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THE MELON. 



of these do not succeed without extra care, which their quality is not 

 found to repay. Indeed what is popularly known as the Citron Melon, 

 one of the finest of the green-fleshed class, is the greatest favorite with all 

 American gardeners. It is high-flavored, uniformly good, very produc- 

 tive, and in all respects adapted to the climate. 



Melons have become so intermingled during the past ten or fifteen 

 years that it is almost impossible at this time to classify them, as was 

 once done. As before said, however, the Citron or Fine Netted, being 

 types of the Green-Fleshed, are among the highest flavored and most 

 delicate. 



Allen's Superb. 



A variety of the Nutmeg, a trifle larger than the old Nutmeg, round, 

 considerably netted. Flesh green, and sweet. Esteemed as profitable 

 for market growing. 



Alvord's Hybrid. 



This variety varies much in form, from round to oval. Color of 

 skin pale whitish green, deeply ribbed, moderately netted, sometimes 

 almost smooth. Rind moderately thick. Flesh whitish green Good 

 but not rich. Ripens medium season. 



Beechwood. 



Fruit of medium size, quite dark green, roundish oval. Skin 

 greenish yellow. Flesh green, very sweet. A fine variety for growing 

 in frames under glass. 



Christiana. 



Originated in Beverly, Mass. Requires a little extra care, but when 

 well grown one of the finest. 



Fruit medium size, roundish, yellowish green. Flesh yellow, sweet 

 rich, juicy. Ripens early. 



Green Citron. 



This is much the finest Melon for general culture. 



Fruit rather small, roundish, flattened at the end, regularly ribbed 

 and thickly netted. Skin deep green, becoming pale greenish yellow at 

 maturity . Rind moderately thick. Flesh green, firm, rich, and high- 

 flavored. Ripens pretty early and bears a long time. 



Ispahan. 



This is large, handsome, with flesh of a light sulphur yellow, not rich 

 or sweet. 



Jenny Lind. 



A variety somewhat resembling the foregoing, but not quite as large 3 

 of a rich, delicious sweet flavor. Ripens quite early and produces abun- 

 dantly. 



