MAULERS NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR J 899. 



BECK'S STRAWBERRY MUSKMELON. | 



This promising new muskmelon grows to a large | 

 size. The greenish yellow tiesh is deep and |j» 

 fine. The flavor is exceptionally good, though pe 

 culiar, suggesting strawberry, and hence the 

 name. It was found in a patch of Montreal 

 melons, near some strawberry rows; and the mel 

 ons were in blossom at the same time that the 

 strawberries were blooming for a second time, 

 The originator is confident that the bees carried j» 

 strawberry pollen to the melon blossoms, and thus & 

 influenced the taste of the melon from which * 

 this new variety is descended. I neither endorse « 

 nor deny the originator's theory. It is sufficient to <» 

 know that a new and interesting muskmelon hj 

 has been produced. The Strawberry melon has g 

 somewhat the external appearance of the old Nut- 

 ^ meg, being ribbed and netted. It remains green ^ 

 in color until ripe, when it assumes a yellowish ^e 

 tint. It is in great demand where known, and the « 

 originator says that people stood in a row in his o 

 market, waiting to buy it, though he sold it only "^ 

 with seeds removed. It is an early melon; much g 

 earlier than its parent. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, (b 

 20 cents; 14 pound, 50 cents; pound, 11.50. S 



PAUL ROSE MUSKMELON 



PAUL ROSE MUSKMELON. 



I am much impressed with the value of this new salmon fleshed 

 naelon, especially loi tht fancy trade and for shipping purposes. It Is 

 a rather small melon, of oblong bhape, ribbed and netted, and of high 

 table quality. 1 he flesh is firm, deep and spicy. The seed cavity Is 

 very small I think its particular sphere is that of a choice shipper to 

 distant markets, as it is admirably adapted to resist injury in trans- 

 poitation. The ougioator, Paul Rose, whose name the melon bears. Is 

 tin extensive grower and shipper I ofler seed grown dircctljfrom his 

 original he.idquaitcis stock He says that the Climax half bushel 

 basket makes the best shipping package for melons at this time, and 

 that this particular melon is exactly adapted to such a basket Sixteen 

 melons fill the basket, and the package is a neat and attiactive one, 

 always pleasing the customer Mi Kose asserts that this variety will 

 carry farther, stand up longer, and give better satisfaction than any 

 other salmon fleshed melon now on the market Ihe Paul Rose melon 

 Is a cross between tiuieiald Gem and Osage, and combines the best fea- 

 tures of these famous sorts I recommend it for universal ti lal 



Packet, 10 cents, ounce, 20 cents, ^^ pound, 50 cents, pound, $1 50. 





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NEW NATIONAL WATERMELON. 



This fine new watermelon is medium to large in size, and of high 

 table quality. Its particular claim to popular attention, aside from its 

 good quality and productiveness, is its adaptability to a wide range of 

 soil and climate. It will thrive almost anywhere; certainly in any 

 place where watermelons can be grown. Hence the name "National" 

 seems to be particularly well chosen. It is of Southern origin, but 

 seams to do well throughout the North, on quite heavy soils as well as 

 on light land. In fact, I think it will flourish and produce its delicious 

 fruit on any well enriched mellow ground where proper culture is 

 given, and that it will prove a great acquisition in manj' sections. 



In shape U is oblong. The outside color Is pale, with dark markings, 

 resembling Seminole, but with the markings more distinct. The flesh 

 Is brilliant red in color, and remarkably solid; so solid, in fact, that a 

 40-pound National Watermelon does not appear to be much larger than 



NEW NATIONAL WATERMELON 



a Seminole weighing only 25 pounds. It is particularly full, firm and 

 solid at the heart. The fiavor is delicious, and the flesh is entirely 

 stringless. The seeds are of a light brown or gray color. The rind 

 though thin is very tough, making an efl'ective protection to the flesh, 

 and insuring good shipping qualities. 



The illustration pictured above was made from a photograph and 

 shows exactly the shape and markings of the exterior of this superb 

 new melon. The sectional part will give an idea of the character of the 

 heart and flesh, which is, as already stated, extremely luscious. 



Many testimonials have reached me concerning the great table and 

 market value of this fine new variety, and I am therefore sure that my 

 own opinion about it is correct. I regard it very highly, and heartily 

 recommend it to my customers. 



People who have heretofore failed in their efforts to grow water- 

 melons should certainly give National a trial. For cultural directions 

 see the pages devoted to watermelons, elsewhere in this catalogue. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents, quarter pound, 50 centss pound, $1.S0. 



