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Melone, Ger. fl US KI*1 E LO NS Melon AMi^cleon^kp. 



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 s hilis 

 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 lf5 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. 



Delicious Gold Lined. (See Special- 

 ties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 .cts.; oz., 20 



cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Bush Muskmelon. (See Specialties, 

 page 7.) Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; \ 

 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



Hoodoo. (See Specialties, page 9. ) Pkt, 10 

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



Rocky Ford Improved. This Melon 

 is of the Netted Gem type, oval in shape 

 and beautifully netted. It has been im- 

 proved at Rocky Ford, Colorado, a sec- 

 tion noted for fine Muskmelons. The 

 Melons average about five inches in 

 length, and have a delicious flavor; flesh is 

 smooth-grained and light green colored. 

 A very popular variety, and the melons 

 are found on the tables of all leading 

 hotels and restaurants during their sea- 

 son. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 

 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Netted Rock. About the same size as 

 "Rocky Ford," but more heavily netted. 

 The seed cavity is small, and flesh, wlnchis 

 green, thick and sweet, containing a high 

 percentage of sugar. An important fea- 

 ture of this melon is its ability to with- 

 stand rust and blight, as it is nearly proof 

 against either. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

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



Netted Gem. One of the earliest small 

 Melons. Light green, tinged with yel- 

 low, and of very fine flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; i lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Jenny Lind. The earlist variety; netted, of small, round size 

 and excellent flavor. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; i lb., 30 cts.; 

 lb., $1.00. 



Extra Early Hackensack. A careful selection from the 

 Hackensack, ready for market ten days earlier, and fruit much 

 like the parent in shape and color of the flesh, which is light 

 green, very thick, sweet and juicy Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 i lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties; flesh 

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



Cassabah. A large, oblong Melon; green flesh, prolific and 

 of delicious quality. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts ; 

 lb., $2.25. 



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, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; £ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Fordhook. An extra early salmon -fleshed variety which is 

 very attractive in appearance and of delicious flavor. Medium 

 size, heavily netted and thick, jucy flesh. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 

 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Tip Top. Medium-sized, nearly round, with shallow netting 

 on skin. Flesh is deep yellow and has a rich flavor. Pkt, 

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



Emerald Gem. A small, very early Melon; flesh salmon- 

 colored and flavor is exceptionally fine. Pkt, 5 cts ; oz 15 

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



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





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Defender. Medium size, salmon flesh and delicious flavor; 



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



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

 Mango, or Vegetable Orange. Grows to the size and 



shape of an orange and is used for preserving. Pkt, 5 cts.; 



oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



IMPORTED MUSKMELONS 



FOR FORCING. 



Blenheim Orange. A favorite variety; scarlet flesh, good 

 flavor and very prolific. Pkt, 25 cts. 



Windsor Castle. Green flesh, oval shape, finely netted, de- 

 licious flavor. Pkt., 25 cts. 



MARTYNIA. Gemschoru, Ger. 



Culture. — The seedpods are used for pickling, when gath- 

 ered young and tender. Sown in the open ground in May, in 

 hills 3 feet apart each way, or in a hotbed, and afterwards trans- 

 plant. If once planted in the garden voluntary plants are likely 

 to spring up the following year from scattered seeds. 

 Martynia Proboscidea. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; £ lb., 



85 cts.; lb., $3.00. 



Moutarde, Fr. 



Hostazo, Sp. 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 



Culture. A small, pungent salad used like cress; the seed 

 is also used for flavoring pickels, pepper sauce, etc. For salads 

 sow thickly in shallow drills, 6 inches apart, or in frames or 

 boxes during the winter, where frost can be partially excluded. 

 Successive sowings can be made every week or two. To grow 

 seed, sow in April, in rows 1 foot apart, and thin out to 3 inches 

 apart when 2 inches high. 

 White London. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; Jib., 20 cts.; 



lb., 40 cts. 

 Chinese. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts ; \ lb.. 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Senf, Ger. 



MUSTARD. 



