WM. HENRY MAULE, Inc., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



Vegetable Seeds — 61 



Maulers Perfection 



The most delicious of all large melons. 

 Weigh 8 to 10 pounds each, and attracts 

 attention anywhere. Flesh from 2 to 3 inches 

 in thickness, and in shape and general appear- 

 ance it resembles the large French melons 

 sold on the fruit stands at $1.00 to $2.00 each. 



(Salmon flesh.) We are very glad indeed to an- 

 nounce this year that we have a very fine crop ot 

 Maule's Perfection muskmelon. The shape is 

 well shown in the illustration herewith; color of 

 skin is a deep rich green, well ribbed and thickly 



shipping like Rocky Ford, but for the home gar 

 den or near market trade it is unsurpassed. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 

 quarter pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50, postpaid. 



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MAULE'S PERFECTION MUSKMELON. 



Tip Top Muskmelon 



TIP TOP MUSKMELON. 



(Orange flesh.) This is a fine melon, nearly round iu shape; of such attractive appearance as to always 

 sell quickly in the markets. It is sweet, juicy and delicious. The flesh is firm but not hard, and is 

 edible almost to the rind. The melon is of medium to large size, evenly ribbed and moderately netted; a 

 strong grower, heavy yielder and of handsome appearance. This melon has been grown for a number of 

 years by market gardeners near Rochester, N. Y., also Columbus, Ohio, and has proven so superior in 

 every way, that there is practically no other variety grown for this market. Its appearance on the market 

 stall is very attractive; sells on sight, customers soon learn to pick them out and will have no other variety. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; quarter pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50, postpaid. 



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EXTRA EARLY GRAND RAPIDS MUSKMELON. 



Extra Early Grand Rapids 



(Orange flesh.) This extremely early muskmelon, which we Intro 

 duced to the American public in 1895, matures a full week earlier than 

 any large sort, and is profitable on that account. It is large and attrac- 

 tive. Oblong shape, pale green, turning to a yellow when ripe. The 

 flesh is orange almost to the rind. The skin is finely netted. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; ]4 pound, 25 cts.; pound, 75 cts. 



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BurrelFs Gem 



(Orange flesh.) For a market where the orange fleshed muskmelons 

 are in demand; this sort brings much higher prices. It has a tough thin 

 rind, well arched ribs; covered with a closely laced and interlaced gray 

 netting. Shape quite elongated; flesh of a reddish orange, very thick, 

 fine grained and spicy. The melons average about 2'4 lbs., with an 

 average size of 6 inches long, 4>^ inches thick, and will crate more 

 evenly than any other melon grown. An excellent shipper; will carry 

 nearly two weeks without ice. Also called Ue'fender and Ordway Pink. 

 Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; J^ ponnd, 30 cts.; pound, $1.00. 



FORDHOOK MUSKMELON. 



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Fordhook 



(Orange flesh.) This melon resembles the Prize Jenny Lind in shape. 

 The vine is a-strong vigorous grower, branching freely and frequently 

 setting fli'C to nine melons close to the hill. The melons grow very 

 even and regular in size and attractive in appearance, slightly flat- 

 tened at both stem and blossom ends. The shape is shown in the illus- 

 tration. They are roughly netted. The flesh is very thick, color an 

 attractive deep orange and of a delicious flavor. Remarkably early 

 and a good shipper. Medium sized melon for both home and market. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 1.5 cts.; l^ pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1,25 



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Mixed Muskmelon 



(Green and orange flesh.) By planting this mixture one is sure to 

 produce melons of luscious flavor that are suited to your climate. 

 Excellent for the home garden. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; ^ pound, 25 cts.; pound, 75 cts. 



