30 1 1 [j J HtHff AMBR-fflllADaPHIA-M' ^ BHJABtf VEGETABLE SEEDS 



z«ck,r m,i„,, g». MUSKMELONS. 



One ounce will plant about 50 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. in hills per acre 



Melon Muscade, Fr. 

 Melon Almizcleon, Sp. 



CULTURE. — Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm and dry, in hills 

 5 to 6 feet apart each way for Muskmelons, 8 to 10 feet for Watermelons. Previous to sowing the seed, mix a few shovelfuls of 

 well-rotted manure in each hill, and plant in each 12 to 15 seeds; after all danger of the bugs is over, thin out to three or four plants 

 per hill. A few hills for early use may be had by sowing on pieces of sod in a hotbed, and when warm enough transplant to open 

 ground. Melon vines are subject to the same destructive insect and fungous foes as are cucumber and squash vines. Early and 

 repeated spraying with Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead Mixture is always advisable for these crops. 



Hackensack. Melons grow to large size 

 and attractive appearance. Flesh green, 

 very sweet and sugary. Outer skin is 

 heavily netted. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 1 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Extra Early Hackensack. A careful 

 selection from Hackensack. Fruit much 

 like it in shape and quality, but ready for 

 market earlier. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 J lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Cassabah. A large, oblong Melon; 

 green flesh, prolific and of delicious qual- 

 ity. This is the largest Muskmelon grown. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; £ lb., 75 cts.; 

 lb., $2.25. 



Bay View, Oblong shape, good flavor. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; £ lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., $1.25. 



Montreal Market. Largest of the nut- 

 meg varieties; flesh green. This is the 

 : variety which is largely grown in Canada 

 and sold for high prices. Pkt., 5 cts.;oz., 

 20 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Emerald Gem. A small, very early 

 Melon, form globular; flesh salmon- 

 colored. The flavor is exceptionally fine; solid and thick; exte- 

 rior dark green. This variety may also be grown in the green- 

 house for forcing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts.; 

 lb., $2.25. 



Surprise. Ahighlyflavoredsalmon-fleshedMelon; oval-shaped, 

 deeply ribbed and netted skin. The Melons grow to medium 

 size, and vines are very productive. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. ; 

 J lb,, 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Tip Top. A medium-sized Muskmelon, nearly round in shape, 

 with shallow netting on skin. The flesh is deep yellow and 

 has a rich flavor. It is a productive variety, suitable for grow- 

 ing in all sections. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ^ lb., 75 cts.; 

 lb., $2.25. 



Defender. Medium size, salmon flesh and delicious flavor; 

 oval shape, slightly ribbed and covered with a slight netting. 

 Flesh is firm, fine-grained, rich, deep yellow, making it a 

 beautiful Melon for the table. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 I lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Miller's Cream, or Osage. The fruits are large and round, 

 with light green, netted skin, and thick, sweet, salmon-colored 

 flesh. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; £ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Paul Rose. A cross of Osage with Netted Gem; combines 

 the sweetness of former with fine gray netting of the Gem; 

 flesh thick, firm and beautiful; deep salmon or orange color. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz, 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., |L7S. 



Kinsman Queen. Large size, skin pale green, flesh salmon 

 color, 2 inches thick and of delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts ; lb., $1.75. 



Mango, or Vegetable Orange. Grows to the size of an 

 orange and used for preserving. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. ; 

 J lb., 50 cts. 



IMPORTED VARIETIES EOR 

 FORCING. 



Blenheim Orange. A favorite variety, scarlet flesh, good 



flavor. Pkt.. 2"> cts. 

 Windsor Castle. CIreen flesh, oval shape, finely netted, 



delicious flavor. Pkt . 25 cts. 



Netted Rock. (See Specialties, page 9.) Pkt.,10cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.; I lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Admiral Togo. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



BurrelPsGem. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts ; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Hoodoo. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 

 cts ; | lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.25. 



Rocky Ford, Improved. (See cut.) This delicious Melon 

 is of the Netted Gem type, oval in shape and beautifully 

 netted. It has been improved at Rocky Ford, Colorado, a 

 section noted for its fine Muskmelons. The Melons average 

 about five inches in length, and are of most delicious flavor; 

 flesh is smooth-grained and light green color. It is a very 

 popular variety, and the Melons are found on the tables of all 

 leading hotels and restaurants during their season. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^lb., 40 cts. ; lb., $1.25. 



Jenny Lind. The earliest variety; netted, of small, round 



size; excellent flavor. The vines do not grow as large as some 



of the other varieties, but are quite productive, and it is a 



favorite early variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; £ lb., 40 



cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Golden Jenny. A small, highly-prized early variety; good 



shipper. This is a great improvement over the Jenny Lind. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Netted Gem. One of the earliest small Melons. Globular 



shape, uniform in size; flesh light green, tinged with yellow 



and of very fine flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 



cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Norfolk Button, or Shipper's Delight. A variety of the 



Jenny Lind which sometimes has small button at blossom 

 \ end; good flavor. This is an excellent variety to grow for 



market, as it stands shipping to a long distance. Pkt., 5 cts. ; 



oz., 15 cts.; \\h,, 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Jersey Belle. Somewhat like Jenny Lind, not so early, but 



larger. The Melons are flat, heavily ribbed, coarsely netted; 



green flesh, and quality is very desirable. This variety is the 



largest of the first earlv Melons. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 



1 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



