Melon Muscade, FR. MUSK MELONS Melon Almizcleon, Sp. 
One ounce will plant about 50 hills; 2 to 3 Ibs. 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, 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. 
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.; 0oz., 
25 cts.; 4 lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 
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., 25 
cts.; 4 Ib., 70 cts. ; Ib., $2.25. 
Emerald Gem. A small, very early 
Melon; flesh salmon-colored and flavor 
is exceptionally fine. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 
25 cts.; + lb., 70 cts.; Ib., $2.25. 
Miller’s Cream, or Osage. Large and 
round, with light green, netted skin, and 
thick, sweet, salmon-flesh. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 25 cis.; $:Ib., 70 cts.; Ib-, $2.25. 
Defender. Medium size, salmon flesh and 
delicious flavor; oval shape, covered with 
slight netting. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 
3 1b., 70 cts.; Ib., $2.25. 
Mango, or Vegetable Orange. Size 
and shape like an orange and used for 
preserving. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 
$1b., 70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 
Netted Rock. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., - 
20 cts.; $ Ib, 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75. IMPORTED MUSKMELONS 
Hoodoo. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 FOR FORCING 
cts.; 3 1b., 70 cts.; Ib., $2.25. Blenheim Orange. A favorite variety; scarlet flesh, good 
Bush Muskmelon. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts., flavor and very prolific. Pkt., 25 cts. 
oz., 45 cts.; } lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. 
Honey Dew Melon. (See Specialties, page 8.) Pkt., 10 | Windsor Castle. Green flesh, oval shape, finely netted, de- 
cts.; oz., 35 cts.; } Ib., $1.00; 1b., $3.50. licious flavor. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Rocky Ford Improved. (See cut.) ‘ 
This Melon is of the Netted Gem type, 
oval in shape and beautifully netted. 
Melons about five inches in length, and 
have a delicious flavor; flesh is smooth 
and light green color. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 
15 cts.; # lb., 45 cts.; ]b., $1.50. 
Delicious Gold Lined. The melons are 
same size as ‘‘ Rocky Ford,’’ but run 
more uniform in size and shape. The 
flesh is green, with slight golden tint 
next to the seed«cavity, and the flavor is 
delicious. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 
i lb., 70 cts.; Ib., $2.25. 
Netted Gem. One of the earliest small 
Melons. Light green, tinged with yellow, 
and of very fine flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 
15 cts.; } lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
Jenny Lind. The earliest variety; small 
size and excellent flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 
Montreal Market. Largest of the nut- 
meg varieties; flesh green. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 25 cts.; $ lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 
Extra Early Hackensack. Melons 
grow to large size, are deeply ribbed and 
covered with coarse netting, making an 
attractive appearance. Skin green, turn- 
ing yellow when Melons mature; flesh 
green, very sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 
20 cts.; 4 lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 
Tip Top. Medium sized, nearly round, 
with shallow netting on skin. Flesh is 
deepyellowandhasarichflavor. Pkt.,10 
cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; + lb.,70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 
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