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NOTE. For years both Musk and Watermelon seed, saved only from the choicest specimens, has 
been one of my leading specialties. Thousands of pounds have been furnished my customers annu- 
ally to their entire satisfaction. It has never been my practice to market all the best melons and save 
EXTRA EARLY 
only the culls for seed purposes. Seed from the best melons only are none too good for my customers- 
GRAND RAPIDS 
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EXTRA EARLY GRAND RAPIDS. — (Yellow flesh.) This ex- 
tremely early muskmelon, which I introduced to the American public 
in 1895, matures a full week earlier than any other sort, and is prorit- | 
able on that account. Indeed, it is not infrequently in the market two| MAULE’S SUPERIOR.—(Green flesh.) This excellent early musk- 
weeks in advance of any other variety. The shape is well shown in the | melon, which I introduced just 13 years ago, has made thousands of 
illustration, which is from a photograph. The flesh is yellow almost to | friends, and now holds a permanent place in public esteem. It ripens 
the rind. The skin is finely netted, and the melon is handsome in ap-| about the same time as Jenny Lind, but is rather larger than that 
pearance and sure to attract attention in the market. I advise growers | famous variety. Its shape and general appearance are shown in the 
to pineh off the ends of the main shoots when two or three feet long, to | illustration. The vine is a wonderfully strong and vigorous grower, 
encourage more abundant blossoming and earlier maturity. This prac- | frequently producing five to seven melons. The quality of the melon is 
tice makes the fruit heavier as well as earlier. The Grand Rapids is | unsurpassed, and it is a perfect shipper. The fruit is never known to 
absolutely the earliest of all melons, large or small, and I particularly crack or rot at the blossom end, and is so attractive in appearance a= 
recommend it to those whose profits depend upon being first in mar-|to command a higher price in the markets than other early sorts. 
ket. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 ets.; 44 pound, 15 cts.; pound, 50 cts. | Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4 pound, 15 cents; pound, 50 cents. 
/-COLUMBUS.—(Green flesh.) This is a very attractive | 
and comparatively new variety, with an exceptional | 
number of excellent qualities; one of my own introduc- 
tions. It is now widely known, and yearly increases in 
public favor. The flesh is wonderfully sweet and melting, | 
and of spicy flavor. The skin is finely netted, and as a| 
shipping melon Columbus is unsurpassed. The size is} 
medium to large. It ripens shortly after Jenny Lind. It 
has won distinction by its ability to withstand intense 
heat without injury, a California customer reporting that 
it was not hurt by a temperature of 109°, though other 
bee were ruined. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4 Ib., 15e.; lb., 50e. 
IP TOP.—(Yellow flesh.) This is a fine, round melon 
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 vine is of vigorous growth and great productive 
ability. The melon is of medium to large size, and is one 
of the best of the yellow fleshed sorts. Packet, 5 cents; 
ou ; 10 cents; 44 pound, 15 cents; pound, 50 cents. 
TIP TOP. ; THE MODEL. — The “Model” muskmelon, which I) 
list among the specialties in the front part of this catalogue, is a decided acquisition. You will 
need it if you care for the spiciest and most luscious melon of them all. | 
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CHAMPION MARKET. 
CHAMPION - MARKET. — (Green flesh. 
This is the same as Starn’s Favorite. It is a 
nearly round melon, as shown in the illustra- 
tion, thickly netted, and with green flesh that 
| is deep and of good flavor. It originated with 
one of my New Jersey customers, Mr. E. N.- 
Starn, who for years past has grown many 
acres for market. This variety is an enormous 
cropper, but a very shy seeder, the interioi 
eavity being small. It is a most desirable 
| melon for home or for market. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 15 cts.; Ib., 50 cts. 
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§ VMAULE’S PERF ECTION.—( 
I rate this melon with the best in cultivation. 
Git is nearly round, as may be seen in the illus- 
tration, and of good size, not infrequently 
reaching a weight of eight or ten pounds. The 
eolor of the skin is dark green, well netted. J 
The color of the flesh is rich orange. The IX 
“4 melon is nearly all flesh, the interior opening 2 
Mw being very small; scarcely room to accommo- é 
date the seeds. The flavor is absolutely unex- § 
celled by any variety grown. It is adapted 
@ alike to home use or to market. It originated — 
4 With one of my customers in New York State, 
some years ago, and until I tried it his praises 
sounded overdrawn. The trial showed me 
a 
/-BALTIMORE. — (Green flesh.) Also called 
Acme, Baltimore Citron, Baltimore Nutmeg, 
that the Perfection muskmelon cannot be } C24 \% i 
z “2, Rea % eee ete. This melon is large, showy an quit 
pyr praised. It justifies its name by its pe Perit, | early. It is seria See EHO - ae thick: 
ormance and its real merit. Pkt. 5 Cts.; green flesh of rich flavor and aroma. It is a 
creat favorite in the vicinity of Baltimore, and 
| is popular also in the hote!s and restaurants of 
other Eastern cities and at the seaside resorts 
on account of its superior table qualities. Itisa 
melon suited equally well for home use or for 
market. It is a well shaped and well marked 
melon. Packet, 5c.; 0z., l0c.; 14 Ib., 15¢.; 1b., Se. 
0z., 10 cts.; 4 1b., 25 ets.; lb., 75 cts 
HAVE YOU READ THE YELLOW PAGES? THEY CONTAIN EVERYTHING ‘NEW WORTH GROWING. 
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