DREER'S MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. 



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MUSKMELONS 



Delicious Gold Lined. {See cut. ) 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. The vines make a healthy growth, 

 are very productive, and the melon matures 

 at an early season. It is an excellent ship 

 ping melon. Oz., 20 cts. ; ^ lb., 60 cts.; 

 lb., I2.00. 



Rocky Ford Improved. This delicious 

 melon has been improved at Rocky Ford, 

 Colorado, a section noted for fine musk- 

 melons, and from this point they have been 

 shipped to every city in the United States. 

 The melons average about i^ lbs. each 

 in weight, and are of most delicious flavor; 

 flesh is smooth-grained and light green color. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; }^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., 51.00. 



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, containing a very high percentage of 

 sugar. An important feature of this melon 

 is its ability to withstand both rust and 

 blight, as it is nearly proof against either; 

 a valuable quality for the market grower. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; i^' lb. , 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00. 



Netted Grem. Early and globular shape, 

 uniform in size; flesh light green, of very 

 fine flavor. Oz. , 10 cts.; X lb., 30 cts.; 

 lb., ^I.oo. 



Gold Lined MU^' 



Jenny Lind. The earliest variety; netted, of 

 small, round size, excellent flavor. Oz., 10 cts.; 

 % lb., 30 cts.; lb., Ji.oo. 



Extra Early Hackensack. A careful selec- 

 tion from the old original Hackensack Muskmelon, 

 ready for market ten days earlier and fruit much 

 like the parent in shape and color of the flesh 

 which is light-green, very thick, sweet and juicy. 

 Oz., IS cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg 

 varieties. Flesh green; quality good. Oz. , 20 

 cts.; % lb., 50 cts ; lb., $\.1S- 



Honey Dew Melon. {Set cut.) This melon 

 has caused a sensation among dealers in fancy fruits 

 and vegetables. It is unlike the ordinary musk- 

 melon, 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 later use. Oz. , 20 cts. ; }( \h., 

 60 cts ; lb., f2.oo. 



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., 45 cts.; lb., ;?l.50. 



Fordhook. An early salmon-fleshed variety, 

 very attractive, and of delicious flavor. The melons 

 are medium size, heavily netted and have thick 

 flesh. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 45 cts.; lb., 51.50. 



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. O?., 15 cts. ; 

 X lb., 45 cts.; lb., 51.50. 



Emerald Gem. A small very early melon, form 

 globular, skin dark green, flesh salmon-colored. 

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

 % lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Miller's Cream, or Osagfe. A good variety 

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

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

 lb., 45 cts.; lb., 51.50. 



Tip Top. Nearly round, shallow netting; flesh 

 yellow. Oz. , 1 5 cts. ; % lb. , 45 cts. ; lb. , 5i . 50. 



Defender. Salmon-flesh, oval, slightly netted. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; X lb., 45 cts.; lb., 5i-So. 



