BUCKBEE'S SELECTED MUSK MELONS. 



NEW WINTER PINEAPPLE — This variety 

 rt'prirseuts a class of Musk Melons that 

 arc sure to prove of niiuli value. The 

 color of the flesh is a deep lemon-yellow, 

 and the outer skin is dark green, marked 

 wiih yellow. The quality is delicious, 

 having- a rich, spii-y 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 qualilies. 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 ripen 

 thoroughly; in this way they can be had 

 for the winter months. Pkt. .5c, oz. l,ic, 

 }i lb. oOc. 



HENDERSONS PERFECTED DELMOMCO — 



Kearly globular in; shape. The skin is a 

 peculiar grajish green. W hen ripe it 

 changes to a bright yclloTv. The ribs are wide ana iiiicKjy cov- 

 ered with a ]n'oniinent netting. It is thick mcau d, fies-h being 

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

 way. I'kt. -Ic, oz. 7c, H lb. 20c, lb, 35c, lb. fiOc. 



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

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

 melons. Fruit slightly oval and nearly round, vi-ithout ribs. 

 Color light gr(^en, but becoming covered at maturity with dense 

 silver giav netting. FIe!?h green, flim. sw( et and uniformly 

 high flavored. Pkt, 4c, oz. 8c, lb. 25c, y lb. 40c, lb. 70c. 



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, }4 lb, 15c, 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 fitf^lied mehm, desci-virio "f universal aOmii-ation ayul cul- 

 tivation. It is rcry su cet in flavor, firm, but not liaid firslicd. Edihlc 

 to the very out.iide. Its sliape varies from round to sUohtly oblong, 

 covered with a handsome netting. The fiesh being thick, fine grained 

 and firm, makes it an excellent shippijig melon. When other kinds 

 are bringing 10 to 20 cents each Tip Top sells easily at double that 

 amount." I hrartilv endorse his description. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, J4 

 lb. 2iic, }.< 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 lisht preen in color. cOval shape, finely and densely 

 netted, very handsome in appearance and average about 4 pounds 

 in weight. Fine flavor. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7e, X lb. 25c, X lb. 40c, lb. 70c. 



GOLDEN NETTED GEM- This has become 

 one of the most i;opular of small or bas- 

 ket melons; a perfect globe in shape 

 They grow remarkably uniform, weigh- 

 ing from 1^ to 1X> pounds each. Ther 

 are thick meated, the flesh is light greer 

 in color and uniformly of fine, lu.scious; 

 flavor. Skin green, regularly ribbed anc 

 thickly netted. Very prolific and extrt, 

 early in ripening. Pkt. 3c, oz. Gc, M It 

 15c, y, Jb. 2.5c, lb. 40c. 



BUCKBEE'S IDEAL— 4— "Most delicious oi 

 all Mu.sk Melons" is the verdict of every 

 one who has tried this magnificent son 

 Weighs from 10 to 15 pounds; exceedingly 

 thin skin. Good keeper and an excellen - 

 shipper. The flesh is of a rich salmor 

 color, of a sweet, pleasing and delicious 

 flavor. It will please you for all purposes 

 I am the introducer of this best of a^ 

 varieties. Seed offered by other parties 

 under similar name is spurious. Be sur* 

 to include this variety in your order. Pkt 

 5c, oz. 10c, }i lb. 30o, y lb. .5.5c, lb. §1.00. 

 NEW EARLY HACKENSACK — A selected and greatly improvec 

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

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

 flavor. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, lb. 1.5c, y 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 beatitiful buff skin is covered with a very thick, whitist 

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

 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, lb. 20c, y lb. 35c, lb. 60c. 



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

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

 dark green, becoming yellow when over i-ipe and neai ly coverec 

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

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

 selected, and will be found tirst-class in everv particular. Pkt 

 3c, oz. 6c, y lb. 18c, y 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 frort 

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

 4c. oz, 7c, 3-4 lb. 20c, y lb. 35c, lb. 6Uc. 



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