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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 7 
Daisy 
Muskmelon—Daisy 
The excellent quality and fine flavor of this melon make it the most desirable of the midseason sorts for the 
home garden and nearby markets. The fruits are as nearly round as any melon with which we are acquaintec, 
very slightly ribbed, dark green with light, shallow netting. They are of ideal size, running from five to six inches 
in diameter and weigh from two and one-half to three pounds. The flesh is a rich deep salmon-yellow in 
color, smooth grained and the thickest of any in itsclass. The skin is much like that of the Osage and Emerald 
Gem but is a little harder and tougher and the melons stand handling a little better. 
The flavor is distinct, being exceptionally sweet and satisfying. The combination of rich color, fine grain, 
thick flesh and delightful flavor, is equaled by few other melons and surpassed by none. 
Daisy ripens five or six days later than Emerald Gem and Extra Early Osage and on that account is ideal 
to plant with the earlier varieties for succession. It is vigorous in growth and very productive. We have spent 
much time and effort in bringing our stock of Daisy to the point where it approaches perfection in uniformity 
of type and quality, and we are confident that it will make enthusiastic friends of all who plant it. (See further 
description on page 39.) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 14 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
Musk Melon—Gold Nugget 
We know this melon is deserving of a high place in any gardener’s list. In size and shape Gold Nugget is 
the same as Netted Gem or Rocky Ford. The netting is a little heavier and the outside color shows less green. 
The flesh is a rich deep salmon in color and is as thick as any melon grown, making it firm and very heavy for 
its size. We consider this one of the best of the salmon or orange fleshed melons, and we know of no better 
shipping sort. You will find this a medium early variety, of fine flavor, and a high yielding sort. (See illustration 
and further description page 40.) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 14 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75. 
Water Melon—Stone Mountain 
As a general rule large size is attained at the expense of quality or earliness but this recent addition to the 
Water Melon varieties has proven an exception in both cases. It is one of the largest of melons in cultivation 
and is earlier than many of the older established varieties. Under favorable conditions fruits weigh from 60 to 
80 pounds and will ripen in 90 to 95 days from date of planting. 
The fruits are almost round, being a little longer than wide, and are slightly flattened on the ends with 
shallow, longitudinal creases which give the fruits a slightly ribbed appearance. ‘The exterior color is medium 
deep green, faintly marked with irregular, darker veining. 
The flesh is brightly colored, exceptionally solid, with fewer seeds than most varieties and is of very good 
quality, being sweet tender and juicy. The rind is strong enough to stand considerable handling but this melon is 
not recommended for shipping to distant markets. As a home garden and nearby market variety, this will 
prove very satisfactory where an extra large, round melon of fine quality is desired. (See further description and 
illustration page 41.) Oz. 20c; 2 Oz, 35c; 14 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00. 
