MUSKMELONS— Continued 



31 



Honey Dew. Unlike the ordinary muskmelon or canta- 

 loupe both in appearance anci flavor, the outer skin being 

 smooth, hard and nearly white, being really of the Casaw- 

 ba type. The melons are large, round to oval in shape, 

 extremely thick meated and have a very small seed 

 cavity; flesh is light green, very solid and of a rich 

 honey-like flavor, luscious and juicy, much more so than 

 any variety of muskmelon. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2,00. 



Extra Early Hackensack. Flesh light green, thick, 

 sweet and juicy. Does best in rich bottom land. Pkt., 

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



Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties. 

 Flesh green and of good flavor. Largely grown in Canada 

 and generally recommended for cool sections. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 20cts.; -J lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Jenny Lind. The earliest variety; small size and good 

 flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., IScts.; J lb., 4.S cts.; lb., $1.50. 



The Salmon -Fleshed Kinds 



Of pronounced "musky" flavor and considered by many 

 the best flavored class by far. 



Burrell's Gem. Originated at Rocky Ford, the "birth- 

 place 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, beauti- 

 fully netted. Thick, firm but luscious salmon-orange 

 flesh which is a delight to the palate. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Emerald Gem. 



ceptionally fine, 

 lb., $1.75. 



Small, but very early. Flavor is ex- 

 Pkt., lOcts.; oz., 20cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; 



Improved Hoodoo or Hearts of Gold. The vines make a 

 strong and vigorous growth, which makes them remarkably 

 disease-resistant and subsequently prolific of delightfully flav- 

 ored fruits. The Melons are of medium size, and present a 

 fine appearance. The rind and flesh are very firm, the skin is 

 thickly netted, and the flesh a rich, deep orange color, fine 

 grained and of remarkable sweetness. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

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



Bender's Surprise. Large size, nearly 

 round, deeply ribbed and roughly netted. 

 Light green skin with deep salmon flesh. 

 Finest quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

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



Defender. Medium size, salmon flesh and 

 delicious flavor; oval shape, slightly 

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

 45 cts.; lb., Sl.SO. 



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. 



Varieties for Under- 

 glass Culture 



Blenheim Orange. Oval shape, flesh 

 deep orange. Pkt., 25 cts. 



Windsor Castle. A very reliable green- 

 fleshed variety. Pkt., 25 cts. 



Fordhook. Of small size, heavily netted and with thick, 

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



