WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Vegetable Seeds—53 
373 EMERALD GEM.—(Salmon flesh.) This beautiful smal) 
melon is early and prolific. It is trulya gem. The ribs 
are marked, but the skin is smooth, of a deep emer- 
ald green color. The salmon colored flesh is thick 
and firm, ripening almost to the rind, and of the 
richest and best flavor. The vines are hardy 
and vigorous. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 
15 cts.; 14 pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.25. 
374 OSAGE OR MILLER’S CREAM.— 
(Salmon flesh.) Of medium size, nearly 
round, with skin ribbed and somewhat 
netted. FKlesh salmon colored, of lus- 
cious flavor. Vine prolific. A most 
profitable market variety. Pkt., 10c.3; 
O2., 20¢.; 14 1b., 60c.; lb., $2.00. 
| 372 EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK.—(Green 
| flesh.) A productive and profitable strain of the 
old popular Hackensack. ‘The new form is 10 
| days earlier, and of almost equal size, the 
) melons weighing 5 to 10 pounds each. In 
) shape and color it is similar to the par- 
) ent, the main difference being in point 
'of earliness, which is sufficient to 
) commend it to market gardeners. It 
is a round melon, flattened on the 
ends and well ribbed. ‘The skin is 
netted, and the flesh, which is 
green, is rich and sugary. The 
) vines make good strong growth 
and bear abundantly. It is also 
'considered a good shipping Ms 
/melon. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; f f is Hi d nk if OANA , j wen 
V4 1b, 30 cts.; 1b, $1.00. m f : = 
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375 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. Theshape and markings are shown in 
the engraving. A weight of 20 to 25 pounds is 
not rare, and a weight of 3944 pounds is on 
record. The vine is prolific. fhe 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. 
Pkt., 5c.3 0Z., 10c.3 14 Ib., 30c.3 1b., $1.00. 
376 LONG ISLAND BEAUTY. — (Green 
flesh.) This is a new variety of the Hackensack 
type, originated on Long Island. It is claimed 
for this variety that it is as early as Extra 
Early Hackensack and is a much better melon; 
the flesh is thicker and sweeter. The lobes are 
wide and the netting is very heavy. Itisa = SS. ‘ 
fine luscious melon of handsome appearance HACKENSACK OR TURK’S CAP 
and fine quality. Most highly reeommended. ‘ 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. 
377  HACIKXENSACK.—(Green flesh.) Also called Turk’s Cap. A bountiful yielder 
and one of the most extensively grown of all muskmelons. It isa 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 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. 
378 BAY VIEW OR SWEET HOME. — (Green 
flesh.) The shape and external characteristics of this 
variety are shown in the illustration. The flesh is light 
green. Itisa very large and productive sort, often at- 
taining a weight of 12 to 15 pounds; and capable of 
growing even larger under high cultivation. Remains 
firm a long time after ripening. It is a good shipper. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.3 14 lb., 30 cts; lb., $1.00. 
381 EARLY NUTMEG.—(Green flesh.) This good 
standard variety is often called Early Green Nutmeg, 
the skin being deep green and finely netted. Itisa 
productive sort. Largely grown by market gardeners, 
who hold itin high esteem. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 
10 cents; 14 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. 
382 MAULE’S PRIZE JENNY LIND. — (Green 
flesh.) 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 issmall, being from 8 to 5inches in diameter. It is used in 
enormous quantities in the Eastern cities and at the seashore resorts. The vines are very prolific, and 
culture profitable. My strain of the seed is the best. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.3 14 1b., 30c.; 1b., $1.00. 
383 BANANA.—(Orange 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 flavor. It looks and smells like a ba- 
nana. 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 to $1.00 being Sometimes demanded for onespecimen. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.3 14 1b., 75e. 
OTE. When ordering melon or other seeds by the pound, to go by express or freight, purchaser paying trans- 
portation charges, 10 cents per pound may be deducted from prices quoted. 
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