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EMERALD GEM.—They are about the size of Netted 
; Gem, but unlike that variety, the skin while ribbed is smooth 
and of avery deep emerald green color. Its salmon flesh is 
thicker than any other ofits size, and ripens thoroughly to the 
| thin green rind. The vines are hardy and thrifty in growth, 
very prolific ; the melons mature early and are uniformly of the 
most superb quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 ets.; 14 1b., 30e ; 1b., 90e. 
EXTRA EARLY HACK ENSACK.— This is a selection 
| of the popular Hackensack, but is a decided improvement, from 
the fact that they will produce melons almost equal the size at 
least ten daysearlier. Inshape and color itis similar to 
the old Hackensack, the only difference being in its greater 
earliness, but this alone is sufficient to highly recommend 
ittoall. Pkt.,5 cents; oz., 10 cents; 14 lb., 30 cents; lb., 90 cts. 
OSAGE.—The Osage has brought higher prices in Chicago, 
as wellas many other Western markets, than any other Musk- 
melon, and is considered by many the most profitable 
market variety in cultivation. It is a medium size, nearly 
round, salmon colored flesh, finely netted, of rich, luscious flavor : 
gains friends with both growers and consumers, wherever tried. 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 14 pound, 50 cents; Ib., $1.50. 
ERFEGTION MUSKMELON —No words of praise can be 
« written that would recom- 
mend this most excellent of melons too highly. It is simply 
the perfection of the muskmelon family, equally desirable 
and profitable to the planter of a dozen hills or the planter of tens 
of thousands, and it has no superior among muskmelons, except 
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faule’s New Superior, offered on the next page of this catalogue. 
n the last seven years it has been planted by thousands of melon 
growers in all sections of the country and it has given one and 
all entire satisfaction. I really believe that I can show at my 
office three times the number of testimonials in regard to the good 
qualities of Perfection than have been written concerning any 
other variety of muskmelon ever introduced. 
Originated ten years ago in Chenango Co., N. Y. by oneof my 
best customers, I secured a small sample of seed from him in 1883. 
highly, stating as he did, that he had tested almost all known 
to his recommendation, and a wonderful acquisition. 
It is nearly round, as may be seen by the cut, of good size, 
form and desirable shipping qualities. 
Rual CATALOZUE FOr 169k OF WAMIO Ss © mE mas 
+}| 40 feet long, with 16 melons on it.” 
4 FOR the Best Market Muskmefon and the Largest ot 
all Watermelons, see fast cover page. 
In sending it to me I could not help but think he praised it too 
varieties and found Perfection superior to them all. After 
a careful test on my trial grounds, I discovered it was fully up 
frequently weighing 8 to 10 lbs. each. Ofa dark green color out- 
side, heavily netted, while inside they are of a rich orange color, 
and I venture tosay with thicker flesh than any other variety in 
cultivation, there heing scarcely room forthe seeds. As to flavor, 
they take the lead of all and are far ahead of everything else at 
present cultivated. It can be recommended alike for either 
home or market use, and has fully demonstrated that 
it well deserves the name of PERFECTION. It sur- 
passes all others with the single exception of Superior in 
delicious flavor and unusual productiveness, beauty of 
Nothing is so delicious as a really good muskmelon; conse- 
quently I look the coming season fora large demand for this, the 
sweetest and most delicious of all. Packet, 10 
cents; ounce, 20 cents; 14 pound, 50 cts.; pound, $1.50. 
A. C. Niswander, Broadway, Va.: ‘“‘ New Superior is the finest 
= Muskmelon I ever tasted, and sells the best. I have Montreal Nut- 
f megs weighing 15 pounds and over. Colorado preserving melons 
are a wonder to all who see them grow. I have one vine now over 
