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Melon Mttscade, Fr. 



MUSKMELONS 



Melon Almizclcon, Sp. 

 Mdone, Geb. 



One ounce will plant about 50 hills ; 2 to 3 lbs. 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, hills 5to 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 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. 



(See Specialties, page 7.1 

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



Honey Dew. 



Pkt., lU Lis. 

 lb., $2.00. 



Delicious Gold Lined. (See Specialties, 

 page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i 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 nette I. 

 It has been improved at Rocky Fonl, 

 Colorado, a section noted for its finr 

 Muskmelons. The melons average aboul 

 fiveinches in length and are of most deli- 

 cious flavor; flesh is smooth-grained and 

 light green color. It is a very popuJar 

 variety, and the melons are found on the 

 tables of aU leading hotels and restaurants 

 during their season. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., IS 

 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., SI. 50. 



Netted Rock. A distinct variety, about 

 the same size as "Rocky Ford," but is 

 more heavily netted. Thick green flesh 

 which is very sweet. It withstands rust 

 and blight much better than most vari- 

 eties. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; I lb., 

 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



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., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; -J lb., 45 cts.; 

 lb., $1.50. 



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Jenny Lind. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; 



The earliest variety; small size and good flavor, 

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



Extra Early Hackensack. A selection from Hackensack 

 which ripens earlier. Ilesh light green, thick, sweet and juicy. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 

 Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties. Flesh 

 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.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., 

 $1.75. 

 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.,20cts.; 

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

 Emerald Gem. A small, very early 

 Melon; flesh salmon-colored and flavor 

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

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

 Tip Top. Medium sized, nearly round. 

 Flesh is deep yellow and has a rich flavor. 

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

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



MUSKMELONS 



FOR FORCING 



Blenheim Orange. Oval shape, flesh 

 deep orange. Pkt., 25 cts. 



Windsor Castle. A very reliable green- 

 fleshed variety. Pkt., 25 cts. 



