STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY <o$si» MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 



EMERALD GEM (x 3/5) 



No. 520— Emerald Gem (Orange) 



Days to Maturity, 100. Introduced by Burpee in 1886. The 

 name applies only to the appearance of the outside skin, which is 

 dark green with a very light netting. The interior flesh is bright 

 orange. As a home garden melon, we know no other variety which 

 is more desirable. Unquestionably, it is the sweetest muskmelon 

 cultivated in this country. The vines are vigorous and productive 

 The fruits are nearly round, perhaps slightly flattened, ribbed and 

 as stated above, slightly netted. The skin, although green when 

 young becomes tinged with yellow as the fruit matures. The general 

 size and appearance is convenient and attractive for table use. It 

 is not a shipping variety, but for its edible qualities we know of no 

 finer. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, M lb. 75c, 1 lb. $2.00, postpaid. 



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FORDHOOK (x 3/5) 



No. 524— Fordhook (Orange) 



Days to Maturity, 95. Introduced by Burpee in 1908. A melon 

 somewhat similar to the old Jenny Lind type, being fiat on the ends, 

 having deep cut sectors and being covered with a light netting. 

 This is not a shipping variety, but as a variety for local markets or 

 for home garden purposes Fordhook is highly recommended. It is 

 in especial favor with the New Jersey growers. The size will average 

 five and one-half inches across and three and one-half inches from 

 top to bottom. The flesh is solid, of a delightful flavor and holds 

 firm for some days after maturity. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, lb. 75c, 

 1 lb. $2.00, postpaid. 



No. 530— Osage (Orange) 



Days to Maturity, 100. Originated by Mr. Rowland Morrill of 

 Benton Harbor, Michigan and sold to Mr. J. C. Vaughan of Chicago 

 for $1500.00, the highest price ever paid for a new variety. It was 

 introduced by Mr. Vaughan about 1885. Mr. Morrill claims that 

 the Osage is the result of hybridizing Orange Christiana and a melon 

 known as Black Swedish. After thirty-seven 

 years this melon still holds a firm position 

 amongst the best American varieties. This 

 fact in itself attests to its wonderful qualities. 

 The flesh is a brilliant orange, and for markets 

 where this color is demanded it is especially 

 recommended. The vines bear profusely, 

 setting fruits close to the hill and will continue 

 to bear melons for a long growing season. Our 

 stock will produce uniform melons weighing 

 about two pounds apiece. In shape, the melon 

 $fjj& is slightly elongated and is covered with a fight 

 >>:\ netting over a dark green skin. The flesh is thick 

 ■ and the delicious golden color extends right to the 

 J rind. The synonym, Miller's Cream, is sometimes 

 f used in connection with Osage, this having been a 

 melon of similar type, but of a different origin. 

 f v. Miller's Cream was listed by Johnson & Stokes 

 about 1888. Although there may have been a 

 slight difference in type originally, the terms are 

 now used synonymously. The Osage Melon is 

 still a leader in Michigan after 35 years. We 

 strongly recommend it to all who desire a high 

 flavored orange-fleshed melon of attractive 

 appearance. Our stock can be depended upon 

 for type and uniformity. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 

 M lb. 75c, 1 lb. $2.00, postpaid. 



OSAGE (x 3/5) 



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Emerald Gem is perhaps the most delicious of muskmelons 



