BUCKBEE'S SELECTED MUSK MELONS. 



NEW WINTER PINEAPPLE — This variety represents a class of 

 Musk Melons that are sure to prove of much value. The color 

 of the flesh is a deep lemon-yellow, and the outer skin 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 qualities. They 

 very rarely ripen on the vines, so the melons must be picked off 

 in the fall and put in some cool place, whore, however, there is 

 no danger of freezing, until they are wanted. It is usually ne- 

 cessary to place them in a warm room for three or four days be- 

 fore using, so as to ripen thoroughly ; in 

 this way tin yean be had for the winter 

 months. Pkt. 5e, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c. 



HENDERSON'S PERFECTED DELMON1CO 

 Nearly globular iu shape. The skin is a 

 peculiar grayish green. When ripe it 

 changes to a bright yellow. The ribs of 

 this melon are wide and thickly covered 

 with a prominent netting. It is thick 

 meated, flesh being of a deep rich orange 

 color, fine grained and delicious in every 

 way. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 3£ lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 

 lb. 60c. 



COSMOPOLITAN— 1— This variety is the 

 most distinct and uniform on the list.- 

 \W 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 rna- 

 lurity with dense silver graj netting. 

 Flesh green, firm, sweet and uniformly 

 high flavored. Pkt. 4c, oz. Sc, lb. 25c, 

 % lb. 40c, lb. 75c. 



MONTREAL MARKET— Our stock of this 

 variety, unlike most offered, is of distinct 

 and uniform type. Fruit of the largest size, often measuring 12 

 to 14 inches in diameter; spherical, or slightly oval in shape, 

 with regular, shallow ribs, and sparsely covered with netting ; 

 flesh light green, verv juicv, sweet and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 

 3c. oz. 6c. ^ lb. 15c, 34 lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



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

 the introduction of this new melon, and I can heartily endorse 

 his description : Certainly the finest yellow fleshed melon; deserving 

 of universal admiration and cultivation. It is very sweet in flavor, 

 firm, hut not hard fleshed. Edible to the very outside. Its shape var- 

 ies from round to slightly oblong, covered with a handsome netting. 

 The flesh being th ick, fine grained and firm, makes it an excellent sh ip- 

 ping melon. When other kinds are bringing 10 to 20 cents each on the 

 i market Tip Top sells easily at double that amount. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 

 li lb. 20c, y 2 lb. 35c, lb. 60c. 



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

 It is a hardy and vigorous grower. Very productive. The flesh 

 is thick and solid, light green in color. The melons are oval, 

 finely and densely netted, very handsome in appearance, and 

 average aoout four pounds in weight. Good flavor. Pkt. 4c, 

 oz. 7c, % lb. 20c, }i lb. 35c, lb. 60c. 



GOLDEN NETTED GEM — This has become one of the most popular 

 of small or basket melons ; a perfect globe in shape. They grow 

 remarkably uuifoim, weighing from 134 to 134 lbs. each. They 

 are thick meated, the flesh is light green in color and uniformly 

 of line, luscious flavor. Skin green, regularly ribbed and thickly 

 netted. Very prolific and extra early in ripening— no variety 

 being earlier. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, l 4 lb. 15e, % lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 

 BUCKBEE'S IDEAL — 4 — " Most delicious of all .Musk .Melons" is 

 the verdict of everyone who has tried this magnificent sort. 

 Weighs from ten to fifteen pounds; exceedingly thin skin. Mag- 

 nificent keeper and therefore an excellent shipper. The flesh is 

 of a rich salmon color, of a sweet, pleas- 

 ing 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. Do not fail to include this va- 

 riety in your order. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 

 U lb. 30c, % lb. 55c, )b. si. 

 NEW EARLY HACKENSACK — A selected 

 and greatly improved strain of old stan- 

 dard Hackensaek melon, being at least 

 ten days earlier. Melons weigh from 

 four to six pounds each, of delicious flavor. 

 Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, J 4 lb. 15c, }.Ub. 25c, lb. 40c. 

 BECK'S NEW COLUMBUS — This new 

 melon originated with Mit. Anton Beck, 

 of Illinois, and is strikingly distinct in 

 shape, color and general markings. It is 

 almost entirely free from ribs or seams. 

 The beautiful buff skin is covered with a 

 very thick, whitish netting; the flesh is 

 light green, very solid and thick, even at. 

 blossom end, having only a small seed cav- 

 ity. The melons never burst open at 

 either end, hence they can be safely 

 distances in barrels and boxes. Its at- 

 tractive appearance insures ready sale on the market, 

 while its good table qualities will sustain continued 

 demand. It ripens with the Hackensaek, is a heavy 

 yielder and long keeper. The vines are strong and 

 thrifty, and the melons, even if left on the vines a week after 

 they are ripe and ready to pick, still retain their best quality. 

 Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, \i lb. 20c, \i lb. 35c, lb. 60c. 

 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, for both home and market use. 

 It is the size so much sought after by hotels and restaurants. My 

 stock is carefully grown and selected, and will be found first-class 

 in every particular. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 34 lb. 18c, % lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



You should try Melon growing this 

 Year. It is a money making crop. 



shipped long 



