DREER'S MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. 



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MUSKMMLONS 



Kocky Ford Improved. {See cut.) 



This delicious Melon is of the Netted 



Gem type, oval in shape and beautifully 



netted. It has been improved at Rocky 



Ford, Colorado, a section noted for its 



tine Muskmelons. The melons average 



about five inches in length and are of 



most delicious flavor; flesh is smooth- 

 grained and light green color. It is a 



very popular variety, and the melons are 



found on the tables of all leading hotels 



and restaurants during their season. 



Oz., lo cts. ; ^ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00. 

 Delicious Gold Liined. A very 



attractive muskmelon, which when cut, 



shows a golden tint to the lining of seed 



cavity, but the flesh is green, very sweet 



and juicy. The size is medium, nearly 



round, and skin which shows very little 



rib, is thickly covered with a heavy 



grayish netting. It stands shipping 



very well and is also a very good vaiiefy 



to grow for local markets. Oz., 15 cts. ; 



% lb., SO cts.; lb., 11.75. 

 Jenny Lind. The earliest variety; 



small size and excellent flavor. Oz. 10 



cts. ; X lb., 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00. 

 Honey Dew Melon. ( See cut. ) This delicious melon has 



caused a sensation among dealers in fancy fruits and vegetables. 

 ^It is unlike the ordinary muskmelon, both in appearance and 



flavor, having a hard and smooth outer skin which is nearly 



white. The melons are large, round to oval, thickmeated, 

 ^green flesh and of a rich honey-like flavor, luscious and juicy. 



It is an excellent keeper and fruits may be laid away for use 



late in the fall. On account of the hard shell it is a good 



shipper and carries safely for long distances. Oz., 15 cts.; 



% lb., so cts.; lb., |i.7S. 



Netted Kock. A distinct variety, about the same size 

 as "Rocky Ford," but more heavily netted. The seed 

 cavity is small, and the flesh, which is green, is thick and 

 sweet, vines healthy and withstand disease better than many 

 other sorts. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts. ; lb., ;j(l.oo. 



Netted Gem. One of the earliest small Melons. Light 

 green, tinged with yellow, and of very fine flavor. It was 

 from this melon the "Rocky Ford" was developed. Oz., 10 

 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., 5i-00. 



Extra Early Hackensack. A careful selec- 

 tion from the old original Hackensack Muskmelon. 



Flesh light-green, very thick, sweet and juicy. 



Oz., IS cts.; ^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., 5l.2S. 

 Montreal Market. The largest of the nutmeg 



varieties. Flesh is green; quality good. Oz., IS 



cts.; 14; lb., Socts. ; lb., $l.7S. 

 Burrell's Gem. The skin is dark green and 



rind thin, leaving a thick lining of salmon flesh, 



which is very sweet, and fairly melts in the mouth. 



Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., ?1. 25. 

 Fordhook. An early salmon-fleshed variety, very 



attractive, and of delicious flavor. The melons are 



medium size, heavily netted and have thick flesh. 



Oz., IS cts.; ]i lb., 40 cts.; lb., ^1.25. 

 Hoodoo. About the same size as "Rocky Ford," 



and has a delicious flavor. The rind and flesh at 



blossom end are very firm, the skin is thickly netted 



and the flesh a rich deep orange color. Oz., IS cts.; 



% lb., 40 cts.; lb.; $1.2$. 

 Emerald Gem. A small very early melon, form 



globular, skin dark green, flesh salmon-colored. 



The quality is exceptionally fine. Oz., 15 cts.; 



% lb., 40 cts.; lb., 51-25. 

 Miller's Cream, or Osage. A good variety 



for the main crop. The fruits are round, with thick 



and sweet salmon-colored flesh. Oz. , 15 cts.; % 



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

 Tip Top. Nearly round, shallow netting; flesh 



yellow. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Defender. Salmon-flesh, oval, slightly netted. 



Oz., 15 cts.; M lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25." 

 Mango, or Vegetable Orange. Size and 



shape like an orange and used for preserving. Oz., 



20 cts. ; X 'b-, 50 cts. ; lb., $1.1$. 



MUSKMELONS 



FOR FORCING. 



Blenheim Orange. Oval shape, flesh deep 



orange. Pkt., 15 cts. 

 Windsor Castle. A very reliable green-fleshed 



variety. Pkt., 15 cts. 



