


348 Bowman’s Gold Coin 
The Sweetest of the Salmon-Fleshed Sorts 
(Salmon flesh.) Bowman’s Gold Coin is earlier 
than Paul Rose or Petoskey, maturing in 70 days. It 
is two or three times as large, and a great deal more 
netted, of lighter skin, wider ribbed, of deeper flesh 
and better quality. It also yields twice as many 
melons tothe acre. The specimens run from round 
to oblong, often both on the same vine, some of the 
specimens weighing 6 to 7 pounds. In Bowman’s 
Gold Coin we consider we have found what we have 
long been looking for—a melon equal to the 
Emerald Gem in quality, but a better shipper. 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 
quarter pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.25, postpaid. 
9 Also Known as Defen- 
362 Burrell’s Gem f2r°and Ordway Pink 
(Orange flesh.) It has a tough thin rind, well 
arched ribs; covered with a closely laced and inter- 
laced gray netting. Shape quite elongated; flesh ofa 
a reddish orange, very thick, fine grainedand spicy. 
The melons average about 244 lbs., with an average 
Size of 6 inches long, 444 inches thick, and will crate 
} more evenly than any other melon grown. Unsur- 
j l passed in quality, size and shape for shipping. 
MU ff) Hf | { Matures in 75 days. 
5 SS SS Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
348 BOWMAN’S GOLD COIN MUSKMELON. quarter pound, 30 cts.; pound, $1.00, postpaid. 
359 Texas Cannonball spicy ana sweet 
(Green flesh.) This 
splendid muskmelon is 
especially desirable for 
home useand nearby mar- 
kets. Producing medium 
size melons in75 days. In 
flavor it is first class and 
its dense netting makes 
it almost sun and insect 
proof, this being a very 
great advantage where 
insects are troublesome 
and melons liable to sun- 
scald. Is almost all meat, 
seed cavity being small. 
The firm, green flesh is 
very Spicy. If you have 
found it difficult to grow 
any other varieties of 
muskmelon try Texas 
Cannonball, as it succeeds 
where other varieties fail. 
Packet, 5 cents; 
ounce, 10 cents; 
quarter pound, 30 cts.; 
859 TEXAS CANNONBALL MUSKMELON. pound,$1.00, postpaid. 
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357 Hearts Ge. Gold 
Spraying 
Creps Extremely Thick, Sweet Orange Flesh 
(Orange flesh). An ideal basket and crate melon of medium size, 
Illustrated round, heavily netted, flesh very thick, of rich orange color, handsome 
Book appearance and of the sweetest flavor. Average size of melon 6 to 8 



inches in diameter. Matures in 75 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. 
Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; quarter pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.25, postpaid. 
85 Cents 
Postpaid 


















368 Baltimore or Acme 
Large and Quite Early 
(Green flesh.) Also called Anne 
Arundel. This melon is large, showy 
and quite early. Matures in 70 days. 
It is strongly netted, and has thick 
SKMELON green fiesh of rich Mayor and aroma. 
: It is a well shaped and well marked 
melon, and is one of the best all around melons in culti- 
vation. An excellent shipper, and desirable for home 
market where alarge melon is demanded. 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
quarter pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00, postpaid. 
377 Hackensack 
Very Hardy and Productive 
(Green flesh.) Also called Turk’s Cap. A bountiful 
yielder and one of the most extensively grown of all 
muskmelons. It is a large, round variety, fattened at 
the ends and well ribbed. The skin is deeply netted. 
The flesh is green, inclining toward yellow at the centre, ; = 
and of delicious flayor. Vine is a strong grower, very 374 Osage or Miller’s Cream 
productive, maturing large, luscious melons ih 75 days. D Well H Soil 
77 HACKENSACK MUS LON. oes Well on feavy soils 
Porn Excellent for the home garden or market. (Salmon flesh.) Of medium size, nearly round, 
jicket, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; quarter pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00, postpaid. with skin ribbed and somewhat netted. Flesh 
— : Salmon colored, of luscious flavor. Prolific bearer. 
ELON CULTUR 



Matures its handsome distinct melons in 75 days. 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 
quarter lb., 45 cents; pound, $1.50, postpaid, 
This book tells best how to grow and care for Melons 
By TROOP. Mlustrated, Cloth-bound, 85 cents, postpaid. 

