety are shown in the illus- 
tration. The flesh is light green. It is a very large 
and productive sort, often attaining a weight of 12 to 15 
pounds, and capable of growing even larger under high 
cultivation. Remains firm a long time after ripening, 
“ It isa good shipper. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 
3 14 pound, 40 cts; pound, $1.50. 
EARLY NUTMEG.—(Green flesh.) This good stand- 
ard variety is often called Harly Green Nutmeg, the 
skin being deep green and finely netted. It is a pro- 
ductive sort. argely grown by market gardeners, 
who hold it in high esteem. peewee cones ounce, 
15 cents; 14 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50. 
MAULE’S PRIZE JENNY LIND.—(Green flesh.) BAY VIEW MUSKMELON. 
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 3 to 5 inches in diameter. It is used in 
= enormous quantities in the Eastern cities and at the seashore resorts. The vines are very prolific, and 
Earty culture profitable. My strain of the seed is the best. Pkt., 5c.3; oz., 15¢.3 14 lb., 40c.; Ib., $1.25. 
NuTMEG =< ‘ BANANA.—(Orange flesh.) This curious melon attains a length of 18 to 80 inches and a diameter 
7 % of 2to4inches. The flesh is deep, and of 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 nota 
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. Pkt., 10 cts.3 oz., 40 cts.; 14 1h., $1.50. 
i) NOTE. When ordering melon or other seeds by the pound, to go by express or freight, purchaser paying trans- 
4 portation charges, 10 cents per pound may be deducted from prices quoted. 


































































































































































































MUSKMELON. 
MAULE’S PRIZE JENNY LIND MUSKMELON. 
