EARLY RIP¥K.—I regret to say that unfortunately my 
grower has allowed my strain of this variety to become mixed, 
Cunsequently, I do not offer it this season ; but trust to straighten 
out the damage done in a year or two, when I will be able to offer 
this excellent sort again to my customers. 
WVICK’S EARLY.—One of the earliest. Small, long, solid and 
sweet ; fiesh bright pink. Pkt.,dcts; oz., 10cts.; 141b., 20cts.; lb., 60 cts. 
PHINNEY’S EARLY.— Deep red fiesh ; excellent flavor; pro- 
lific and very early. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 Ib., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 cts 
MOUNTAIN SW EET.—Flesh, bright scarlet; old but good. 
Pkt., 5 cts.: oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 20 cts.; lb., 50 ets. 
MOUNTAIN SPROUT.— A large, long variety; skin, dark green, 
marbled with lighter shades. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 20c.; Ib., 50c. 
BOSS.—An excellent shipper, very productive and of delicious 
flavor. Color, yery dark; fiesh of an unusually deep scarlet, Se 
rich in sugar. It well deserves the name of Boss, and you 
should not neglect to plant it. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 
cents ; 14 pound, 30 cents; pound, 90 cents. 
CHRISTMAS.—It is claimed they can readily be kept in 
good condition till Christmas. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents ; 
14 pound, 20 cents ; pound 60 cents. 
VOLGA.— Originally from Russia. Of small size, round in 
shape. Much esteemed by many for home use. Packet, 5 
cents. ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 20 cents; pound, 60 cents. 
FORDHOOK EARLY.—This new Watermelon, first 
offered in 1890, is the largest of all the early varieties. At the 
same time, flesh is of a deliciously sweet flavor, bright red in - 
color. Rind is tough, thus making ita valuable shipper. Seed 
we offer was grown especially for us by Mr. Frame, of Delaware, =S 
the originator. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; 144 pound, 60 cts, 
PEERLESS.—An excellent sort for garden cultivation. PHINNEY’S 
Size, medium; color, mottled green ; fiesh, rich scarlet; thin rind, 
sweet and productive. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4 lb., 20c.; Ib., 60c. 
SEMINOLE.—This new Watermelon comes from Florida, 
where it originated with Mr. Girardeau, the originator of the 
Florida Favorite. Mr. Girardeau is one of the largest melon 
growers in the United States, having tested all known varieties, 
SSS = and he claims that while his Florida Favorite is a most excellent 
SEMINOLE, Packet, 10 cents. and desirable variety, that his new Seminole lays on the shelf 
every watermelon at present known. Flesh, a brilliant carmine, very solid, of a rich melting flavor; rind thin, 
but so tough as to make it a most superior shipping and market melon. I am sure my customers will find the 
Seminole will come up to Mr. G.’s recommendation, and I have no doubt that every one who grows this variety 
this season will find it will even surpass every claim made forit. Pkt., 10c.;0z., 20.34 Tb., 40e.; lb., $1.10. 
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FOR THE 1891 CASH PRIZES OFFERED FOR MAULE’S JEEDS 
JEE VAGE 68 PREMIUM VEGETABLES RAISED FROM 
GRAY MONARCH OR LONG WHITE ICING.—For several years past a few melon growers of New 
Jersey have had a type of the favorite Icing Watermelon, entirely distinct in shape, being oblong, as shown in 
jllustration. The skin is of an attractive, mottled, very light green color, so light as to nearly warrant the name 
white or gray. The flesh is deep red in color, and of very fine quality, fully equal to the old Icing. 
which has long been recognized as one of the finest-tlavored melons grown. In size, this new 
yariety is much larger than the old, specimens having been raised to weigh 60 to 70 pounds 
each. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 14 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.10. 
FLORIDA FAVORITE.—This new melon, also originated by Mr. Girardeau, 
has ripened 10 days earlier than Kolb Gem, Jron-Clad or Rattlesnake, planted at 
the same time. its superior oblong shape, beautiful color, rind being altern- 
ately striped with dark and light green, bright crimson, crisp and deliciously 
sweet flesh, are sure to make it a favorite indeed with every melon grower. 
Thousands of my customers planted Florida Favorite last season to their en- 
tire satisfaction. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 Ib., 40 ets.; Ib., $1.10. 
COLORADO PRESERVING MELON.—Immensely productive, one 
yine produced twenty-five melons weighing from ten to forty lbs. each. Pre 
servitig qualities are the very finest. It makes beautiful, clear, nearly trans- 
rent preserves of surpassing flavor. Pkt. 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 30¢.; lb., 90e. 
PRIDE OF GEORGIA.—Another Southern melon that is of par @ 
ticularly crisp, delicious flavor, and very firm. An excellent shipper. Packet, 
5 cents. ; ounce, 10 cents: 14 pound, 30 cents; pound, 90 cents. 
GEORGIA RATTLESN AKE.—An improved Gipsy; excellent for 
shipping and very popular. Flavor, first class; rind, very thin; flesh, bright 
red. Pkt., 5cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 20 ets.; lb., 60 cts. : 
BLACK SPANISH.— Large size: round; dark green skin; flesh red and 
of fine flavor: Packet, 5c.: ounce, 10c. ; 4% pound, 20c.; pound, 50c. 
HUNGARIAN HONEY.—This small sweet-fiavored water- 
melon came originally from Hungary. They weigh from 10 
to 15 pounds each, and are almost round, as shown in illus- 
tration. Color of the skin is a medium dark green, while 
the flesh is of a brilliant red color, and absolutely string- 
less. They ripen early, vines are very productive and 
strong growers. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4 
pound, 30 cents, pound, 90 cents. 
GREEN AND GOLD.—Rich green color out- 
side, flesh is of a golden orange color. They grow toa 
good average size, 25 pounds and over in weight; in 
productiveness they equal any red flesh variety ; thin 
rind. They make a desirable ornament for the table, 
if arranged in contrast with the red flesh of other 
varieties. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 30c.; Ib., 90c. 
Mrs. Marion Elwood, Walton, N. Y.: ‘We tried your 
seeds last year and they are the best we ever used. You 
are very liberal with your extras.” 
N. White, Lorton Valley, Va.: “I received the seeds 
all right,and much more than I ordered or expected. Such 
liberality issomething unusual in myexperience. I thank 
you most sincerely and shall not forget you when inneed of — 
anything more.” 
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EAR LY. Packet, 5 cents. 
Addvess all Orders to WM, HENRY MAU 
5° 39.—Anmnual Cutnlogue for 1891 of Manie’s Kour-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. 
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