From PETSR HEMDERSOM m C©o^- MI 



!lilllllllllllllll!N'HllllllllIIIIlllllllllllll!III!l!lllIIIII!IIIIilllll!lll!lllllllllIIIIllllllllllll!lllllllllllllllll!IIUIlllllllllllllllU^ 



45 



Henderson's "Thoroughbred" Rocky Ford Musk Melon 



Some years ago a number of enterprising growers conceived the 

 idea of growing Musk Melons for the Eastern markets in the 

 region of Rocky Ford, Colo., using the variety Netted Gem. Their. 

 success was complete, for they have not only supplied the East with 

 particularly good Melons just as the local supply declined but have so 



improved the origi- 

 nal that the strain 

 has been named 

 Rocky 

 Ford. 



The newer type is more rounded, the rib less prominent, and the 

 outer surface of the fruit densely covered with delicate lace-like 

 netting. The quality and rich aromatic flavor have also been greatly 

 improved. _ The flesh is green, with a suggestion of pink at the seed 

 cavity, which is peculiarly attractive. It is beautiful in appearance, 

 delightful in flavor, and a general favorite with all. It is safe to say 

 that no Melon has ever come into the New York markets which has 

 sold so readily and at such high prices as the Rocky Ford, often to 

 the exclusion of other varieties. (See engraving.) Price, 10c. pkt., 

 25c. oz., 75c. Jl lb., $2.50 lb. 



"/ have sown Henderson's Thoroughbred Rocky Ford Musk Melon Seeds 

 and raised the most delicious Melons I ever lasted. " 



CHARLES G. DE HUFF, Lebanon, Pa. 



HENDERSON'S 



Early Hackensack Musk Melon 



A large green-fleshed variety, round, slightly flattened from the 

 stem to the blossom end, very deeply and broadly ribbed, 

 with bold, strongly defined netting. The flesh is very thick, 

 rich in appearance and delightful in flavor. . This type of 

 Melon (once almost entirely superseded by the oval- 

 shaped sorts) is rapidly coming into favor again. 

 It is a selection which we originated from the famous 

 Hackensack many years ago, and is well worthy of more 

 extensive cultivation. The fruits are not so large as the 

 older sort, but weigh from 5 to 6 lbs. each. It is fit 

 for use immediately after the very early sorts. {See 

 engraving.) Price, 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. }4 lb., $2.50 lb. 



The Burrell Gem Musk Melon 



A RED-FLESHED ROCKY FORD 



This red-fleshed' Cantaloupe is ideal for either the home 



garden or for market. The rather elongated fruits 



average 6 inches in length, 4}4 inches through and weigh 



about 2 pounds each. The flesh of red-orange is very thick, 



_ fine grained and deliciously rich and spicy in flavor. Seed 



cavity remarkably small; the rind is thin but tough. Color, green 



closely interlaced with gray netting; ribs well arched. The vines are 



healthy, vigorous and very productive. Price, 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 



7Sc. li lb., $2.50 lb. 



"/ have been planting Henderson's Early Hackensack Musk Melon for 

 four years and have had very good results." - . 



JOHN H. CALDWELL. Newburgh, N. Y. 



Ml Seeds listed on this page are deKvered transportation paid in the U. S. or possessions. ORDER EARLY. 



