WM. HENRY MAULE, Inc., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 
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Vegetable Seeds 
THE NEW BUSH MUSKMELON. 
»« Lhe New Bush Muskmelon 
(Green flesh.) A distinct novelty of value—a ‘vineless’” muskmelon. 
Its bush habit—which in itself is a wonderful tribute to the science of 
plant breeding—enables this melon to be grown in the small garden 
where the vine sorts could not be grown because of lack of room. The 
plants of this new melon grow from 15 to 18 inches in length, and two or 
three plants can be grown in a hill 24% to3 feet apart. That this melon 
will yield per acre practically twice the crop of the vine sorts is shown 
by the figures that an average of but 5 fruits to the hill, and 4840 hills to 
| the acre this melon will produce 24,200 fruits per acre, whereas from the 
vine melons, with 7 fruits to the hill, the yield would be but 12,194. 
Furthermore, in the quality of fruit this new melon is extra fine.. The 
| flesh is deep, of luscious sweetness, eatable almost to the rind and of 
light green color tinged with salmon as it approaches the centre. The 
fruit is of the “Jenny Lind” type but larger, growing about 5 inches in 
diameter, varying in Shape from a trifle flattened at the ends to almost 
spherical. ‘ Deeply netted, with shallow ribs. 
Packet, 15 cts.; 4 ounce, 25 cts.; ounce, 40 cts.; 14 pound, $1.10; pound, $4.00, postpaid. 
2% P Pp 
37 Delicious Gold Lined Rocky Ford 
(Green flesh.) 
melons ever grown. The melons are deeply netted, being 
covered with a heavy grayish netting. The flesh is thick, 
very tender and of a beautiful green color, with a gold margin 
next to the seed cavity. Its shape is ideal, very slightly oval, 
no ribs and is heavily netted over the entire melon. A won- 
derfully prolific yielder, producing its melons 10 days to 2 
weeks earlier than the Rocky Ford. Itis the right shape to 
pack to best advantage in crates. The close and deep netting 
thoroughly covering the melon, protects its keeping and ship- 
ping qualities. In flavor it is most deliciously sweet and 
spicy. The seed cavity is very small, the attractive green 
flesh is thick, smooth and firm, making it the best melon for 
carrying to distant markets as well as a home garden sort. 
Packet, 10 cits.; ounce, 15 cts.; } pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.25. 
DELICIOUS GOLD LINED ROCKY FORD MUSKMELON. 
One of the sweetest and most delicious early | 
34 Davis White Seeded 
(Salmon flesh.) This muskmelon is largely grown for ship- 
ping to Chicago and other markets. In shape and appearance 
it is somewhat similar to Osage or Miller’s Cream. It is 10 
| days earlier than any other salmon fieshed variety. The vines 
| are healthy and very productive, producing melons of uniform 
| size, slightly oblong and heavily netted. The netting is ex- 
| ceptionally dense, extending over practically the entire surface. 
| Thatis a very desirable feature. The flesh is very thick, solid 
and sweet, dark salmon and ripens to the rind; seed cavity ex- 
|ceedingly small. This melon is of a size just suited to the 
| market demands in many cities, and is a profitable variety 
to grow where the market demands a melon of this type. Itis 
| also one of the best salmon fieshed melons for the home garden. 
Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; | pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.50. 
DAVIS WHITE SEEDED MUSKMELON. 
