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]'ljoi'jt;rai..!i of Specimens of Jersey Belle, taken from field on our New Jersey Furuj, June 13tb, the tirst to ripen. 



Jersey Belle riuskmelon. 



In our trials the past three seasons this new cantaloupe has not only been always among the first 

 to ripen, but has proven the larjfest ofalltlie first early sorts, grown alongside of them and 

 under the same conditions. Unlike other extra early sorts, it does best on light soils, and will develop 

 perfecth- even on white sand As shown in photograph above, it is flattened on the ends, deeply ribbed 

 and heavih- netted, indicating by its outward appearance the exquisite quality of the beautiful green 

 flesh within. Pkt., loc; oz. , 25c.; '4 lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50. 



The Jersey Belle and Extra Early Prize, described on preceding page, are the two earliest 

 melons in cultivation, the former being adapted to light sandy soils and the latter to strong ground. 



The 



PHOTOGRAPH OF THE XEW E.iNQtTET ITUSKMELON. 



Banquet 

 flelon. 



Since our introduction of the 

 now famous Priucess Melon in 



1888, we have been unable to find 

 a salmon or red fleshed melon 

 which could approach it in deli- 

 cious flavor until the appearance of 

 the New Banquet, which is cer- 

 tainly its equal. It grows to fairly 

 good size and its distinct and 

 beautiful appearance is well shown 

 in our photograph. All lovers of 

 fine melons should try the Ban- 

 quet. Pkt., 5c.; oz., IOC ; }( \h., 

 30c.; lb., jSi.oo. 



