36 D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



MUSK MELON orange fleshed varieties 



Emerald Gem 



A splendid variety. Fruit sraall 

 to medium size, globular or 

 slightly flattened at the ends, only sUghtly netted and 

 ribbed' Skin deep green while young, becoming 

 slightly tinged with yellow as the fruit matures: flesh 

 deep salmon-yellow,' thick, ripening close to the rind 

 and exceedingly high flavored. This variety has 

 steadily grown in popular favor and in many large 

 markets leads all other kinds, because of its sweet- 

 ness and convenient size. Pkt. oc: Oz. 15c; 3 Oz. 33c; 

 %Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 



Tin Ton '^^^ "^®^' productive melon is of medi- 

 * " * "f um to large size, nearly round, slightly 

 ribbed and fairly well covered with shallow net- 

 ting. The flesh is deep yellow in color and of excellent 

 quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 35c; h Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.35 



^iiiT^ric<a Vines hardy and productive; fruit oval 



i^uipiidc jjQ^ deeply ribbed, covered with slight 



patches of netting; skin yellowish white; flesh deep 



salmon color; very rich and high flavored. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 15c: 3 Oz. 35c; h Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 



EYfva Favlv Oeacr/a FuUy a week earlier than 

 Xira cany V-^Sage the Osage, fruits a llttle 

 smaller, more nearly round and the netting extends 

 over more of the surface. These very desirable fea- 

 tures, combined with the thick, deep salmon colored 

 flesh and small seed cavity characteristic of the 

 Osage, make this melon deserving of a place in every 

 home and market garden. (See cut on this page and 

 further description on page 4). Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 

 3 Oz. 35c; 3^ Lb. 60c; Lb. $3.00 



Petoskey, or Paul Rose f-o^forsu^ftSfi^ 



size for a basket melon and of the finest quality. Fruit 

 oval, about five inches in diameter and in general ap- 

 pearance much like the Netted Gem, but a little 

 larger. Flesh orange colored, high flavored, very 

 thick, firm and sweet. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 30c; 

 3^ Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Ai4«v^iM«>1 X*%rrr> This is an oi-ange fleshed Netted 

 /^amirai l OgO oem or Rocky Ford. We have de- 

 veloped in the Admiral Togo a small musk melon with the 

 very thick, orange flesh and splendid quality of the 

 Defender and possessing the characteristic netting, shape, 

 size and shipping quality of Netted Gem or Rocky Ford. 

 Combining all the good qualities of these two fine varie- 

 ties we believe the Admiral Togo is an ideal table and 

 basket melon. (See cut and further description on page 

 4). Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 3 Oz. 35c; h Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



Extra Early Osage 



ri**i-<ar»«4tf»f "^^^^ splendid variety was originated and 

 IL/Cldiucr introduced by us in 1901 and we have 

 taken pride in maintaining our stocks in the highest 

 state of purity and excellence. It is one of the very best 

 yellow fleshed sorts and in some respects is far supe- 

 rior to any of this class. The fruit is medium sized, oval in 

 shape, slightly ribbed, covered with gray netting. The 

 flesh is firm, fine grained, rich, deep yellow, darker than 

 that of the Osage and of higher flavor. The flesh extends 

 to the rind and retains its color and quality quite to the 

 outer shell which, though thin, is very hard 

 and firm, so that one can remove the edible 

 portion with a spoon, leaving a rind no thicker 

 than that of an orange. The vine is vigorous 

 and very productive. The fruit because of 

 the hard, firm, rind, keeps and bears ship- 

 ment remarkably well. We consider this one of 

 the most desirable yellow fleshed sorts for 

 either the home or rnarket garden. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 15c; 3 Oz. 35c; h Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 



Osage, or Improved ff.td,"^o'^aT 



Mill**r'<i Crt^SMYi slightly ribbed, dark 

 Avmi'c^i o v^i c:;a.i£ji green m color, covered 

 more or less with shallow netting. The flesh 

 is deep salmon color and very thick, there 

 being but a slight cavity in the center of even 

 the largest fruit. A favorite variety for the 

 later markets, as there is always a considerable 

 demand for it from the restaurants and hotels 

 where its excellent qualities are highly ap- 

 preciated. We have taken a great deal of 

 pains to develop the thick, deep, rich colored 

 and fine flavored flesh of this sort, and careful 

 comparisons on our trial grounds prove it to 

 be unequaled, even by "Special Selected Seed" 

 offered at very high prices. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 

 3 Oz. 30c; %Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



McCotter's Pride S^%SStTi^Y„i^ 



continued skillful breeding and selection, with 

 the purpose of securing a very large melon of 

 spherical shape with flesh of fine grain and 

 high quality. The fruit is very large, nearly 

 round, evenly and moderatelv ribbed, dark 

 green in color, partially covered with gray 

 netting. The flesh is orange-red. verv thick 

 sweet and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c: 

 3 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 



