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PHOTOGRAPH OP OCR PBINCBSS MUSKMELON. 



NEW SUPERIOR. A beautiful new, round muskmelon, 

 originated in Xew Jersey, free fioin ribs and densely netted. 

 FIfsli light green and of tlie finest quality. Our customeis 

 •will find it a verv superior nielon for either home or market 

 garden. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; Y^ lb., 25c.; lb., 70c. 



AC3IE, or BAXTIMOBE. This melon is the most pop- 

 ular of all in Baltimore markets, where it is known as Balti- 

 more citron. It has of late years also become prominent in 

 Philadelphia and New York markets as Acme Cantaloupe, 

 and in its season is much sought after by the best hotels and 

 restaurants. It is quite early, very large and showy, pointed 

 at the ends: strongly netted, thick, rich, green flesh. It is 

 one of the best and most profitable varieties for shipping to 

 distant markets. Pkt., .5c.; oz., lOc; % lb., 2oe.; lb., .550.; 

 5 lbs. and over, by fieiglit or express, 50c. per lb. 



JOHNSON & STOKES' SUPERB. This is, without 

 question, the handsomest late melon, and the most showy of 

 tile green-fleshed sorts. In a test witli forty other late green- 

 fleshed varieties, it surpassed them all in growth, thickness 

 of flesh, and rich, delicious flavor. It attains a very large 

 size, and its shipping and market qualities are superior to the 

 well-known Montreal, Hackeusack and other large market 

 melons, while in quality and fine appearance they can 

 even compare with the " Superb," Those who want the 

 most profitable for late market, or the best for the home gar- 

 den, need seek no further, Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; !4 lb., 35c.; lb., 

 S1.20; 5 1bs.,So.OO. 



THE PRINCESS. "SVe feel justly proud in having been 

 the first seedsmen to offer to the public a new variety of such 

 extraordinary value. In the past fire years over two thoitsand 

 melon growers have pronouncj:d the Frincess to be the fiitest and 

 and sweetest of all snbnon or red-fleshed melons. It is quite dis- 

 tinct from all other varieties, and possesses so many strong 

 points of superiorit.v that it has speedil.v become the most 

 popular variety for family and market purposes. The Prin- 

 cess is a chance seedling, discovered some years since by one 

 of our customers, a larare melon grower near Boston, who 

 claims to have sold them as high as $2.50 each, to fancy res- 

 taurants in Boston, o wing to their extremely /iaHd^omc appear- 

 ance, wonderful weight and thicl: flesh when opened. • Our 

 engraving, made from nature, sho^vs their shape, which is 

 nearly round, with heavily netted, dark green skin ; the flesh 

 is of a rich salmon color, thicker than in any other melon, 

 and in flavor is sweet atid ln..-iciou~*t heyond description. They 

 ripen early and grow to good size, frequently weighing eight 

 to ten pounds each, and always command the very highest 

 prices in market. The vines grow vigorously and are very 

 productive and hardv. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; j^ lb., 30c.; lb., 

 81.00; 5 lbs., $1.25. 



THE PERSIAN MONARCH. The fact that this grand 

 new cantaloupe comes from Persia, the original home of the 

 muskmelon, will of itself be suflScient recommendation to 

 many who have never grown it, as some of our finest and 

 oldest varieties come from the same source. The Persian 

 Monarch is decidedly the best of all foreign muskmelons, 

 being much the richer in quality. The flesh is much thicker 

 and the rind thinner than in any other. They grow to 

 medium size, with verv thick, rich, salmon-colored flesh. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz.,15c.; M lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 



KMERAID GEBI. This most excellent new muskmelon 

 originated in Michigan. It is of superior flavor and quality ; 

 the skin is an emerald green color and quite smooth ; they 

 ripen early and produce well, being about the size of our 

 Golden Gem: the flesh is light red or salmon, very thick, juicy 

 and crvstalline, and luscious in flavor, Pkt., 5e.; oz., lOc; ^ 

 lb., lioc.; lb., G-5c.; 5 lbs., £3.00. 



CHICAGO MARKET. A superior variety, developed 

 by Mr. A. Colvin, a well-known Chicago gardener. It is the 

 most popular green-fleslied Nutmeg in Chicago, and other 

 Western markets, and is steadily growing in favor in the 

 East. It comes quite early for such a good-sized melon. 

 Verv uniform in size, deep green flesh of excellent quality. 

 Pkt., -DC.; oz., l(»c.; H lb., 30c.; lb., 7.5c.; 5 lbs., 70c. per lb. 



GIANT OF COLORADO (New Giant). This melon 

 was discovered Some years ago by one of our representatives 

 while travelling in Colorado ; the owner claimed that he had 

 frequently grown them to weigh fifty pounds and over. 

 Owing to their delicious flavor and quality, they were 

 much sought after in Denver and other home markets. We 

 have found these claims fully substantiated, and can honestly 

 recommend them as the largest of all muskmelons. Several 

 customers the past fcAV seasons report weigh ts of thirty poimds 

 and upwards, and many first premiums at State and County 

 fairs. They grow imiformly as large as good-sized water- 

 melons. The flesh is green, melting and sugary. As an ex- 

 hibition and large market varietv thev are unequalled. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz.,10c.,- 141b., 30c.; lb.,S1.00. 



IM PROVED MONTREAL, GREEN NUTMEG. This 

 variety is largely grown by market gardeners. The fruit is 

 nearl.v round, sliglitly flattened at the ends, with a densely 

 netted green skin. Tliey grow to a verj- uniform size, and 

 average fifteen to twentj' pounds in weight. The flesh is 

 remarkably thick, and of splendid flavor. Owing to its large 

 and handsome appearance they sell rapidly in market at 

 good prices. Pkt.. 5c.; oz., lOc; 3^ lb., 20c.;" lb., .55e.; 5 lbs. 

 and over, 50c. per lb. 



WELL-KNOTTN STANDARD SORTS. 

 Large Packets, 5c. Each. 



Peroz. i^lb. lb. 



Early Jenny Lind JO 05 $0 15 $0 50 



Netted Pineapple, 10 20 60 



The Banquet 10 25 85 



Ward's Nectar, 10 25 75 



Bay View 5 15 50 



Large Hackenaack, 10 20 60 



Banana Cantaloupe JO 30 1 00 



Surprise, 10 20 60 



White Japan, 10 20 60 



Perfection, 10 20 60 



Casaba, or Persian, 10 25 75 



Silver Netted, 5 15 50 



yVVelonS — Watermelon. 



One ounce will plant about fifty hills, and four pounds 

 will plant one acre. 



MclVER WONDERFUL SUGAR MELON. See 



Novelties, page 10. Pkt., lOc; oz.. 20c.; % lb., oOc; lb., 31.50. 



stokes' extra early melos— earliest of all. 

 STOKES' EXTRA EARLY. This distinct melon, first 

 introduced by us, is, without doubt, the earliest of all. Our 

 illustration shows their shape, which is nearly round, dark 

 green skin, slightly mottled with white. The flesh is deep 

 scarlet, remarkably solid, and in delicious sugary flavor is 

 unsurpassed by any other melon. Their average weight is 

 about fifteen pounds. The seed is very small, being only 

 about half the size of other melon seeds. They are also 

 much more productive than the larger sorts. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 

 lOc; 14 lb., 30c.; lb., Sl.OO. 



