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Melone, GER. 
One ounce will plant about 50 hills; 
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, 
CULTURE.—Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil. 
MUSKIMELONS 
Melon Muscade, Fr. 
WUelon Almizcleon, Sp. 
2 to 3 Ibs. in hills per acre. 
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. 
ground, 
Honey Dew Melon. (See Specialties, page 
7.) Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 50 cts.; $ lb., $1.50; 
Ib., $5.00. 
Bush Muskmelon. (See Specialties, page 7.) 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; $ lb., $1.00; lb., 
$3.00. 
Delicious Gold Limed. (See cut.) Growers 
of muskmelons, both for home use and for 
market, will be delighted with ‘‘ Delicious 
Gold Lined,’? The melons are same size as 
“‘ Rockyford,’’ but specimens run more uni- 
form as to size and shape, which is nearly 
round, and the skin is covered with a thick 
grayish netting, adding much ‘to the appear- 
ance of the melon. ‘The flesh is green, with 
slight golden tint next to the seed cavity, and 
the flavor is delicious, being remarkably sweet 
and juicy. Vines are productive, and melons 
mature early, making it desirable both for the 
home garden and for shipping. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; $ 1b., 50 cts.; 1b., $1.50. 
Rocky Ford Improved. This Melon is of the 
Netted Gem type, oval in shape and beauti- 
fully netted. It has been impraved at Rocky 
Ford, Colorado, a section noted for fine Musk- 
melons. 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 restau- 
rants during their season. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 
10cts.; +1b., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Netted Rock. About the same size as ‘‘ Rocky Ford,”’ but 
more heavily netted. The seed cavity is small, and flesh, 
which is green, thick and sweet, containing a high percentage 
of sugar. An important feature of this melon is its ability to 
withstand rust and blight, as it is nearly proof against either. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; + 1b., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.95. 
_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., 5 cts.; oz.; 10cts.; } Ib., 30 
cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Jenny Lind. The earliest variety; small size and good flavor. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Extra Early Hackensack. Earlier than Hackensack, but 
same shape and color of the flesh, which is light green, very 
thick, sweet and juicy. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 30 
cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties; flesh 
green. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } Ib., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 
Cassabah. A large, oblong Melon; green flesh and delicious 
quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 ctse; } lb., 75 cts.: Ib., $2.25. 
Burrell’s Gem. Skin is rather dark green and rind thin, 
leaving a thick lining of salmon flesh, which is of most de- 
licious, juicy flavor, and fairly melts in the mouth. Pkt., 5 
cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., $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, juicy flesh. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 
15cts.; #1b., 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.; } ]b., 40 cts.; Ib., $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.; 4 lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $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.; } Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 
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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 
Melon vines are subject to the same destructive insect and fungous foes as are cucumber and squash vines. 
repeated spraying with Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead Mixture is always advisable for these crops. 
Early and 
Hoodoo. A delicious Melon, which grows to a convenient size. 
Flesh thick and firm; deep salmon or orange color. Pkt., 5 
cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 
Defender. Jledium size, salmon flesh and delicious flavor; 
oval shape, slightly ribbed and covered with a slight netting. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., $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.; Ib., $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., 26 cts. 
MARTWNEA. Gemschorn, GER. 
Culture.—The seedpods are used for pickling when gathered 
young and tender. Sown in the open ground in May, in hills 
3 feet apart each way, or in a hotbed, and afterwards trans- 
planted. 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., 30cts.; Ib. 
85 cts.; Ib., $3.00. 
Moutarde, FR. 
Senf, Ger. MUSTARD. ayeiazo Sr. 
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.; 0z., 10 cts.; } lb., 20 cts.; 
Ib., 50 cts, 
Chinese. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 3 Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
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