From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 45 
Henderson's Delicious Rocky Ford Musk Melon 
dot. Some years ago a number of enterprising growers conceived the idea of growing Musk Melons for the Hastern markets, 
in the region of Rocky Ford, Colo., using the variety Netted Gem. Their success has been complete, for they not only supply 
the East with particularly good Melons just as the local supply declines, but 
have so improved the original that the strain has been named Rocky Ford. 
Henderson’s Delicious Rocky Ford is a more recent, and a still greater im- 
provement on the original. 
This newer type is more rounded, the rib less prominent, and the outer 
surface of the fruit is densely covered with delicate lace-like netting. The 
quality and rich aromatic flavor have also been greatly improved. The flesh 
is green, with a suggestion of pink at the seed cavity, which is peculiarly 
attractive. It is beautiful in appearance, delightful in flavor, and a general 
favorite with all. It is safe to say that no Melon has ever come into the 
New York markets which has sold so readily and at such high prices as the 
delicious Rocky Ford, often to the exclusion of other varieties. (See engrav- 
ing.) Price, 10¢ pkt., 20¢. oz., 60c. % Ib., $1.75 Ib. 
The Burrell Gem Musk Melon 
A Red-Fleshed Rocky Ford 
doo. This red-fleshed Cantaloup is ideal for either the home garden or for 
market. The rather elongated fruits average 6 inches in length, 4% inches 
through and weigh about 2 lbs. each. The flesh of red-orange is very thick. 
fine grained and deliciously rich and spicy in flavor. Seed cavity remark~ 
ably small; the rind is thin but tough. Color, green closely interlaced with 
gray netting; ribs well arched. The vines are healthy, vigorous and very 
productive. Price, 10e. pkt., 25¢ oz., 75ce. %4 Ib., $2.00 Ib. 
Hearts of Gold Musk Melon 
540. Undoubtedly the best of the red or orange-fleshed varieties. The Melons 
are medium in size, but present a very fine appearance, the rind being very 
firm and closely netted, each vein appearing as if highly embossed on the 
surface. The flesh is a rich deep orange-scarlet in color, very fine grained 
and deliciously sweet. Price, 15¢. pkt., 30c. oz., 90c. %4 1b., $3.00 Ib. 
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Take it out in the garden. It answers questions. Henderson’s Garden Guide and Record. Free with orders of $2.00 or 
over, when asked for. _See page 5. 
