STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY 



MOORESTOWN 



NEW JERSEV 



EMERALD GEM (x 3/5) 



No. 520. Emerald Gem. (Orange) Days to Matubitt, 100. 

 Introduced by Biu-pee in 1886. The name applies only to the appear- 

 ance of the outside skin, which is dark green with a very hght netting. 

 The interior flesh is bright orange. As a home garden melon, we 

 know no other variety which is more desirable. Unquestionably, 

 it is the sweetest muskmelon cultivated in this country. The vines 

 are vigorous and productive. The fruits are nearly roimd, perhaps 

 shghtly flattened, ribbed and, as stated above, slightly netted. 

 The skin, although green when yoimg, becomes tinged with yellow 

 as the fruit matures. The general size and appearance is convenient 

 and attractive for table use. It is not a shipping variety, but for 

 its edible qualities we know of no finer. Pkt. 5^, oz. 10^, ^ lb. 

 30(i, lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. $4.50, postpaid; by express, 5 lbs. or more, 

 80^ per lb. 



OSAGE (x 3/5) 



FORDHOOK (x 3/5) 



No. 524. Fordhook. (Orange) Days to Maturity, 95. Intro- 

 duced by Burpee in 1908. A rnelon somewhat similar to the old Jenny 

 Lind type, being flat on the ends, having deep cut sectors and being 

 covered with a light netting. This is not a shipping variety, but as 

 a variety for local markets or for home garden purposes Fordhook 

 is highly recommended. It is in especial favor with the New 

 Jersey growers. The.size will average five and one-half inches across 

 and three and oneThalf inches from top to bottom. The flesh is 

 solid, of a delightful flavor and holds firm for some daj^s after 

 maturity. Pkt. 5^5, oz. 10^, H lb. 30(*, lb. Sl.OO, 5 lbs. $4.50, post- 

 paid; by express, 5 lbs. or more, 806 per lb. 



No. 530. Osage. (Orange) Days to Maturity", 100. Originated 

 by Mr. Rowland Morrill of Benton Harbor, Michigan and sold to Mr. 

 J. C. Vaughan of Chicago for $1500.00, the highest price ever paid 

 for a new variety. It was introduced by Mr. Vaughan about 1885. 

 Mr. Morrill claimslthat the Osage is the result of hybridizing Orange 

 Christiana and a melon known as Black Swedish. After thirtj'- 

 seven years this melon still holds a firm position amongst the best 

 American varieties. This fact in itseK attests to its wonderful 

 quahties. The flesh is a brilliant orange, and 

 for markets where this color is demanded it is 

 especially recommended. The vines bear pro- 

 fusely, setting fruits close to the hill and wiU 

 continue to bear melons for a long growing 

 season. Our stock will produce uniform melons 

 weighing about two poimds apiece. In shape, 

 the melon is sUghtly elongated and is covered 

 with a light netting over a dark green skin. 

 The flesh is thick and the delicious golden color 

 extends right to the rind. The synonym, Mil- 

 ler's Cream, is sometimes used in connection 

 with Osage, this having been a melon of similar 

 type, but of a different origin. Miller's Cream 

 was listed by Johnson & Stokes about 1888. 

 Although there may have been a shght difference 

 in type originally, the terms are now used 

 sj'nonymouslj'. The Osage Melon is still a leader 

 in Michigan after 35 j'ears. We strongly recom- 

 mend it to all who desire a high flavored orange- 

 fleshed melon of attractive appearance. Our 

 stock can be depended upon for type and uni- 

 formity. 



Pkt. 5i, oz. lOfi, H lb. 30(*, lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. 

 $4.50, postpaid; by express, 5 lbs. or more, 80fS 

 per lb. 



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