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MUSKMELONS— Continued 



STANDARD GREEN 

 FLESHED VARIETIES 



As a class the following are, perhaps, less 

 exactmg in their culture requirements than 

 the salmon-fleshed sorts. We recommend 

 them for heavier soils and cooler climates. 



Rocky Ford Improved. (See cut.) Of 

 the Netted Gem type, oval in shape and 

 beautifully netted. The melons average 

 about five inches in length by 4.'- inches 

 thick through, and are of most delicious 

 flavor; flesh is smooth-grained and light 

 green color. This is the melon shipped 

 East in trainloads from Rocky Ford and 

 sold in leading restaurants during the 

 season. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 

 45cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Netted Rock. Very much on the order of 

 "Rocky Ford " but is more heavily netted. 

 Thick green flesh which is very sweet. 

 It withstands rust and blight much better than the regular 

 strain. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; }lb., 45cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Extra Early Hackensack. Flesh light green, thick, sweet 

 and juicy. Does best in rich bottom land. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

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



Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties. Flesh 

 green and of good flavor. Largely grown in Canada and gen- 

 erally recommended for cool sections. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

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



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

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



THE SALMON-FLESHED KINDS 



Of pronounced "musky" flavor and considered by many the 

 bcrt flavored class by far. 



Burrell's Gem. (See cut.) Originated at Rocky Ford, the 

 "birthplace of all good melons," this sort has added much to the 

 reputation of Colorado. In size it averages 6 inches long by four 

 inches thick through, is distinctly ribbed, beautifully netted 

 and of handsome appearance in general. But its crowning 

 glory is its thick, firm but luscious salmon-orange flesh which 

 is a delight to the palate. Pkt., 10 cts; oz., 25 cts.; j lb., 

 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Emerald Gem. Small, but very early. 

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

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

 Fordhook. Of attractive appearance and 

 delicious flavor. Of small size, heavily 

 netted and with thick, juicy flesh. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; I lb., 50 cts.; lb., 

 $1.75. 

 Miller's Cream, or Osage. Large and 

 round, with light green, netted skin, and 

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

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



Tip Top. The largest in this class, nearly 

 round. Flesh is deep yellow and has a 

 rich flavor. Does particularly well on 

 muck soils. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

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



Mango, or Vegetable Orange. Size 

 and shape like an orange and used for 

 preserving. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. j ' 



VARIETIES FOR 



UNDERCLASS 



CULTURE 



Blenheim Orange. Oval shape, flesh deep 

 orange, Pkt., 25 cts. 



Windsor Castle. A very reliable greea- 

 fleshed variety. Pkt., 25 cts. 



