NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



Emerald Cucumber. 



NEW MUSKMELON. PAUL ROSE, or 



This variety originated in the West, the melons bein 

 market under both names. A decided improvement in 

 varieties. It is a cross of the Osage 

 with Netted Gem, and combines the 

 swe tness of the former with the fine 

 gray .netting of the Gem, making it a 

 very handsome melon. It has a very 

 firm rind, and, as shown in illustration, 

 a structure of flesh peculiarly its own. 

 The melons grow uniform in shape and 

 size, the average diameter being about 

 5 inches ; flesh very thick, firm and 

 beautiful ; deep salmon or orange color, 

 deliciously sweet and melting ; the seed 

 cavity is smallest of any variety. For 

 shipping long distances the Paul Rose 

 has no superior ; they not only carry 

 safely, but in such good condition that 

 they readily bring much higher prices 

 than other varieties. Its size and 

 general appearance make it a splendid 

 basket melon which will soon become a 

 favorite with the market gardener, also jl 

 for the private garden. Our seed is 

 strictly pure, grown from the originator's 

 stock. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 

 Jib. 50 cts.; lb. $1.75; postpaid. 



Petoskey. 



g, sold on th e 



the salmon-flesh 



Emerald Cucumber. 



Remains rich dark green until fully ripe. 



This is the most valuable Cucumber introduced in 

 many years. Its beautiful dark green color and good 

 keeping qualities are sure to make it a favorite with 

 the market gardener, as well as for private use. It 

 has all the good qualities of the White Spine, with 

 the additional advantage of having a rich dark green 

 color during the entire period of its growth, making it 

 an evergreen cucumber. The vines are exceedingly 

 productive, fruits set early and are very handsome, 

 long and straight, entirely free from spines. In quality, 

 fine, being very solid, cnsp, tender and of pleasing 

 flavor. On account of their straight and slender 

 growth and dark green color, the young fruits make 

 excellent pickles, and the ripe fruits make better 

 "sweet pickles" than any other variety. Those vho 

 grow cucumbers under glass will appreciate the 

 " Emerald," as it is' a splendid forcing variety, and 

 the fruits are so firm that they readily stand shipping 

 long distances. Its beautiful color and form make it at 

 once a formidable rival of the English frame varieties. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; J lb. 60 cts. ; lb. $2.00. 



Paul Rose, or Petoskey Muskmelon. 



DREER'S "ELECTRIC" 

 EXTRA EARLY PEA. 



This is a new variety of the green-seeded Alaska type, but a great 

 improvement, being much earlier than the Alaska and bearing larger 

 pods. The vines grow from 2£ to 3 feet high and are literally loaded 

 down with pods, which are crowded with the large peas, closely 

 shouldered in pod. It is very uniform in growth, and usually produces 

 pods containing eight peas. The quality is excellent, remaining tender 

 until fully matured. As an "Extra Early" for the market gardener 

 we can recommend this variety very highly ; it has all the requisites of 

 a first-class Pea, and the beautiful dark green color of the pods adds 

 greatly to their selling quality. As a varir ty for the home garden it must 

 also prove very valuable. Being hardy, the seed can be planted as early 

 in Spring as the ground can be worked. Pkt. 10 cts. postpaid ; pt. 

 15 cts. ; qt. 30 cts. ; i peck $1.00 ; peck $1.50 ; bu. S4.50. If by mail, 

 add 8 cts. per pint, 15 cts. per quart. 



Dreer's 



Extra 



Early 



Pea, 



" Electric' 



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