26 {] [IF TENRYA DREER-PHITADELDHIA-DA-\S7 RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS ||] 
Bitsiarbi (C28. MUSKMELONS. _ iictn Ginictino, Se. 
One ounce will plant about 50 hills; 2 to 3 Ibs. in hills per acre. 
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 re- 
peated spraying with Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead Mixture is always advisable for these crops. 
Green Citron. Medium size melon, 
deeply netted, nearly round and of deli- 
cious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 
4 Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 
Cassabah. A large, oblong Melon; 
green flesh, prolific and of delicious 
quality. This is the largest Muskmelon 
grown. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; + 
Ibs seiia ctsi5) Dina aee. 
Bay View. Oblong shape, good flavor. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; } Ib., 40 cts.; 
Ib., $1.25. 
Montreal Market. Largest of the 
nutmeg varieties; flesh green. This is 
the variety which is largely grown in 
Canada and sold for high prices. Pkt., 
5 cts.;0z., 20 cts.; 4 Ib., 45 cts.; Ib., 
\ $1.50. 
Emerald Gem. A _ small, very early 
Melon, form globular; flesh salmon-col- 
ored; the flavor is exceptionally fine; 
solid and thick; exterior dark green. 
This variety may also be grown in the 
greenhouse for forcing. Pkt, 10 ets.; 
oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 60'cts.; Ib., $2.00: 
Burrell’s Gem. (See colored plate and page 8.) Pkt., 10 | Hoodoo. (See cut) The Melons are about the same size as 
cts.; oz., 20 cts,; + Ib., 50)cts ; lb., $1.75, Rocky Ford, nearly round in shape and very solid. The 
Van Buskirk’s Netted Rock. (See Specialties, page 6.) — vines make a strong and vigorous growth, which enables them 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25cts.; }1b., 75 cts; Ib., $2.25. | to withstand disease and produce an abundant crop of the most 
Rocky Ford, Improved. This delicious Melon is of the delicious Aslan iel Gus one.ean imagine. The Melons are not 
Netted Gem type, oval in shape and beautifully netted, It | large, but of convenient size for table use, and present a fine 
has been improved at Rocky Ford, Colorado, a sectiou noted |. (ARPearance ys ihe rind and flesh at blossom end 15) VEXY AIG, 
for its fine Muskmelons, The Melons average about five SBS SELES MISE a SEL ang pe fe et deep ee 
inches in length, and are of most delicious flavor; flesh is | color. Pkt., 10 cts. 5 (02, 25 ets.; 4 Ib., 75 ets.; Ib., $2.25. 
ceo utes : i . tas Tip Top. A medium-sized Muskmelon, nearly round in shape, 
smooth-grained and light green color, It is a very popular a pallies cna We The flesh is d aNeraaeaiie 
variety, and the Melons are found on the tablesof all leading | ee S i ri ae on > xe 3 ae See BS ae 8 ONG aes 
hotels and restaurants during their season, Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., aad e aes oe SIME FCM SINTS pares ae EOL BLOWS 
15 cts.; } Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., $1,25. ing in all sections, Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; } lb., 75 cts. 
De aed ere Ib., $2.25. 
Jenny Lind. The earliest variety; netted, of small, round | pefender. Medium size, salmon flesh, and delicious flavor. 
size; excellent flavor. The vines do not grow as large as some Oval shape, slightly ribbed and covered with a slight netting. 
of the other varieties, but are quite productive, and itis a fa- Flesh is firm, fine-grained, rich, deep yellow, making it a 
moritelearly variety.” Eikty, #puGts.5y0Zcrel city 41D DiGi beautiful Melon for the table. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; $ 
Ib., $1.25. Ib., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75. 
Golden Jenny. A small, highly-prized early variety; good | 4 qmiral Togo. Orange-fleshed and medium size. It is thick 
shipper, ‘This is a great improvement over the Jenny Lind. and meaty, having a very small seed cavity, and is very sweet, 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; + Ilb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts; } 1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75, 
Netted Gem. One of the earliest small Melons, Globular | [iller’s Cream, or Osage. The fruits are large and round, 
shape, uniform in size; flesh light green, of very fine flavor, with light green, netted skin, and thick, sweet, salmon-colored 
Pkt), 5 cts.; oz., lo .cts.; 4 1b., 40/cts.; Ib, $0.25. flesh. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 Ib., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 
Norfolk Button, or Shipper’s Delight, A variety of the | Paul Rose. A cross of Osage with Netted Gem; combines 
Jenny Lind which sometimes has small button at blossom the sweetness of former with fine gray netting of the Gem; 
end; good flavor. This is an excellent variety to grow for | flesh thick, firm and beautiful; deep salmon or orange color. 
market, as it stands shipping to a Jong distance. Pkt,, 5 cts.; Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; } lb., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 
0z,, 15 cts.5 } 1b., 40 cts.5 Ib,, $1.26, | Kinsman Queen. Large size, skin pale green, flesh salmon 
Jersey Belle. Somewhat like Jenny Lind, not so early, but color, 2 inches thick, and of delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
larger, The Melons are flat, heavily ribbed, coarsely netted; oz., 20 cts.; } Ib., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 
green flesh, and quality is very desirable, Pkt., 5 cts,; oz, | Mango, or Vegetable Orange. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 
15 cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. } 1b., 50 cts, 
Hackensack. Melons grow to large size and attractive ap- 
pearance. Flesh green, very sweet and sugary. Outer skin | IMPORTED VARIETIES FOR 
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baa iste Pkt., 6°cts.; 0z.,) 0) .ctse;_ 4 lb. 5 40) (cts FORCING. 
Extra Early Hackensack. A careful selection from Hack- | Blenheim Orange. A favorite variety, scarlet flesh, good 
ensack. [Fruit much like it in shape and quality, but ready flavor, Pkt., 25 cts. : 
for market earlier. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; } lb., 45 cts.; | Windsor Castle. Green flesh, oval shape, finely netted, de- 
lb., $1.50. licious flavor, Pkt,, 25 cts, 
