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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



COLUMBUS MUSK MELON. 



This fine new melon is a distinct and very superior 

 variety. Of medium size, skin bright glossy yellow 

 when fully ripe, and covered with a very thick) 

 white netting. Its green flesh is very deep, leav- 

 ing only a small seed cavity. The quality is all 

 that can be desired it never was known to 

 burst open at either end. The flesh is peculiarly 

 spicy, melting and sweet. It is unsurpassed as a 

 market and shipping melon, for its convenient size, 

 sweetness and good keeping qualities. 



Per pkt. 7 cts., oz. 20 cts., J4 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



WlflTEl^ PIHE APPLlE |VlUSK iVLEllON. 



This new variety is sent out as the most valuable novelty of the 19th century. If it proves to be 

 what the introducer claims for it. it is a decided acqui4ition. 



This is of a decidedly distinct appearance, the outside skin being deeply corrugated, with thick 

 flesh and small seed cavity. The flesh is light green, melting, and of a rich aromatic pine apple 

 flavor. But the most rernarlcnhle aiid valuahle feature of this new Melon is its wonderful keep- 

 ing Qualities- They do not ripen on the vines as other Musk Melons, but are picked before hard 

 frost and laid away in a cool, dry cellar, where they will keep sound and sweet for months. When 

 wanted for use they must be brought into a warm room, where they will ripen up in a few days 

 These qualities will enable market gardeners to supply both families and restaurants and hotels 

 with most delicious Melons all winter. 



Per pkt. 7 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



]S[GW ]V[eLi^ose ]V[U3i^ ]vieLO]M. 



This new variety is a very hardy, strong and vigorous grower, the vines remaining green longer 

 than any other variety. The melons are produced abundantly, and very close to the hill,— a fea- 

 ture of tlie greatest value. The color is rich, dark-green: the shape is oval. The Melons average In 

 weight about four pounds, and are finely and deeply netted, showing butslight tendency to rib; the 

 form is remarkably perfect and true; all-in-all, the handsomest and most showy of all melons. The 

 flesh is very thick and solid: clear, light-green in color, shading to a rich salmon at the seed cavity. 

 In flavor this. The Melhose, cannothe equaled hy ainj other variety, and carries Us superior quality and 

 ■ sweetnees to the extreme edge of the skin. It is about one week later in ripening tlian Jenny Lind, and 

 it can be said of this superb new variety tliat it will produce more good, salable melons, hold up " 

 longer, stand more handling and rougii usage than any other known, thus making it the best and 

 most desirable, either for home or market purposes. 



Per pkt. 10 Qts., 3 pkts. 25 cts.. oz. 35 cts 



