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EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. — (Green EMERALD GEM.—(Salmon flesh.) This beautiful smalh 
flesh.) A productive and profitable strain of the Z : , " melon is early and prolific. It is truly a gem. The ribs 
‘old popular Hackensack. The new form is 10 Ae. Za x ie are marked, but the skin is smooth, of a deep emer- 
days earlier, and of almost equal size, the g# sa \ S ald green color. The salmon colored flesh is thick 
melons weighing 5 to 10 pounds each. In LK and firm, ripening almost to the rind, and of the 
shape and color it is similar to the par- richest and best flavor. The vines are hardy 
ent, the main difference being in point and vigorous. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.;. 
of earliness, which is sufficient to VA pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.25. 
commend it to market gardeners. It OSAGE.— (Salmon flesh.) Of medium 
'is a round melon, flattened on the Size, nearly round, with skin ribbed ang 
ends and well ribbed. ‘The skin is somewhat netted. Flesh salmon col-~ 
netted, and the flesh, which is { / : : K ored, of luscious flavor. Vine prolific. 
green, is rich and sugary. The wna f UA " iran AS gt WAN i A Regarded by many growers as a most, 
vines make good strong growth pal 7, } HN wh NX profitable market variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
and bear abundantly. Itisalso [© nine 0z., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
considered a good shipping 
melon. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 
VY Ib., 80 cts.; 1b., $1.00. 
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MONTREAL.— (Green flesh.) This cele- 
brated melon is in universal esteem. It is of 
large size and delicious, melting flavor. The 
Skin is green and the flesh is light green in 
color. The shape and markings are shown in 
the engraying. A weight of 20 to 25 pounds is 
not rare, and a weight of 59144 pounds is on 
record. The vine is prolific. The melon is a 
prime market sort and a good shipper. The 
best seed comes from the neighborhood of 
Montreal, and my stock is the true Canadian 
article. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 30c.; 1b., $1.00. 
LONG ISLAND BEAUTY.—(Green flesh.) 
This is anew variety of the Hackensack type. 
It was originated on Long Island. It is claimed 
for this variety that it is as early as Extra 
Harly Hackensack and is a much better melon; 
els Uaicker ane eupeler The robes are = = os see 
wide and the netting is very heavy. tis a Ko 
fine luscious melon. The seed crop the past MAASEINSNAS OR VOCS Ales 
year has again been very short and my supply of Long Island Beauty is still limited, 
So. solicit early orders. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 1b., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
HACK ENSACK.—(Green flesh.) Also called Turk’s Cap. A bountiful yielder an@ 
one of the most extensively grown of all the muskmelons. It is a large, round variety, 
flattened at the ends and well ribbed. The skin is deeply netted. The flesh is green, 
inclining toward yellow at the centre, and of delicious flavor. The vine is a strong 
grower, and is very productive, and for this reason has been in high favor with market 
gardeners for many years. <A great 
favorite in the New York market where 
it sells readily. A first rate shipper. 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4% lb., 
25 cents; pound, 90 cents. 
BAY VIEW.—(Green flesh.) The shape and external 
characteristics of this variety are shown in the illus- 
tration. The flesh is light green. It is a very large 
and productive sort, often attaining a weight of 12 to 15 
pounds, and capable of growing even larger under high 
cultivation. Remains firm along time after ripening, 
It is a goodshipper. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
14 pound, 25 cents; pound, 90 cents. 
EARLY NUTMEG.—(Green flesh.) This good stand- 
ard variety is often called Karly Green Nutmeg, the 
Skin being deep green and finely netted. It is a pro- 
ductive sort. Largely grown by market gardeners, 
who hold it in high esteem. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, = Z 
10 cents; 44 pound, 25 cents; pound, 90 cents. 7 
MAULE’S PRIZE JENNY LIND.—(Green flesh.) BAY VIEW. 
This is the earliest of the green fleshed sorts, and one of the sweetest. It is round or flattened, as 
shown in the illustration. In size it is small, being from 8 to 5 inches in diameter. It is used in 
enormous quantities in the Eastern cities and at the seashore resorts. The vines are very prolific, and 
the culture profitable. My strain of the seed is the best. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 25¢.; Ib., 75 cents. 
BANANA.—(Yellow flesh.) This curious melon attains a length of 18 to 30 inches and a diameter 
of 2 to 4inches. The flesh is deep, and of exquisite flayor. It looks and smells like a banana. It is 
not to be confounded with the less valuable melon known as Log of Wood. This sort is not a 
mere curiosity, but is in such favor as to command good prices in choice city markets, 50 cents ta 
$1.00 being sometimes demanded for a single specimen. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 50 cents. 
NOE: When ordering melon or other seeds by the pound, to go by express or freight, purchaser 
paying transportation charges, 10 cents per pound may be deducted from prices quoted. 
