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A PHOTOGRAPH OK OUR SPLENDID SKW CANTALOIFK, OR MUSKMELON, JOHNSON i- STOKES' SUPERB. 



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This is without question the Uaudsoinest late melon, and the most sliowy of tlie green-fleshed sorts. The pliotograph 

 above, made from an ordinary specimen taken from our patch, shows its handsome shape and fine netted surface better than 

 a description. In a test with forty other green fleshed varieties, it surpassed them all in growth, thickness of flesh, and rich, 

 •delicious flavor. It attains a very large size, and its shipping and market qualities are superior to the well-known Montreal, 

 Hackensack and other large market melons, while in quality and fine appearance they cannot even compare with the 

 "Superb." Those who want the most profitable for late market or the best for the home garden, need seek no further. 

 Pkt., lOe.; oz., 30c.; J4 lb., 75c.; lb., S2.50. 



GIANT OF COLORADO. This melon was discovered 

 six years ago by one of our representatives while travelling 

 in Colorado; the grower claimed that he had frequently 

 grown them to weigh fifty pounds and over. Owing to their 

 delicious flavor and quality, they were much sought after 

 in Denver and other home markets. We have found these 

 ■claims fully substantiated, and can honestly recommend them 

 as the largest of all tnuskmelons. Several customers the past 

 three seasons report weights of thirty pounds and upwards, 

 and many first premiums at State and County fairs. They 

 grow uniformly as large as good-sized watermelons. The 

 flesh is gi'een, melting and sugary. As an exliibition and 

 large market variety they are unequalled. If you want to 

 astonish evervbodv, include Colorado Giant in your order. 

 Pkt., oc; oz.,"l5e.;"i41b., 40c.; lb.,S1.2.5. 



IMPROVED MONTREAL GREEN NUTMEG. This 

 variety is largely gro%vn by market gardeners. The fruit is 

 nearly round, slightly flattened at the ends, with a densely 

 netted green skin. They grow to a very uniform size, and 

 average fifteen to twenty pounds in weight. The flesh is 

 remarkahhj thick, and of splendid flavor. Owing to its large 

 and handsome appearance thev sell rapidly in market at good 

 prices. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; % lb., 2oc.; 'lb., 80c.; 5 lbs. and 

 ■over, 60c. per lb. 



Hackensack, or Turk's Cap. A variety of the Green 

 Citron: deeply netted, very large and productive, of excel- 

 lent flavor; profitable and fine for market. Pkt., oc; oz., 

 10c.; J4Jb.,25c.; lb., 75c.; olbs. and over, by express, 55c. per lb. 



BANANA CANTALOUPE. This odd-shaped and 

 striking variety originated in South Jersey, and is pro- 

 nounced by many the most profitable they have ever grown. 

 They are eagerly sought at high prices in Philadelphia and 

 New York markets, owing to their oddity of appearance and 

 rich flavor. They grow from two to two and a quarter feet 

 long, with deep salmon colored flesh, of good quality; by 

 many preferred to any other varietv, and a great curiosity. 

 ■Pkt.,5e.; oz.,10e.; i4lb.,30c.; lb., SI. 10. 



BAY VIEW. An early, vigorous growing and produc- 

 tive variety; large size, weighing twelve to fifteen pounds, 

 and delicious flavor; desirable for market gardeners. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz.,10c.; 141b., 20c.; lb., &5c.; 51bs.,S2.25. 



OTHER STANDARD MUSKMELONS. 



The following standard varieties are so well known as 

 not to lequire any detailed description. We ofter them iii 

 the uniform price of .5c. per pkt.; 10c. per oz.; 25c. per ^4 ib,; , 

 75e. per lb.: Prolific Netted Nutmeg, Surprise, Improved j 

 Orange Christiana, Perfection, Japan Coral Fleshed, 

 White Japan, Casaba or Persian. 



JERSEY BELLE THE EARLIEST. 



"Jerse.v Belle ripened two weeks ahead of all others; 

 my whole patch was gathered within five days, every melon 

 perfect." — Chas. F. Abbott. May's Landing, N. J. 



PRINCESS THE MOST DELICIOUS. 



" Princess Melon is the most delicious and sweetest of all. 

 Fully up to representation." — Thos. Whitehead, Beltsville, 

 Md. 



