VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



MUSK MELONS. 



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Cantalupen^ Ger. Melon Mus^ade^ Fr. 



To secure the best results, Musk Melons should be grown in a light, rich, sandy soil. After all danger frorn 

 frost is past and when the ground is warm and dry, plant in hills from four to six feet apart each way, ^ith six 

 to twelve seeds in a hill. When up and all danger of insects has passed, pull out all but three. Cultivate thor- 

 oughly until the groimd is covered by the vines, and pinch off the ends to induce early fruit. Sift ashes or lime 

 over the vines, when the dew is on, to prevent the attacks of insects. 



Banquet. The originator regards this as his 

 greatest production, and likely to supersede all 

 other red-fleshed melons. The "Banquet" is 

 mediimi-sized, flat at both ends and more beau- 

 tifully netted than any known variety. In qual- 

 ity it has no equal ; the flesh is uniformly deep 

 and of that granulated character that always 

 indicates a good melon : the color, a dark, rich 

 salmon. An exceedingly pi-oductive sort. {See 

 illustration). Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X lb., 30c; 

 lb., $1.00. 



Delmonico. Ahnost globular in shape, with 

 wide ribs and thickly netted. The melons aver- 

 age six inches in diameter, v/ith very small seed 

 cavity, very thick and heavy for their size. 

 Flesh a deep, rich orange in color, and of very 

 fine grain, without the slightest stringiness. Of 

 uniformly high quality, a strong, vigorous 

 grower and very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 

 X lb., 30c; lb., 11.00. 



Acme or Baltimore. Fruit of medium size, 

 oval, pointed at stem end. slightlj' ribbed, and 

 covered when ripe with a coarse netting. Flesh 

 thick, green, sweet and fine flavored. We con- 

 sider this a uniformly good melon. Pkt., 5c; 

 oz., 10c; )4 lb., 25c; lb., 85c. 

 Bay View, Frmt long and of large size, weighing 

 upwards of ten pounds, deeply ribbed and netted; flesh 

 green -and spicy; very thick. Pkt., 5c; oz., iOc; X 1^., 

 25c; fix, 75c. 



i^ntreal. Also very large, often weighing over 

 twenty pounds. Ahnost round in shape, flattened at 

 the ends, deeply ribbed and netted; flesh green and 

 si)icy, very thick. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; }|^lb., 25c; lb., <5c. 



Shumway's Giant. The largest musk melon offered, 

 and of very good quality. Round, slightly flattened; 

 flesh light salmon in color, very thick, and very sweet 

 ripening to the skin. Such a large showy melon will 

 undoubtedly become popular m the market. Pkt., 5c; 

 oz., 10c; X lb., 25c; lb., 85c. 



BANQUET. 



Hackensack. A wonderfully productive variety ; very 

 popular with market gardeners. Grows to a large size, 

 is I'ound, slightly flattened at the ends; skin green and 

 thickly netted; the flesh is green, and very rich fla- 

 vored. {See c ut) . Pkt. , 5c ; oz. , 10c ; >^ lb. , 25c ; lb. , 80c. 



The Princess. This new melon has already achieved 

 a wonderful i"eputation owing to its lai'ge size, "hand- 

 some appearance, and extraoixlinary sweetness. They 

 are nearly round in shape, with a heavily netted, darlc 

 green sldn. The flesh is very thick, of a rich salmon 

 color, luscious and sweet beyond description. They 

 ripen early, and grow large, often weighing ten pounds. 

 Vines very hardy and productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 

 14- lb., 25c; lb., 80c. 



Netted Gem, The favorite for early market. Green 

 fleshed, nearly round in 

 form, very heavy for its 

 size, of delicious, spicy fla- 

 vor. It is rather small, but 

 very prolific, and is a first 

 class shippe)'. (Sec HI nst ra- 

 tion). Pkt., 5c., oz., lOe; 

 Xlb., 25c; lb., 80c. 



Jenny Lind, An extra ear- 

 ly, green-fleshed melon ; one 

 of the sweetest in cultiva- 

 tion, and also one of the 

 most popular. Of flattened globe shape, ribbed, and 

 covered with a shallow netting; medium to small in 

 size. Much used by hotels and restaurants on account 

 of its convenient size. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; }{lh., 25c; 

 lb., 75c. 



Casaba or Persian, A very large melon of excellent 

 quality, long, oval, with very sweet, green flesh. Pkt., 

 6c; oz., 10c; 3^1b., 25c; lb., 80c. 



NETTED GEM. 



HACKENSACK. 



