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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 partic- 

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

 improved the original 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. Price, 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. % lb«> 

 $2.00 lb. (See engraving.) 



"I have grown Henderson's Thoroughbred Rocky Ford Musk Melon seeds 

 . and raised the most delicious Melons I ever tasted." 

 \ CHARLES G. DE HUFF, Lebanon. Pa. 



5^ HENDERSON'S 



Sweetmeat Musk Melon 



This Melon Has Phenomenally Thick Flesh, Remarkable Beauty of 

 Netting, and Delicate Lasting Flavor. 



The most exacting will be satisfied by the delicious qual- 

 ity of Sweetmeat Musk Melon, while its appearance exhibits 

 all the refinement of form, color, and netting so necessary 

 to a good Melon. 



In appearance it is very similar to the rounder types of 



Rocky Ford. The netting is bold and well defined, 



which adds greatly to its appearance. The general 



color is soft russet-green. The ribs are faintly lined 



with a lighter shade and slightly depressed, giving 



an even surface to the fruit, which greatly enhances 



its appearance. It is about 5 inches in diameter, 



weighing about 2J4 lbs. 



The shape is round, somewhat flattened. Its 

 remarkably deep flesh, combined with the smallest 

 possible seed cavity, give it the maximum of lus- 

 cious flesh of fine texture. This merges into a pleas- 

 ing salmon shade at the inner edge, and it possesses 

 all the luscious flavor of the very best varieties. (See 

 engraving). Price, 10c. pkt., 3 pkts. for 25c, 50c. 

 oz., $1.50 M lb. 



"J wish to express the pleasure and satisfaction 1 got, in 

 f following the directions of your leaflet for starling Melons on sod. 

 Last year was the first in which we had a bountiful supply of most 

 luscious fruit.", 

 Jan. 26lh. MYRON S. TELLER, Kingston, N. Y. 



leaflet" HOW TO GROW BEST MUSK MELONS," including Spraying, etc., Free £2£d 



to Customers 

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