WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA. PA. 



Vegetable Seeds — 61 



XTRA KARL.Y HACKBNSACK. — (Green 



h.) A productive and piolltabie strain of ttie 

 popular Haclieusacli. Tlie new form ts 10 



s earlier, and of almost equal size, ttie 



ions weighing 5 to 10 pounds each. In 



pe and color It is similar to tne par- Jj^^^ik, 



, the main difference being iu point J^SSmSi 



earliness, which Is sutlicieui to •«»-»•*'»»« 



1 mend it to market gardeners. It 

 round melon, flattened on the 



,■ and well ribbed. The skin is 



ed, and the tlesh, which is 



?n, is rich and sugary. The 



es make good strong growth 

 liear abundantly. It is also 



sidered a good shipping 



on. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 



>., iO cts.; lb., S1.2o. 



KME}RALiD- «EM.— (Salmon flesh.) This beautiful smali 

 melon is early and proiiflc. It is truly a gem. The ribe 

 are marked, but the skin is smooth, of a deep emer- 

 ald green color. The salmon colored flesh is thick 

 and ttrni, ripening almost to the rind, and of the 

 richest and best flavor. The vines are hardy 

 and vigorous Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 otss 

 J/4 pound, oO cts , pound, 81.50. 

 OsAGK.— (balmon flesh.) Of medium 

 size ueaily lound, with skin ribbed and 

 boinew hat netted. Flesh salmon coi- 

 oied, ol luscious flavor. Vine proiiflc, 

 Hegaided by many growers as a most 

 piotitable maiket variety. Pkt., 5 ct8.- 

 oz lo cts , »4 lb , 50 cts.; lb., 81.50. 



HACKENSACK OR TURK' 



MOXTRKAl,.— (Green flesh.) This cele- 

 brated melon is in universal esteem. It is of 

 large size and delicious, melting flavor. The 

 skin is green and the flesh is light green in 

 color. The shape and markings are shown in 

 the engraving. A weight of 20 to 25 pounds is 

 not rare, and a weight of '69% pounds is on 

 record. The vine is proiiflc. The melon is a 

 prime market sort and a good shipper. The 

 best seed comes from the neighborhood of 

 Montreal, and my stock is the true Canadian 

 article. Pkt., .5c.; oz., 15c.; % lb., 50o.; lb., $1.50. 



LONG ISLAND BEAUTY (Green flesh.) 



This is a new variety of the Hackensack type. 



It was originated on Long Island. It is claimed 



for this variety that it is as early as Extra 



ly Hackensack and is a much better melon; 



lesh is thicker and sweeter. The lobes are 



and the netting is very heavy. It is a 



luscious melon. The seed crop the past 



has again been very short and my sitpply of Long Island Beauty is still limited, 

 so solicit early orders. P"kt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; j^ lb., 80 cts.; lb., 81.00. 



HACKENSACK (Green flesh.) Also called Turk's Cap. A bountiful ylelder and 



one of the mo^^t extensively grown of all the muskmelons. It is a large, round variety. 

 flattened at the ends and well ribbed. The skin is deeply netted. The flesh is green, 

 inclining toward yellow at the centre, and of delicious flavor. The vine is a strong 

 grower, and is very productive, and for this reason has been in high favor with market 

 gardeners for many years. A great 

 favorite In the New York market where 

 it sells readily. A first rate shipper. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % lb., 

 30 cents; pound, 81.00. 

 BAY VIEW — (Green flesh.) The shape and external 

 characteristics of this variety are shown in the illus- 

 tration. The flesh is light green. It is a very large 

 and productive sort, often attaining a weight of 12 to 15 

 pounds, and capable of growing even larger under high 

 cultivation. Remains firm a long time alter ripening. 

 It Is a good shipper. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 

 14 pound, 80 cents; pound, 81.00. 



EARLY NUTMEG — (Green flesh.) This good stand- 

 ard variety is often called Early Green Nutmeg, the 

 skin being deep green and finely netted. It is a pro- 

 ductive sort. 'Largely grown by market gardeners, 

 who hold it in high esteem. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 

 10 cents; i^ pound, 30 cents; pound, 81.00. 



MAULE'S PRIZE JENNY LIND (Green flesh.) 



This is the earliest of the green fleshed sorts, and one of the sweetest. It is round or flattened, as 



shown in the illustration. In size it is small, being from 3 to 5 inches In diameter. It is used In 



enormous quantities in the Eastern cities and at the seashore resorts. The vines ar-e very prolific, and 



the culture profitable. My strain of the seed is the best. Pkt, 5c.; oz., lOc; }4 lb., 80c.; lb., 81 00. 



BANANA — (Yellow flesh.) This curious melon attains a length of 18 to 30 inches and a diameter 

 ot 2 to -1 inches. The flesh is d"ep, and of exquisite flavor. It looks and smells like a banana. It Is 

 not to be confounded with the less valuable melon known as Log of Wood. This sort is not a 

 meie curiosity, but is in such favor as to command good prices in choice city markets, 50 cents to 

 81 00 being sometimes demanded for a single specimen. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 50 cents. 



VOTT?. When ordering melon or other seeds by the pound, to go by express or freight, purchaiev 

 paying transportation charges, 10 cents per pound: may be deducted from prices quoted. 



BAY VIEW. 



THE BANANA MUSKMELON. 



