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HACKENSACK OR TURK S CAP MUSK MELON. 





MUSK MELONS. 



HACKENSACK or TURK'S CAP. -One of thevery 

 finest Musk Melons in cultivation. Of large size, grows 

 uniform, and very productive ; flesh green and of most de- 

 licious flavor ; market gardeners and private planters cannot 

 do better than to plant this splendid variety. Pkt. s cts • 

 oz., 10 cts.; ^lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



NEW EARLY HACKENSACK.-Ten days to two 

 weeks earlier than Hackensack, quality nearly equal, con- 

 sidering its earliness a most valuable variety. Pkt. 10 cts • 

 oz., 15 cts.; y lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



EARLY JENNY LIND.— A small early variety, of ex- 

 cellent flavor; very popular. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts • 1/ 

 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



BAY VIEW.— A hybrid of Casaba and large California 

 Musk Melon, it combines the best qualities of both . A strong, 

 vigorous grower, very large, remarkably productive and fine 

 flavored; light green flesh, very thick, luscious and sweet; 

 if well cultivated the Bay View will weigh 17 to 20 lbs. Pkt ' 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



MONTREAL— GREEN NUTMEG.— Very regularly 

 ribbed, densely netted green skin. The flesh is of a deli- 

 cious flavor, remarkably thick, and light green in color. It 

 is one of the handsomest Melons for exhibition and market 

 purposes. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb. ,40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



NETTED GEM.— One of the most prolific and best 

 early Melons grown. They are thick-meatod, the flesh being 

 of fine luscious flavor, skin green, regularly ribbed and 

 netted: very handsome, and one of the most profitable market 

 varieties. Pkt., sets.: oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 30 cts.; lb.,gi. 



WATERMELONS. 



DELAWARE.— A new Melon fully 10 days earlier than 

 Ironclad; oblong shape, very thick through; skin hand- 

 somely striped dark and light green ; rind very thin, less than 

 an inch and extremely tough, mak'ing this fine Melon unsur- 

 passed for shipping and keeping ; the flesh is brilliant red 

 and ripens evenly; solid, luscious and sugary— of superb 

 flavor; we strongly recommend it. Pkt., 10 cts ; oz 15 cts ■ 

 % lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



SEMINOLE. — This superb new Florida Melon is very 



distinct ; extra early, enormously productive, extra large, 



and of most delicious flavor. It is in two distinct colors, 



gray and light green, both colors growing on the same vine. 



The rind is very thin and tough, excellent for shipping; 



flesh very bright red in color, sugary and luscious and of 



exquisite flavor. The distinct and ornamental appearance of this 



fine new Melon will make it very popular. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 



cts.; y lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25 



GREEN AND GOLD.— This novel variety pleases a great 

 many. It is the best yellow-fleshed Watermelon in cultivation ; 

 flesh of very fine quality; rich golden color, in high contrast with 

 the crimson of other varieties. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 

 Cts.; lb., $1 25. 



KOLB'S GEM.— This splendid Melon grows nearly round; 

 narrow stripes of light green; rind tough, carrying well without 

 breakage, making this variety one of the best for market and ship- 

 ping; flesh bright red, luscious and of fine flavor. Weight, 30 to 

 50 lbs. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y lb , 25 cts ; lb., 75 cts. 



MAMMOTH IRONCLAD. —This superb Melon is ac- 

 knowledged by- all to be unsurpassed, excelling in every good point 

 a Melon should have, ripening early, holding their own until late, 

 and being unexcelled for shipping and market. The dainty red- 

 colored flesh is of rich sugary flavor, ripening to full perfection 

 almost to the rind. This Melon grows to enormous size, 60 to 70 

 lbs. being the ordinary weight, while extra cultivation will produce 

 them 125 lbs.- and over. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 2 ozs., 15 cts.; 

 y lb., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



CUBAN QUEEN. — This famous Melon still stands amongst thevery best. It is enormously productive, ripens early, 

 maturing fine large Melons in any section, even Canada ; thin rind, red flesh and delicious flavor; should be in every 

 garden. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



COLORADO PRESERVING MELON.— Quite distinct and superior to the ordinary preserving Melon, immensely- 

 productive, flesh very firm and solid, with few seeds. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 30 cts.; lb.,$i. 



GREEN AND GOLD MELON. 



MUSTARD. 



BLACK, OR BROWN. -Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 lb., 45 cts. 



WHlTE. — Best for salad or domestic purposes. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; y lb , 20 cts.; lb., 45 cts. 



NEW CHINESE.— The leaves are twice the size of the 

 ordinary White Mustard, stems more succulent, flavor 

 sweet and pungent. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 30 

 cts.; lb., $1. 



OKRA, or CUMBA. 



WHITE VELVET. — The most distinct in appearance, 

 The pods are of extra-large size, perfectly round, smooth, 

 white in color, and velvety to the touch. Used extensively 

 through the South. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 30 

 cts.; lb., $1. 



PARSLEY. 



EMERALD or EXTRA-CURLED DWARF.— A valu- 

 able variety, altogether distinct in appearance. The moss- 

 like leaves are of a light brilliant shade of green, finely 

 crimped and curled ; very attractive. Pkt., sets.; oz., 10 

 cts.; y lb., 25 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



NEW FERN-LEAVED.— This is a greatly improved 

 and very beautiful variety. The leaves are of most exquis- 

 ite form and color, resembling a crested fern. It is entirely 

 suitable for growing as a foliage plant in the flower beds, Of 

 the best quality and invaluable for table decoration and gar. 

 nishing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 25 cts.; lb., 90 cts_ 



PLAIN OR SINGLE.— Plain leaves, fine flavor. 

 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; y lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 60 cts. 



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