* 367 Bender's Surprise Muskmelon 



367 Bender's Surprise Muskmelon 



80 days. A very popular variety. Large size, deliciously sweet, with long keeping qualities 



(Salmon flesh.) A very popular, large muskmelon, known in the East, 

 particularly around Albany, N. Y., where It has a wide reputation for high 

 quality in the best hotels and markets. It grows, in all sections, to a very 

 large size, often producing melons weighing 10 to 15 pounds. The melons 

 are oval in shape, light green, with coarse netting. When ripe, turns to a 

 golden tint, which gives the fruit an attractive appearance. 



The very thick, deep orange colored flesh is deliciously sweet and of high 

 flavor. The vines are productive, producing melons in about 80 days that 

 will keep in good condition 5 to 6 days after picking. For the home garden, 

 market or shipping, this is an important consideration. 



Packet 10 cts.; ounce 20 cts.; % pound 60 ots.; % pound $1.00; pound $1.75; 

 5 pounds $7.50, postpaid 



365 Extra Early Grand Rapids 



60 days. Delicious Home Garden Melon 



(Orange flesh.) This extremely early muskmelon matures extra large 

 melons in 60 days. Oblong shape, pale green, turning to yellow when ripe. 

 The flesh is orange, sweet and luscious. 



Packet 10 cts.; ounce 15 cts.; % pound 45 cts.; % pound 75 cts.; pound $1.25; 

 5 pounds $5.50, postpaid 



382 Maulers Prize Jenny Lind 



58 days. Though Small, the Sweetest of All 



(Green flesh.) This is the earliest of all green fleshed 

 sorts and one of the sweetest, of small to medium size, 4 to 

 5 inches in diameter. The flesh is deep and thick, light 

 jreen in color. The flavor is exceedingly flne. The skm is 

 sreen, ribbed and netted. A heavy cropper. Matures in 58 

 Jays. Excellent home garden sort. 



Packet 10 cts.; ounce 15 cts.; % pound 40 cts.; % pound 65 cts.; 

 pound .1»1.15; 5 pounds $5.00, postpaid 



4? 353 Edward's Perfecto 

 Salmon Flesh Rocky Ford 



ini days. 



The Best of the Rocky Fords for Shipping or the Home 

 Garden or for Market 



(Salmon flesh.) A new type developed from Eden Gem. 

 The uniform size fruit is nearly round and densely covered 

 ATith a hard gray netting. Flesh very thick and of a beauti- 

 ful salmon color. Matures in 70 days. Edward's Perfecto has 

 ;he deepest flesh, smallest seed-cells and more salmon-colored 

 lesh than any other type of the Rocky Ford shipping melons. 

 Recommended for their hardiness, prolificness and deep flesh 

 ind excellent eating and shipping qualities. 



Packet 10 cts.; ounce 15 cts.; % pound 45 cts.; % pound 75 cts.; 

 pound $1.25; 5 pounds $5.50, postpaid 



349 Solid Netted BurrelFs Gem 



75 days. EqucJ to the Rocky Ford but Larger 



(Orange flesh.) This large muskmelon may be called an 

 orange fleshed Rocky Ford with solid netting. Producing 

 oval shaped melons which are very thick fleshed, fine grained, 

 rich orange colored, sweet and spicy. For a shipping melon, 

 they pack ideal, both for size and shape, and for eitlier market 

 or home use where a pink or orange fleshed melon is wanted. 

 Matures in 75 days. 



Packet 5 cts.; ounce 15 cts.; M pound 40 cts.; ''/> pound Co cts.; 

 pound $1.15; 5 pounds $5.00, postpaid 



355 Maule's Honey 



75 days. Noted for Its Very Rich, Sweet juid Sugary Flavor 



(Green flesh.) Maule's Honey muskmelon is of medium 

 size, weighing 3 to 4 pounds on an average. It is distinctly 

 and evenly ribbed and moderately netted; globe shape and 

 somewhat flattened at the stem and blossom end. Its exte- 

 rior color is a peculiar shade of green, quite unlike any other 

 muskmelon. The flesh is green, inclining to yellow. The 

 spicy flavor is as distinct and characteristic as it is sweet 

 and pleasing. The flesh is both deep and Arm, the edible por- 

 tion almost touching the rind. Matures in 75 days. Excellent 

 home garden or market sort. 



Packet 10 cts.; ounce 15 cts.; % ounce 45 cts.; % pound 75 cts.; 

 pound $1.35; 5 pounds $6.2.'>, po.stpaid 



Banana Muskmelon 



* 357 Hearts of Gold 



70 days. Extremely Thick, Sweet Orange Flesh 



(Orange flesh.) An ideal basket and crate melon of medium size, 

 round, heavily netted, flesh very thick, of rich orange color, hand- 

 some appearance and of the sweetest flavor. Average size of melon 

 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Matures in 70 days. The seed cavity is 

 small and the rind is very tough, making it a good shipper; its vine 

 is a vigorous grower and a heavy cropper. A very convenient sized 

 melon for the table and for packing in shipment. Does well in all 

 sections. 



Packet 10 cts.; ounce 15 cts.; % pound 45 cts.; % pound 75 cts.; 

 pound $1.25; 5 pounds $5.50, postpaid 



384 Mixed Muskmelons 



57:. to 120 days. Excellent for the Home Garden 



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

 sure to produce melons in 57 to 120 days of luscious flavor 

 that are suited to your climate. Excellent assortment for the 

 home garden. 



Packet 5 cts.; ounce 15 cts.; % pound 45 cts.; % pound 75 cts.; 

 pound $1.25, postpaid 



383 Banana 



85 days. So Called on Account of Its 

 Bfmeuia-Like Shape and Flavor 



(Orange flesh.) This curious melon at- 

 tains a length of 18 to 24 inches and a 

 diameter of 2 to 4 inches. The flesh is 

 deep, and of exquisite flavor. This sort is 

 not a mere curiosity, but commands good 

 prices in city markets, 50 cents to $1.00 

 each. A good melon for home use. 

 Packet 10 cts.; ounce 1.5 cts.; 

 1^ pound 45 cts.; % pound 75 els.; 

 pound $1.2.5, po.stpuid 



Never cut or pull Muskmelons from the vine; when fruit cracks around the stem they are ripe 



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