BUCKBEE'S SELECTED MUSK MELONS. 



NEW WINTER PINEAPPLE— This variety 

 represents a class of Musk Melons that 

 are sure to p"ove of much value. The 

 color of the flesh is a deep lemon-yellow, 

 and the outer skiii is dark green marked 

 with yellow. The quality is delicious, 

 having: a rich, spicy flavor that is not 

 possessed by any other fruit. All of this 

 class of melons have much thicker and 

 finer flesh than ordinary Musk Melons, 

 hence their long keeping iiualities. They 

 very rarely ripen on the vines, so the 

 melons must be picked off in the fall and 

 put in some cool place, where, however, 

 there is no danger of freezing, until they 

 are wanted. It is usually necessary to 

 place them in a warm room for three or 

 four days before using, so as to rivien 

 thoroughly ; in this way they can be had 

 for the winter months. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 

 14 lb. 50c. 



HENDERSON S PERFECTED DELMONICO— 



Nearly globular in shape. The skin is a 

 peculiar grayish green. When ripe it 

 changes to a bright yellow. The ribs are wide and thickly cov- 

 ered with a prominent netting, It is thick meated, flesh being 

 of a rich, deep orange color, fine grained and delicious in every 

 way. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, >4 lb. 20c, i,f lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



COSMOPOLITAN— 1— This variety is the most distinct and uniform 

 on the list. We think it the most handsome of the green fleshed 

 melons. Fruit slightly oval and nearly round, without ribs. 

 Color light green, but becoming covered at maturity with dense 

 silver gray netting. Flesh green, firm, sweet, and uniformly 

 high flavored. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, lb. 20c, K lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



MONTREAL MARKET— Very distinct and uniform type. Fruit is 

 of the largest size, measuring 12 to 14 inches in diameter; spher- 

 ical, or slightly oval in shape, with regular shallow ribs and 

 sparsely covered with netting; flesh light green, very juicy and 

 of excellent flavor. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, H lb. 15c, )4 lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



TRUE TIP TOP— 2— I am indebted to my friend Livingston for the 

 introduction of this new melon. He says: Certainly the finest 

 yellow fleshed melon, deserving of universal admiration and cultivation. 

 It is very sweet in flavor, firm, butnot hard fleshed. Edible to the very 

 outside. Its shape varies from round to slightly oblong, covered tvith a 

 handsome netting. . The flesh being thick, fine grained and firm, makes 

 it an excellent shipping melon. When other kinds are bringing 10 to 20 

 cents each. Tip Top sells easily at double that amount." I heartily 

 endorse his description. Pkt. 4c, oz.7c, J^lb. 20c, >^lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



MELROSE — 5— One of the best melons for home and market use. 

 A hardy and vigorous grower and very productive. Flesh thick 

 and solid and light green in color. Oval shape, finely and densely 

 netted, very handsome in appearance and average about 4 pounds 

 in weight. Fine flavor. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 3^1b. 20c, >^lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



GOLDEN NETTED GEM— This has become 

 one of the most popular of small or basket 

 melons ; a perfect globe in shape. They 

 grow remarkably uniform, weighing from 

 tol}^ pounds each. They are thick 

 meated, the flesh is light green in color 

 and uniformly of fine, luscious flavor. 

 Skin green, regularly ribbed and thickly 

 netted. Very prolific and extra early in 

 ripening. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, ^ lb. 15c, }4 lb. 

 25c, lb. 40c. 

 BUCKBEE'S IDEAL— 4— "Most delicious of 

 all Musk Melons " is the verdict of every 

 one vf ho has tried this magnificent sort. 

 Weighs from 10 to 15 pounds ; exceedingly 

 thin skin. Good keeper and an excellent 

 shipper. The flesh is of a rich salmon 

 color, of a sweet, pleasing and delicious 

 flavor. It will please you for all purposes. 

 I am the introducer of this best of all 

 varieties. Seed offered by other parties 

 under similar name is spurious. Be sure 

 to include this variety in your order. Pkt. 

 5c. oz. 10c, 3i lb. 30c, X lb. 55c, lb, $1.00. 

 NEW EARLY HAXKENSACK- A selected and greatly improved 

 strain of old standard Hackensack melon, being at least ten days 

 earlier. Melons weigh from 4 to 6 pounds each, of delicious 

 flavor. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, lb. 15c, lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 

 BECK'S NEW COLUMBUS— This new melon originated with Mr. 

 Anton Beck, of Illinois, and is strikingly distinct in shape, color 

 and general markings. Almost entirely free from ribs or seams. 

 The beautiful buff skin is covered with a very thick whitish 

 netting; flesh light green, very solid and thick, having only a 

 small seed cavity. Never bursts open at either end, hence they 

 can be safely shipped long distances. Ripens with the Hacken- 

 sack, is a heavy yielder and long keeper, and the melons, if left 

 on the vines a week after they are ripe, still retain their best 

 quality. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, J^" lb. 20c, }4 lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



BUCKBEE'S NEW PROLIFIC NUTMEG— 3— The finest of all nutmeg 

 melons. Fruit of medium size, slightly ribbed, globular. Skin 

 dark green, becoming yellow when over ripe and nearly covered 

 with broad, shallow netting. Flesh thick, of fine flavor. This 

 variety is in universal demand. My stock is carefully grown and 

 selected, and will be found flrst-class in every particular. Pkt. 

 4c, oz. 8c, ^ lb. 20c, }4 lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



CHICAGO MARKET— This we consider the best Nutmeg for earli- 

 ness ; large and uniform size, thickly netted skin, small seed 

 cavity, deep, green flesh, juicy, delicious flavor, and freedom from 

 rot. A favorite with all who prefer a green-fleshed sort. Pkt. 

 4c, oz. 7c, }i lb. 20c, X lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



You Should Try Melon Growing This Year. 

 IT IS A MONEY MAKING CROP. 



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