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Melon Muscade, Fr. MUSKMELONS 



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



Melon Almizcleon, Sp. 

 Melons, Ger. 



CULTURE. — Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm and dry, 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 16 seeds; after all danger of 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. 

 Netted Rock. (See Specialties, page 7.) 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20cts.; ^ lb., 60cts.; 



lb., $1.75. 

 Hoodoo. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 



10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., 



$2.00. 

 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. , 



10 cts. ; oz.,]5cts.; J lb., 45 cts. ; lb., 



$1.50. 

 Extra Early Hackensack. An old- 

 time favorite. Melons grow to large 



size, are deeply ribbed and covered with 



coarse netting, making an attractive ap- 

 pearance. Skin green turning yellow 



when Melons mature; flesh green, very 



sweet. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 



50 cts.; lb., 11.75. 



Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties. Flesh 



Netted Qem. One of the earliest small Melons. Globular 

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

 and of very fine flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz. , 15 cts.; J lb., 45 

 cts.; lb., 11.50. 



Jenny Lind, The earliest variety; small size and good flavor. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; lb.; $1.50. 





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green and of good flavor. Largely grown in Canada and sold at 

 high prices. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts. ; Jib., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Burrell's Gem. (See cut. ) Skin is rather dark green and rind 

 thin, leaving a thick lining of salmon flesh, which is of most 

 delicious, juicy flavor, and fairly melts in the'mouth. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Fordhook. An extra early salmon-fleshed 

 variety, very attractive and of delicious 

 flavor. Medium size, heavily netted and 

 thick, juicy flesh. Pkt., 10 cts,; oz., 20 

 cts.; J lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Emerald Qem. A small, very early 

 Melon; flesh salmon-colored ?.nd flavor 

 is exceptionally fine. Pkt. ,10 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Miller's Cream, or Osage. Large and 

 round, with light green, netted skin, and 

 thick, sweet, salmon-flesh. Pkt., 10 tts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2:60. 



Defender. Medium size, salmon flesh 

 and delicious flavor; oval shape, cov- 

 ered with slight netting. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; I lb., 60 cts.; lb., |2.00. 



Tip Top. Medium sized, nearly round. 

 Flesh is deep yellow and has a rich 

 flavor. Pkt, 10 ^.ts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 

 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Mango, or Vegetable Orange. Size 

 and shape like an orange and used for 

 preserving. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. ; 

 i lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.25. . .' __ 



MUSKMEI.ONS 



FOR FORCING 



Blenheim Orange. Oval shape, flesh 

 deep orange. Pkt., 25 cts. 



Windsor Castle. A very reliable green- 

 fleshed variety. Pkt., 25 cts, 



