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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



MUSK MELON-Continued 



_ 1-. 1 i-v This excellent variety is fully a week earlier than the Osage, the fruits are a little smaller, more 



Elxtra tarly Usage nearly round and the netting extends over more of the surface. These very desirable features com- 

 bined with the thick salmon flesh and small seed cavity characteristic of the Osage, make this melon deserving of a place in the 

 home and market garden. Crop failed. 



_» , rk 1 n A well known yellow 



PetOSkey or r aul KOSe fleshed sort, suitable 



for the home and the market. The vines are vigorous 



and productive. The fruits are oval, slightly ribbed 



and densely netted. In general appearance they 



are much like Netted Gem but larger. The flesh is 

 - orange-yellow, very thick, firm, sweet and highly 



flavored. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 'A Lb. 55c; 



Lb. $1.75 

 A J • IT" ^^^ have developed in Admiral 



Admiral 1 OgO Togo a small oval musk melon 



or Orange Fleshed Rocky Ford ^^^ck, oranje 

 flesh and splendid quality of the Defender and 

 possessing the characteristic netting, shape, size and 

 shipping quality of Netted Gem or Rocky Ford. 

 Combining all the good qualities of these two fine 

 varieties we believe the Admiral Togo is an ideal 

 table melon. This is a desirable medium early 

 sort for the home and market garden. We consider 

 it the best small shipping melon yet introduced. 

 Pkt, 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 1/4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



. J U J This is an orange fleshed 



improved rlOOdOO variety of medium size, 

 rti- H*>arl-« nf (^nlrl ideal as a shipping melon 



or nearrs or ^joia ^^^ ^ desirable mid 



season sort for the home garden. The vines are 



vigorous, bhght resisting and very productive. The 



fruits are nearly round and are uniformly of medium 



size. The netting is exceptionally fine and dense, 



extending over practically the entire surface. The 



rind is thin yet very firm, so that the melons 



arrive in perfect condition in distant markets. The flesh is very thick, firm, highly colored, of fine texture and dehcious 



flavor. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 

 r\ IVyi'll » i^ ^^ excellent main crop, medium to large, oval, salmon fleshed melon. The vines are 



Usage or lYllller S \-<rearai vigorous and productive. The fruits are slightly oval, dark green, slightly ribbed and 



partly covered with shallow gray netting. The flesh is rich orange-salmon, very thick, fine grained and highly flavored. 



It is a favorite variety among growers for the later markets and is much used for the home garden. The strain we have 



developed has an exceptionally small seed cavity. We believe our stock to be unequalled. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 



1/4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 

 T\ C J ^^® '^^ *^^® ^^^^ yellow fleshed melons. It is excellent for shipping and is a desirable, intermediate sort for the 



Uerender home garden. The fruits are medium sized, oval, slightly riboed, covered with gray netting. The flesh is firm, 



fine grained and of highest flavor. The color is rich, deep orange-yellow. The flesh extends to the rind and retains its 



color and quality quite to the outer shell which, though thin, is very hard and firm. The vines are very vigorous and 



productive. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



Admiral Togo 



Winter Musk Melons 



U pv The fruits are of medium size, round or slightly oval, five to six inches in diameter and weigh about six lbs. 



JrlOney UeW each. The skin is smooth with an occasional net and when fruits are ripe is creamy yellow in color. Flesh 



light emerald green, fine grained and of very sweet, sugary flavor. Rind thin but very firm and the fruits stand shipping 



remarkably well. If picked shortly before fully mature the fruits will keep for several weeks. Matures about two weeks later 



than Rocky Ford. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 

 V4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



U D 11 This variety is of the Honey Dew 



noney oail type but is smaller and earlier 

 than that variety. Fruits round, smooth, free from 

 ribbing and are yellowish white when ripe. The 

 flesh is very thick and of silvery-green color. Al- 

 though of rather sweet sugary flavor it has some- 

 what more of the spiciness of the green fleshed 

 cantaloupes than the Honey Dew. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 

 30c: 2 Oz. 55c; Vt Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



Cassaba Melon 



The Cassabas are primarily for winter use. They 

 require a long season for maturing but the fruits are 

 exceptionally good keepers. The skin of the fruits 

 is usually furrowed and they possess little or none of 

 the common musk melon odor. 



Seed may be planted in April or May. Cultivate 

 same as other musk melons but do not water too 

 freely after first setting of fruit is fully grown. The 

 fruits may be picked when the ligrht streaks have 

 become quite yellow. Store the fruits so they do not 

 touch each other, in a cool dark place. When the 

 rind becomes slightly softened and moist, they are 

 ready to cut. 



/^ I 1 n . One of the best cassabas. 



LsOlden oeaUty it is a variety grown exten- 

 sively for shipment from Southern California. The 

 fruits are nearlyglobular, bright yellow with golden 

 tint, with wrinkled skin, six to eight inches in 

 diameter. The flesh is white, very thick, juicy and 

 sweet. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V4 Lb. 60c; 

 Lb. $2.00 



Cassaba Golden Beauti 



