*> EMERALD GEM.-They are about the size of 

 gj Netted Uem, but unlike tliat variety, the skin while 

 « ribbed is smooth and of a very deep emerald green 

 _ color. Its salmon flesh is thicker than any other of its 

 -< size, and ripens thoroughly to the thin green rind. The 



EARLY HACKENSACK.— This is a selection 

 of the popular Hackensack, but is a decided improve- 

 ment, from the fact that they will produce melons 

 almost equal the size at least ten days earlier. 



. , In shape and color it is similar to the old Hackensack. 

 £ vines are hardy and thrifty ingrowth, very prolific, t the only difference being in its greater earliness, hut 

 the melons mature early and are uniformly of the most I this alone is sufficient to highly recommend it 

 superb quality." Pkt., 10r.; oz.,20c; L 4 lb.. 50c.; lb., $1.50. to all. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; U lb., 50cts.; lb., $1.00. 



OSAGE.— The Osage has brought higher prices 

 in Chicago, as well as many other Western markets. 

 i It: i ii any other Musk Melon, and is considered 

 by many the most profitable market variety in 

 cultivation. It IS small, nearly round, greni 

 fleshed, finely netted of rich, luscious flavor, gains 

 friends with both growers and consumers, wherever 

 tried. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; > 4 lb., 81 .50 ; lb., 85.00. 



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SEMINOLETHENEV/FLORIDAMELON 



!■**.. ¥1 1 IM J Ijr..— 1 nts new watermelon, which is now - offered tor the 

 first time, comes from Florida, where it originated with Mr. Girardeau, 

 the introducer of the Florida Favorite. Mr. Girardeau is one of the 

 largest melon growers in the United States, having tested all known 

 varieties, and he claims that while his Florida Favorite is a most 

 excellent and desirable variety, that his new Seminole lays on the 

 shelf every Watermelon at present known. Illustra'timijriven. 

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nature. Flesh a brilliant carmine, very solid, of a rich melting 

 flavor: rind thin, but so tough as to make it a most superior 

 shipping and market melon. In size productiveness and delicious 

 flavor, in fact all the good qualities that go to make up a perfect 

 melon. I am sure my customers will find the new Seminole come up 

 to Mr. G's recommendation, and I have no doubt that every one who 

 grows this variety this season will find it will even surpass each and 

 every claim made for it. Packet. 15 cents; ounce, 30 cents; * 4 pound, 

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GREEN AND GOLD.— Name comes from itsrlch green color outside, while . productiveness they equal any 

 flesh is a ROlden orange color, free from any tinge of white, even around the : make a desirable ornament for 

 is. iney grow u> a good average *,,,., 25 pounds and over in weight; in ; of other varieties Packet, 10 ce 



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