DREER'S MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. 



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MUSKMELONS—Ger, Melone. 



Delicious Gold Lined. (See cut.) A 

 ▼ery attractive muskmelon, which when cut, 

 sbows a golden tint to the lining of seed 

 carity, but the flesh is green, very sweet and 

 joicy. The size is medium, nearly round, 

 and skin which shows very little lib, is 

 thickly covered with a heavy grayish netting. 

 Oz., 20cts.; ^ lb., 50 cts.; lb., I1.75. 



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 )4 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., |i.oo. 



Ketted Kock. A distinct variety, about 

 the same size as "Rocky Ford," but more 

 keavily netted. The seed cavity is small, 

 and the flesh, which is green, is thick and 

 sweet. Oz., locts.; ^ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., ^I. 00. 



Jenny Lind. The earliest variety; netted, 

 •f small, round size, excellent flavor. This 

 k a favorite early variety. Oz., 10 cts.; 

 }^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., ;j!i.oo. 



Ji^etted Gem. Early and globular shape, 

 uniform in size ; flesh light green, of very fine 

 flavor. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., 

 |i.oo. 





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Honey Dew Melon. (51?.? cut.) This 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, turning to a lemon 

 tint when ripe. The melons are large, round to oval, 

 thick-meated, 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. A splendid shipper, 

 and when better known by the public it will be diffi- 

 cult for dealers to obtain a supply large enough to satisfy 

 their trade. Oz., 40 cts.; ^ lb., $l.lo; lb., I4.00. 



Extra Early Hackeusack. A careful selection 



from the Hackensack, 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., 10. cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00. 



Montreal Market. Largest of nutmeg varieties; 

 uniform in shape; netted; flesh green; quality good. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 45 cts ; lb., $1 50. 



Hoodoo. This muskmelon is about the same size as 

 "Rocky Ford," and has a delicious flavor. The skin 

 is thickly netted and flesh a rich deep orange color. 

 Oz , 15 cts.; X lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Emerald Gem. A small very early melon, form 

 globular ; flesh salmon-colored. The flavor is excep- 

 tionally fine, flesh solid and thick, skin dark green. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 45 cts.; lb., ;$i.5o. 



Burrell's Gem. Similar in size and shape to Rocky 

 Ford, but beautiful dark salmon or orange flesh. Oz , 

 15 cts.; X lb., 45 cts.; lb., #1.50. 



Miller's Cream, or Osage. The fruits are 

 round, with thick and sweet salmon-colored flesh. 

 Oz. , 15 cts.; J^ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Tip Top. Nearly round, with shallow netting; flesh 

 deep yellow. Oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



JPordhook. Extra early, medium size with thick sal- 

 mon flesh. Oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 45 cts.; lb., I1.50. 



Defender. A salmon-fleshed variety. Fruits oval 

 shape with slight netting. Oz., 15 cts. ; ^ lb., 45 cts. ; 

 lb., il.50 



Forcing Muskmelon S. Blenheim Orange and 

 Windsor Castle, each at 15 cts. per packet. 



