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Zucker Malone, Ger. 



nUSKMELONS. 



Melon Muscade, Fr. 

 Melon Almizcleon, Sp. 



Earlv and 



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 

 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 15 seeds; after all danger of bugs is over, thm 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. ^ ' 

 repeated spraying with Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead Mixture is always advisable for these crops. 



Netted Rock. (See Specialties, page 7.) 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., §1.25. 



Admiral Togo. (See Specialties, page 

 7. ) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts; ^ lb,, 40 

 cts,; lb., §1.25. 



Rocky Ford Improved. 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., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J- 

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



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., 



10 cts.; 1^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 Extra Early Hackensack. An old- 

 time favorite. Melons grow to large size 



and attractive appearance. Skin green, 



turning yellow when Melons mature; 



flesh green, very sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 



10 cts.; J lb., 30 cts.; lb., §1.00. 



Cassabah. A large, oblong Melon; 

 green flesh, prolific and of delicious qual- 

 ity. This is the largest Muskmelon 

 grown. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ^Ib., 

 75 cts.; lb., $2.25. 



Jenny Lind. The earliest variety; netted, of small, round 



size; excellent flavor. The vines do not grow as large as 



some of the other varieties, but are quite productive, and it is 



a favorite early variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 



cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties; flesh 



green. This is the variety which is largely grown in Canada 



and sold for high prices. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 



cts.; lb., $1.2.5. 

 Hoodoo. (See cut. ) The Melons are about the same size as 



Rocky Ford, nearly round in shape and very solid. The 



vines make a strong and vigorous growth, which enables them 



to withstand disease and produce an abundant crop of the 



most delicious Muskmelons one can imagine. The Melons 



are not large, but of convenient size for table use, and present 



a fine appearance. The rind and flesh at blossom end are very 



firm, the skin is thickly netted, and the flesh a rich, deep 



orangecolor. Pkt., 10 cts.;oz.,15 cts.; Jlb.,40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Burrell's Gem. This melon is a counterpart of the "Rocky 



Ford," except in color of flesh, which is beautiful dark sal- 

 mon or orange. Skin is rather dark green, and rind thin, 



leaving a thick lining of 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. 

 Emerald Gem. A small, very early Melon, form globular; 



flesh salmon-colored; the flavor is exceptionally fine, solid and 



thick; exterior dark green. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 



40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Defender. Medium size, salmon flesh and delicious flavor; 



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



Flesh is firm, fine-grained, rich, deep yellow, making it a 



beautiful Melon for the table. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J 



lb., 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. 



Mango, or Vegetable Orange. Grows to the size of an 

 orange and used for preserving. Pkt., 5 cts. ;oz. , 20 cts.; 

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



IMPORTED MUSKMEI.ONS 

 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, 



delicious flavor. Pkt., 25 cts. 



MARTYNIA. Gemschom, Ger. 



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

 ered young and tender. Sow 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, volunteer 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. 



Senf,G... MUSTARD. Zl^Iofs^' 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 



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

 is also used for flavoring pickles, 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 may 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., Sets.; oz., 10 cts.; i lb., 20 cts.; 



lb., 40 cts. 

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



