374 Osage or Miller's Cream 



Does Well on Heavy Soils (75 days) 

 (Improved strain) This is an excellent melon for 

 the home garden, for long distance shipping, and 

 for market. The melons are of medium size and 

 nearly round. They have a dark green skin which 

 is ribbed and somewhat netted. The deep salmon 

 flesh is of luscious flavor. Very thick, sweet, and a 

 prolific bearer with a small seed cavity. The melons 

 are of uniformly high quality. This strain is one of 

 the earliest to ripen, producing in any soil or cli- 

 mate luscious melons of high quality. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; Vi lb. 70c; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. 

 $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05; 10 lbs. $9.20. 



373 Emerald Gem 



(75 days) A melon that can be grown in any 

 garden. While the fruits are not large, they ripen 

 very early. Each vine produces a large number of 

 melons of good quality. The dark green melons 

 are almost round, 4 to 5 in. in diameter. They are 

 slightly ribbed and netted. The orange flesh is 

 thick, sweet, and of very high flavor. Emerald 

 Gem can be relied upon to produce a good crop of 

 fruit even in unfavorable seasons when others 

 would not do well. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; 

 1/2 lb. 60c; lb. 90c; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80; 

 10 lbs. $6.75. 



353 Edward's Perfecto 



(75 days) The uniform, nearly round fruits are 

 densely covered with a gray netting. Very thick, 

 beautiful salmon colored flesh. Has the smallest 

 seed cells of any Rocky Ford Melon. Pkt. 5c; oz. 

 10c; Vi lb. 35c; Vi lb. 60c; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 

 5 lbs. $4.40; 10 lbs. $8.00. 



367 Bender's Surprise 



A Very Popular, High Class, Quality Variety; 

 Large Size, Deliciously Sweet (80 days) 



A very popular, large muskmelon for all sections, 

 often producing melons weighing 10 to 15 pounds 

 each. Oval in shape. Light green skin, turning a 

 golden tint when ripe. Has a coarse netting. The 

 very thick, deep orange colored flesh is deliciously 

 sweet and of rich flavor. The vines bear a splendid 

 crop of fruits. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; 

 Vi lb. 70c; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05; 

 10 lbs. $9.20. 



366 Tip Top 



The Largest and Sweetest Can't-Be-Beat 

 Melon (80 days) 



This is a fine large melon, nearly round in shape. 

 It is sweet, juicy, and delicious. The flesh is firm 

 but not hard, and is edible almost to the rind. 

 A heavy yielder of handsome appearance. Resem- 

 bles Bender's Surprise in many respects but does 

 not keep as well. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi U>. 45c; 

 Vi lb. 65c; lb. $1.05; 2 lbs. $1.95; 5 lbs. $4.60; 

 10 lbs. $8.40. 



383 Banana 



Shaped Like a Banana (85 days) 



This curious melon attains a length of IS to 30 in. 

 and a diameter of 2 to 4 in. The flesh is deep and of 

 exquisite flavor. This sort is not a mere curiosity, 

 but of the choicest quality. It commands good 

 prices in choice city markets. You should grow 

 this melon in your garden and surprise your friends 

 with their unusual shape. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 Vi lb. 55c; Vi lb. 80c; lb. $1.40; 2 lbs. $2.55; 

 5 lbs. $6.15; 10 lbs. $11.20. 



378 Orange Honey Dew 



The Famous Long Keeping Melon 

 (120 days) 



This is a cross between a Cantaloupe and a Casaba 

 melon. The fruits are oval and weigh 8 to 10 lbs. 

 each. They require a long growing season. The 

 smooth skin is dull white when ripe. The rind is 

 thin but tough. The flesh is thick, of a rich orange 

 color. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; Vi lb. 80c; 

 lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50; 5 lbs. $5.95; 10 lbs. $10.80. 



385 Melon Peach 



For Preserves or Pickles (80 days) 



This is also known as Mango Melon. It is culti- 

 vated the same as a Muskmelon, and is used for 

 salads, preserving, pies, or pickling. The fruits have 

 the size, shape, and golden yellow color of a lemon 

 and are also referred to as Garden Lemons. The 

 flesh is snow white, and makes excellent preserves. 

 It is a tremendous vielder. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 Vi lb. 65c; Vi lb. $1.00; lb. $1.75; 2 lbs. $3.20; 

 5 lbs. $7.70; 10 lbs. $14.00. 



360 Honey Rock 



Also Called Sugar Rock (85 days) 

 This new quality melon is strikingly attractive. 

 It has won high fa'or chiefly because of its wonder- 

 ful sweetness. Th} orange flesh has an aroma all 

 its own. The fruits are nearly round and of medium 

 size. The light golden yellow skin has a coarse gray 

 netting. A profitable market melon that commands 

 the highest prices. It is very productive and stands 

 handling and shipping well. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 Vi lb. 55c; Vi lb. 80c; lb. $1.40; 2 lbs. $2.55; 

 5 lbs. $6.15; 10 lbs. $11.20. 



For "New Delicious Muskmelon" see page S 



384 Mixed Muskmelons 



(57 to 120 days) 



By planting this mixture one is sure to secure a 

 continuous supply of luscious melons. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; Vi lb. 75c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. 

 $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00. 



351 Maule's Model $ 



Spicy Green Flesh. A Prodigious Cropper (70 days) 



The vines are hardy, vigorous, and productive. Maule's Model is a large 

 oval-shaped melon with a delicaoy and quality of flavor that is unexcelled by 

 any variety. The green flesh is deep and firm, extending from the rind almost 

 to the center of the melon. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; Vi lb. 75c; lb. $1.25; 

 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00. 



347 Maule's Select Rocky Ford or Netted Gem 



The Popular Melon for Market or Home Garden (75 days) 



(Specially Selected) In this Rocky Ford melon we offer our customers 

 a strain grown for us in Rocky Ford, Colo. The melons are slightly oval in 

 shape and finely netted. The flesh is light green in color, very thick and firm, 

 ripening close to the rind. The flavor is luscious and sweet. The vines are 

 vigorous and productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; Vi lb. 60c; lb. 90c; 

 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80; 10 lbs. $6.75. 



Green Flesh Muskmelons 

 382 Maule's Prize Jenny Lind (60da ys ) 



This is the earliest of all green-fleshed sorts and one of the sweetest. The 

 light green flesh is deep and thick. It has a luscious sweet flavor. A heavy 

 cropper. Excellent for the homej garden. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; 

 Vi lb. 60c; lb. 90c; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80; 10 lbs. $6.75. 



364 Watter'S Solid Net Earliest Rocky Ford (70 days) 



Watter's produces melons of even size and shape with a closely laced gray- 

 green netting. The thick light green flesh is spicy and sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 

 10c; Vi lb. 35c; Vi lb. 60c; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40; 10 lbs. $8.00. 



362 Extra Early Knight or Maryland «o days) 



The melons are oval, of regular size and form, covered with a gray netting, 

 and distinctly ribbed. The green flesh is thick and sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 

 Vi lb. 45c; Vi lb. 65c; lb. $1.05; 2 lbs. $1.95; 5 lbs. $4.60; 10 lbs. $8.40. 



370 Gold Lined Rocky Ford The sweetest (75 days) 



The oval-shaped melons are covered with a heavy grayish netting. The green 

 flesh is thick and firm. Has a small seed oavity. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 

 35c; Vi lb. 60c; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40; 10 lbs. $8.00. 



372 Extra Early Hackensack Large Melon (75 days) 



A round Melon, flattened at the top and bottom and well ribbed. The skin 

 is netted, and the green flesh is rich and sugary. The vines make a good strong 

 growth and bear abundantly. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 35c; Vi lb. 60c; lb. 

 90c; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80; 1.1 lbs. $6.75. 



(80 days) This celebrated melon is in universal 

 esteem and is also known as the Canadian Melon. 



The skin is green and the flesh is light green in color. Has a delicious flavor. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; »/ 2 lb. 60c; Jib. 90c; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80; 



10 lbs. $6.75. 



(100 oiys) The melons are as round as a ball. 



They are smaller than Honey Dew and have 

 delicious thick green flesh which is sweet to the rind. The rind is greenish 

 white until fully ripe when it turns to a creamy white, slightly netted. Pkt. 

 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; Vi lb. 75 ; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 

 10 lbs. $10.00. 



(120 dr vs) These melons bring good prices in 

 all ma kets. The thin, creamy white rind 

 is very tough. The fruits keep in fine condition for several weeks after they 

 are ripe. The rich green flesh is very sweet and possesses a delightful honey- 

 like flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 55c; Vi lb. 80c; lb. $1.40; 2 lbs. 

 $2.55; 5 lbs. $6.15; 10 lbs. $11.20. 



375 Montreal 



363 Honey Ball 



380 Honey Dew 



WM. HENRY MAULE— PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



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